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Go and Do: Oct. 16, 2026

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FORT DODGE -- The Fort Dodge Chili Lovers' Society 44th annual Chili Cookoff will be held from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. SATURDAY at the Fort Museum, 1 Museum Road. Judges taste test will be held at 1 p.m. and winners announced at 3 p.m. Public tasting will be held from 1:30 to 4 p.m. The cost is $5 for a sample cup to try all chilis.

FORT DODGE -- The Fort Dodge Public Library will play "Beetlejuice" at 10 a.m. on SATURDAY at the library, 424 Central Ave.

FORT DODGE -- First Covenant Church will hold Trunk or Treat from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. SATURDAY at the church, 201 Ave. H. No pets, please.

FORT DODGE -- The Fort Museum, 1 Museum Road, will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. TODAY, and noon to 4 p.m. SATURDAY and SUNDAY. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for students and veterans with ID, $4 for children ages 5-17 and free for children ages 4 and younger.

FORT DODGE -- Fort Dodge Farmers Market is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. SATURDAY at 11 N. 25th St.

FORT DODGE -- Matt Cosgrove River's Edge Discovery Center will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. TODAY and 9 a.m. to noon SATURDAY at 20 N. First St. Free admission.

FORT DODGE -- The Angel Ride SxS will be held SATURDAY beginning with registration from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Rides Bar and Grill, 723 S 31st St. Stops include: Oak Park Golf Course, Dayton; Copperhead, Stratford; Pickles Pub, Kamrar; Carps & American Tap, Webster City; Stumpy's, Duncombe. There will be a freewill donation meal, with proceeds going to Angel Ride.

Around the area

POCAHONTAS -- The PocaHAUNTus haunted house till be held from 7 to 10 p.m. SATURDAY at the Firemen's Shed next to the Pocahontas Fire Department. Admission is $15, cash only.

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