Omaha... I had no idea

Now, of course, my heart is in Des Moines, but that's no reason to avoid day-tripping. And here I hadn't a clue that Omaha had so many festivals. By my count, they are hosting 10 from May to September alone.

I discovered this little gem of a fact as I was leafing through my copy of the 2011 Omaha Visitor's Guide (we can't really afford a big vaca this summer, so we're thinking of doing mini ones within driving distance).

Anyway, back to those festivals. Take a look for yourself. Fun? Looks like to me...

• Spring into Spring Festival, May 14 & 15
• Taste of Omaha, June 3 - 5
• Santa Lucia Festival, June 9 - 13
• Summer Arts Festival, June 10 - 12
• Riverfront Jazz & Blues Festival, July 8 & 9
• Nebraska Balloon & Wine Festival, August 12 & 13
• Greek Festival, August 19 - 21
• Septemberfest, Sept. 1 - 5
• Oktoberfest, Sept. 16 & 17
• 20th Annual Fort Omaha Intertribal Powwow, Sept. 24