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The Peaks & The Plains Pepper Expo

The Peaks & The Plains Pepper Expo was on Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Buffalo County Fairgrounds in Kearney, NE.

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When

Saturday, October 17, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Where

Buffalo County Fairgrounds

Cost

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A full-day expo focused on peppers, with vendors and exhibits selling pepper-related products and plants.

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