America The Weird High Plains Hysteria

By Brian Shively

Ever wanted to watch a pig-kissing contest, race a coffin down a mountain street, or add to the world's largest ball of twine? Welcome to High Plains Hysteria, Book 5 in the America the Weird series.

This festival guide covers six states (Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Nebraska and Kansas) and 144 of the strangest, silliest and most gloriously unnecessary events on the map. Every festival gets its own page with where it happens, how it got started, what actually goes on, what the winners get, and one insider tip, all written with a straight face and a lot of jokes. Every region comes with a map and a Worth the Detour list of real places worth a stop on the way.

Inside you'll find:

144 real, researched festivals, organized by state and region and listed month by monthMaps for every region so you can plan a road trip around the weirdnessHonest tips on admission, dates, parking and what to wearA trip log in the back for the festivals you actually make it to

Whether you're planning a road trip, hunting for a story to tell, or just want to know why Wyoming has a one-shot antelope hunt, this book is for anyone who likes their travel guide with a sense of humor.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HM8BVZW3
• ISBN13: 9798953038195
• Release Date: October 2026
• Publisher: Offbeat Road Trips Publishing
• Length: 186 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"