Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Mar 27 – Mar 29, 2026

Spring Polka Fest

Wahoo

Enjoy 3 days of polka dancing presented by a variety of bands from the Midwest.

Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

May 29 – May 31, 2026

Polish Days

Loup City

As the Polish Capital of Nebraska, Loup City makes their tribute by celebrating Polish Days…

Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Jun 5 – Jun 7, 2026

Augustana Heritage Festival

Fremont

Midland University will host the Augustana Heritage Association Festival which will highlight the legacy and…

The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Jun 21 – Jun 23, 2026

Mexican Fiesta

North Platte

Queen coronation, dance, mariachi band, ethnic food & more!Contact Juan or Esther Carrizales for more…

Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Aug 7 – Aug 9, 2026

Czechlander’s Polka Fest

Wahoo

Three full days of polka dancing. Enjoy a variety of bands from the midwest.

Aug 19 – Aug 19, 2026

Annual Polish Luau

Oshkosh

Oshkosh Chapter #264 OES began their Annual Polish Luau around 25 years ago. It is…

Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Aug 22 – Aug 22, 2026

Germanfest

Syracuse

Last Full Weekend - Parade, Sat. 12 noon, ethnic festival with food, beer garden, live…

Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Sep 26 – Sep 26, 2026

Oktoberfest

Grand Island

German celebration that includes ethnic foods, beverages and free entertainment in a shaded courtyard. 11:30am-4pm.

Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Oct 2 – Oct 4, 2026

Oktoberfest

Sidney

Oktoberfest is continuous free entertainment in the tent, beer gardens, ethnic food, craft show, downtown…

Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Oct 18 – Oct 18, 2026

Annual October Czechfest

York

A celebration of Czech heritage including an accordion jamboree with dancers and live polka band.…