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Upcoming Events in Thedford Nebraska


June

Thedford High School Alumni Reunion -

1 Annual Thedford High School Rodeo - First Saturday - The longest consecutively running high school rodeo started in 1960.

July

4 Annual Halsey Barbecue - Kids games, duck races, sand volleyball tournament, barbecue (beef or buffalo), fireworks dispay.

Ph: 308-533-2288 (Always call and confirm events)

22 - 28 Thomas County Fair - Free Barbecue, Kid's Rodeo, Pancake Feed, and many more activities.

Address: Fairgrounds, Jct Hwy 2 & 83 , Thedford, Nebraska
Ph: 308-645-2646 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: extension.unl.edu/statewide/centralsandhills/

October

Annual Sandhills Select Pen Show - Livestock Judging and Ag Quiz Bowl.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Thedford Art Gallery

This major attraction is a surprising discovery for many visitors ... even more so when they learn that it is owned and totally supported by a small art group ... the Thedford Art Guild. It is an inspiration for fellow artists and travelers alike, and a warm welcome is extended to all!

Thedford, NE Arts

Scott Lookout Tower

You can see the trees and beautiful sand hills countryside for miles when you climb to the top of the Scott Lookout Tower. Visitors may view the sandhills scenery and tree plantations as well as learn about forest fire spotting techniques. The stairway to the observation deck is steep;

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Thomas County Courthouse

Following the establishment of Thomas County, Thedford became the county seat in 1887, and a courthouse was built two years later. The courthouse served the county well until it was destroyed in a fire in 1920. After some delays a special election was held in 1923

Thedford, NE Historic Courthouses

Discover Llamas

An outing to Rainbow Llamas owned by the Dickman's of Thedford, Nebraska, is educational as well as enjoyable, and the Dickmans are outstanding hosts and can answer all questions about llamas and their care.

Thedford, NE One Of A Kinds

Bessey Nursery

Located near Halsey, the Bessey Nursery, as originally established, comprised fifteen acres of land south of the Middle Loup River and included a two-story headquarters building, mess hall, barn, and shop building. The nursery was created in 1903

Thedford, NE National Register

Things to do near Thedford, NE

Cherry County Historical Society Museum

The Cherry County Historical Society Museum offers the visitor a view into the town's colorful past from Boot Hill and prairi...

Merritt Camping

For campers, primitive overnight facilities are available at all the areas on this scenic reservoir, along with drinking wate...

Calamus State Fish Hatchery

Open daily from 10am-4pm. Closed holidays. Must schedule tours in advance (48 hours preferred). Normally only two tours...

Custer County Historical Museum

Objects and photographs depicting pioneer life from the 1800s to the present. History archives and library. ...

War Memorial

The American Legion was instrumental in erecting a beautiful memorial for veterans serving in World War II, Korean, Vietnam a...