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Farmer's Market - Third Thursday in July - Third Thursday in September (Annually) - Purchase farm fresh produce and fresh baked goods raised and prepared by area growers and bakers. Sales begin at 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. or while supplies last.

Address: 9th St & Lake Ave , Gothenburg, Nebraska
Ph: 308-537-3505 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: AnneA@GothenburgDelivers.com
Web: www.gothenburgdelivers.com

June

15 Annual Dawson County Car and Bike Show - No entry fee. No charge for vendors. Dash plaques for the first 125 registered. Free will donation. Registration 8am-12. Awards at 3. Show held at Ehmen Park. Hwy 47 and 16th. Look for signs.

Address: 817 Jefferson , Gothenburg, Nebraska
Ph: 308-520-6737 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: pilgrimlewis@yahoo.com
Fee: Free

17 - 27 National Pony Express Reride Across Nebraska - Riders will gallop across the state carrying personal mail and commemorative letters. Watch the riders exchange the mochila on the 96 Ranch, 2 mi S. of I-80 Exit 211, then 1 1/2 mi E.

The Pony Express began operation on April 3, 1860. The National Pony Express Association conducts a Re-Ride of the Pony Express every year, carrying mail in a mochila across the 8 states that now comprise the National Pony Express Historic Trail. This Re-Ride is undertaken in 10 days and runs 24/7, just like in 1860.

Address: Along Pony Express Trail , Gothenburg, Nebraska
Ph: 308-537-3505 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: chamber@GothenburgDelivers.com
Web: nationalponyexpress.org/re-ride/current-reride/

July

3 - 4 Gothenburg Pony Express Rodeo and Fourth of July Celebration - The Pony Express Rodeo and Mutton Busting Contest, Calf Scramble, Beer Garden, and Fourth of July Fireworks are all major attractions of this annual event, which draws visitors from across the state. 7pm nightly. Freedom Night, veterans and military invited for free.

Address: Gothenburg Rodeo Grounds, 27th Street & Lake Avenue , Gothenburg, Nebraska
Ph: 308-537-3505 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: chamber@GothenburgDelivers.com
Web: www.facebook.com/gothenburgrodeo/
Fee: Adults $10. 12 and under, $5. 5 and under, Free

September

19 - 21 Harvest Festival - Thursday: "Dogs on Parade"
Friday: Kid's Parade
Saturday: Parade, Food Vendors, Arts & Crafts, Kid's Games, Entertainment, Collections Display, and much, much more. Annually, the 3rd weekend of September.

Address: Ehmen Park is located at 15th Street and Lake Avenue. , Gothenburg, Nebraska
Ph: 308-537-3505 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: chamber@GothenburgDelivers.com
Web: www.gothenburgdelivers.com

November

2 Christmas Bazaar - Homemade items, crafts and baked goods.

Address: Senior Center, 410 20th St , Gothenburg, Nebraska
Ph: 308-537-3505 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: chamber@GothenburgDelivers.com
Web: www.gothenburgdelivers.com
Fee: Free

December

1 - 24 Shining Light Celebration - Over 10,000 lights welcome you as you drive through the magical wonderland of sparkling displays visited annually by young and old alike. Visit Santa, enjoy a hayrake ride and warm up with some apple cider. 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. nightly.

Address: KOA Campground, I-80 & Hwy 47 , Gothenburg, Nebraska
Ph: 308-537-7387 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: chamber@GothenburgDelivers.com
Web: www.gothenburgdelivers.com
Fee: Donation

7 Magic on Main Street - Catch some holiday magic and enjoy caroling, hayrack rides, live mannequins, Santa, prize drawings, food vendors and more. 5-7pm.

Address: Downtown , Gothenburg, Nebraska
Ph: 308-537-3505 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: chamber@GothenburgDelivers.com
Web: www.gothenburgdelivers.com
Fee: Free

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Historic Depot

In the years from 1863 to 1868 the railroad had become a certainty. During the five year period, the first operations of mapping, surveying, setting telegraph poles and planning the roadbed had been completed. The railroad through this territory was completed in 1868

Gothenburg, NE Railroad History

Veterans' War Memorial

Located on the west shore of Lake Helen, this memorial is a reminder of sacrifices made by veterans and their families of all wars. The names listed commemorate local residents who gave their lives. World War I:

Gothenburg, NE Memorials

The Sun Theatre

The Sun Theatre was built and used as an opera house from 1909-1926. In 1927, the theatre was opened by Glen VanWey. Children were charged 10 cents and adults 20 cents for silent movies accompanied by an orchestra. The 1930

Gothenburg, NE Theatres

Lake Helen

Foresighted citizens approved a bond issue in 1889 for construction of a 12

Gothenburg, NE Recreation

Sod House Museum

The award-winning Sod House Museum was established in Gothenburg in 1988

Gothenburg, NE Museums

Things to do near Gothenburg, NE

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