Ashland, Nebraska
Upcoming Events in Ashland Nebraska
March
31 |
Easter Carnival
- Games, contests, bake sale, egg hunt, carnival. 1pm-3pm is the Easter Carnival 3pm is the Easter Egg Hunt Address: Ashland-Greenwood Highschool Auditorium , Ashland, Nebraska |
April
6 - 7 |
Ashland American Legion Gun Show
- Over 90 tables of guns, knives, western and military memorabilia, ammo, reloading equipment, accessories and more. Food and Drinks available. Ashland American Legion Post 129. Two Buildings. ADMISSION - Gets you into both buildings Ashland American Legion 1541 Silver Street Ashland, NE 68003 and Yutan Veterans Country Club 1581 Yutan Road Yutan, NE 68073 Saturday, 9-5 Sunday, 9-4 Address: Ashland NE American Legion 2 Buildings, 1541 Silver Street , Ashland, Nebraska |
27 - 28 |
Platte River Art Show
- View some of the finest art in the country at what has become "The Most Prestigious Art Show on the River". Saturday from 10a.m. - 7p.m., Sunday from 10a.m.- 4p.m. Address: Mahoney State Park, I-80, Exit 426 , Ashland, Nebraska |
May
20 |
Annual Car Show Benefit (for R.O.C.)
- Start Time: 9:00 AM Check-in at 9am. Show starts at 12pm. Trophies at 4pm. Address: At No-Frills Parking lot at 23rd and Silver , Ashland, Nebraska |
18 |
Armed Forces Day
- Third Saturday - Celebrate Armed Forces Day at the Strategic Air & Space Museum. We will also be celebrating anniversary of the Museum's original dedication. 9am to 5pm. RARE OPPORTUNITY: For this special occasion, Museum officials have agreed to open the "grandfather" of the Museum, the B-36, for a rare hands-on experience for SASM Members. Address: SAC Museum, I-80, Exit 426 , Ashland, Nebraska |
July
4 |
Fourth of July
- Fireworks display. 8:30 to 10 PM. Address: Memorial Football Field , Ashland, Nebraska |
12 - 14 |
Stir-Up Days
- Stir Up Days is Ashland's single largest community event. There will be a wide variety of fun activities including a parade, children's games and activities, car show and a street dance with live music. Address: 14th & Silver Sts , Ashland, Nebraska |
September
17 |
Ranch Rodeo
- Team sorting, team trailering, stampede race, wild mule race, barrell racing, wagon rides and Lil' Buckaroo event for ages 7-10. 7pm. Address: Rodeo grounds , Ashland, Nebraska |
7 |
Moonshell Storytelling Festival
- Nebraska StoryArts presents the annual Moonshell Storytelling Festival with four outstanding national and regional storytellers who will take part in a daylong celebration to preserve the art of storytelling. 10:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. The festival will offer storytelling concerts geared toward families and will conclude with ghost stories in the evening. Back by popular demand, the festival also will feature story swaps tellers of all ages and storytelling workshops for the whole family. All storytelling performances are free with a $4 park admission. Workshop admission is charged. It's a great family event. Storytelling workshops, for people interested in learning more about how to tell a good story, are back by popular demand. Workshops will be offered by Syd Lieberman - Take Two Stories and Call Me in the Morning: the Healing Power of Story - and Michael McCarty - Bringing Storybooks to Life. The workshops are $40 and will be held in a conference room in the main lodge. Address: Mahoney State Park, 28500 W Park Hwy Exit 426, I-80 , Ashland, Nebraska |
October
21 - 22 |
Autumn Harvest Art Show
- A fine arts celebration featuring wildlife, landscape, still life, impressionistic, southwest and western paintings in a variety of mediums. Bronze sculpture, wood carving, metal sculpture and photography. Many artists from many states. "The Most Prestigious Art Show on the River!" Address: Mahoney State Park, I-80, Exit 426 , Ashland, Nebraska |
4 |
Holiday Craft Show and Old West Show
- A wide range of crafts, & jewelry, free face painting, all regular fall/winter activities. Come and find that perfect gift item for the Holidays! Address: Peter Kiewit Lodge, Eugene T. Mahoney State Park, 28500 W. Park Hwy , Ashland, Nebraska |
11 - 12 |
Ashland Fall Festival and Quilt Tour
- Quilt displays at various centers with lunches, crafts, and demonstrations - 10:00 to 2:00 PM. Craft Boutique. World Market. Rummage and Bake Sales. Ph: 402-944-2050 (Always call and confirm events) |
12 |
Freaky Frolics
- Safe Halloween fun for kids 10 years and under, including games and contests, costume judging, craft raffle, bake sale. 7pm to 8:30pm. $0.25 for games. Address: Ashland/Greenwood Highschool Auditorium , Ashland, Nebraska |
December
7 |
Home Town Christmas
- Merchants dress in costumes, lighting ceremony, Santa's arrival, roasting chestnuts, soup supper, strolling carolers, horse drawn wagon rides. 9 AM - 7 PM. Address: Main Street , Ashland, Nebraska |