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Upcoming Events in Columbus Nebraska


June

1 - 2 Antique Tractor & Gas Engine Show & Flea Market - Corn shelling, hay baling, engines running when they feel like running, rain or shine, wagon rides etc...

Address: Pawnee Park , Columbus, Nebraska
Ph: 402-564-3669 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: rsliva@frontier.com
Fee: Free to Public

6 - 27 Lawn Chairs on the Square - LawnChairs... as in bring your lawn chairs out for an evening of music and local talent that has fast became a Thursday night tradition. The musical entertainment varies from area singing and dancing groups to professional bands and acts. Local businesses sponsor the weekly event held in the center of Downtown, Frankfort Square starting in June and is held every Thursday night through mid August. Starting at 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm. Children can enjoy a free ride on the mini train that circles the perimeter of the square. Funnel cakes, hot dogs and other treats are available during the free performances. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and join us for an enlightening musical experience in a hometown atmosphere.

Address: Frankfort Square - Downtown Columbus, Nebraska , Columbus, Nebraska
Ph: 402-910-6604 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: dwntwn@megavision.com
Web: www.columbusnedowntown.com

July

29 - 2 Live Thoroughbred Horse Racing - Platte County Agricultural Park features live thoroughbred horse racing in Columbus, NE. Bring out family and friends to watch the horses run today! This unique experience is sure to be a memorable one! Live horse racing is every Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Labor Day. Join Columbus Ag Park for simulcast horse racing coverage throughout the year!

Visit www.agpark.com for LIVE video streaming of the races as well as race replays.

Post times:
Friday and Saturday 6:30 PM
Sunday 4:00 PM
Labor Day 2:00 PM

Address: 822 15th Street , Columbus, Nebraska
Ph: 402-562-8009 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: sara@agpark.com
Web: www.columbushorseracing.org
Fee: Free

4 - 25 Lawn Chairs on the Square - LawnChairs... as in bring your lawn chairs out for an evening of music and local talent that has fast became a Thursday night tradition. The musical entertainment varies from area singing and dancing groups to professional bands and acts. Local businesses sponsor the weekly event held in the center of Downtown, Frankfort Square starting in June and is held every Thursday night through mid August. Starting at 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm. Children can enjoy a free ride on the mini train that circles the perimeter of the square. Funnel cakes, hot dogs and other treats are available during the free performances. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and join us for an enlightening musical experience in a hometown atmosphere.

Address: Frankfort Square - Downtown Columbus, Nebraska , Columbus, Nebraska
Ph: 402-910-6604 (Always call and confirm events)
Fax: 402-564-0880
Email: dwntwn@megavision.com
Web: www.columbusnedowntown.com
Fee: FREE

August

1 - 15 Lawn Chairs on the Square - LawnChairs... as in bring your lawn chairs out for an evening of music and local talent that has fast became a Thursday night tradition. The musical entertainment varies from area singing and dancing groups to professional bands and acts. Local businesses sponsor the weekly event held in the center of Downtown, Frankfort Square starting in June and is held every Thursday night through mid August. Starting at 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm. Children can enjoy a free ride on the mini train that circles the perimeter of the square. Funnel cakes, hot dogs and other treats are available during the free performances. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and join us for an enlightening musical experience in a hometown atmosphere.

Address: Frankfort Square - Downtown Columbus, Nebraska , Columbus, Nebraska
Ph: 402-910-6604 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: dwntwn@megavision.com
Web: www.columbusnedowntown.com

November

14 Downtown Christmas Stroll - The Downtown Christmas Stroll is an annual holiday evening of open houses presented by downtown area merchants to thank the community for another year of support. Treats, refreshments, prize drawings and entertainment keep folks "strolling" from business to business. Come join us for this ever-growing event. 5 p.m. until 8 p. m.

Address: Downtown, Columbus, Nebraska , Columbus, Nebraska
Ph: 402-910-6604 (Always call and confirm events)
Fax: 402-564-0880
Email: dwntwn@megavision.com
Web: www.columbusnedowntown.com
Fee: Free

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Platte County Historical Society Museum

Features the complete 1857 log cabin of Frederick Gottschalk, one of Columbus' founders, turn-of-the-century barbershop, and county school room.

Columbus, NE Museums

Quincentenary Belltower

This unique monument to Columbus' first voyage to the new world is made from 10 large bells that are historically significant to the area.

Columbus, NE Monuments


Columbus Racetrack

THOROUGHBRED HORSE RACING JULY 27th - SEPTEMBER 9th Friday - Buck Night. Bet a Buck ($1.00 wagering) along with $1.00 draw beers and $1.00 Wimmers hotdogs. Sunday - SuperSaver Family Day with Pony or Train Rides for the kidsl

Columbus, NE Race Tracks


Things to do near Columbus, NE

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