Merritt Reservoir, NE Events
January
| 12 - 14 | Niobrara River Polar Bear Festival - Springview - Plunge into the Niobrara River! Snowmobile and 4-wheeler races, tug-of-war, chainsaw contest and dance. ... Niobrara River Polar Bear Festival |
| 13 - 14 | 18th Annual Niobrara River Polar Bear Festival - Ainsworth - Friday night is the kick-off party at the Meadville Store then kararoke !!! Saturday at noon "Liquid Courage" at the Meadville Store!! 1pm. regist ... 18th Annual Niobrara River Polar Bear Festival |
| 26 - 27 | Cork Thornton Memorial Ice Fishing Tournament - Valentine - The tournament draws over 65, two person teams from all over Nebraska, South Dakota, Kansas, and Iowa and as far away as Missouri. It is the only ice ... Cork Thornton Memorial Ice Fishing Tournament |
February
| 3 | Valentine's Day Celebration - Valentine - Coronation of King and Queen of Hearts, weddings, and activities. ... Valentine's Day Celebration |
| 10 | Annual Heart City Bull Bash - Valentine - Sixty plus pens of bulls and commercial exhibits will be set up on Main Street ready for commercial cattlemen's scrutinizing eyes. Over 15 breeds and ... Annual Heart City Bull Bash |
April
| 20 | 1884 Days Celebration - Valentine - Celebrating the founding of Valentine with historic dress, history and special events. ... 1884 Days Celebration |
May
| 13 - 14 | Great Niobrara River Catfish Derby - Springview - First Weekend - ... Great Niobrara River Catfish Derby |
| 3 | Annual Country & Western Jamboree - Springview - Friday before Memorial Day - ... Annual Country & Western Jamboree |
| 19 | Valentine High School Rodeo - Valentine |
June
| Thedford High School Alumni Reunion - Thedford |
| 24 - 25 | Valentine Classic Motor Club Cruise Night and Car Show - Valentine - Join us for Cruise Night on Friday at 6:30 PM with a Burnout Contest to follow. $1,000 in cash prizes for the Burnout. Car Show will be Saturday with ... Valentine Classic Motor Club Cruise Night and Car Show |
| 1 | Annual Thedford High School Rodeo - Thedford - First Saturday - The longest consecutively running high school rodeo started in 1960. ... Annual Thedford High School Rodeo |
| 16 | Merritt Open Walleye Fishing Tournament - Valentine - Entry Form: https://www.newallitrail.com/schedule/ ... Merritt Open Walleye Fishing Tournament |
| 22 | Valentine Rural High School Alumni Reunion - Valentine |
July
| 4 | Annual Halsey Barbecue - Thedford - Kids games, duck races, sand volleyball tournament, barbecue (beef or buffalo), fireworks dispay. ... Annual Halsey Barbecue |
| 16 | K-Bar Bike Ride - Ainsworth - Bike ride through the beautiful Niobrara River Valley. 7am. ... K-Bar Bike Ride |
| 18 - 20 | Middle of Nowhere Carnival Days - Ainsworth - Have a great time at the D.C. Lynch Carnival. Enjoy the hamburger feed and ice cream social, along with turtle races and a tractor pullette. ... Middle of Nowhere Carnival Days |
| 30 | Annual Turtle Races & Art in The Park - Valentine |
| 4 | Independence Day Celebration, Demolition Derby - Valentine - BBQ at 4 pm. Demo Derby, 6 pm. Fireworks to follow. ... Independence Day Celebration, Demolition Derby |
| 4 | Independence Day Meadville Celebration - Ainsworth - Meadville hosts its annual Fourth of July parade, free BBQ, dance, antique tractor pull and ball games. ... Independence Day Meadville Celebration |
| 5 - 6 | Wind Turbine Day - Springview - Festival begins with a fun run/walk to the turbines at 7am. The day long celebration includes a parade, pickup and tractor pull, calf roping, games fo ... Wind Turbine Day |
| 13 | Valentine City Wide Garage Sale - Valentine - City Wide. 8 am. ... Valentine City Wide Garage Sale |
| 22 - 28 | Thomas County Fair - Thedford - Free Barbecue, Kid's Rodeo, Pancake Feed, and many more activities. ... Thomas County Fair |
August
| 26 - 27 | Annual National Country Music Festival - Ainsworth - 2nd Weekend - ALL NEW FORMAT! Everything from traditional to modern country. Featuring Drew Davis, Tate Stevens, OutBack, Green River Band, Tami Hall ... Annual National Country Music Festival |
| 8 - 11 | Cherry County Fair and Rodeo - Valentine - Rodeo Saturday and Sunday, 8 pm. ... Cherry County Fair and Rodeo |
September
| 16 - 19 | Brown County Fair and Rodeo - Ainsworth - Every Labor Day Weekend, cowboys and cowgirls from Nebraska and nearby states compete in the MSRA/NSRA sanctioned three day rodeo. The Brown County Fa ... Brown County Fair and Rodeo |
| 17 - 18 | Keya Paha County Fair - Springview - First Weekend - ... Keya Paha County Fair |
| 5 - 8 | Annual Cowboy Poetry Gathering and Old West Days - Valentine - Second Week - Cowboy poet gathering, bit and spur show, trail rides, melodrama, quilt show, parade, Native American Wacipi. Mountain Man Rendezvous w ... Annual Cowboy Poetry Gathering and Old West Days |
October
| Annual Sandhills Select Pen Show - Thedford - Livestock Judging and Ag Quiz Bowl. ... Annual Sandhills Select Pen Show |
| 14 | Pumpkin Patch Craft Show - Valentine |
November
| 9 | Winterfest & Craft Show - Valentine |
December
| 16 | Open House & Gingerbread Decorating Contest - Ainsworth - Categories for all ages. Enjoy refreshments and a sing along. 1-4pm. ... Open House & Gingerbread Decorating Contest |
| 16 | Women's Club Annual Christmas Pageant - Ainsworth - First Weekend - Decorated trees display 1-4 pm. Celebrate with carols and pageantry for the holidays. ... Women's Club Annual Christmas Pageant |