Nebraska Festivals
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Jan 12 - 14 2024Niobrara River Polar Bear Festival - Springview
Plunge into the Niobrara River! Snowmobile and 4-wheeler races, tug-of-war, chainsaw contest and dance. -
Jan 13 - 14 202418th 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 ... more » -
Feb 17 2024NEBRASKAland Days Buffalo Bill Birthday Bash - North Platte
Celebrate the anniversary of the greatest showman in American history -- William F. Cody. The event includes sponsor hospitality booths, appetizer ba ... more » -
Spring Thaw - Plattsmouth
Special events to mark the beginning of warmer weather. -
Feb 16 - 17 2024Spring Wing Ding - Clay Center
First Weekend - A two-day event focusing on the Wet lands and spring waterfowl migration featuring: tours to local marshes, noon cookout, seminars and ... more » -
Mar 2 2024KHUB Polka Party - Fremont
Enjoy 9 continuous hours of polka music, dancing and fun. 1 - 10- p.m.. -
Mar 15 2024Spring Fling - Alma
The Alma Chamber of Commerce hosts their annual Spring Fling on the fourth Friday evening in March. Stores stay open late and present their new lines ... more » -
Apr 20 20241884 Days Celebration - Valentine
Celebrating the founding of Valentine with historic dress, history and special events. -
Apr 26 - 28 2024Arbor Day Celebration - Nebraska City
Nebraska City is proud to be the home of the national tree-planting day, Arbor Day. This three day event is celebrated throughout the city the last Fr ... more » -
Apr 11 - 12 2024Annual Heartland Storytelling Festival - Beatrice
Hear nationally known storytellers talk about the homesteading era. Special evening program Friday at 7pm. 10am-2:30pm. -
Apr 27 2024Fiesta Kearney - Kearney
This Cinco de Mayo festival includes Mariachi Ameca, dancing and entertainment by Tavesia Nortena. Traditional foods, vendors and information booths. ... more » -
May 3 - 5 2024Victorian Festival Honoring Lady Vestey - Superior
Memorial Day Weekend - City-wide. Victorian tea, historical driving tours, entertainment, street dances, parade, games, Victorian home tours and more ... more » -
May 3 - 5 2024Medicine Creek Days - Cambridge
Come and celebrate "Hometown Heroes" during Medicine Creek Days sponsored by the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce. Highlights of the weekend will be a ... more » -
May 4 2024Coffee on the Porch - Tekamah
Historical displays, artifacts and information for everyone. 9:30-11:30am. -
May 13 - 18 2024Historic Preservation Week - Gordon
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May 16 - 20 2024Camp Clarke Days - Bridgeport
Community celebration commemorating the Camp Clarke Bridge built to facilitate travel across the North Platte River. -
May 23 - 25 2024Annual Willa Cather Spring Conference - Red Cloud
The Willa Cather Pioneer Memorial and Educational Foundation (WCPM) sponsors the event, which studies and celebrates the works and times of the Nebras ... more » -
Eagle Fun Day - Eagle
Pancake feed, children's games, tractor pull, car show, street dance and a parade. -
Hot Time in Old Town - Wilber
Barbecue, baseball, fireworks and more. -
Digging in Days - Sutton
Third Weekend - Civil War re-enactment, dedication, car show, parade, BBQ. -
Old Settlers Picnic - Fairmont
Third Weekend - A fun-filled, two-day event for the entire community. The picnic has been held every year since 1874. Visitors are invited to enjoy th ... more » -
June Jubilee - Milligan
First Week - The residents had so much fun celebrating their 100th birthday they've been celebrating ever since. Held annually, events include softbal ... more » -
Fun Day - Ohiowa
Third Saturday - Children's games, horseshoes, firemen's water fights, team penning, ball games, a dance, and the famous Windsor Loin Dinner at 5pm ma ... more » -
May 17 - 19 2024Annual Bridging the Shores Celebration - Niobrara
First weekend in June. Come to Niobrara, Where the Niobrara river ends and the Missouri bends! Friday -- 6:00 p.m. - Car Cruisin' w/ KK93, Kiddie P ... more » -
May 17 - 19 2024Swedish Festival - Oakland
Biennial - Next Festival, 2009. The Oakland Swedish Festival is one of Nebraska's and the midwest's outstanding ethnic festivals, a 4-time state award ... more » -
May 18 - 19 2024Annual Rails & Trails Days - Fairbury
The first weekend in June gives locals and visitors a chance to travel back in time when covered wagons and the new railroad were the principle means ... more » -
May 18 - 25 2024Flag Days - Chappell
Family festival includes golf tournaments, softball games, free BBQ, pie social and more. -
May 24 - 27 2024Annevar - Ravenna
Annual celebration for over 50 years. (Ravenna spelled backwards). Three full days. Demolition derby, tractor pull, quilt show, flower show, BBQ, carn ... more » -
May 24 - 26 2024Oak Creek Valley Days - Valparaiso
Garage Sales Friday and Saturday - Coed Slow Pitch Tourney, Rubber Duck Races, BBQ Cookoff, dance performances, kids ball games, bed races, vintage ba ... more » -
May 25 - 26 2024Pioneer Village Days - Minden
Inventors from small towns to large cities gather to display their newest concepts, conceived in garages, sheds and kitchens and brought to life with ... more » -
May 25 2024Cookout & Concert on the Lawn - Elmwood
Enjoy a brass band concert and cookout. Stroll the gardens or take a tour of the author's home for $1.00. Bring your lawn chairs! 5:30-8:30 p.m. ... more » -
May 25 - 26 2024Pawnee Panorama - Pawnee City
Annual celebration of the Pioneer spirit featuring an old-fashioned community band concert and community picnic on Friday night, and weekend events in ... more » -
May 31 - 2 2024Deshler Daze - Deshler
Dance, Chicken BBQ, Deshler High School Class Reunion, Games in the Park, Free Swimming, Cardboard Duct Tape Boat Races in the Swimming Pool. ... more » -
May 31 - 2 2024Sam Wymore Days - Beatrice
Parade, 2 day flea market, softball & baseball tournaments, backseat driver contest, adult dance, golf tournament, pancake breakfast, and more! Most e ... more » -
May 31 - 2 2024Plainview Klown Days Festival - Plainview
Plainview Klown days is a three-day event in June filled with family-friendly events. Look and see what is happening. -
Jun 5 - 15 2024NEBRASKAland DAYS - North Platte
NEBRASKAland DAYS is a celebration of the state of Nebraska and its heritage. Consisting of parades, art shows, rodeos, concerts, and much, much more, ... more » -
Jun 7 - 8 2024Midsommarfest - Holdrege Swedish Days - Holdrege
8:00 am-Sunset EVERY DAY (Thursday - Sunday)—Skydive Atlas Offering Tandem Jumps at Brewster Field. More information and appointments available at s ... more » -
Jun 7 - 9 2024Gold Rush Days - Sidney
Old West reenactments, gun fights, wagon rides, delicious eats, gold panning, craft vendors, frontier village, kids games, log cutting, cannon firings ... more » -
Jun 7 - 8 2024Dala Days - Holdrege
During Dala Days, “Dala Horses” will be on display throughout Holdrege. The Dala Horse is a popular souvenir and recognized as an unofficial symbo ... more » -
Jun 8 - 9 2024Heritage Festival - North Platte
Antique tractor and implement display and demonstrations; tractor rodeo on Sunday, historic demonstrations, food and entertainment. Held in conjunctio ... more » -
Jun 8 2024June Jamboree - Franklin
It's time for Franklin's Annual Summer Celebration! Saturday begins early with sidewalk sales on main street, followed by a parade at 10:00 am and cla ... more » -
Jun 8 2024Annual Wagons West Celebration - Reverse Parade - Kearney
For this year's FREE 35th annual Wagons West Celebration, the Buffalo County Historical Society will host a reverse parade from 10 am – 12 pm. A rev ... more » -
Jun 13 - 11 2024June Days Celebration - Crawford
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Jun 13 - 16 2024A'ror'n Days - Aurora
A'ROR'N DAYS is Aurora's own annual celebration held every year during the 3rd weekend of June. Events include family night, Saturday's noon parade, a ... more » -
Jun 14 - 16 2024Swedish Festival - Stromsburg
On the third weekend in June of each year everyone in Stromsburg becomes Swedish at heart. Their name may not be Johnson or Anderson or Carlson but th ... more » -
Jun 14 2024Homestead Days - Beatrice
This annual Beatrice celebration features pioneer craft demonstrations, parades, BBQ, outdoor entertainment, and a variety of competitive events from ... more » -
Jun 14 - 15 2024Cortland Fest - Beatrice
Festivities begin at dusk on Friday night, featuring music and movies in the park. Saturday's activities include a color run, the antique tractor show ... more » -
Community Days - Henderson
Barbecue, car show, 3-on-3 basketball, craft fair, ethnic food, boat race, carnival. Fri 6:30 pm. -
Jul 4 2009Dodge Daze - Dodge
Annual fun-packed day that features a pancake feed, swim meet, sidewalk sale, classic car poker run, band concert, water fights, sand volleyball and s ... more » -
Jul 4 2009Bands, Brews & BBQs - Cozad
Street festival including a children's carnival, talent show, live bands and assorted vendors. Noon-1am. -
Jul 3 - 6 2014Fur Trade Days - Chadron
Buckskinner's camp, rodeo, BBQ, contests, flea market, fireworks, art and craft shows, Buffalo Chip Throwing Contest and Colter Run. -
Jul 4 - 6 2014Grover Cleveland Alexander Days - St. Paul
(Weekend Following July 4th) - Celebrating hometown hero, Grover Cleveland Alexander since 1991. Classic Car Show, music talent contest, sidewalk sale ... more » -
Jul 4 - 5 2015Pawnee Days - Genoa
Third weekend - Demolition derby, livestock show, barbecue, parade, horse show, baseball game, and a free breakfast at the airport with many fly-ins. ... more » -
Jul 4 - 9 2023Heritage Days - Alliance
Week long of activities and fun. The Alliance Chamber of Commerce has signed a carnival contract with Frazier Shows of America. For more information ... more » -
Jun 18 - 20 2024Middle 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. -
Jun 23 - 25 2024Annual Diller Picnic - Fairbury
A few of the activities that will be held include: a parade, carnival midway, pasture golf, bingo, free family entertainment in the park, Nebraska Bus ... more » -
Jun 27 - 30 2024Oregon Trail Days - Gering
Western Nebraska's largest event continues the tradition of celebrating and honoring those stalwart individuals who settled the North Platte Valley. A ... more » -
Jun 29 2024Avoca Day - Avoca
Second Saturday - Annual festival beginning at 9 a.m. with an Arts, Crafts, and Collectible Show in the town hall. Fun Run, Car Show, Kids Games, Kit ... more » -
Jun 29 2024Bloom in Bloomfield Days - Bloomfield
Fun festival with horseback riding, live music, car show and a parade. -
Jun 30 2024Albion Alumni Weekend - Albion
Come and join in on an old-fashion town celebration! Fun For All! -
Jul 5 - 6 2024Wind 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 ... more » -
Jul 5 - 7 2024Play Days - Beemer
Activities include a parade, antique tractor pull, softball, barbecue, kids games, and food booths. -
Jul 5 - 7 2024John C. Fremont Days - Fremont
Annual John C. Fremont Days has something for everyone from athletic competitions to living history encampments, rodeo, car show, craft vendors and mo ... more » -
Jul 6 2024Hickman Hayday - Hickman
An annual celebration, Hickman Hayday activities include a pancake feed, show and shine car show, dunking booth, mud volleyball, live D.J. entertainme ... more » -
Jul 12 - 14 2024Stir-Up Days - Ashland
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 act ... more » -
Jul 13 - 21 2024Nifty 50's Weekend - Ponca
BBQ and concert, Thursday; annual teen street dance, Friday nite; Saturday, Show and Shine Car Show, Qlde-Fashioned flea market, 50's-60's Street Danc ... more » -
Jul 27 2024Annual Kites and Castles - Ogallala
Join kite fliers and sand sculptors from around the nation for one of the most unique family events in the USA. The white sand beaches at Lake McConau ... more » -
Jul 13 - 14 2024Harvest Festival - Trenton
First Weekend in August - Horseshoes, car show, free BBQ, dance, craft fair, ice cream social, team penning, and more. Parade 11am. -
Jul 13 - 14 2024Bagel Days - Nebraska City
Community event filled with fun activities including the bagel dash, free bagel breakfast, auction and Bagels & Bordeaux. -
Jul 14 2024Annual Neihardt Day - Bancroft
First Sunday - Celebration of the life and work of Nebraska's Poet Laureate and the history of the Great Plains. Outdoor entertainment, art exhibits, ... more » -
Jul 19 - 20 2024Brule Day - Brule
Fun run/walk, pancake breakfast, parade, sloppy joe lunch, flower show, kids' games, egg toss, poker run, firefighter's water flight, supper at the A ... more » -
Jul 20 2024Annual Food Fair on the Square - Minden
Food vendors with various cuisines, live musical entertainment and family activities. 9am-8pm. -
Jul 20 2024Annual Mighty MO - South Sioux City
Might Mo 8K Run that awards over $2000 in cash and prizes. Open and Masters categories. Age groups, fun run, 1/2 marathon, and competitive walk.; car ... more » -
Jul 20 - 21 2024Indian School Celebration - Genoa
Special exhibits and historical tours. Former students and families share Indian School history. American Indian arts and crafts. -
Jul 26 2024YMCA Duck Days - Hastings
5K race, games, craft and food vendors, music and fun. Duck race beings at 3pm with over 120 prizes offered. Activities begin 11am. -
Jul 26 - 28 2024Street Car Days - Red Cloud
Enjoy Red Cloud's annual end-of-the-summer celebration which begins on Friday evening and continues through Sunday afternoon. Saturday brings fun ... more » -
Jul 27 2024Annual Duck Derby - Grand Island
The duck derby is a fund raising event that has grown into a community festival. Duck adoptions will be available for $5 each. The winners will receiv ... more » -
Jul 27 - 28 2024Greek Festival - Bridgeport
Enjoy a variety of Greek foods and folk dances by participants in native dress on Sat. Full dinner served on Sun along with folk dancing and afternoon ... more » -
Aug 2 - 4 2024Kool-Aid Days - Hastings
Thousands of "kids" of all ages gather in Hastings, Nebraska the second full weekend of every August to celebrate the invention of Kool-Aid®, Nebrask ... more » -
Aug 2 - 4 2024Chimney Rock Pioneer Days - Bayard
Chimney Rock Pioneer Days starts Friday night with the opening ceremonies. Following the opening ceremonies is the "kidnapping" of this year's victim. ... more » -
Aug 3 2024Gibbon Brick Street Festival - Gibbon
Gibbon Brick Street Festival is an event free to the public with many games, activities and entertainment. We also host an antique car show, motorcycl ... more » -
Aug 3 2024Old Fashioned Satruday Night - Cambridge
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Aug 9 - 11 2024Cobblestone Festival - Falls City
"Life On The Farm" - Includes games, sporting events, contests, carnival rides, flea market, food concessions, fishing contest, parade, craft demos an ... more » -
Aug 16 2024Autumnfest Founder's Day Celebration - Hastings
Food vendors, craft show, flea market, parade, bingo and entertainment. 9am-4pm. -
Aug 16 - 17 2024Hay Days Celebration - Cozad
Join us for a wonderful time! There will be a carnival, parade, window displays, kids games, arts & crafts and food booths. Fun for the entire family. ... more » -
Aug 18 2024Bayside Western Trail Festival - Brule
In the days of the old west, there were multiple trails that were used for driving cattle from Texas up to Nebraska. One of those was the Western Trai ... more » -
Aug 22 - 24 2024Yorkfest - York
Annual community celebration with a large array of different activities for all age groups. Children activities, fun run for kids, glow run for adults ... more » -
Aug 24 - 25 2024Old Trusty Days - Clay Center
Old Trusty Days, nationally known, brings life to the fairgrounds again. From across the United States, people attend this two-day celebration of "the ... more » -
Aug 24 2024Ward Bond Wagontrain Festival - Benkelman
Watch Ward Bond movies at the Zorn Theater from 2-5pm, take an old-fashioned wagon ride to the cookout and enjoy entertainment around the campfire. ... more » -
Aug 25 2024Annual Lisco Days Celebration - Lisco
In a celebration of the communities heritage, the Village of Lisco invites everyone to come join in the fun and games at this annual event. Activities ... more » -
Aug 29 - 1 2024Plattsmouth Harvest Festival - Plattsmouth
4 days of fun and entertainment for the whole family, the Plattsmouth Harvest Festival is the oldest continuous harvest festival in Nebraska. A celebr ... more » -
Aug 30 2024Fall Festival - Oshkosh
The Fall Festival, in Oshkosh, Nebraska is held in conjunction with the Garden County High School homecoming game. Festivities begin at 8:00 a.m. ... more » -
Aug 31 - 1 2024Farm and Ranch Museum Annual Harvest Festival - Gering
THIRD WEEKEND - Demonstrations, displays of horse, steam and gas powered vintage equipment. Steam tractors, Stationary Baling, Sweep Grinding, hay ... more » -
Aug 31 2024Apple Jam - Tekamah
Family Event Activities include Pony Rides, Face Painting, Bounce House, Kiddy Train Rides, Apple Pie Garden, Apple related activities, BBQ, Concessio ... more » -
Sep 1 2024Annual Harvest Celebration - Gibbon
Live music, delicious food, grape stomping and Nebraska wines. 12:30-6pm. -
Sep 5 - 8 2024Annual 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 ... more » -
Sep 7 2024Farmer's Day Celebration - Kimball
Locals, farmers, and visitors will gather to take in the following events: fun run, parade, free hamburger feed, a regional craft show, vendors market ... more » -
Sep 7 2024EAGER BEAVER DAYS - Beaver City
Join us for Beaver City's annual late summer celebration, EAGER BEAVER DAYS. There are lots of events: a big PARADE, ARTS and CRAFTS SHOW, LUNCH in ... more » -
Sep 7 - 8 2024Curtis Fall Festival - Curtis
Festival Theme 2013: Only In America This fun filled and action packed event is guaranteed to please the attendees. Activities include a parade, g ... more » -
Sep 9 - 15 2024Fall Festival - Pawnee City
During the day there will be poker tractor run, pie eating contest, garden tractor obstacle course, Pawnee idol, bale throwing contest, flea market, d ... more » -
Sep 12 - 14 2024Indian Summer Rendezvous - Ogallala
For years the people of Ogallala have welcomed the Indian Summer Rendezvous and it's fans to celebrate our colorful past with bands, live entertainmen ... more » -
Sep 14 - 15 2024Willow Tree Festival - Gordon
Second Weekend - Features a variety of entertainment in the parks and community building as lively national, regional and local performers provide con ... more » -
Sep 14 - 15 2024Pawnee City Historical Days - Pawnee City
MEMORIES OF DAYS GONE BY Saturday, September 27 ~ 10am to 5pm View displays of World War II memorabilia, including uniforms, guns, books, maga ... more » -
Sep 14 2024Weeping Water Fall Festival - Weeping Water
Be sure and get your scarecrows ready to show! There will be lots of activities to do, starting with a pancake feed at the Hopper Community Center at ... more » -
Sep 18 - 22 2024Heritage Days Celebration - McCook
Last Weekend in September - Our largest annual celebration features park activities for the whole family, live entertainment and the Heritage Days Par ... more » -
Sep 19 - 22 2024AppleJack Festival - Nebraska City
Nebraska City’s historic AppleJack Festival annually draws between 60,000 and 80,000 people to Nebraska City to celebrate the kickoff of the apple h ... more » -
Sep 19 - 21 2024Harvest Festival - Gothenburg
Thursday: "Dogs on Parade" Friday: Kid's Parade Saturday: Parade, Food Vendors, Arts & Crafts, Kid's Games, Entertainment, Collections Display, and ... more » -
Sep 20 - 21 2024Lost Creek Festival - Oshkosh
An evening under the stars with live music and a chuck-wagon supper. The Lost Creek Festival is famous for its great entertainment. People travel from ... more » -
Sep 15 2024Harvest Festival - Superior
Live entertainment, vineyard and winery tours, food and activities for all ages. Noon-9pm. -
Sep 21 2024Dry River Race - Ravenna
A dryland river race through the center of town to celebrate 140 years of fort banishment. River bank picnic activities to follow. -
Sep 28 2024Harvest Festival - Beatrice
Experience farm life at harvest time with old-time music, wagon rides, threshing, pumpkin carving, marble making and more. 11am-4pm. -
Oct 4 - 5 2024Cottonwood Market Days - Hastings
The Festival is a two day, outdoor, fun, family festival with an emphasis in art. This eagerly anticipated event attracts nearly 20,000 visitors and i ... more » -
Oct 5 - 6 2024Applefest - Orleans
The first weekend in October brings warm days, cool nights and Orleans' Applefest. A celebration of the harvest, of handmade crafts, or crispy red app ... more » -
Oct 15 2024Homesteaders Fair - Fremont
The annual event features 19th Century crafts, music, food, blacksmithing, quilting, tatting, pony rides & more. Noon - 5 p.m. -
Dec 2 2024Boxing Day - Harrison
Celebration reminiscent of past gatherings at the Agate Springs Ranch. 1-4pm.