Valentine, Nebraska
Upcoming Events in Valentine Nebraska
January
| 26 - 27 |
Cork Thornton Memorial Ice Fishing Tournament
- 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 fishing tournament that pays 100 percent of the entry fees back to the top 20 places. Cork Thornton was an avid ice fisherman who died in an auto accident. Address: Merritt Dam Reservoir , Valentine, Nebraska |
February
| 3 |
Valentine's Day Celebration
- Coronation of King and Queen of Hearts, weddings, and activities. Address: Downtown , Valentine, Nebraska |
| 10 |
Annual Heart City Bull Bash
- 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 composites will be represented at the show with over $1,000,000 of cattle and machinery on display. It is not a contest or sale. It's simply an exhibit of great cattle and a chance to see a lot of cattle in one location. 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Ph: 877-376-3003 (Always call and confirm events) |
April
| 20 |
1884 Days Celebration
- Celebrating the founding of Valentine with historic dress, history and special events. Address: Downtown , Valentine, Nebraska |
May
| 19 |
Valentine High School Rodeo
- Ph: 402-376-2969 (Always call and confirm events) Web: www.visitvalentine.org |
June
| 24 - 25 |
Valentine Classic Motor Club Cruise Night and Car Show
- 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 registration starting at 9:00 AM, show begins at 11:00 AM with trophy presentation at 2:00 PM. Events for the kids. Address: Colburn Park , Valentine, Nebraska |
| 16 |
Merritt Open Walleye Fishing Tournament
- Entry Form: https://www.newallitrail.com/schedule/ Ph: 402-376-2969 (Always call and confirm events) |
| 22 |
Valentine Rural High School Alumni Reunion
- Ph: 402-376-2969 (Always call and confirm events) Web: www.visitvalentine.org |
July
| 4 |
Independence Day Celebration, Demolition Derby
- BBQ at 4 pm. Demo Derby, 6 pm. Fireworks to follow. Address: Cherry County Fairgrounds, 120 S. Green St , Valentine, Nebraska |
| 30 |
Annual Turtle Races & Art in The Park
- Ph: 402-376-2969 (Always call and confirm events) Web: visitvalentine.org/ |
| 13 |
Valentine City Wide Garage Sale
- City Wide. 8 am. Ph: 402-376-2969 (Always call and confirm events) |
August
| 8 - 11 |
Cherry County Fair and Rodeo
- Rodeo Saturday and Sunday, 8 pm. Address: Fairgrounds , Valentine, Nebraska |
September
| 5 - 8 |
Annual Cowboy Poetry Gathering and Old West Days
- Second Week - Cowboy poet gathering, bit and spur show, trail rides, melodrama, quilt show, parade, Native American Wacipi. Mountain Man Rendezvous with period dress, camp, meals, and 1800s contests, competitive shoot on Saturday. Knife and tomahawk throw contest. Address: Fairgrounds , Valentine, Nebraska |
October
| 14 |
Pumpkin Patch Craft Show
- Ph: 402-376-2969 (Always call and confirm events) Web: visitvalentine.org/ |
November
| 9 |
Winterfest & Craft Show
- Ph: 402-376-2969 (Always call and confirm events) Web: visitvalentine.org/ |