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Grand Island, Nebraska

Join us at this two-time award winning Ethnic Festival in the downtown Grand Island on the weekend of July 27-29. Experience the sights, sounds, and tastes of the world, all in one location as we celebrate our ethnic diversity. You too, can celebrate your ethnic heritage and learn more about other cultures in this truly unique experience.

Feel a shiver roll down your spine when the Scottish bag pipes tune up, tap your toes and clap your hands to the rollicking folk tunes accompanying the Irish Dancers, or reflect on the past as you watch Native American children demonstrate dances that are a legacy of their people. These and many more performances bring two stages alive with back-to-back exciting entertainment throughout the weekend.

Danish kabobs, Indian tacos and wajapi, Greek gyros and baklava, East Indian curry dishes, Vietnamese egg rolls, Mexican enchiladas, German bratwurst, Swedish rosettes and much more will fill your senses and your tummy at the food court and beer garden.

Shop the world by visiting the craft booths during the street bazaar and explore your roots at the Education Pavilion. Included will be community services, genealogy, Hall County historical information, and cultural groups that make up the kaleidoscope of ethnic diversity in Central Nebraska.

The best part about the Central Nebraska Ethnic Festival is that it is for everyone! Young, old, and in between. There?s no admission charge, so there?s no excuse not to be a part of this fabulous three-day celebration. The whole world will be there!

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Fonner Park

Fonner Park, located in the heart of central Nebraska in southeast Grand Island, operates seven days a week. A "live" thoroughbred-racing season is conducted from mid-February through mid-May while the facility televises nationwide simulcast horse

Grand Island, NE RECREATION

Hamilton-Donald House

National Register of Historic Places

The house was constructed by Henry Falldorf in 1905 for Ellsworth D. Hamilton, cashier of the Commercial State Bank of Grand Island. In 1908

Grand Island, NE NATIONAL REGISTER

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church

This landmark English Gothic structure opened for worship on July 7, 1889. The church was constructed with red granite from Colorado and trimmed in gray sandstone from Wyoming. The stained glass windows were imported from Europe. In 1903

Grand Island, NE Historic Churches

Mormon Island State Recreation Area

Named for the winter stopover used by Mormon emigrants heading westward, Mormon Island State Recreation Area still offers comfort and conveniences to campers and other travelers on Interstate 80, as part of Nebraska's unique "Chain of Lakes."

In 1884-85

Grand Island, NE RECREATION

Hotel Yancey (Yancey Motor Hotel)

National Register of Historic Places

Named for its proprietor, William L. Yancey, the hotel was begun in April of 1917

Grand Island, NE NATIONAL REGISTER

Things to do near Grand Island, NE