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Gothenburg Pony Express Rodeo and Fourth of July Celebration

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Event# 308-537-3505

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The Pony Express Rodeo and Mutton Busting Contest, Calf Scramble, Beer Garden, and Fourth of July Fireworks are all major attractions of this annual event, which draws visitors from across the state. 7pm nightly. Freedom Night, veterans and military invited for free.

Gothenburg Pony Express Rodeo and Fourth of July Celebration

Address : Gothenburg Rodeo Grounds, 27th Street & Lake Avenue Gothenburg NE
Phone : 308-537-3505   (Always call and confirm events.)

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Admission Fee : Adults $10. 12 and under, $5. 5 and under, Free

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Pony Express Station

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Gothenburg has four parks covering 55 acres. Facilities include swings, picnic areas, pool, athletic fields, football stadium, ball parks, camping areas, and playground equipment. Two playgrounds in Gothenburg have all types of playground equipment. Lafayette Park:

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The Pony Express galloped through the West in 18 short months before Nebraska gained statehood. The historic value of those early times is being preserved in Gothenburg, which was named Pony Express Capital of Nebraska in 1991

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