Gothenburg, Nebraska
Upcoming Events in Gothenburg Nebraska
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Farmer's Market
- Third Thursday in July - Third Thursday in September (Annually) - Purchase farm fresh produce and fresh baked goods raised and prepared by area growers and bakers. Sales begin at 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. or while supplies last. Address: 9th St & Lake Ave , Gothenburg, Nebraska |
June
| 5 - 15 |
National Pony Express Reride Across Nebraska
- Riders will gallop across the state carrying personal mail and commemorative letters. Watch the riders exchange the mochila on the 96 Ranch, 2 mi S. of I-80 Exit 211, then 1 1/2 mi E. The Pony Express began operation on April 3, 1860. The National Pony Express Association conducts a Re-Ride of the Pony Express every year, carrying mail in a mochila across the 8 states that now comprise the National Pony Express Historic Trail. This Re-Ride is undertaken in 10 days and runs 24/7, just like in 1860. Address: Along Pony Express Trail , Gothenburg, Nebraska |
| 15 |
Annual Dawson County Car and Bike Show
- No entry fee. No charge for vendors. Dash plaques for the first 125 registered. Free will donation. Registration 8am-12. Awards at 3. Show held at Ehmen Park. Hwy 47 and 16th. Look for signs. Address: 817 Jefferson , Gothenburg, Nebraska |
July
| 1 - 2 |
Gothenburg Pony Express Rodeo and Fourth of July Celebration
- 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. Address: Gothenburg Rodeo Grounds, 27th Street & Lake Avenue , Gothenburg, Nebraska |
September
| 12 - 15 |
Harvest Festival
- Thursday: "Dogs on Parade" Friday: Kid's Parade Saturday: Parade, Food Vendors, Arts & Crafts, Kid's Games, Entertainment, Collections Display, and much, much more. Annually, the 3rd weekend of September. Address: Ehmen Park is located at 15th Street and Lake Avenue. , Gothenburg, Nebraska |
November
| 2 |
Christmas Bazaar
- Homemade items, crafts and baked goods. Address: Senior Center, 410 20th St , Gothenburg, Nebraska |
December
| 21 |
Magic on Main Street
- Catch some holiday magic and enjoy caroling, hayrack rides, live mannequins, Santa, prize drawings, food vendors and more. 5-7pm. Address: Downtown , Gothenburg, Nebraska |
| 2 - 19 |
Shining Light Celebration
- Over 10,000 lights welcome you as you drive through the magical wonderland of sparkling displays visited annually by young and old alike. Visit Santa, enjoy a hayrake ride and warm up with some apple cider. 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. nightly. Address: KOA Campground, I-80 & Hwy 47 , Gothenburg, Nebraska |