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Thedford, Nebraska

Upcoming Events in Thedford Nebraska


June

Thedford High School Alumni Reunion -

1 Annual Thedford High School Rodeo - First Saturday - The longest consecutively running high school rodeo started in 1960.

July

4 Annual Halsey Barbecue - Kids games, duck races, sand volleyball tournament, barbecue (beef or buffalo), fireworks dispay.

Ph: 308-533-2288 (Always call and confirm events)

22 - 28 Thomas County Fair - Free Barbecue, Kid's Rodeo, Pancake Feed, and many more activities.

Address: Fairgrounds, Jct Hwy 2 & 83 , Thedford, Nebraska
Ph: 308-645-2646 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: extension.unl.edu/statewide/centralsandhills/

October

Annual Sandhills Select Pen Show - Livestock Judging and Ag Quiz Bowl.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Scott Lookout Tower

You can see the trees and beautiful sand hills countryside for miles when you climb to the top of the Scott Lookout Tower. Visitors may view the sandhills scenery and tree plantations as well as learn about forest fire spotting techniques. The stairway to the observation deck is steep;

Thedford, NE

Thomas County Courthouse

Following the establishment of Thomas County, Thedford became the county seat in 1887, and a courthouse was built two years later. The courthouse served the county well until it was destroyed in a fire in 1920. After some delays a special election was held in 1923

Thedford, NE Historic Courthouses

Thomas County Historical Society Museum

The area's newest museum is the Thomas County Historical Society Museum. Each room of the former residence of one of Thedford'

Thedford, NE Museums

Thedford Art Gallery

This major attraction is a surprising discovery for many visitors ... even more so when they learn that it is owned and totally supported by a small art group ... the Thedford Art Guild. It is an inspiration for fellow artists and travelers alike, and a warm welcome is extended to all!

Thedford, NE Arts

Nebraska National Forest

The Nebraska National Forest, located one mile west of Halsey and twenty minutes from Thedford along Highway 2 offers some of the most fabulous scenery in the state. It's been called a forest planted in the desert -- a ponderosa pine wilderness in the middle of the sandhills.

It'

Thedford, NE National Forests

Things to do near Thedford, NE

Village of Sparks

Situated in the unique Niobrara River Valley, this historic village began with the 1885 organization of the Sparks School ...

Cherry County Historical Society Museum

The Cherry County Historical Society Museum offers the visitor a view into the town's colorful past from Boot Hill and prairi...