Lake McConaughy, NE Events
January
| 1 | Ash Hollow Closed to Hikers - Oshkosh - As of January 1, 2016, the Ash Hollow State Park, and Historical Park, are both closed to hiking and all other outdoor activities. The Nebraska Gam ... Ash Hollow Closed to Hikers |
| 30 - 31 | Ogallala Gun Show - Ogallala - Saturday: 9am-5pm. Sunday: 9am-3pm. ... Ogallala Gun Show |
| 3 |  Farm and Ranch Day - Oshkosh - Farm and Ranch Day is held the third Wednesday of January each year. Vendors
and merchants set up booths, tables and displays of all sorts. Food
com ... Farm and Ranch Day |
| 6 - 7 | Snowball Golf Tournement - Oshkosh - Oshkosh Country Club Public Grass Greens Golf Course. Hwy 27 (3 miles south of Oshkosh) ... Snowball Golf Tournement |
| 21 | Super Bride Sunday - North Platte - Over 40 vendors that specialize in wedding services will be represented. The Super Bride Fashion Show will be at 3:00 p.m. The style show will showcas ... Super Bride Sunday |
February
| 20 - 21 | North Platte Outdoor Sport & Recreation Show - North Platte - Many outdoor & sport product exhibitors represent all kinds of outdoor activities. Main focus on hunting and fishing products but artwork, snacks, and ... North Platte Outdoor Sport & Recreation Show |
| 24 - 25 | Buffalo Bill Farm & Ranch Expo - North Platte - Many FARM & RANCH vendors exhibit & demonstrate new equipment, technology, and new products such as new seed products & heating stoves. This event beg ... Buffalo Bill Farm & Ranch Expo |
| 2 - 4 | Homebuilder's Show - North Platte - Friday, Noon - 8pm Saturday 9:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. Sunday 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. ... Homebuilder's Show |
| 10 | Oshkosh Volunteer Fire Department Annual Pancake - Oshkosh - The food is delicious, and all you can eat. Pancakes, eggs, sausage, juice and coffee. There will be a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector raffled ... Oshkosh Volunteer Fire Department Annual Pancake |
| 10 - 11 | Brule Gun Show - Brule - Brule Gun Show is held in the spring and fall of the year. There are up to 85 tables at this show. Last weekend. Show hours are Sat. 9-5 and Sun. 9-4. ... Brule Gun Show |
| 17 | NEBRASKAland Days Buffalo Bill Birthday Bash - North Platte - Celebrate the anniversary of the greatest showman in American history -- William F. Cody. The event includes sponsor hospitality booths, appetizer ba ... NEBRASKAland Days Buffalo Bill Birthday Bash |
| 24 - 25 | Oregon Trail Home Show - Ogallala - This annual event is held at the Keith County Fairgrounds in Ogallala the last weekend in February and features vendors whose focus is home improvemen ... Oregon Trail Home Show |
March
| 24 - 25 | Cody Cruisers Cars Show - North Platte - Check out Cody Cruisers Car Club's shiny, colorful, custom vehicles during Platte River Mall hours!!10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. ... Cody Cruisers Cars Show |
| 24 | Corned Beef & Cabbage Supper - Brule - 5:30 - 7:00 PM. ... Corned Beef & Cabbage Supper |
| 24 | Spring Craft Galore - North Platte - Crafts Galore featuring a variety of hand crafts, custom wood work and commercial vendors ... Spring Craft Galore |
| 16 | St. Patrick's Day Dance - Oshkosh - Co-sponsored by the Garden County Chamber of Commerce and Eagles. Irish Stew and Corned Beef. 5:00 pm. Open to the Public. ... St. Patrick's Day Dance |
April
| 30 - 31 | Arts & Crafts Show - North Platte - Fri, 10am-9pm; Sat, 10am-9pm; Sun, Noon-6pm. ... Arts & Crafts Show |
| 31 | Fashion Show - Oshkosh - An amazing collection of clothes from by-gone eras. This tea and fashion show is to help raise funds for the Volunteers of America preschool. ... Fashion Show |
| 6 | Annual Train Show - North Platte - Annual train show, sponsored by the Nebraska West-Central division of the National Model Railroad Association. Train layouts and displays, vendor tab ... Annual Train Show |
| 18 - 20 | Annual Country Bluegrass Festival - North Platte - Three nights of Bluegrass, plus, classic car show, antique dealers, food kitchen, door prizes and drawings, workshops, camping and showers, showcase c ... Annual Country Bluegrass Festival |
| 19 - 21 | Jame's O'Rourke Memorial Triathlon and Tinker Triathlon - North Platte - The triathlon unites and challenges the community, provides a goal and motivation for people to work toward in trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle, ... Jame's O'Rourke Memorial Triathlon and Tinker Triathlon |
May
| 13 - 14 | Men's Scramble Golf Tournament - Oshkosh - Men's Scramble Golf Tournament at the Oshkosh Country Club Public Grass Greens Golf Course - Hwy 27 (3 miles south of Oshkosh) ... Men's Scramble Golf Tournament |
| 20 | Annual Antelope Valley Pheasants Forever Banquet - Oshkosh - The Antelope Valley Pheasants Forever Banquet is an evening of fun, excitement and great food. Raffles, games, auctions, silent auctions, social hour, ... Annual Antelope Valley Pheasants Forever Banquet |
| 21 | Spring Fling Arts & Craft Show - North Platte - 14 years and growing, this years Spring Fling is sure to be bigger and better than ever. Lots of Crafts, Artists, Vendors & Home Based Businesses wil ... Spring Fling Arts & Craft Show |
| 27 - 18 | Stock Car Races - North Platte - Mini Sprints, IMCA Modified, IMCA Stock Cars, Late Models & Classic Modified. May through August, Saturdays at 7pm. ... Stock Car Races |
| 27 | Free Fishing and Park Entry Day - Oshkosh - Free Fishing and Park Entry Day is held the Saturday prior to Memorial Day weekend. Legislation passed in 1996 authorized a Free Fishing and Park Entr ... Free Fishing and Park Entry Day |
| 5 | Catfish Classic Fishing Tournament - Ogallala - Held the first weekend of May, this annual tournament is sponsored by the Oregon Trail Trading Post in Lewellen, 31 miles north of Ogallala. ... Catfish Classic Fishing Tournament |
| 18 - 19 | Annual Shut Up & Fish Walleye Tournament - Ogallala - This annual premier walleye tournament, run by the Nebraska Walleye Trail, is a 2 day regular season points qualifier. ... Annual Shut Up & Fish Walleye Tournament |
June
| 18 - 25 | Flag Days - Chappell - Family festival includes golf tournaments, softball games, free BBQ, pie social and more. ... Flag Days |
| 18 | Annual Beef Cook-Off - Oshkosh - Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Larry Dee at the Organ 17 Ranch Winery 304 Main Street Lewellen, Nebraska 69147 ... Annual Beef Cook-Off |
| 18 | Rock & Roll Ranch Party - North Platte - At the "The Rock & Roll Ranch Party" and we are getting everything in order for a very fun day! There will be classic cars displayed all day, all make ... Rock & Roll Ranch Party |
| 24 - 25 |  Buffalo Canyon Retreat - Oshkosh - Join us for our Annual Outdoor Christian Fellowship & Country Gospel Music Jamboree. Spend a weekend in the middle of God's splendor. A serene setting ... Buffalo Canyon Retreat |
| 25 | City Wide Garage Sales - Grant - First Saturday. ... City Wide Garage Sales |
| 25 | Downtown Sidewalk Sale - Grant - First Saturday in June. Maps will be available on chamber site. www.perkinscountychamber.com ... Downtown Sidewalk Sale |
| 25 | Community Wide Garage Sales - Brule - 8 am - 2 pm. ... Community Wide Garage Sales |
| 25 | Chappell Car Show - Chappell |
| 29 - 1 | Miss Nebraska Scholarship Pageant - North Platte - The Miss Nebraska USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state Nebraska in the Miss USA pageant. ... Miss Nebraska Scholarship Pageant |
| 5 - 15 | NEBRASKAland DAYS - North Platte - NEBRASKAland DAYS is a celebration of the state of Nebraska and its heritage. Consisting of parades, art shows, rodeos, concerts, and much, much more, ... NEBRASKAland DAYS |
| 5 - 8 |  Buffalo Bill Rodeo - North Platte - Repeatedly recognized by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association as one of the best rodeos in America, the NEBRASKAland DAYS Buffalo Bill Rodeo nev ... Buffalo Bill Rodeo |
| 8 - 9 | Heritage Festival Tractor Show and Rodeo - North Platte - Antique tractor and implement display and demonstrations; tractor rodeo on Sunday, historic demonstrations, food and entertainment. ... Heritage Festival Tractor Show and Rodeo |
| 8 - 9 | Heritage Festival - North Platte - Antique tractor and implement display and demonstrations; tractor rodeo on Sunday, historic demonstrations, food and entertainment. Held in conjunctio ... Heritage Festival |
| 8 - 9 | North Platte Woodcarvers Artistry in Wood - North Platte - North Platte Woodcarvers Artistry in Wood Show features many woodcarvers from throughout Nebraska and the great plains. Usually held in conjunction wi ... North Platte Woodcarvers Artistry in Wood |
July
| 4 | Cool Summer Nights Backyard Party - Oshkosh - Live Bands: The Good Grapes - Sensational Blues, Jazz & Country 17 Ranch Winery, 304 Main Street, Lewellen ... Cool Summer Nights Backyard Party |
| 4 | Fireworks Display - Grant - ... Fireworks Display |
| 4 | 4th of July Festival - Ogallala - The largest fireworks show between Omaha and Denver is held in Ogallala each 4th of July. The show starts just after sunset. ... 4th of July Festival |
| 4 | Annual Independence Day Car and Bike Show - Oshkosh - Please Join Us for Many Fun Activities. Bring the Family! The Car and Bike Show will be held at the Oshkosh City Park immediately following the parad ... Annual Independence Day Car and Bike Show |
| 23 - 25 | Mexican Fiesta - North Platte - Queen coronation, dance, mariachi band, ethnic food & more! Contact Juan or Esther Carrizales for more information. ... Mexican Fiesta |
| 28 - 30 | Sutherland Rodeo and 4th of July Celebration - North Platte - One of the oldest 4th of July celebrations in the state, the award winning Rodeo and 4th of July celebration in Sutherland is two days chock full of f ... Sutherland Rodeo and 4th of July Celebration |
| 29 - 30 | Independence Day Celebrations - Oshkosh - July 3 Independence Day Street Dance Main Street at Dusk. Dance, visit, find old acquaintances, and make many new friends! Entertainment for the who ... Independence Day Celebrations |
| 29 | Brule Evening in the Park Ice Cream Social - Brule - This relaxing evening in the park in Brule features a free-will Ice Cream Social with gospel singing entertainment and is held annually the third Satu ... Brule Evening in the Park Ice Cream Social |
| 9 - 13 | Perkins County Fair - Grant - Last Week - Bull Riding. ... Perkins County Fair |
| 17 - 22 | Lincoln County Fair - North Platte - For the last 120 years, the Lincoln County Fair has provided entertainment to thousands of area residents. The children of the county have won blue ri ... Lincoln County Fair |
| 27 |  Annual Kites and Castles - Ogallala - Join kite fliers and sand sculptors from around the nation for one of the most unique family events in the USA. The white sand beaches at Lake McConau ... Annual Kites and Castles |
August
| 19 - 20 | Brule Day - Brule - Fun run/walk, pancake breakfast, parade, sloppy joe lunch, flower show, kids' games, egg toss, poker run, firefighter's water flight, supper at the A ... Brule Day |
| 25 - 27 | Deuel County Fair - Chappell - 4-H exhibits, BBQ, jr. rodeo and more. ... Deuel County Fair |
| 26 | Lost Creek Music Festival - Oshkosh - An evening under the stars with live music and a chuck-wagon supper. The Lost Creek Music Festival is famous for its great entertainment. People trave ... Lost Creek Music Festival |
| 27 - 28 | 2 Day 2 Man Scramble Golf Tournement - Oshkosh - Oshkosh Country Club Public Grass Greens Golf Course - Hwy 27 (3 miles south of Oshkosh) ... 2 Day 2 Man Scramble Golf Tournement |
| 31 - 3 | Keith County Fair and Rodeo - Ogallala - This week-long event has something for every member of your family including a parade, rodeo, antique tractor pull and stock pickup pull, barbecue, na ... Keith County Fair and Rodeo |
| 31 |  Annual Polish Luau - Oshkosh - Oshkosh Chapter #264 OES began their Annual Polish Luau around 25 years ago. It is held the 3rd Wednesday in August every year.
The Annual Polish L ... Annual Polish Luau |
| 1 - 2 | Ranch Rodeo - Ogallala - Held during the Keith County Fair. Rodeo, horse show and exhibits. The week-long Fair has something for every member of your family including a parade ... Ranch Rodeo |
| 3 | Antique Tracktor Pull & Show - Ogallala - Held during the Keith County Fair. 9:00 am. The week-long fair has something for every member of your family including a parade, rodeo, antique tracto ... Antique Tracktor Pull & Show |
September
| 17 | Blue Water Blues Festival - Oshkosh - Outdoor Music Festival 17 Ranch Winery 304 Main Street Lewellen, Nebraska Labor Day Weekend. ... Blue Water Blues Festival |
| 18 |  Bayside Western Trail Festival - Brule - In the days of the old west, there were multiple trails that were used for driving cattle from Texas up to Nebraska. One of those was the Western Trai ... Bayside Western Trail Festival |
| 24 - 25 | Brule Gun Show - Brule - Brule Gun Show is held in the spring and fall of the year. There are up to 85 tables at this show. Show hours are Sat. 9-5 and Sun. 9-4. ... Brule Gun Show |
| 30 - 2 | Hobie 61 Mac Attack Sailboat Regatta - Ogallala - The Trans Mac Regatta is held annually at Lake McConaughy Labor Day Weekend. ... Hobie 61 Mac Attack Sailboat Regatta |
| 30 | Fall Festival - Oshkosh - The Fall Festival, in Oshkosh, Nebraska is held in conjunction with the Garden County High School homecoming game. Festivities begin at 8:00 a.m. ... Fall Festival |
| 30 - 1 | Col. Cody Cruise Show & Shine - North Platte - Annual Col. Cody Cruise Show & Shine. 3 days of fun filled family car show fun. Friday night BBQ and prizes. Saturday show, meal, and prizes also. ... Col. Cody Cruise Show & Shine |
| 1 | Arts in the Park - North Platte - One of Nebraska's premiere craft shows, this year will be one to remember. Live music & lots of exciting things happening for the 40th Anniversary!! F ... Arts in the Park |
| 6 - 8 | Toucan Open - Windsurfing Festival - Ogallala - Over 100 participants from around the country gather to race in one of the country's largest windsurfing events. Informal windsurfing, paddle boarding ... Toucan Open - Windsurfing Festival |
| 6 - 7 | Garden County Homecoming 2011 - Oshkosh - All day city wide garage sale, craft, bake sale and food venders. Parade and classic car show at 2p. Football game against Maxwell at 7pm. Annual B ... Garden County Homecoming 2011 |
| 12 - 14 | Indian Summer Rendezvous - Ogallala - For years the people of Ogallala have welcomed the Indian Summer Rendezvous and it's fans to celebrate our colorful past with bands, live entertainmen ... Indian Summer Rendezvous |
| 14 | Indian Summer Rendezvous Car Show - Ogallala - Registration is $30 and $15 for additional cars, starts at 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., Car Show runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The poker run starts at 4 p.m. and ... Indian Summer Rendezvous Car Show |
October
| 28 | Annual Pheasants Forever Youth Mentor Hunt - Oshkosh - Saturday will be the Ninth Annual Youth Mentor Hunt, sponsored by the Antelope Valley Chapter of Pheasants Forever. All youth, ages 12 to 15 years ... Annual Pheasants Forever Youth Mentor Hunt |
| 11 - 12 | Nebraska Country Music Festival - North Platte - Performer and songwriter contests, seminars and great country music for everyone to enjoy. Folks come from all over to sing and listen to great countr ... Nebraska Country Music Festival |
| 20 | John Boy Lures Nebraska Walleye Trail State Championship - Ogallala - Must fish 2 of 3 regular season tournaments to Qualify. Rules and Regulations: https://www.newallitrail.com/schedule/ ... John Boy Lures Nebraska Walleye Trail State Championship |
November
| 26 | Miller Memorial Care Center Annual Festival Craft Fair - Chappell - Miller Memorial Care Centers Annual Craft Fair is an event to raise funds for Miller Memorial Care Center and Assisted Living located in Chappell, NE. ... Miller Memorial Care Center Annual Festival Craft Fair |
| 26 | Holiday Fair - Oshkosh - The Holiday Fair is held in November each year. Unique handcrafted items, quality vendor merchandise, live entertainment, and door prizes. You can fin ... Holiday Fair |
| 9 | Ducks Unlimited Annual Dinner and Auction - Oshkosh - Silent Auction, Games, Drawings, Prizes, Decoys, Guns, Prints, Knives, 2 gun raffles, and much more! The money raised goes to support the local cha ... Ducks Unlimited Annual Dinner and Auction |
| 14 | Christmas Open House - Grant - Third Thursday - Craft Show, bake sale, drawings, special promotions, hot cider and cookies, and more. ... Christmas Open House |
| 16 | Annual Arts & Crafts Show - Ogallala - Over 90 venders with homemade items make this a craft show to attend. Held the third Saturday in November at the Keith County Fairgrounds, the timing ... Annual Arts & Crafts Show |
| 22 - 25 | Cody Park Winter Wonderland - North Platte - Drive through the North Pole and watch Santa and his Elves in Santa's Workshop. Concession Stand, Merry-go-Round rides & more. Through Christmas Eve. ... Cody Park Winter Wonderland |
December
| 13 | Holiday Open House - Brule - Homemade cookies and cider, local vendors and home based businesses featured along with a fresh Christmas tree lot. 1-8 pm. ... Holiday Open House |
| 22 - 23 | Ann. North Platte Valley Sportsman Club Goose Hunt - Oshkosh - The Goose Hunt is sponsored by the North Platte Valley Sportsman Club (NPVSC) based in Oshkosh. This is an annual event that takes place the second we ... Ann. North Platte Valley Sportsman Club Goose Hunt |
| 24 - 17 | Christmas at the Cody's - North Platte - The 1886 mansion, 1887 horse barn, log cabin and other outbuildings all have exterior lights. The mansion will have 18 lighted and decorated Christmas ... Christmas at the Cody's |
| 26 - 19 | Cody Park Winter Wonderland - North Platte - Drive through the North Pole and watch Santa and his Elves in Santa's Workshop. Concession Stand, Merry-go-Round rides & more. Through Christmas Eve. ... Cody Park Winter Wonderland |
| 28 | Christmas Parade of Lights - Ogallala - The Ogallala/Keith County Chamber Promotions Committee organizes the Parade of Lights each year in downtown Ogallala. The floats are festive, lighted ... Christmas Parade of Lights |