Prairie Lakes Region, Nebraska Festivals
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Feb 17 2024NEBRASKAland 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 ... more » -
Mar 15 2024Spring Fling - Alma
The Alma Chamber of Commerce hosts their annual Spring Fling on the fourth Friday evening in March. Stores stay open late and present their new lines ... more » -
Apr 27 2024Fiesta Kearney - Kearney
This Cinco de Mayo festival includes Mariachi Ameca, dancing and entertainment by Tavesia Nortena. Traditional foods, vendors and information booths. ... more » -
May 3 - 5 2024Medicine Creek Days - Cambridge
Come and celebrate "Hometown Heroes" during Medicine Creek Days sponsored by the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce. Highlights of the weekend will be a ... more » -
May 23 - 25 2024Annual Willa Cather Spring Conference - Red Cloud
The Willa Cather Pioneer Memorial and Educational Foundation (WCPM) sponsors the event, which studies and celebrates the works and times of the Nebras ... more » -
May 24 - 27 2024Annevar - Ravenna
Annual celebration for over 50 years. (Ravenna spelled backwards). Three full days. Demolition derby, tractor pull, quilt show, flower show, BBQ, carn ... more » -
May 25 - 26 2024Pioneer Village Days - Minden
Inventors from small towns to large cities gather to display their newest concepts, conceived in garages, sheds and kitchens and brought to life with ... more » -
Jun 5 - 15 2024NEBRASKAland 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, ... more » -
Jun 7 - 8 2024Midsommarfest - Holdrege Swedish Days - Holdrege
8:00 am-Sunset EVERY DAY (Thursday - Sunday)—Skydive Atlas Offering Tandem Jumps at Brewster Field. More information and appointments available at s ... more » -
Jun 7 - 8 2024Dala Days - Holdrege
During Dala Days, “Dala Horses” will be on display throughout Holdrege. The Dala Horse is a popular souvenir and recognized as an unofficial symbo ... more » -
Jun 8 - 9 2024Heritage Festival - North Platte
Antique tractor and implement display and demonstrations; tractor rodeo on Sunday, historic demonstrations, food and entertainment. Held in conjunctio ... more » -
Jun 8 2024June Jamboree - Franklin
It's time for Franklin's Annual Summer Celebration! Saturday begins early with sidewalk sales on main street, followed by a parade at 10:00 am and cla ... more » -
Jun 8 2024Annual Wagons West Celebration - Reverse Parade - Kearney
For this year's FREE 35th annual Wagons West Celebration, the Buffalo County Historical Society will host a reverse parade from 10 am – 12 pm. A rev ... more » -
Jul 4 2009Bands, Brews & BBQs - Cozad
Street festival including a children's carnival, talent show, live bands and assorted vendors. Noon-1am. -
Jul 4 - 6 2014Grover Cleveland Alexander Days - St. Paul
(Weekend Following July 4th) - Celebrating hometown hero, Grover Cleveland Alexander since 1991. Classic Car Show, music talent contest, sidewalk sale ... more » -
Jul 27 2024Annual 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 ... more » -
Jul 13 - 14 2024Harvest Festival - Trenton
First Weekend in August - Horseshoes, car show, free BBQ, dance, craft fair, ice cream social, team penning, and more. Parade 11am. -
Jul 19 - 20 2024Brule 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 ... more » -
Jul 20 2024Annual Food Fair on the Square - Minden
Food vendors with various cuisines, live musical entertainment and family activities. 9am-8pm. -
Jul 26 2024YMCA Duck Days - Hastings
5K race, games, craft and food vendors, music and fun. Duck race beings at 3pm with over 120 prizes offered. Activities begin 11am. -
Jul 26 - 28 2024Street Car Days - Red Cloud
Enjoy Red Cloud's annual end-of-the-summer celebration which begins on Friday evening and continues through Sunday afternoon. Saturday brings fun ... more » -
Jul 27 2024Annual Duck Derby - Grand Island
The duck derby is a fund raising event that has grown into a community festival. Duck adoptions will be available for $5 each. The winners will receiv ... more » -
Aug 2 - 4 2024Kool-Aid Days - Hastings
Thousands of "kids" of all ages gather in Hastings, Nebraska the second full weekend of every August to celebrate the invention of Kool-Aid®, Nebrask ... more » -
Aug 3 2024Gibbon Brick Street Festival - Gibbon
Gibbon Brick Street Festival is an event free to the public with many games, activities and entertainment. We also host an antique car show, motorcycl ... more » -
Aug 3 2024Old Fashioned Satruday Night - Cambridge
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Aug 16 2024Autumnfest Founder's Day Celebration - Hastings
Food vendors, craft show, flea market, parade, bingo and entertainment. 9am-4pm. -
Aug 16 - 17 2024Hay Days Celebration - Cozad
Join us for a wonderful time! There will be a carnival, parade, window displays, kids games, arts & crafts and food booths. Fun for the entire family. ... more » -
Aug 18 2024Bayside 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 ... more » -
Aug 24 2024Ward Bond Wagontrain Festival - Benkelman
Watch Ward Bond movies at the Zorn Theater from 2-5pm, take an old-fashioned wagon ride to the cookout and enjoy entertainment around the campfire. ... more » -
Sep 1 2024Annual Harvest Celebration - Gibbon
Live music, delicious food, grape stomping and Nebraska wines. 12:30-6pm. -
Sep 7 2024EAGER BEAVER DAYS - Beaver City
Join us for Beaver City's annual late summer celebration, EAGER BEAVER DAYS. There are lots of events: a big PARADE, ARTS and CRAFTS SHOW, LUNCH in ... more » -
Sep 7 - 8 2024Curtis Fall Festival - Curtis
Festival Theme 2013: Only In America This fun filled and action packed event is guaranteed to please the attendees. Activities include a parade, g ... more » -
Sep 12 - 14 2024Indian 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 ... more » -
Sep 12 - 15 2024Harvest Festival - Gothenburg
Thursday: "Dogs on Parade" Friday: Kid's Parade Saturday: Parade, Food Vendors, Arts & Crafts, Kid's Games, Entertainment, Collections Display, and ... more » -
Sep 18 - 22 2024Heritage Days Celebration - McCook
Last Weekend in September - Our largest annual celebration features park activities for the whole family, live entertainment and the Heritage Days Par ... more » -
Sep 21 2024Dry River Race - Ravenna
A dryland river race through the center of town to celebrate 140 years of fort banishment. River bank picnic activities to follow. -
Oct 4 - 5 2024Cottonwood Market Days - Hastings
The Festival is a two day, outdoor, fun, family festival with an emphasis in art. This eagerly anticipated event attracts nearly 20,000 visitors and i ... more » -
Oct 5 - 6 2024Applefest - Orleans
The first weekend in October brings warm days, cool nights and Orleans' Applefest. A celebration of the harvest, of handmade crafts, or crispy red app ... more »