Follow what feels interesting.
Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.
Jul 4 – Jul 4, 2009
Bands, Brews & BBQs
Cozad
Street festival including a children's carnival, talent show, live bands and assorted vendors. Noon-1am.
Prairie Lakes Region
Festivals in Prairie Lakes Region
32 events found
Start early. Stay late.
The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.
Jul 4 – Jul 6, 2014
Grover Cleveland Alexander Days
St. Paul
(Weekend Following July 4th) - Celebrating hometown hero, Grover Cleveland Alexander since 1991. Classic Car…
Pause when it feels right.
Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.
Feb 14 – Feb 14, 2026
NEBRASKAland Days Buffalo Bill Birthday Bash
North Platte
Celebrate the anniversary of the greatest showman in American history -- William F. Cody. The…
Stop when something catches your eye.
Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.
Mar 13 – Mar 13, 2026
Spring Fling
Alma
The Alma Chamber of Commerce hosts their annual Spring Fling on the fourth Friday evening…
A place to slow down.
Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.
Apr 25 – Apr 25, 2026
Fiesta Kearney
Kearney
This Cinco de Mayo festival includes Mariachi Ameca, dancing and entertainment by Tavesia Nortena. Traditional…
May 1 – May 3, 2026
Medicine Creek Days
Cambridge
Come and celebrate "Hometown Heroes" during Medicine Creek Days sponsored by the Cambridge Chamber of…
A place to slow down.
Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.
May 21 – May 23, 2026
Annual Willa Cather Spring Conference
Red Cloud
The Willa Cather Pioneer Memorial and Educational Foundation (WCPM) sponsors the event, which studies and…
Keep moving.
Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.
May 22 – May 25, 2026
Annevar
Ravenna
Annual celebration for over 50 years. (Ravenna spelled backwards). Three full days. Demolition derby, tractor…
Not every place needs a reason.
Sometimes it's enough just to be there.
May 23 – May 24, 2026
Pioneer Village Days
Minden
Inventors from small towns to large cities gather to display their newest concepts, conceived in…
Go where you feel alive.
Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.
Jun 3 – Jun 13, 2026
NEBRASKAland DAYS
North Platte
NEBRASKAland DAYS is a celebration of the state of Nebraska and its heritage. Consisting of…
Jun 5 – Jun 6, 2026
Midsommarfest – Holdrege Swedish Days
Holdrege
8:00 am-Sunset EVERY DAY (Thursday - Sunday)—Skydive Atlas Offering Tandem Jumps at Brewster Field. More…
Stay curious.
A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.
Jun 5 – Jun 6, 2026
Dala Days
Holdrege
During Dala Days, “Dala Horses†will be on display throughout Holdrege. The Dala Horse is…
Leave room for the unexpected.
The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.
Jun 6 – Jun 7, 2026
Heritage Festival
North Platte
Antique tractor and implement display and demonstrations; tractor rodeo on Sunday, historic demonstrations, food and…
The road is the experience.
Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.
Jun 6 – Jun 6, 2026
Annual Wagons West Celebration – Reverse Parade
Kearney
For this year's FREE 35th annual Wagons West Celebration, the Buffalo County Historical Society will…
Go a little further.
The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.
Jun 6 – Jun 6, 2026
June Jamboree
Franklin
It's time for Franklin's Annual Summer Celebration! Saturday begins early with sidewalk sales on main…
Pause when it feels right.
Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.
Jul 11 – Jul 12, 2026
Harvest Festival
Trenton
First Weekend in August - Horseshoes, car show, free BBQ, dance, craft fair, ice cream…
Let the road decide.
Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.
Jul 17 – Jul 18, 2026
Brule Day
Brule
Fun run/walk, pancake breakfast, parade, sloppy joe lunch, flower show, kids' games, egg toss, poker…
Let the road decide.
Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.
Jul 18 – Jul 18, 2026
Annual Food Fair on the Square
Minden
Food vendors with various cuisines, live musical entertainment and family activities. 9am-8pm.
Let the road decide.
Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.
Jul 24 – Jul 26, 2026
Street Car Days
Red Cloud
Enjoy Red Cloud's annual end-of-the-summer celebration which begins on Friday evening and continues through Sunday…
Go where you feel alive.
Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.
Jul 25 – Jul 25, 2026
Annual Duck Derby
Grand Island
The duck derby is a fund raising event that has grown into a community festival.…
Jul 25 – Jul 25, 2026
Annual Kites and Castles
Ogallala
Join kite fliers and sand sculptors from around the nation for one of the most…
Keep moving.
Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.
Aug 1 – Aug 1, 2026
Old Fashioned Satruday Night
Cambridge
5:00 pm to . . . . ???
Aug 1 – Aug 1, 2026
Gibbon Brick Street Festival
Gibbon
Gibbon Brick Street Festival is an event free to the public with many games, activities…
Take the long way.
The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.
Aug 14 – Aug 15, 2026
Hay Days Celebration
Cozad
Join us for a wonderful time! There will be a carnival, parade, window displays, kids…