February 2017
Unadilla’s Groundhog Day
Unadilla is famed for its annual Groundhog Day celebration on its historic main street. The event draws so many people that the community's population of 311 more than doubles for the day. The rodent at the center of the fun is Unadilla Bill, a stuffed groundhog who looks for his shadow each year. The fun starts at 2 p.m. sharp on the first Saturday in February. The event also includes a parade, craft fair and Spam recipe contest.
Find out more »Omaha Fashion Week
The fifth-largest fashion event in the country showcases the latest looks from 55 designers at the Omaha Design Center.
Find out more »May 2017
Scottsbluff Celtic Gathering
Looking for a reason to pull your kilt out of the closet? Head to Scottsbluff in May. The community will celebrate its Scottish and Irish heritage with other clans in the tri-state area. Tee off in a golf scramble or grab a pint in the beer garden. A parade, children’s activities, story tellers, Celtic bands, dancers and cultural reenactments will anchor events in downtown.
Find out more »Swedish Steel
Swedish Steel is the latest event to draw throngs of Swedes to Stromsburg. It is the largest metal art event in Nebraska with more than 30 vendors showing and selling their creations. A blacksmith demonstrates the art of making usable items from iron. Food vendors heat up their own artistic creations. The 2017 Swedish Steel event is scheduled for May 20 in the City Square Park.
Find out more »June 2017
Britishfest Convention in Omaha
Britishfest Convention brings the best of the United Kingdom to Omaha every year. This event features everything from British actors to set props and robots from famous British movies and TV shows.
Find out more »Rock Creek Trail Days
Rock Creek Trail Days in June includes mule-pulled wagon rides and a buffalo stew cookout near Fairbury. The weekend event is held at Rock Creek Station Historical Park. A park entry permit is required.
Find out more »Sand in the City
Master sand sculptors, 15 corporate teams and 375 tons of sand make for a sandcastle showdown of epic proportions at the Baxter Arena. Vote for the People’s Choice award or get some sand between your toes and build a castle of your own in a giant sand pile. A Kids Zone and live entertainment round out this free event. Donations of $5 per family are suggested to benefit Nebraska Children’s Home Society.
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