June 2017
Old Man River Days
Peru’s biggest event traces its origins back to 1943 when the town banded together to protect itself from rising flood waters. The town celebrates its enduring ingenuity and sense of community with a fish fry, live music, an outdoor movie, pony rides and children’s activities.
Find out more »NEBRASKAland Days
This NE150 official event in North Platte boasts the Buffalo Bill Rodeo, large parades, food and two nights of concerts headlined by Alan Jackson and Chris Stapleton.
Find out more »College World Series
The best teams in college baseball converge in Omaha every June for the annual NCAA Men's College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park.
Find out more »July 2017
Nebraska’s Big Rodeo
Burwell has been home to Nebraska's Big Rodeo since the 1920s. Each July, professional rodeo cowboys from across the continent -- and local cowboys who work the Sandhills range every day -- ride broncos and bulls to the loud cheers of thousands of spectators. The event's Wild Horce Race is a hoot. More than 18,000 visitors come to the show over its four days.
Find out more »“Do the Trail” in Springfield
Attention all walkers, bicyclists & fun seekers - join us in Springfield for games, festivities and food! Bring your bike and pedal the MoPac Trail, or bring a friend and enjoy a leisurely walk in our beautiful part of Nebraska.
Find out more »August 2017
Cornhusker Football Game Day
Aug.-Nov. The Nebraska Cornhuskers football team is the hottest ticket in town when home games are played in Memorial Stadium. With a continuing sellout streak exceeding 300 games, tickets can be hard to get. Add your name to the Tickets Request List at Huskers.com. Photo by Steve and Bobbi Olson.
Find out more »Sandhills Open Road Challenge
The need for speed is satisfied with the One Mile Shoot Out event 15 miles south of Callaway in conjunction with the Sandhills Open Road Challenge. The current record for the August event is 224.77 miles per hour, but nobody monitors how fast drivers and spectators take to arrive at the Callaway Community Center for lunch afterwards.
Find out more »“Do the Trail” in Springfield
Attention all walkers, bicyclists & fun seekers - join us in Springfield for games, festivities and food! Bring your bike and pedal the MoPac Trail, or bring a friend and enjoy a leisurely walk in our beautiful part of Nebraska.
Find out more »September 2017
Aksarben Stock Show
A woolly Western event featuring the largest 4-H stock show in America.
Find out more »November 2017
One Box Pheasant Hunt
Eastern farm fields and western cattle pastures meet at Broken Bow, providing unique habitat for man and beast. This pheasant-hunting competition draws hundreds and features hunter teams competing for bragging rights. Past celebrity guns have included Nebraska governors and military Gen. Norman Schwartzkopf. The first man to walk on the moon, astronaut Neil Armstrong, also walked Custer County’s fields during this unique event. Photo by Jorn Olsen.
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