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Nebraska State Fair

The fair offers hundreds of attractions including many entertainers, exhibits, midway rides, and delicious food. With a history older than the state itself, the fair combines tradition with innovation to produce an educational and exciting event for the entire family.

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June 7 - 10 - Turkey Days, Oxford - Children's activities, turkey feed, quilt show, dances, and a parade. (308) 824-3871 (556)

June 8 - 9 - 4th Annual Plum Creek Rodeo, Lexington - Rodeo begins at 7:30 PM with admission price ranging from $3-$6. (308) 324-5504 Dawson County Fairgrounds (557)

June 8 - 9 - Buffalo Commons Storytelling Festival, McCook - Combination of great stories and toe tapping music. Nationally known storytellers, poets and musicians. (308) 345-6163 Fox Theater (558)

June 22 - 24 - 45th Annual Czech Festival, Clarkson - Entertainment for all ages including ethnic foods, music, and dancing. (402) 892-3556 Main Street (564)

June 30 - Big Bang Boom, Norfolk - Inflatable midway, water fights, live music, food, and northeast Nebraska's largest firework display choreographed to music simulcast on local radio stations. (402) 371-7526 Skyview Lake Park (576)

July 9 - 22nd Annual Wagons West Celebration, Kearney - The celebration features exhibits, music, demonstrations, and more. (308) 234-3041 Trails & Rails Museum (1157)

July 12 - 15 - 86th Annual Oregon Trail Days Celebration, Gering - Nebraska's oldest continuous celebration featuring parades, entertainment, chili cook-offs, food fairs, street dances, western and wildlife art shows, craft fairs, and more. (308) 436-6886 Oregon Trail Park (584)

July 26 - 28 - Nebraska's Big Rodeo, Burwell - 86th Annual Pro Rodeo. Candadian chuckwagon racing, wild horse racing, chariot races, dinnerbell derby, bull riding, world champion clowns, motorcycle dare devils, and contestants. Parade Saturday, at 10:00 AM. (888) 328-7935 Rodeo grounds (589)

July 28 - 13th Annual Literature Festival, Norfolk - Presented by Norfolk Public Library. Featuring nationally-known authors, book reviews, book displays and sales, writer workshops, autograph sessions, and more. (402) 844-2108 Lifelong Learning Center (598)

August 5 - John G. Neihardt State Historic Site, Bancroft - Outdoor celebration of the life and work of Nebraska's Poet Laureate. Historical reenactors, poetry, Native American arts, music, and food. (888) 777-4667 Neihardt State Historic Site (604)

August 9 - 11 - Sandhills Open Road Challenge and Shootout Event, Arnold - Open road race over 55 miles on a winding, two-lane blacktop. Shootout event involves a 1/2-mile and 1-mile race. See Vipers, Corvettes, and other classic cars ranging in value up to $100,000. (308) 848-2522 Roadways between Arnold and Callaway (612)

August 10 - 12 - 11th Annual Women's Wilderness Weekend, Alma - Learn some fun outdoor skills including horticulture, archery, fly fishing, campfire cooking, scuba diving, hunting, sailing, and much more! (308) 697-3477 (618)

August 12 - 19 - Chase County Fair, Imperial - Biggest county fair in Nebraska offering top name entertainers, a rodeo, a demolition derby, a carnival, and more. (800) 472-3247 (979)

August 17 - 19 - 14th Annual Northern Ponca Powwow, Niobrara - A gathering to learn about the American Indian culture. (402) 734-5275 (625)

August 18 - 19 - Blue Springs Sesquicentennial, Blue Springs - Events are going on throughout the city. (402) 476-0075 (632)

2008 Events

April 24- 26 - Country Bluegrass Festival, North Platte - Crafts, food, workshops, antique flea market, showcase competition and 11 bands. Thursday, noon-10pm; Fri, 8:30am-10pm; Sat, 9am-10pm (308) 532-1465 Lincoln County Fairgrounds (2268)

April 25 - 27 - Polka Fest, Omaha - Featuring 6 polka bands, dancing, refreshments and more. Fri, 5-11pm; Sat, noon-midnight; Sun, 10am Mass Admission: $9 Fri & Sun, $12 Sat or $25 weekend pass (402) 578-8228 (2404)

April 25 - 27 - Arbor Day Celebration, Nebraska City - Children's activities and live entertainment. Parade and 5K trail run on Sat. Family Fun Festival at Wildwood Historic Center on Sun, noon-4pm. (800) 514-9113 City Wide (2269)

May 3 - Heritage Day, Plattsmouth - Enjoy a parade with historic characters, vendors, exhibits and children's activities. 10am-5pm (402) 296-5544 Main St, (2406)

May 10 - 11 - Nebraska Renaissance Faire, Bellevue - Celebration of times past with multiple stages of entertainment, children's activities and more. Event time: Daily, 11am-6pm Admission: $5-$10 (641) 357-5177 Bellevue Berry Farm & Pumpkin Patch (2272)

May 23 - 24 - 17th Annual Victorian Festival, Superior - Live entertainment, parade, children's activities, food, vineyard tours, buggy rides and Victorian tea honoring Lady Vestey. 9am-4pm (402) 879-3419 Downtown (2408)

June 6 - 8 - Springfield Days, Springfield - Pancake feed, parade, craft show, BBQ, fireworks, contests, vendors and street dance. (402) 253-2204 Sarpy County Fairgrounds and Main St (2409)

June 6 - 8 - Taste of Omaha, Omaha - A festival of great food and entertainment! Music, rides, food, crafts, exhibits, and more. (402) 346-8003 Heartland of America Park and Lewis & Clark Landing (560)

June 12 - 22 - Nebraska land Days, North Platte - Explore the lure of the West including PRCA rodeos, top name concerts, parades, athletic contests, food events, micro brew festival, boxing and many more. (308) 532-7939 City-wide & Buffalo Bill Arena (2449)

June 13 - 15 - 19th Annual Cottonwood Festival, Hastings - Fine arts festival with sculptures, pottery, paintings, fine art, art demonstrations, crafts, children's activities and continuous live entertainment on 2 stages. Fri, 4-9pm; Sat, 10am-9pm; Sun, 11am-4pm (402) 461-8412 Brickyard Park (2410)

June 13 - 15 - 21st Annual June Jubilee, Milligan - Live bands, parade, antique tractor pull, sports tournaments, petting zoo and more. Fri, 5:30pm-1am; Sat, noon-1am; Sun, noon-10pm (402) 629-4446 Centennial Garden (2411)

June 13 - 15 - Homestead Days, Beatrice - Get a glimpse of how life was for the early residents of the plains. Demonstrations, arts and crafts, music, living history re-enactments and more. (402) 223-3514 Homestead National Monument of America (2450)

June 14 - 22, 27 - 28 - 42nd Annual Nebraska Land Days, North Platte - Explore the lure of the West, at more than 80 events including top name concerts, art shows, heritage and ethnic festivals, athletic contests, food events, and the Buffalo Bill Rodeo. (308) 532-7939 (561)

June 14-15, 21, 27-29 - Windmill Country Celebration, Hyannis - Trail ride June 14, fishing tournament June 15, junior rodeo June 21, main event June 27-29 with entertainment, food and craft booths, children's games and street dance. (308) 458-2579 City Wide (2451)

June 17 - 19 - Summer Fun Daze, Burwell - Activities for everyone including a carnival and BBQ. Calamus Car Classic held July 19. (308) 346-5210 Grand Ave (2452)

June 19 - July 6 - Nebraska Shakespeare Festival, Omaha - Festival of Shakespeare's plays, presented by a professional theater company in a beautiful outdoor setting. Live musical performances, concessions and souvenirs. (402) 280-2391 Elmwood Park (2453)

June 24 - 25 - Carnival Days, Petersburg - Something for everyone! (402) 386-5551 City Wide (2454)

June 26 - 29 - Pawnee Days, Genoa - Demolition derby, parade and family activities (402) 993-2875 City Wide (2455)

June 27 - 29 - Summer Arts Festival, Omaha - Featuring an artists' market, eclectic entertainment, children's fair and ethnic foods. Enjoy music from around the world and shop for fine art and unique handmade creations. (402) 345-5401 Gene Leahy Mall on Farnam St, 10th to 14th Sts (2456)

June 27 - 28 - Limestone Independence Days, Weeping Water - Events include mine tours, donkey polo, BBQ, fireworks display, street dance, canoe races, duck races, fishing contest, rock olympics and more. (402) 267-5152 City Wide (2457)

July 3 - 4 - Pony Express Rodeo & 4th of July Celebration, Gothenburg - Mutton busting, steer wrestling, bronc riding, and calf roping. Fireworks display and BBQ. (308) 537-2635 Rodeo arena (2458)

July 3 - 4 - July 4th Celebration and Rodeo, Sutherland - Two days of rodeo competitions along with 4th of July activities. (308) 386-4562 Main St & rodeo grounds on South St (2459)

July 3 - 6 - Sesquicentennial Celebration & 4th of July Event, West Point - Celebrate and discover all that West Point has to offer! (402) 372-2981 Neligh Park and Cuming County Fairgrounds (2460)

July 9 - 13 - Platte County Fair, Columbus - Livestock and 4-H exhibits, carnival and concerts. (402) 564-0133 Ag Park (2461)

July 9 - 13 - Madison County Fair and Rodeo, Madison - Enjoy 3 nights of rodeo, concerts, carnival, exhibits, food and fun for the entire family. (402) 454-2144 Fairgrounds (2462)

July 10 - 11, 15 - 20 - Heritage Days Rodeo and Celebration, Alliance - The rodeo on July 10-11 presents some of the best rough stock in the business! Celebration includes a carnival, vendors, sports tournaments, Alliance Idol, parade and more. (308) 762-1520 Rodeo grounds and Box Butte Ave (2463)

July 10 - 12 - Crazy Daze, Broken Bow - Farmers market, live entertainment in the square and more. (308) 872-5691 (2464)

July 10 - 13 - 87th Annual Oregon Trail Days Celebration, Gering - Nebraska's oldest continuous celebration featuring parades, entertainment, chili cook-offs, food fairs, street dances, western and wildlife art shows, craft fairs and more. (308) 436-6886 Downtown & Oregon Trail Park (2465)

July 16 - 20 - Butler County Fair, David City - County fair, fireworks, chili cook-off and parade. (402) 367-7410 Fairgrounds, 62 L St (2466)

July 16 - 20 - Dawson County Fair, Lexington - Dawson County Fair and Dawson County 4-H Fair are combined again this year. (308) 324-3600 (2467)

July 18 - 23 - Sherman County Fair, Loup City - Exhibits, demolition derby, BBQ and more. (308) 745-0430 Fairgrounds (2468)

July 19 - 23 - Boone County Fair, Albion - Come to the Fair! (402) 395-9979 Fairgrounds (2469)

July 23 - 27 - Adams County Fair, Hastings - Great family fun! (402) 462-3247 Adams County Fairgrounds (2470)

July 23 - 27 - Red Willow County Fair, McCook - Colgate Country Showdown, stock car racing, 2 nights of rodeo and more. (308) 345-4650 Red Willow County Fairgrounds (2471)

July 24 - 27 - Colfax County Fair, Leigh - Livestock shows, exhibits, live entertainment, tractor pulls, parade and more. (402) 892-3520 Fairgrounds (2472)

July 24 - 27 - Wayne County Fair, Wayne - This fair is fun for all. (402) 585-4569 Fairgrounds, W. on Hwy 35 (2473)

July 25 -27 - Thomas County Fair, Thedford - Bull fest, BBQ, parade, night golf, games and more. (308) 645-2646 Fairgrounds (2474)

July 25 - 27 - Prairie Days Celebration & Triple T Sanctioned Cow Chip Throw, Tilden - More than 60 antique vendors, quilt show, live entertainment, Drag Your Nag competition and more. Cow Chip Throw Sun, 1pm at Richie Ashburn Athletic Field. (402) 368-5910 City-wide (2475)

July 27 - 30 - Merrick County Fair, Central City - Enjoy a demolition derby, junior rodeo, 4-H exhibits and more. (308) 946-3897 Fairgrounds (2476)

July 31 - August 3 - Lincoln County Fair, North Platte - A showcase of Lincoln County along with accomplishments in agriculture, 4-H and youth activities. (308) 534-8191 Fairgrounds (2477)

July 31 - August 3 - York County Fair, York - Exhibits, carnival, grandstand shows, figure 8 races, demolition derby and more. (402) 362-5508 Fairgrounds (2478)

August 3 - 7 - Custer County Fair, Broken Bow - Exhibits, entertainment and more. (308) 872-2714 Fairgrounds (2479)

August 6 - 11 - Keith County Fair, Ogallala - Entertainment, exhibits, carnival, parade and more. (308) 726-1203 Fairgrounds (2480)

August 6 - 9 - Cass County Fair, Weeping Water - Celebration of 4-H and other accomplishments. (402) 267-5120 Cass County Fairgrounds (2481)

August 7 - 10 - Hall County Fair, Grand Island - Concerts, rides, 4-H events and more. Live entertainment featuring Little Big Town, Emerson Drive and Chicago. (308) 382-4515 Fonner Park (2482)

August 7 - 10 - Seward County Fair, Seward - Exhibits, entertainment, carnival and more (402) 643-4189 Fairgrounds (2483)

August 7 - 10 - Capital City Ribfest, Lincoln - Street festival featuring America's best BBQ from vendors across the country, and a variety of live music. (402) 441-8744 Pershing Center (615)

August 10 - 17 - Sheridan County Fair and Rodeo, Gordon - Exhibits, rodeos, parade, country western entertainment and more. (308) 282-0605 Sheridan County Fairgrounds (2484)

August 10 - 17 - Chase County Fair and Expo, Imperial - Western Nebraska's largest fair with events including live concerts by top country artists, carnival, demolition derby, exibits and more. (800) 472-3247 Fairgrounds (2485)

August 14 - 17 - Stanton County Fair, Stanton - Demolition derby, concerts, tractor pull and other fair events. (402) 439-2003 Fairgrounds (2486)

August 17 - 17th Annual Corporate Cycling Challenge, Omaha - The largest one day bicycle ride in the Midwest. Three routes to choose from - something for everyone! (402) 346-8003 Heartland of America Park (627)

August 22 - September 1 - Nebraska State Fair, Lincoln - The fair offers hundreds of attractions including many entertainers, exhibits, midway rides, and delicious food. With a history older than the state itself, the fair combines tradition with innovation to produce an educational and exciting event for the entire family. (402) 474-5371 Nebraska State Fair Park (152)

September 25 - 28 - River City Roundup and Douglas County Fair, Omaha - One of the region's largest festivals including the Pro Rodeo Summer Finale, Ak-Sar-Ben 4-H Livestock Expo and the Douglas County Fair. Vendors, parade and other events. (402) 554-9600 Qwest Center (2487)

October 17 - 19 - Balloon Days, Wakefield - Hot air balloon festival, craft fair, food and dancing. (402) 287-2323 Main Street (2488)

November 27 - December 31 - Holiday Lights Festival, Omaha - Showcasing downtown Omaha and celebrating the spirit of the holidays with a full season of attractions and family friendly activities. (402) 345-5401 City Wide (2489)

November 27 - December 31 - Christmas Light Display, Seward - Large drive-thru display with scenes and figurines. Musical entertainment and carriage rides on weekends. (402) 643-4189 City park (2490)

November 28 - Parade of Lights, Kimball - Parade at dusk and the arrival of Santa. (308) 235-3782 Downtown (2491)

November 29 - 30 - 7th Annual Cowboy Christmas, Fordyce - Featuring arts and crafts from more than 45 vendors, buggy and pony rides, crafts for kids, trick roping demonstrations and refreshments. (402) 357-2102 WJ Ranch (2492)

November 30 - December 14 - Christmas on the Hill, Schuyler - Crafts and gifts, unique display of nativity scenes from around the world, outdoor Christmas pageant and more. (402) 352-8819 Saint Benedict Center (2493)

December 12 - 23 - Cornstalk Winter Festival of Lights, Grant - Trek to the North Pole to visit Santa and Mrs. Claus, view the live nativity, enjoy Christmas music and take a hayrack ride to enjoy the light displays. (402) 867-2286 (2494)