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Nebraska State Fair
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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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March 12 - 29 - Always Patsy, Minden - (308) 832-0588 Minden Opera House (4526) March 13 - Rain: The Beatles Experience, Lincoln - Experience what Beatlemania was all about, from Ed Sullivan to Abbey Road! 7:30pm (402) 472-4747 Lied Center for Performing Arts (4527) March 13 - April 5 - Glorious!, Omaha - A true, heartwarming story about a group of eccentric friends who lived their dreams. Wed-Sat, 7:30pm; Sun, 2 & 6:30pm (402) 553-0800 Omaha Community Playhouse (4528) March 13 - 14 - Rite of Spring, Omaha - Stravinsky's adventurous and primitive work is scored for an unusually large orchestra. (402) 342-3560 Holland Performing Arts Center (4529) March 18 - 22 - Shrine Circus, Lincoln - Traditional 3-ring circus with animals, acrobats, dare devils, clowns and more. (402) 441-8744 Pershing Center (4530) March 20 - April 5 - The All Night Strut, Bellevue - A classy, sassy musical revue celebrating the 1930s and 40s from Harln jive right on through The Stage Door Canteen and post WWII America. Sat, 8pm; Sun 2 & 8pm (402) 291-3809 Bellevue Little Theatre (4531) March 20-21 - St. Patrick's Day Celebration, O'Neill - Grand Parade, Mulligan stew, fun run, children's carnival, fish fry and performances by Irish dancers. (402) 336-2355 City Wide (4532) March 21 - 23rd Annual Irish Festival, Stanton - Live Irish bands, an Irish food buffet with more than 25 items, imported Irish displays with clothing, jewelry, music and more. (402) 439-5100 Uptown Brewery (4533) March 21 - St. Patrick's Day Celebration, Wisner - Sign up for the Leprechaun fun run/walk at noon, watch the Grand Parade at 1:30pm, feast on a delicious Irish meal from 5-7pm, or enjoy live entertainment and dancing all evening long. Noon-midnight (402) 529-3338 (4534) March 24 - Tuesday Musical Concert Series, Omaha - Chee Yun, violinist from Seoul, South Korea plays on the 1708 Stradiverius. 7:30pm (402) 551-2234 Joslyn Art Museum, Witherspoon Concert Hall (4535) March 27-29 - The Beach Boys, Omaha - Their sunny vocal harmonies are one of the signature sounds of the modern era. Event time: 8pm (402) 342-3560 Holland Performing Arts Center (4537) March 27 - April 5 - Barefoot in the Park, North Platte - (308) 532-8559 North Platte Community Playhouse Neville Center (4536) March 28 - 29 - Family Crane Carnival, Gibbon - Learn about the Sandhill Crane migration and take part in educational activities with the family! (308) 468-5282 Iain Nicolson Audubon Center at Rowe Sanctuary (4538) April 1 - 31 - Spring Elegance, Grand Island - View the latest collection of paintings, painted furniture and decorative glass. Reception Apr 3, 5:30 to 8:30pm Exhibit. (308) 381-4001 Prairie Winds Art Center (4539) April 3 - 4 - 15th Annual Fremont Bull Riding Classic, Fremont - Top cowboys in the Midwest matched against the top bulls in the country. Bull riding, bull fighting, funny man acts, mutton busting, dance, concessions and more. 7pm Rodeo. (402) 721-2641 Christensen Field (4540) April 4 - Spring Festival Craft Show, Kearney - Event time: 9am-5pm , Admission: Free, Crafts/quilts/antiques show. (308) 440-0153 Buffalo County Fairgrounds (4541) April 17 - 26 - Grace & Glorie, Grand Island - A heart-tugging drama coupled with comedy. Thu-Sat, 7:30pm; Sun, 2pm (308) 379-2015 Grand Island Little Theatre (4542) April 17 - May 10 - Moonlight and Magnolias, Omaha - This play is a Hollywood dream-factory farce, a hyperventilating slapstick comedy. Wed -Sat, 7:30pm; Sun, 2 & 6:30pm (402) 553-0800 Omaha Community Playhouse (4543) April 19 - Hastings Symphony Orchestra Concert, Hastings - Event time: 3pm (402) 469-9396 Masonic Center (4544) April 19 - Earth Day Festival, Bellevue - Activities, guided hikes and special appearances by resident critters. Bring the entire family! (402) 731-3140 Fontenelle Nature Association (4545) April 21 - Black and Gold Performing Arts Series presents Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Co., Wayne - A company of 12 classically trained dancers perform an eclectic repertoire. 7:30pm (402) 375-7517 Wayne State College (4546) April 23 - 25 - Country Bluegrass Festival, North Platte - Enjoy bands and entertainers from across the United States. (308) 532-1465 Lincoln County Fairgrounds (4547) April 24 - 26 - Festival of Quilts, Chadron - Quilt show, competition, displays, vendors, programs and demonstrations. Event time: Fri-Sat, 9am-6pm; Sun, noon-4pm Admission: $4 (308) 432-4041 Assumption Arena (4548) April 24 - 26 - Spring Craft & Gift Show, North Platte - Event time: Fri-Sat, 10am-9pm; Sun, noon-6pm (308) 534-3090 Platte River Mall (4549) April 25 - Bethany in Bloom Parade, Lincoln - Pancake feed held from 8-10am at the Cotner Center Condominium at 1540 N. Cotner Blvd. Kiddie parade at 10am from 66th & Cotner Blvd to 66th & Fairfax. Street parade at 10:30am 66th & Y to Leighton. 66th Street in Bethany Neighborhood (4550) May 9 - Cinco de Mayo Celebration, Omaha - A weekend celebration honoring Mexico. (402) 731-1137 El Museo Latino (4551) May 16 - 17 - Air Your Art in Louisville, Louisville - Artists and artisans will demonstrate their talents. Featuring glass blowers, potters, wood burners, beadmakers and more. Event time: 9am-5pm (402) 234-2867 Main St (4552) May 16 - October 18 - York Eagles Market Madness Days, York - YORK EAGLES MARKET MADNESS DAY'S EVERY 3RD WEEKEND OF THE MONTH MAY-OCT SAT& SUN FROM 8-2 402-362-2120 (4698) May 22- 24 - Victorian Festival, Superior - Kickoff event at the winery with dinner and entertainment. Sat pancake feed, parade, children's activities, food, petting zoo, train rides, crafts and Victorian tea honoring Lady Vestey. 7am-dark (402) 879-3419 Downtown at 4th & Central Sts & Superior Estates Winery (4553) May 30 - Family Fun Day, York - Period games, kite flying contests, food and barn dance at 4:30pm featuring The Kramer Sisters. Event time: 1pm until dark (402) 710-0682 Wessels Living History Farm (4554) May 30 - June 7 - Wildflower Walks, Harrison - Celebrate Nebraska Wildflower Week Event time: 10am & 2pm (308) 668-2211 Agate Fossil Beds National Monument (4555) June 5- 6 - 13th Annual Christian Music Festival, Henderson - Presenting more than 20 groups from across the United States with a wide variety of styles. Homemade German foods and excellent music. Event time: Fri, 2-8pm; Sat, 10am-9pm (402) 723-4228 School Theater (4556) June 5 - 7 - 50th Anniversary of the Hoot Gibson Memorial Rodeo, Tekamah - Enjoy the rodeo on Fri and Sat night, queen contest and children's contests. (402) 374-2836 Rodeo arena on NE Hwy 32 (4557) June 5 - 7 - Taste of Omaha, Omaha - The "TASTE OF OMAHA" is a 3-day extravaganza and outdoor food festival open to the public and FREE to attend. (402) 346-8003 (3544) June 7 - 28 - Music at the Monument, Gering - Every Sun at 7pm (308) 436-9700 Scotts Bluff National Monument (4558) June 7 - 13 - Bicycle Ride Across Nebraska, Trenton - Ride travels through Nebraska and ends in Omaha This week long tour provides an up-close and personal journey through the unheralded beauty and charm of Nebraska. (402) 397-9785 (4559) June 11 - 21 - NEBRASKA Land DAYS, North Platte - (308)532-7939 (3546) June 19 - 21 - Cottonwood Festival, Hastings - The Cottonwood Festival is a three-day, family-oriented event that celebrates the fine and performing arts. 402-461-8412 (3547) June 20 - Native American Pow Wow, Kearney - Exhibition of a Pow Wow Celebration. A Celebration of Native American History and Culture. 2009 Featured tribe is The Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma. Bringing Pawnee culture back to their traditional homeland. 877-511-2724 (3730) June 26 - 28 - Omaha 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 (3548) July 9 - 12 - 88th 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 (3552) July 23 - 26 - Colfax County Fair, Leigh - Livestock shows, exhibits, live entertainment, tractor pulls, parade and more. 402-892-3520 Fairgrounds (3549) August 13 - 16 - Capital City Ribfest, Lincoln - The Nebraska Pork Producers' Capital City Ribfest is a 4 day summer street festival featuring award-winning BBQ and music. (402) 441-7843 Pershing Center (3553) August 16 - 2009 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 (3555) August 20 - 23 - Stanton County Fair, Stanton - Demolition derby, concerts, tractor pull and other fair events. (402) 439-2003 Fairgrounds (3554) August 28 - September 7 - 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 (3556) September 24 - 27 - 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 (3557) October 10 - Model Train Show, Omaha - 9AM-3PM, Adults $3, Children 12 and under are FREE! Train layouts, vendors & concessions. 402-731-1349 (5850) |