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Carter Lake’s Annual Parade & Festival on July 25th for a full day of fun, community, and celebration! The parade kicks off at 11 AM, followed by the festival, kids zone, and vendor fair starting at 12 PM. Enjoy the beer garden at 1 PM, live music at 4 PM, and end the night with fireworks at 10 PM.
Join for our 3rd annual Strawberry Festival and come celebrate all things STRAWBERRY!!! 🍓🍓🍓
🎵Live music all weekend!🎵
Saturday
11am – 1pm: Rich Patton
2pm – 5pm: Willa Lucille
Sunday
1pm – 4pm: Skretta Etc.
Omaha Freedom Festival ConcertGet ready for an unforgettable night at the Omaha Freedom Festival Concert featuring Keri Hilson, Lyfe Jennings, and Nivea — hosted by Josh Jones with music by DJ Chain!
This is your chance to experience a powerful Juneteenth celebration under the stars with iconic R&B artists bringing the energy all night long.
Open at 7:00pm, Concert Starts at 8:30pm, Fireworks Show at 10:30pm.
General Admission Free with downloaded ticket.
Join for a breathtaking fireworks display in the heart of downtown
Bellevue Rocks The Riverfront Festival 2026JUNE 4-7, 2026
4PM – MIDNIGHT (SUNDAY 1PM – 6PM)
AMERICAN HEROES PARK – BELLEVUE, NEBRASKA
CARNIVAL RIDES / GAMES, FOOD, BEER GARDEN, FREE SHUTTLE!
Fireworks Thursday Night June 4th
Celebrate fall in the heart of the Old Market!
All the details: OldMarket.com/fall
Festival Highlights
Live Music on the Catalyst Patio & at The Dubliner Pub
Witches Walk – 4:00 PM stroll | 5:00 PM awards ceremony
Urban Pumpkin Patch – Pumpkins from Callahan Creek Wholesale
Costume Fun – Dress up & join the festivities
Flame-Grilled Fall Menu + spooky cocktails & seasonal drinks at Catalyst | The Farnam
Catalyst Patio + Harney Street | Old Market
Sunday, October 19 | 2:00 – 8:00 PM
Presented by The Dubliner Pub, The Farnam Hotel & Old Market Association
Free to attend | Open to all ages Food & drinks available for purchaseJoin for this Amazing Sight as Hot Air Balloons take to the sky at the scenic Apple Orchard in Council Bluffs- Will have Live Bands!
Saturday, September 6
• 7:00am Flight
• 5:30pm Flight
• 5:30-9:30pm Band: FENDER BENDER
•Glow at Dusk- Approx 7:40
Sunday, September 7– Free Parking!
• Dawn Flight
• 11:00am-1pm Live Music: NOW & FOREVER
**Balloons are done after this flight at dawn**
FAQ’s FOR FIELDS OF FLIGHT EVENT
• PARKING:
$40 per car for Parking – INCLUDES Admission -only ONE ticket needed per VEHICLE!!
REPEAT ONLY ONE TICKET IS NEEDED PER VEHICLE!
Payment Options for parking:
Prepaid parking ticket from our website – limited amounts are available- all walk-ins will be turned away. Carpooling is suggested and arrive early!
We do have a shuttle/tram rides to and from parking areas.
NON-REFUNDABLE if event is cancelled due to weather. – This is a benefit for the American Cancer Society- Relay for Life PAYMENTS ACCEPTED:
The orchard accepts Visa/Master Card for purchases over $5.00.
NO ATM ON SITE!
No ATMS are available- CASH IS RECOMMENDED and electronic payments maybe spotty.
REPEAT NO ATM ON SITE Cards maybe used for purchase over $5- Cash is recommended and quicker.
Acceptable forms of payments at private vendor booths may vary.
• BALLOON RIDES:
There will NOT be private rides available during this event.
We will NOT have Tethered rides.
This is a spectator event ONLY- NO RIDES WILL BE GIVEN
• WEATHER:
This is a weather-related event and weather permitting the balloons will fly. The decision is up to each pilot. We will not know until about an HOUR before launch time. Balloons will only fly if conditions are favorable.
• WHAT IS A BALLOON GLOW?:
Weather permitting, at dusk and while the balloons are on the ground the pilot(s) will ignite the propane burners periodically to light up the balloon. It’s breathtaking to see! You’ll want your camera out! Please refer to the photo in the event!
•FOOD & DRINKS:
No outside Food or Drinks/Coolers permitted.
Food from our Orchard Cafe and many other food options are available from vendors that are onsite to serve you. Don’t forget about those APPLE CIDER DOUGHNUTS!
We will have Wine/Beer/Hard Cider/Water/Pop and Apple Cider available for purchase.
• PETS:
We love pets but cannot have them at the orchard.
• RESTROOMS:
Due to the large number in attendance there will be porta potties available. Inside restrooms will be closed.
• MAY WE BRING OUR OWN CHAIRS/BLANKET:
Yes, it is highly recommended that you bring a chair/blanket – oh and some bug spray might be good too!
• ORCHARD ACTIVITIES:
All regular orchard activities will stop at 3:00 pm to insure we have the tractors available for tram rides to and from the orchard for parking. This includes U-Pick apple picking. We will have apples available for purchase inside.
The playground will be available for kids to play on during the event.
Join the Nebraska Chinese Association and The RiverFront for an evening of cultural performances, regional vendors, family activities, and a great selection of food! Performances will encapsulate various cultures, with live music and dancing from 6 to 9 PM. The One Community Festival will be held at the Performance Pavilion and Downtown Green event lawn at Gene Leahy Mall.
Join The RiverFront One Community Cultural Festival for a fun-filled night of music, free and open to the public.