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Plattsmouth Harvest Festival 2026

Now in its 95th year, the Plattsmouth Harvest Festival is the oldest, continuous harvest festival in Nebraska.  Fun for the whole family, the 3-day event begins with the Coronation of the new King and Queen on Thursday evening. Friday includes Bingo, Car Bash, Band & Kiddie Parade. Saturday includes Grand Parade, Bingo, Chicken Races. Lots more to see and do the first weekend after Labor Day in September on and around Plattsmouth’s Historic Main Street. Come join the fun.

The Plattsmouth Harvest Festival –  “Hope & Freedom”.

Lancaster County Super Fair 2025

Experience Nebraska’s Largest County Fair

10 action-packed days of exhibits, competitions, free live music, exciting grandstand events like the demo derby and bull riding—plus a midway jampacked with rides, games, and all your favorite foods on a stick!

Washington County Fair 2025

The Washington County Fair has been a tradition for more than 100 years. The annual event provides a facility that allows 4-H members, businesses, organizations, and individuals to showcase their talents and products with an emphasis on agriculture.
 
Year after year it continues to provide entertainment which brings the entire community together. The fairgrounds are used year round for community events such as meetings, weddings, fundraisers and 4-H events
 
The carnival is back again with free rides for all. We have several new food vendors, gaga ball and more.
 
Come out and support the Fair, the 4H families, local businesses and non-profits.

Fremont Hispanic Festival 2026

The Fremont Hispanic Festival is a celebration of the culture and heritage of peoples native to Spanish-speaking countries. During this festival, they are honoring and celebrating the independence days of our neighbors who have cultural roots in Latin America.

Valley Days 2026

Valley Days End of Summer Celebration.

Friday: Beer Garden, Food Trucks, Live Music

Saturday: Pancake Man, Face Painting, Sidewalk Chalk Contest, Parade, Petting Zoo Wild Life Encounters, Kids Activities, Fireworks

Sunday: Craft Fair, Car Show, Pedal Tractor Pull, Live Music

AND MORE!!

 

54th Annual Arrows to Aerospace

The year 2026 marks the 38th year that the Bellevue-Offutt Kiwanis Club will be the proud sponsor of Arrows to Aerospace, Bellevue’s premier community celebration. It will kick off with a presentation at the Bellevue Public Library on Thursday, August 13. On Friday, August 14, they will provide a free meal at the Bellevue Community Center.

Besides featuring a parade on Saturday, August 15 at 10:00am , Washington Park will be the site of a pancake feed, a foam party (Noon-1:00pm), bounce houses, music, and a variety of both non-profit and retail vendors, paint in the park and music in the park. See the full schedule of events on their site. See the 2026 schedule for the schedule of events.
The parade begins at Mission Ave. and Bert Murphy, continues east on Mission, then north on Franklin, ending at Washington Park.

Omaha’s Original Greek Festival 2026

Don’t miss Omaha’s most immersive & fun cultural festival experience!

Enjoy a Greek summer in Omaha! Don’t miss all the delicious authentic Greek food & pastries, imported drinks at our Taverna, LIVE Greek entertainment: dance performances & musicians, shopping at our boutique, historic church tours, kids activities, & more! There’s something for EVERYONE!

RAIN OR SHINE!  Their tent + indoor seating have it covered!

Ralston’s 66th Annual Independence Day Celebration

FRIDAY, JULY 3rd EVENTS 

  • 4 – 6:30 pm – Archives Museum Open House (5515 Woodlawn Ave)
  • 5:30 – 7:30 pm – Picnic on the Green & Pie Bake Off (Granary Green) (Fund Raiser)
  • 7 – 9:30 pm – Family Street Dance (Downtown: 77th and Main St.)
  • 8:30 – 11:30 pm – Lemon Fresh Days Concert (Granary Green – 7401 Main St. – 21+ event)
  • 10 pm – Fireworks show at the Liberty First Credit Union Arena (73rd and Q St)

Saturday, JULY 4th – EVENTS

  • 7:30 – 9 am – Optimist Fun Run/Walk (please register with the Optimists)
  • 10 – 10:30 am – Children’s Parade (Independence Square – line up 9:30 am – Walk from 77th and Main St. to 75th and Main and Back)
  • 10:30 am – LaDonna Johnson Fountain Dedication (Independence Square)
  • 11 – 12:30 pm – Parade Line Up (Parade Entries ONLY – Enter at 84th and Lakeview St.)
  • 1 pm – Parade through Ralston (Start at 80th and Highland St, east on Oakwood – turns into Miller Ave, east on Main St., End at Main and 73rd St.)
  • 3:30 – 4 pm – Fire Department Water Fights (Independence Square)
  • 3:30 – 4:30 pm – After Parade Cool Down Foam Party (Granary Green)