Greater Nebraska Happenings
Source: www.visitnebraska.gov, website for Nebraska Department of Economic Development, Travel & Tourism Division.
May 21 Crawford, Dawes County Free Park Day & Kid’s Fishing Derby Fort Robinson State Park (308) 665-2900 www.outdoornebraska.org May 21 Kimball, Kimball County Youth Fishing Derby (308) 235-3782 www.ci.kimball.ne.us May 21 North Platte, Lincoln County Woofstock Memorial Park, E. Fourth St Contests for dogs, children’s games and vendors with specials on animal care and accessories. 9am, Free (308) 650-7297 www.pphs.com
Any WWII enthusiast or history buff will enjoy an afternoon at the Nebraska Prairie Museum. The museum is home to the exhibit, “Camp Atlanta.” Camp Atlanta was a German POW Camp located 7 miles West and South of Holdrege, Neb. The camp was active from 1943-1945. Over 100,000 German prisoners were processed and over 3,000 were housed at Camp Atlanta during the last years of the war. The prisoners were farmed out to May 7-8 Columbus, Platte County May Days Creative Crafters Craft Show Center 30 Mall, 23rd St & 32nd Ave Crafts and home-based businesses. Sat, 9am-5pm; Sun, 10am- 4pm, Free Sharon Pohlman (402) 564-1845 May 8 North Platte, Lincoln County Spring Fling at Cody Park Enjoy a day of crafts, quilts and antiques. 9am-4pm, Free Marilee Hyde (308) 535-6772
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surrounding farm communities to work the land and harvest the crops since many of the farm boys were “over there” fighting Hilter and the Third Reich. The Camp Atlanta display includes a detailed scale model of the camp plus many historic uniforms and artwork. The Thomas Naegle Art gallary displays 60 paintings of what life was like in Camp Atlanta. Visit www.nebraskaprarie.org for more information.
May 20 Grand Island, Hall County Stuhr Under the Stars Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer, 3133 W. Hwy 34 Railroad Town will be the site for a family friendly, historicallybased movie under the stars along with games, activities and food. 7:30-10pm, $6-$8 Mike Bockoven (308) 385-5316 www.stuhrmuseum.org
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May 21 Anselmo, Custer County Kid’s Fishing Day Victoria Springs State Recreation Area Prize drawings, picnics, fishing and fun for everyone. 10am-6pm, Free Russ Wilkie (308) 749-2235 outdoornebraska.ne.gov May 21 Chadron, Dawes County Free Park Entry & Fishing Day Chadron State Park Free www.outdoornebraska.org
May 21 Waverly, Lancaster County Camp Creek Antique Machinery Swap Meet and Flea Market 17550 Bluff Rd Swap meet and flea market, pancake breakfast and good food all day long. 6:30am-3pm, Free Joyce Schlick (402) 726-2487 www.ccthreshers.org May 27 Humboldt, Richardson County Memorial Day BBQ City-wide Celebrate with a BBQ, ice cream social and Happy Cheks Polka band. 5-8pm (402) 862-2821 www.ci.humboldt.ne.us May 27-29 Ord, Valley County ExtraORDinary Days City-wide Weekend festival with events for all ages. (308) 728-7899 www.visitvalleycounty.com
May 28-29 Superior, Nuckolls County Victorian Festival Downtown Celebrate the heritage of Superior. Parade, children’s activities, food, Victorian tea honoring Lady Vestey, craft fair, dances and more. 9am-4pm Sherry Kniep (402) 879-3419 www.victorianfestival.info May 28-30 Bridgeport, Morrill County Camp Clarke Raiders Spring Rendezvous Shooting Range & Campgrounds, 5 mi. S. of town on Hwy 88 Blackpowder rifle, shotgun and pistol shoots for adults and children, hawk and knife throws, games, raffles, food and more. Step back into the 1800s. 8am-6pm, $30/ camp includes all events Nancy Eichthaler (308) 262-1080 www.campclarkeraiders.com May 28-30 Brownville, Nemaha County 54th Annual Spring Flea Market Main St More than 200 vendors from across the United States. Antiques, flowers, jewelry, collectibles and food. 8am-6pm, Free Jim Doty (402) 825-3731 www.brownville-ne.com May 29 Valentine, Cherry County Valentine High School Rodeo (800) 658-4024 www. visitvalentine.com May 30 Humboldt, Richardson County Memorial Day Program City Square Park Program presented by American Legion Post #269 at 11:00am. Lunch served and avenue of flags. www.ci.humboldt.ne.u
May 31-Aug 28 Plattsmouth, Cass County The Civil War and Cass County Cass County Historical Museum, 646 Main St. Commemorating the Sesquicentennial of the Civil War. (402) 296-4770 www.nebraskamuseums.org/ casscountymuseum.htm June Fairmont, Fillmore County Annual Old Settlers Days Main St (6th Ave) Parade, BBQ, children’s games and more. 9am-midnight, Free Jennifer Perkins (402) 366-5176 www. visitfillmorecounty.org June-Oct Broken Bow, Custer County Farmers Market City Square Park Fresh produce, baked goods and entertainment. Thursdays, 2-7pm, Free Gary Lawrence (308) 872-5609 www.brokenbow-ne.com June-Oct Columbus, Platte County Farmers Market Frankfort Square Park, 13th St & 26th Ave. Saturdays, 7:30am-12:30pm, Free (402) 564-1307 www.olumbusnedowntown. com June 2-5 Comstock, Custer County Comstock Country Fest 46095 Sargent Ord Rd Top national acts and plenty of great food, fun and activities. Heath Scott (859) 948-8659 www.omstockmusicfestivals. com June 2-5 Plainview, Pierce County Plainview Q125 Celebration City-wide Historical activities, street dances, fireworks, hot air balloons, parades, bull riding and more. Daily, 10am-9pm www.plainview-ne.com
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