Greater Nebraska happenings Source: www.visitnebraska.gov, website for Nebraska Department of Economic Development, Travel & Tourism Division.
July & August JuLy eVeNts July 1-31 madison, madison county: 2012 Rails and trails event: unique Agriculture exhibit. Madison County Historical Society Museum, 210 W. 3rd St. Display of the Madison County Fur Farm, game farm at Enola, farm machinery, and Madison County Fair history. M-F/1-4pm. Free admission. 402-992-1221. www. madisoncountyhistory.org July 3 york, york county: Firecracker Frenzy. County fairgrounds. York’s official Independence Day. Celebration features entertainment, children’s Activities, and spectacular fireworks display. 8-11pm. Free admission. 402-3625531. www.yorkchamber.org. July 3-4 sutherland, Lincoln county: July 4th celebration and Rodeo. Rodeo grounds and downtown. Enjoy rodeo competitions along with 4th of July activities. 308-386-4721. www. ci.sutherland.ne.us. July 4 chambers, holt county: 4th of July celebration. City-wide. Parade, digital dare, turtle races, BBQ, talent show, games, fireworks, and more. 402-336-1504. www.holtcountynebraska.com. July 4 comstock, custer county: 4th of July celebration. City-wide. Parade at 10:30am followed by a BBQ at the community hall. Homemade ice cream and pie, children’s games and races, sand volleyball, and fireworks. 308-6284311. www.comstock-ne.com.
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July 4 ewing, holt county: 4th of July celebration. City-wide, Fireworks, water fights, games, BBQ, and more. 402-336-1504. www.holtcountynebraska.com. July 4 grand island, hall county: 1892 independence day celebration. Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer, 3133 W. US Hwy 34. Enjoy a parade down the center of Railroad Town, a patriotic program, pie eating contest, and more All-American family fun. 9am-5pm. $8-$10. 308-3855316. www.stuhrmuseum.org. July 7 Louisville, cass county: First shots. Platte River State Park, 14421 346th St. Introduction to rifles and handguns for first time and novice shooters. 9am-noon, Free admission. 402471-5547. www.outdoornebraska. org/education.
Sarpy County Fair and Offutt Air Show. August in Sarpy County will be full of excitement! First, stop by the 76th Annual Sarpy County Fair where there will be a rodeo, carnival rides, live entertainment, and a tractor pull. The fair is located at the Sarpy County Fairgrounds in Springfield, August 1-5. For more information, visit www.sarpyfair.com. Next, Off utt Air Force Base will host their annual Open House and Air Show. This year, the Defenders of Freedom Show will include performances by the Red Steel Jet Team, the John Klatt Max Adrenaline Show, and the U.S. Army Golden Knight Parachute Team. Also you will see the Super Hornet Demo and the Harrier Demo. There will be tons of food and special exhibits for all ages, including the Tuskegee Airman, Cornhusker Corvette Club, and more. The show is located at Off utt Air force Base in Bellevue and admission is free. The show is August 25-26. For more information, visit www.off uttairshow.com.
July 7-8 syracuse, Otoe county: germanFest. Downtown on 5th St. Celebrate German heritage. German dancers and singers, weiner dog races, ribfest, twoblock beer garden and more. 402269-7489. www.GoSyracuseNe.com. July 11-15 grand island, hall county: hall county Fair. Fonner Park, 700 E. Stolley Park Rd. Concerts, rides, 4-H events, and more. 308-379-1653. www. hallcountyfair.com. July 12-15 comstock, custer county: comstock Rock Fest. 46095 Sargent Ord Rd. Nebraska’s party in the pasture. Four-day music festival with your favorite rock artists. Camping available. 308-225-4843. www.comstockmusicfestivals.com.
Take the 'Follows The Rails Art Trail'. The trail is a self-guided art tour in 11 host communities with 18 stops along the Sandhills Journey Scenic Byway between Grand Island and Alliance, held October 19-21. This tour offers you a truly unique experience with over 100 artists displaying their work along the 272-mile route of Nebraska Highway 2. You are invited to travel at your own pace, shop, and see the World Class Natural Wonders along the Byway including the beautiful Sandhills and meet the friendly people who call this magical place home. For more information, visit www.sandhillsjourney.com
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