NEBRASKA POLISH DAYS June 4-6 in Loup City. This is a three-day celebration of all things Polish. There is a parade, street dance with live music, color run, a beer garden, and more. 308-745-0430. —facebook.com/polishdays 2021 NIOBRARA RIVER FEST June 4-5 at the Berry Bridge Resort in Valentine. This
festival focuses on water activities like canoe and kayaking races, and including music and food. 402-376-3474. —niobraracamping.com
ANNEVAR June 17-20 in Ravenna. This festival,
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in Comstock. Nestled in a canyon near the community of Comstock, Nebraska (population 96) is the Home of 2nd Wind Ranch. Every year that canyon comes to life with the Windmill Festival and top national country acts. 308628-4107. —windmillfestival.com
NED LEDOUX June 12 at Royal Grove in Lincoln.
LeDoux is an American country music singer and songwriter. He is the son of singersongwriter Chris LeDoux, and has released two studio albums. info@theroyalgrove.com —theroyalgrove.com
10TH ANNUAL VETERANS FREEDOM MUSIC FESTIVAL June 13 at the Railyard in the Haymarket
in Lincoln. This festival was originally the brain child of Terry Gillispie. In 2011, Terry asked Dave Rusk, a local radio executive if he would play some music for the veterans at the Lincoln VA hospital.The annual music festival features local bands and celebrates veterans. 402-7706013. —vfmf.net
NEBRASKALAND DAYS June 16-26 at Wild West Arena in North Platte. This festival celebrates
Nebraska’s western heritage. The PRCA Buffalo Bill Rodeo features fan favorites such as bull riding and steer roping. The event also includes parades, an antique car show, quilt show, and tennis tournaments. Luke Combs and Toby Keith are the music headliners this year. 308532-7939. —nebraskalanddays.com
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ANNUAL HOMESTEAD DAYS 2021 June 23-27 at Homestead National Monument near
which is Ravenna spelled backwards, is a community celebration that includes a midway, demo derby, two-day tractor pull, parade, sand volleyball, car show, fun June run/walk, and a three-man scramble golf tournament. 308-452-3133. — myravenna.com/annevar
COMSTOCK WINDMILL FESTIVAL June 10-12
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DILLER PICNIC 2021 June 17-19 in Diller. The annual picnic is back for another year. Guests enjoy a day of family fun, food, and carnival rides. 402-793-5865. —dillerpicnic.net
TESTICLE FESTIVAL June 18-19 at Round the Bend Steakhouse in Ashland. This festival
Beatrice Visitors can see how people lived in the late 1800s through stage per for mances , demonstrations of traditional crafts and farm machinery, a re-enactment of a Civil War encampment, children’s festival, a car show, and more. 402-223-3514. —nps.gov/home
2021 FLATWATER MUSIC FESTIVAL June 25-26 at Prairie Loft Center in Hastings. The festival
will feature live music, jamming, family activities, workshops, art vendors, beer garden, food trucks, and much more. 402463-0565. —prairieloft.org
really has some…well, nevermind. Attendees can participate in a ball-eating contest and listen to live music. The event includes a fireworks display and more traditional June fair food (nachos, corn dogs, etc.) for those who prefer not to eat bull fries. 402944-9974. —roundthebendsteakhouse. com/festival
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2019 SWEDISH FESTIVAL June 18-20 in Stromsburg.
SCOTTS BLUFF CELTIC FESTIVAL June 26 at
Five Rocks Amphitheater in Gering. This
year, Scotts Bluff Co, Nebraska will host their Fourth Celtic Gathering that will concentrate on family activities, heritage, history and music. 308-633-1808. —stayhappening.com/e/ scottsbluff-celtic-festival
The “Swede Capital of Nebraska” celebrates heritage and tradition during three days of Swedish festivities. Attractions include sports tournaments, traditional Swedish dances performed by children, a parade, and a car show. The chicken and pork chop BBQ on Friday night is a Stromsburg tradition. 402-764-5265. —theswedishfestival.com
RIBFEST June 26-27 in Duncan. Rib lovers will enjoy this festival, which focuses on tasty barbecued ribs. A variety of award-winning barbecue vendors will be on hand to provide this summer staple, along with live music. 402-897-5285. —villageofduncan.com
FATHER’S DAY CAR SHOW June 19-20 at Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum in Ashland.
event includes high-ceiling gym juggling, a Friday supper, and juggling workshops. For more information email jimbre1@aol.com. —underthecouch.com/flatland
Classic and vintage cars will be on display for the enjoyment and viewing of the public. Awards will be handed out Saturday. 402-944-3100. —sacmuseum.org
CHICAGO June 23 at Pinewood Bowl Theater in Lincoln. Chicago is the first American
rock band to chart Top 40 albums in six consecutive decades. recently inducted into the 2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This was their first nomination. 402-904-4444. —pinewoodbowltheater.com
2021 FLATLAND JUGGLING FESTIVAL June 30 at Abbot Sport Complex in Lincoln. This free
IOWA SUX PRIDE June 5 at Doxx Warehouse Bar in Sioux City. SUX Pride celebrates diversity
in Sioux City, featuring an equality march, drag shows, and more. This year marks the five-year anniversary of Siouxland’s Pride celebration. —facebook.com/SUXPride
