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Kearney Nebraska Entertainment & Events

Special Events

  • Nebraska Cattlemen's Classic
    3807 Avenue North • Kearney, NE 68845
    Located at the Buffalo County Fairgrounds
    308-380-7196
    The Midwest's premier livestock showcase, this event lasts for seven days and is a get together to see all the cattle featured from all the different men who have breed them. more...
    Sponsored By: Ronette Ripp

  • Bridal Show
    3807 Avenue North • Kearney, NE 68845
    Located in the Exhibit Building on the Fairgrounds
    308-237-2131
    Looking for the perfect wedding dress? Come see all the newest and lastest up-coming fashions during this terrific bridal show that offers something for everyone.
    Sponsored By: KGFW Radio

  • National Antique Tractor Pull
    3807 Avenue North • Kearney, NE 68845
    Located at the Fairgrounds
    308-237-3101
    Over 250 big tractors try to pull some even bigget vehicles during this two day tractor pull that is an exciting event for the while family to enjoy.
    Sponsored By: Chamber Office

  • Cruise Night
    3807 Avenue North • Kearney, NE 68847
    Located at the Fairgrounds
    308-338-1995
    A tradition of classic cars, food, and fun is featured during this event that includes a wonderful barbecue and around 140 beautiful classic cars.
    Sponsored By: Steve Stickney

  • Gateway Farm Expo
    Located at the Buffalo County Fairgrounds
    308-237-3168
    The Midwest's best producers, cattlemen, and agri-businessmen will be on hand during this two day expo that offers a wide range of educational displays and agricultural products for visitors to peruse.
    Sponsored By: Chamber of Commerce

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Arts & Crafts Shows

  • Collectible Show
    Hilltop Mall
    402-463-2551
    Many booths of collectibles from old baseball cards to dolls, plus much more.
    Sponsored By: Randy Schultz

  • Craft Show
    3807 Ave N • Kearney, NE 68847
    Fairgrounds
    308-234-4671
    Various booths of many original and unique crafts.
    Sponsored By: Keith & Marlene Hadwiger

  • Crafts Under the Trees
    Located at Harman Park
    308-237-4644
    There are over 100 craft booths on hand during this arts and crafts event that also includes wonderful food booths and live entertainment.
    Sponsored By: Robyn Bowman

Flea Markets

  • Buffalo County Antique Market
    Corner of Thirty-Fourth and N Street • Kearney, NE 68863
    Located on the Buffalo County Fairgrounds
    308-987-2633
    Held twice yearly, this indoor and outdoor antique flea market provides many booths carrying items such as antiques, collectibles, farm items, western collectibles, quality jewelry, and new and used merchandise. The event is held on February 7th and 8th and on November 6th and 7th.
    Sponsored By: C A Svarvari

Festivals & Fairs

  • Fourth of July Celebration
    Located at Fort Kearney State Historic Park
    308-865-5305
    This Independence Day celebration includes cannon firing, living history, a spectacular fireworks show, wagon rides, and demonstrations which include quilting, blacksmithing, and cooking.
    Sponsored By: Visitors Center

Sporting Events

  • Monster Truck Show
    3807 Avenue North • Kearney, NE 68848
    Located at Buffalo County Fairgrounds
    If you love drag racing and love to see the big motor trucks, this then two day truck show is a must see and it is fun for the whole family to enjoy.
    Sponsored By: Ed Beckley

  • Midway Snow Jam
    Located at Kearney High School
    308-237-4012
    A two day youth basketball tournament event that features fourth to eighth grade boys and girls teams from 53 different Nebraska communities, as well as teams from Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming, and Iowa.
    Sponsored By: Doug Koster

  • Kearney Blowout
    Held at Various Local Gyms
    308-237-4012
    This two day youth basketball tournament features fourth through ninth grade boys and girls teams from over 60 different communities within Nebraska, Kansas, and Colorado competing.
    Sponsored By: Doug Koster

  • Huskerland Tournament
    Located at the UNK Health & Sports Center
    402-438-1307
    One of the largest youth wrestling tournaments in the nation, this two day tournament features wrestling at its best and includes over 1,300 wrestlers from 140 Nebraska wrestling clubs competing.
    Sponsored By: Craig Hellwege

  • Nebraska State Senior Olympics
    Located at Various Venues in Kearney
    308-237-4644
    Nearly 300 senior athletes from across Nebraska and the surrounding states will compete in 17 different sporting events during this four day Olympic style event.
    Sponsored By: Scott Hayden

  • Mr. Basketball Slamfest
    Located at Various Gyms Around Kearney
    308-237-4012
    The Midwest's premier high school team tournament, this two day super hoops event offers coaches and players a unique opportunity to play six regulation games against teams from all parts of Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming, and South Dakota.
    Sponsored By: Doug Koster

  • Miss Basketball Showcase
    Located at the UNK Health & Sports Center
    308-237-4012
    A four day national tournament that features 32 super talented women's basketball teams from ten to fifteen states competing to see who is the best.
    Sponsored By: Doug Koster

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