Valentine Nebraska Entertainment & Events

Special Events

Nebraska Star Party
Merritt Reservoir • Valentine, NE 69201
Located 27 Miles South of Valentine
402-489-8197
The week-long schedule of events includes observation field classes, an astro-photography contest, socials, speakers, and more. more...

Jewell II Theatre
704 East C Street • Valentine, NE 69201
402-376-2890
Enjoy fantastic movies and lots of fun at this traditional cinema.

Cherry County Fair and Rodeo
Located at the Cherry County Fairgrounds
A four day fair that offers fun for the whole family and includes grandstand concerts, carnival rides and midway, a PRCA rodeo, barbecue, and exhibits.
Sponsored By: Carole Leonard
Old West Days
Located at the Cherry County Fairgrounds
A three day cowboy poet gathering that includes a Western art and trade show, a bit and spur show, trail rides, a mountain man redezvous, old time melodrama, a quilt show, a Western parade, a music jamboree, and Native American wacipi. more...
Sponsored By: Chamber of Commerce
Valentine's Day Celebration
Located in Downtown Valentine
402-376-2969
The Coronation of the King and Queen of hearts is featured during this romantic celebration that also includes weddings, a masquerade ball, and many more activities.
Sponsored By: Chamber of Commerce
Independence Day Celebration
Located at the Fairgrounds
402-376-2969
This Fourth of July event includes a demolition derby, delicious barbecue, and a grand fireworks show that the whole family will enjoy.
Sponsored By: Lois Sokoi

Cork Thornton Memorial Ice Fishing Tournament
Located at Area Lakes
402-376-2570
Show your master fishermen skills during this two day fishing tournament where prizes for the largest in five species of fish and most pounds of fish are available.
Sponsored By: Steve Isom
Valentine High School Rodeo
Located at the Fairgrounds
402-376-2730
Many high schoolers and other youths will be riding and competing during this unique rodeo.
Sponsored By: Roger Lechtenberg