Next top Must-Attend Events in Nebraska

Since the state's early history, Nebraska's plentiful and expansive prairies have helped feed its people and fuel its economic growth. However, Nebraska offers far more to its residents and tourists than just endless cornfields. The state's largest cities, including Omaha and Lincoln, feature a number of regular cultural attractions, including art exhibitions, music festivals, concerts and more.

Beginning in the third week of August and spanning 11 days, Grand Island celebrates another year of agriculture with the fair that has over 140 years of history. See animal exhibits representing just about every farm animal imaginable. Marvel at the variety of new equipment at the trade shows. Attend any one of the entertaining competitions that include auto races, tractor pulls and demolition derbys. Designated areas provide younger guests with the opportunity to compete and win prizes. The event also features a variety of live entertainment shows along with food and a massive carnival.

  • Omaha, Nebraska in Omaha, NE

For over four decades the city hosted this popular September weekend event that attracts around 160 local, regional and national artisans who display a wide array of hand-crafted items. Whether interested in traditional drawing, painting and sculpture or prefer leather, metal or wood crafts, the genres are numerous. From ceramics to stained glass, jewelry to pottery, guests will find something interesting at the fair. The location additionally offers a large selection of refreshments in the food court.

Deemed the largest farm show in the world, the event occurs during the third weekend of every September and brings thousands from dozens of states across the country to see hundreds of exhibitions and demonstrations on an 80-acre site. On specially designated areas of the grounds, guests see the newest equipment demonstrated in the fields, learn about new ag products and services. The event also features art and craft exhibits, seminars and a variety of vendors.

Main cities in Nebraska

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Omaha, NE
844 events
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Lincoln, NE
504 events
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Fremont, NE
123 events
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Papillion, NE
123 events
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Kearney, NE
119 events
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Blair, NE
109 events
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North Platte, NE
105 events
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Norfolk, NE
78 events
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Grand Island, NE
63 events
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Mc Cook, NE
61 events
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Seward, NE
46 events
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South Sioux City, NE
46 events
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Wayne, NE
45 events
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Columbus, NE
44 events
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Bellevue, NE
42 events
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Neligh, NE
39 events
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Hastings, NE
38 events
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Ord, NE
37 events
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Elkhorn, NE
35 events
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Lexington, NE
32 events
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Chadron, NE
27 events
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Ogallala, NE
27 events
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Tecumseh, NE
27 events
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David City, NE
26 events

Counties in Nebraska

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ADAMS
4 cities
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ANTELOPE
2 cities
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BUFFALO
5 cities
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BUTLER
1 cities
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CASS
12 cities
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CEDAR
2 cities
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CLAY
3 cities
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DAKOTA
5 cities
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DAWES
2 cities
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DAWSON
4 cities
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DIXON
5 cities
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DODGE
5 cities
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DOUGLAS
7 cities
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GAGE
2 cities
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HALL
5 cities
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HAMILTON
2 cities
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HARLAN
1 cities
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HOWARD
1 cities
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JOHNSON
4 cities
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KEARNEY
1 cities
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LANCASTER
12 cities
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LINCOLN
1 cities
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MADISON
3 cities
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MERRICK
1 cities
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PAWNEE
3 cities
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PHELPS
3 cities
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PIERCE
3 cities
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PLATTE
1 cities
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SARPY
7 cities
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SAUNDERS
6 cities
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SEWARD
10 cities
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VALLEY
4 cities
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WASHINGTON
6 cities
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WAYNE
4 cities
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YORK
3 cities
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