Arts and Entertainment
May 25, 2024
From: Nebraskaland DaysNEBRASKAland DAYS 2024
Schedule of Events:
June 12
Rodeo Slack - 8:00 AM
Rodeo Slack is free to the public – come on out in the morning!
LOCATION: Wild West Arena, 2801 Charlie Evans Drive North Platte, NE 69101
Kid’s Costume Parade - 10:30 AM
Bring the kiddos over to the Westfield Shopping Center for the North Platte Chamber Hostesses Kid’s Costume Parade!
LOCATION: Westfield Shopping Center
Buffalo Bill Rodeo – Presented by Nebraskaland Bank - 6:00 PM
Gates open at 6 P.M., rodeo starts at 8 P.M.
Get tickets here, in-person, or over the phone!
LOCATION: Wild West Arena, 2801 Charlie Evans Drive North Platte, NE 69101
Pavilion Party Feat. Drew Phillips Band - 10:00 PM
Stick around after the Buffalo Bill Rodeo and dance with the Drew Phillips under the Pavilion!
LOCATION: Wild West Arena, 2801 Charlie Evans Drive North Platte, NE 69101
June 13
Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast - 7:00 AM
Join Mayor Brandon Kelliher for breakfast on Thursday June 13th at Venue 304 in the historic downtown Canteen District.
Keynote speaker: Dr. Lee Warren
Tickets available at the NLD Office and online – $22 each
LOCATION: Venue 304, 304 E 5th St, North Platte, NE 69101
Rodeo Slack - 8:00 AM
Rodeo Slack is free to the public – come on out in the morning!
LOCATION: Wild West Arena, 2801 Charlie Evans Drive North Platte, NE 69101
Golden Games - 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Come down to the North Platte Recreation Center for the annual Golden Games – if you are 55+ enjoy a day filled with games, activities, fun, and refreshments!
LOCATION: North Platte Recreation Center, 1300 McDonald Rd, North Platte, NE 69101
BBQ Pork Sandwich Feed - 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Don’t worry about dinner tonight – come down to the Annual Moose Lodge 551 BBQ Pork Sandwich Feed.
$10 Per Person
LOCATION: Moose Lodge, 1315 E 4th Street North Platte, NE 69101
Buffalo Bill Rodeo – Presented by Great Plains Health - 6:00 PM
Buffalo Bill Rodeo presented by Great Plains Health – Tough Enough to Wear Pink Night!
Gates open at 6 P.M., rodeo starts at 8 P.M.
Get tickets here, in-person, or over the phone!
LOCATION: Wild West Arena, 2801 Charlie Evans Drive North Platte, NE 69101
Pavilion Party Feat. Drew Phillips Band - 10:00 PM
Back again for night #2 after Buffalo Bill Rodeo with the Drew Phillips Band under the Pavilion!
LOCATION: Wild West Arena, 2801 Charlie Evans Drive North Platte, NE 69101
June 14
Flapjack Feed - 7:00 AM
Support the North Platte Jaycee’s at their annual Flapjack Feed!
LOCATION: Cody Park Shelter, 1601 N Jeffers St, North Platte, NE 69101
Antique Car Show & Parade - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Show off your cool ride at the Buffalo Bill Kiwanis Antique Car Show & Parade. Car Display begins at 9 A.M. – parade to follow at Noon.
Registration forms also available via email or in-person at the Wild West Arena.
Day-Of Registration is $15
Parade Route: Go West on 3rd Street, turn North at Dewey
Pre-Registration is $10 – Online Registration will open in 2024.
LOCATION: Memorial Park, E 4th St, North Platte, NE 69101
Whitetail Cycle Sport Youth Bike Rodeo - 9:00 AM
Load your kids and their bikes & navigate a series of obstacles and challenges! All skill levels are welcome. Helmets are encouraged.
LOCATION: Whitetail Parking Lot, 507 N Jeffers St, North Platte, NE 69101
Money Scramble & Sandcastle Building - 10:30 AM
Bring the kiddos down to the Pizza Ranch Parking Lot for Sandcastle Building and a Money Scramble.
Sandcastle Building is open to children of all ages.
Money Scramble is for children ages 4 and under.
Brought to you by the North Platte Downtown Association!
LOCATION: Pizza Ranch - 201 E 6th St, North Platte, NE 69101
Lunch With the Wild Bunch - 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Come join the Hostesses for the annual Lunch with the Wild Bunch!
You can grab a meal and mingle with your favorite “wild” ones, or if you are in a hurry you can grab something to-go! We even have a drive thru available!
$15 per meal includes brat, sauerkraut (on the side), beans, chips, cookie & water
LOCATION: Platte Bar, 119 W 6th Street, North Platte, NE 69101
Cake Auction
Stick around after Lunch with the Wild Bunch and put your bid in for the amazing Cakes and Crafts!
If you’d like to participate in making a cake or craft sign up here through the Chamber Hostesses:
LOCATION: Platte Bar, 119 W 6th Street, North Platte, NE 69101
Nebraska Born & Brewed – Presented by Fat Dogs - 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Come Party at Nebraska Born & Brewed Event, hosted by Fat Dogs. The music will be playing as you enjoy FREE tastings from your favorite Nebraska Businesses. If that wasn’t enough, register-to-win awesome giveaways! Come for a few minutes or stay and party while hitting up our beer garden, the choice is yours. One thing we know for sure, you won’t want to miss our 4th Annual Nebraska Born & Brewed Party!
LOCATION: Fat Dogs (North) 1313 South Dewey St North Platte
Buffalo Bill Rodeo – Presented by First National Bank - 6:00 PM
Gates open at 6 P.M., rodeo starts at 8 P.M.
Get tickets here, in-person, or over the phone!
LOCATION: Wild West Arena, 2801 Charlie Evans Drive North Platte, NE 69101
Pavilion Party feat. Owen Justice - 11:00 PM
The party goes on after the Buffalo Bill Rodeo! Dance the night away with Owen Justice!
LOCATION: Wild West Arena, 2801 Charlie Evans Drive North Platte, NE 69101
June 15
NEBRASKAland DAYS Road Run - 6:30 AM
Lace up your running shoes and sign up for the 48th Annual Road Run.
Packet Pickup – 6:30 a.m.
Race begins at 7:30 a.m.
Online Registration available – Platte River Fitness
Printable registration form available here.
LOCATION: Wild West Arena, 2801 Charlie Evans Drive North Platte, NE 69101
Junior Road Run - 11:30 AM
Bring the kiddos out for the Kids Mile (ages 14 and Under). $10 to sign up!
Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. – Race at Noon!
Race begins at the corner of 4th and Taft street.
Printable registration form available here.
LOCATION: Memorial Park, E 4th St, North Platte, NE 69101
NEBRASKALand DAYS on Parade - 1:00 PM
Bring the whole family out to the NEBRASKAland DAYS Parade!
The Parade Route:
Starts at Memorial Park – East 4th Street
Proceeds west on East 4th, then turns south on to N. Dewey Street
Finishes at Dewey & H Street
Interested in being in the Parade? Please go here to sign up!
Post Parade Party - 3:00 PM
Stop by the Platte Bar after the Parade – the party goes on!
LOCATION: Platte Bar 119 W 6th Street, North Platte, NE 69101
Buffalo Bill Rodeo – Presented by Pioneer - 6:00 PM
Gates open at 6 P.M., rodeo starts at 8 P.M.
Get tickets here, in-person, or over the phone!
LOCATION: Wild West Arena, 2801 Charlie Evans Drive North Platte, NE 69101
Pavilion Party feat. Owen Justice - 11:00 PM
Back for night #2 with Owen Justice after the Buffalo Bill Rodeo!
LOCATION: Wild West Arena, 2801 Charlie Evans Drive North Platte, NE 69101
June 16
Field Mass - 8:00 AM
Gather along the Platte River, east of Mid-Plains Community College North Campus for Catholic Mass on Sunday Morning.
LOCATION: MPCC North Campus, 1101 Halligan Drive, North Platte, NE 69101
Junior Rodeo - 9:00 AM
Junior Rodeo is open to ages 3-14 and has a variety of events that your little cowboy or cowgirl can participate in!
Please download the registration form here: JR Rodeo 2024
Note that all registration forms must be notarized and mailed to the NLD Office by the due date!
LOCATION: Wild West Arena, 2801 Charlie Evans Drive North Platte, NE 69101
Frontier Revue - 2:00 PM
Hear tales from the Old West and the history of North Platte written by Dr. James Thayer.
LOCATION: North Platte Community Playhouse, 301 E 5th St, North Platte, NE 69101
Frontier Revue - 7:30 PM
Hear tales from the Old West and the history of North Platte written by Dr. James Thayer.
LOCATION: North Platte Community Playhouse, 301 E 5th St, North Platte, NE 69101
June 17
Family Night
Bring the family out the Wild West Arena for a night of wholesome family fun!
LOCATION: Wild West Arena, 2801 Charlie Evans Drive North Platte, NE 69101
Frontier Revue - 7:30 PM
Hear tales from the Old West and the history of North Platte written by Dr. James Thayer.
LOCATION: North Platte Community Playhouse, 301 E 5th St, North Platte, NE 69101
June 18
Kids Fun Fest – Sponsored by WB’s Fun Center - 10:00 AM
Join us for a day filled with fun activities with booths from various community groups – admission is free.
Morning Session: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Afternoon Session: 4:00 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Interested in hosting a booth? Registration will open in April 2024.
We are also looking for local volunteer groups to assist us with activity monitoring on this day!
LOCATION: Wild West Arena, 2801 Charlie Evans Drive North Platte, NE 69101
Prime Rib Feed - 4:30 PM
Join the Lincoln County Cattlemen’s Association for their annual Prime Rib Feed. Meal Ticket Price: $15.
LOCATION: Downtown-6th and Bailey St, Norht Platte, NE 69101
Mutton Bustin’ - 5:00 PM
Got a little cowpoke that is up to the challenge? Sign them up for Mutton Bustin’ – the only requirement is that they have to weigh 60lbs or less!
Mandatory weigh-ins begin at 5 p.m.
Mutton Bustin’ starts at 6 p.m.
Registration costs $15 – Registration will open in 2024. Online pre-registrations ONLY will be accepted. No-day of registrations will be offered.
LOCATION: Wild West Arena, 2801 Charlie Evans Drive North Platte, NE 69101
Let’s Pull Together! Human Tractor Pull - 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Bring your team of 4-6 and show we can move mountains (or tractors) when we work together! Join Mid-Plains United Way for our inaugural human tractor pull. Teams will race against the clock-and each other-to win the tractor pull champion title.
This is a terrific opportunity for businesses, ranches, fire departments, police departments, schools and families to show who can “pull together” the best.
Register your team here: Online Registration Form
As a fundraiser for Mid-Plains United Way, teams are asked to guarantee a contribution of $300 and crowdfund via social media like Facebook fundraisers. Registration includes a t-shirt and Prime Rib Feed ticket for each participant.
All participants must complete a photo/video release and liability waiver prior to the event.
Competitive Art Show Reception - 6:30 PM
Celebrate the artists that entered this year’s Competitive Art Show!
LOCATION: Prairie Art Center, 416. N Jeffers. North Platte, NE 69101
Frontier Revue - 7:30 PM
Hear tales from the Old West and the history of North Platte written by Dr. James Thayer.
LOCATION: North Platte Community Playhouse, 301 E 5th St, North Platte, NE 69101
June 19
Cowboy Kickball - 5:00 PM
Let’s play ball – Buffalo Bill Style!
Cowboy Kickball is free to the public to watch and our vendors and beer garden will be open.
LOCATION: Wild West Arena, 2801 Charlie Evans Drive North Platte, NE 69101
Beer Garden and Food Court - 5:00 PM
Our Food Vendors and Beer Garden will be open during Cowboy Kickball and is free to the public.
June 20
Beer Garden and Food Court - 5:00 PM
Our Food Vendors and Beer Garden will be open during Taps and Tunes.
Pal’s Brewing Summer Jam RV Park, Party & Ride - 5:00 PM
Why drive to the concerts when you can park your RV and party with your Pals all weekend long! Your weekend RV parking pass includes transportation to and from the concerts and your volleyball and cornhole tournament entry fees. Entertainment, cash bar, and food available for purchase before and after the concerts.
Go here to get tickets to Park, Party, and Ride!
LOCATION: Pal's Brewing Company, 4520 S Buffalo Bill Ave, North Platte, NE 69101
Taps and Tunes – Presented by Fat Dogs - 6:00 PM
Join us for great local brews and jams before the big concert nights – Presented by Fat Dogs.
Tickets available here, in-person, or over the phone!
LOCATION: Wild West Arena, 2801 Charlie Evans Drive North Platte, NE 69101
June 21
Deborah’s Legacy Landscape and Garden Tour - 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
LANDSCAPE & GARDEN TOUR
FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2024 | 9:00AM-1:00PM
SATURDAY, JUNE 22 , 2024 | 9:00AM-1:00PM
Visit 7 beautiful North Platte locations on this self-guided tour.
TICKETS: $20 ($10/ 12 & UNDER)
PURCHASE AT: NEBRASKALAND DAYS OFFICE
BIBLE SUPPLIES & DEBORAH’S LEGACY
LOCATION: DEBORAH’S LEGACY: 705 N. Poplar, North Platte, NE 69101
Viaero Wireless Summer Jam Concert Series – June 21 - 5:00 PM
Viaero Wireless is proud to present the Summer Jam Concert series featuring Parker McCollum with support from Flatland Cavalry and Meg McRee.
Gates open at 5:00 P.M., performance begins at 7 P.M.
Get tickets here, in-person, or over the phone.
LOCATION: Wild West Arena, 2801 Charlie Evans Drive North Platte, NE 69101
Pal’s Brewing Summer Jam RV Park, Party & Ride - 5:00 PM
Why drive to the concerts when you can park your RV and party with your Pals all weekend long! Your weekend RV parking pass includes transportation to and from the concerts and your volleyball and cornhole tournament entry fees. Entertainment, cash bar, and food available for purchase before and after the concerts.
Go here to get tickets to Park, Party, and Ride!
LOCATION: Pal's Brewing Company, 4520 S Buffalo Bill Ave, North Platte, NE 69101
Pavilion Party Feat. Alyssa Palmer - 11:00 PM
The party goes on after the Viaero Wireless Summer Jam Concert Series!
Stick around with Alyssa Palmer under the Pavilion!
June 22
Deborah’s Legacy Landscape and Garden Tour - 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
LANDSCAPE & GARDEN TOUR
FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2024 | 9:00AM-1:00PM
SATURDAY, JUNE 22 , 2024 | 9:00AM-1:00PM
Visit 7 beautiful North Platte locations on this self-guided tour.
TICKETS: $20 ($10/ 12 & UNDER)
PURCHASE AT: NEBRASKALAND DAYS OFFICE
BIBLE SUPPLIES & DEBORAH’S LEGACY
LOCATION: DEBORAH’S LEGACY: 705 N. Poplar, North Platte, NE 69101
Viaero Wireless Summer Jam Concert Series – June 22 - 5:00 PM
Viaero Wireless is proud to present the Summer Jam Concert series featuring Jelly Roll with support from Priscilla Block and Austin Snell.
Gates open at 5 P.M, performance starts at 7 P.M.
Get tickets here, in person, or over the phone!
LOCATION: Wild West Arena, 2801 Charlie Evans Drive North Platte, NE 69101
Pal’s Brewing Summer Jam RV Park, Party & Ride - 5:00 PM
Why drive to the concerts when you can park your RV and party with your Pals all weekend long! Your weekend RV parking pass includes transportation to and from the concerts and your volleyball and cornhole tournament entry fees. Entertainment, cash bar, and food available for purchase before and after the concerts.
Go here to get tickets to Park, Party, and Ride!
LOCATION: Pal's Brewing Company, 4520 S Buffalo Bill Ave, North Platte, NE 69101
Pavilion Party Feat. Alyssa Palmer - 11:00 PM
The party goes on after the Viaero Wireless Summer Jam Concert Series!
Stick around with Alyssa Palmer under the Pavilion!
June 23
Pal’s Brewing Summer Jam RV Park, Party & Ride - 5:00 PM
Why drive to the concerts when you can park your RV and party with your Pals all weekend long! Your weekend RV parking pass includes transportation to and from the concerts and your volleyball and cornhole tournament entry fees. Entertainment, cash bar, and food available for purchase before and after the concerts.
Go here to get tickets to Park, Party, and Ride!
LOCATION: Pal's Brewing Company, 4520 S Buffalo Bill Ave, North Platte, NE 69101
Date: June 12 - 22, 2024
Location: Various Venues in North Platte
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