Upcoming Events

Bring the family out the Wild West Arena for a night of wholesome family fun. Admission is free.

Musical Performances by Megan Danielle and Mari Ramsey.

Sponsored by the North Platte Area Ministry Fellowship.

Hear tales from the Old West and the history of North Platte written by Dr. James Thayer.

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!

Want to express your artistic talent? Enter the Prairie Art Center’s Competitive Art Show.

The Art Show Gallery is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday.

Registration will open in 2024.

Join the Lincoln County Cattlemen’s Association for their annual Prime Rib Feed. Meal Ticket Price: $15.

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 – Online pre-registrations ONLY will be accepted. No-day of registrations will be offered.

Register online here: https://nebraskalanddays.com/mutton-bustin-registration/

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.

Celebrate the artists that entered this year’s Competitive Art Show!

Hear tales from the Old West and the history of North Platte written by Dr. James Thayer.

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.

Our Food Vendors and Beer Garden will be open during Cowboy Kickball and is free to the public.

Our Food Vendors and Beer Garden will be open during Taps and Tunes.