<p>Fur Trade Days honors the area’s pioneer history with a Buckskinner’s Camp east of town and Cemetery Tours at Greenwood Cemetery with a cast of characters in period dress. The Museum of the Fur Trade’s exhibits and special speakers and presentations during Fur Trade Days also recall the</p>

The annual Fort Market at Fort Robinson State Park will feature a variety of vendors with arts, crafts and other unique goods. Music and other displays and activities will also be featured. The event is free, but a park entry permit is required for vehicles. 

Buy, sell and trade rocks, minerals, gems and take part in field trips and demonstrations during the annual Crawford Rock Swap, Nebraska's largest outdoor rock swap. 

In 1811, mountain man John Colter ran 300 miles in 11 days to escape Blackfeet Indians. During Chadron's annual Fur Trade Days celebration, the Colter Run commemorates this endurance feat with a 10K, 5K and 2 mile options. Registration details at runchadron.com. 

Oregon Trail Days is the longest, continuous running celebration in Nebraska. Established in 1921, and still going strong today, many modern events are added each year. Every July, Gering, Nebraska revs up for Oregon Trail Days. This four day event brings families, community, and heritage together

Experience beautiful scenery, friendly volunteers, and an amazing atmosphere! The Platte Valley Companies Monument Marathon happens each year on the last Saturday of September!

A free, world-class Christian Music Festival with artists, speakers, and family-friendly activities that offer Christian fellowship for the entire community.

The Heirloom Market is a two day open-air event to shop vintage + handmade goods.

1450 11th Street
Gering, NE 69341
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