Spring Events & Festivals
Need a reason to visit Nebraska this spring? How about a dozen? We have more, but you have to start somewhere.
Maybe it's because we've been cooped up all winter, but spring brings out the weird and wonderful in us. Which means it's prime time for you to experience only-in-Nebraska festivals and events. Join us in spring as we celebrate migrating cranes, dancing chickens, cowboys, fried cattle cojones and more.
MARCH
Sandhill Crane Migration
Central Platte River Valley
Flock to the Platte River to witness nearly a million sandhill cranes land, rest and feed before completing their incredible migration.
St. Patrick’s Day
O’Neill
Join in a week of Irish heritage celebration, complete with green beer and traditional dancers, in the historic town of O’Neill, aka “Nebraska’s Irish Capital.” See the full event schedule.
APRIL
Arbor Day Celebration
Nebraska City
Celebrate at events statewide or mark the tree planter’s holiday with plantings, tours, shopping and family-friendly activities where it all began: Nebraska City's Arbor Day Farm.
Prairie Chicken Dance Tours
McCook
From mid-March to mid-April, have a hoot witnessing the prairie chickens struttin' their stuff and dancing the day away in a spectacular show each spring in the rural town of McCook.
MAY
Junkstock
Waterloo
The countryside of an old farm transforms into a charming outdoor boutique in Waterloo, complete with vintage finds, tasty treats and groovy tunes. Shop away.
Lincoln Marathon
Lincoln
Cheer on or run along this exciting city-wide course through the streets of Lincoln that ends on the 50-yard line of the Huskers' Memorial Stadium.
Sip Nebraska
Ashland
Come sip the best-produced wines, craft beers and distilled spirits made right here in Nebraska. Enjoy unlimited tastings, food, shopping and more in the beautiful outdoors at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park.
TOAST Nebraska Wine Festival
Omaha
150 Nebraska wines will tempt you at this festival in scenic Stinson Park. Don't miss live music, wine-themed educational sessions, shopping, food and more.
JUNE
Great American Comedy Festival
Norfolk
Grab a seat for this festival, where some of the nation’s greatest comedic talents gathers to pay tribute to the legacy of Norfolk native Johnny Carson.
College World Series
Omaha
Hit Omaha for 12 days of America’s greatest pastime to watch the top D1 baseball teams play. Plus, enjoy music and beer gardens surrounding the stadium.
Testicle Festival
Ashland
On Father’s Day weekend, gather 'round in the town of Ashland for Rocky Mountain oysters, live music and a Ball-Eating Contest at Round the Bend Steakhouse.
NEBRASKAland DAYS
North Platte
Cowboy culture and top country music stars await you in North Platte, where this jammin' concert series makes for one of the biggest parties in the state.
