Arts and Entertainment
February 28, 2025
From: Nebraskaland DaysSchedule of Events:
June 3-30, 2025
Competitive Art Show
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.
Click Here For Registration
Location: Prairie Art Center - 416. N Jeffers. North Platte, NE 69101
June 15, 2025
10:00am: Miss Rodeo Nebraska Horsemanship Competition & BBQ
Join the Miss Rodeo Nebraska Association for their annual Horsemanship Competition and BBQ.
Horsemanship – 10 a.m. – Free to public
BBQ & Raffle -To immediately follow the conclusion of the Horsemanship Competition. Ticket required.
Location: Wild West Arena - 2801 Charlie Evans Drive North Platte, NE 69101
Miss Rodeo Nebraska Speech Competition
Come out on Sunday night to the MRN Speech Competition and see the wonderful pageant contestants speak on current issues, rodeo and western lifestyle, and agriculture related topics.
Location: MPCC Theater - 601 W State Farm Rd, North Platte, NE 69101
June 16, 2025
Miss Rodeo Nebraska Style Show Social Hour
Enjoy a social hour before the start of the Style Show and Scholarship Auction.
Location: Venue 304 - 304 E 5th St, North Platte, NE 69101
Miss Rodeo Nebraska Style Show & Scholarship Auction
Help support the Miss Rodeo Nebraska Association’s scholarship fund and see some amazing western fashion!
Tickets available at the door.
Location: Venue 304 - 304 E 5th St, North Platte, NE 69101
June 17-19, 2025
Sweet Saloon
Support the MPCC Lady Knights Boost-Her Club and get some tasty sweet rolls!
$22 a dozen, $11 half a dozen- $5 Delivery Charge (Minimum of 2 Dozen for Delivery)
call 308-535-3696
June 17-20, 2025
10:00 am: Quilt Show
Enjoy browsing through quilts made in a wide variety of styles, methods, and histories. From hand piecing and quilting to machine made, the quilted items display the outstanding artistry of area quilters. Participate in daily interactive demos, shop our unique boutique items, and bid at the silent auction!
No admission charge-free will donations are accepted.
See below for daily schedule of show times.
Tuesday, June 17th
10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Wednesday, June 18th
10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Thursday, June 19th
10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday, June 20th
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Bethel Church - 2700 W Philip Ave, North Platte, NE 69101
June 17, 2025
1:00 pm: NEBRASKAland DAYS Buffalo Bill Rodeo Golf Classic
Nothing beats a day out on the greens!
Registration for the 2025 Buffalo Bill Golf Classic will open in March.
Teams are required to have 4 players – partial team registrations will not be accepted.
Location: River's Edge Golf Course - 1008 W 18th St, North Platte, NE 69101
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Melvin, Swanson, Halligan Steer Wrestling Memorial
Join us for the Melvin, Swanson, Halligan Steer Wrestling Memorial. Free to the public!
Location: Wild West Arena - 2801 Charlie Evans Drive North Platte, NE 69101
6:00 pm: MRN Teen Coronation
Join us for the crowing of our Miss Teen Rodeo Nebraska at Venue 304.
Location: Venue 304 - 304 E 5th St, North Platte, NE 69101
June 18, 2025
8:00 am: Rodeo Slack
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
10:30 am: Kid’s Costume Parade
Bring the kiddos over to the Westfield Shopping Center for the North Platte Chamber Hostesses Kid’s Costume Parade!
Location: Westfield Shopping Center
7:30 pm: Buffalo Bill Rodeo – Presented by Pioneer
Buffalo Bill Rodeo presented by Pioneer
Gates open at 5:30 P.M., rodeo starts at 7:30 P.M.
Get tickets here, in-person, or over the phone!
Location: Wild West Arena - 2801 Charlie Evans Drive North Platte, NE 69101
10:00 pm: Pavilion Party Feat. Dylan Bloom
Stick around after the Buffalo Bill Rodeo and dance with the Dylan Bloom under the Pavilion!
Location: Wild West Arena - 2801 Charlie Evans Drive North Platte, NE 69101
June 19, 2025
7:00 am: Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast
Join Mayor Brandon Kelliher for breakfast on Thursday June 19th at Venue 304 in the historic downtown Canteen District.
Loation: Venue 304 - 304 E 5th St, North Platte, NE 69101
8:00 am: Rodeo Slack
Rodeo Slack is free to the public – come on out to the arena in the morning!
Location: Wild West Arena - 2801 Charlie Evans Drive North Platte, NE 69101
9:00 am - 2:00 pm: Golden Games
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
10:00 am - 1:00 pm: PFA Pickleball Round Up – Grand Opening, Mayor’s Cup/Celeb Match, & Pro Exhibition
Click Here to Register
1:00pm: PFA Pickleball Round Up – Multigeneration
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Location: Cody Park Pickleball Courts
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm: BBQ Pork Sandwich Feed
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
7:30 pm: Buffalo Bill Rodeo – Presented by Great Plains Health
Buffalo Bill Rodeo presented by Great Plains Health – Tough Enough to Wear Pink Night!
Gates open at 5:30 P.M., rodeo starts at 7:30 P.M.
Get tickets here, in-person, or over the phone!
Location: Wild West Arena - 2801 Charlie Evans Drive North Platte, NE 69101
10:00 pm: Pavilion Party Feat. Dylan Bloom
Back again for night #2 after Buffalo Bill Rodeo with the Dylan Bloom under the Pavilion!
Location: Wild West Arena - 2801 Charlie Evans Drive North Platte, NE 69101
June 20, 2025
7:00 am: Flapjack Feed
Support the North Platte Jaycee’s at their annual Flapjack Feed!
Location: Cody Park Shelter - 1601 N Jeffers St, North Platte, NE 69101
9:00 am - 12:00 pm: Antique Car Show & Parade
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 March
Location: Memorial Park - E 4th St, North Platte, NE 69101
9:00am: PFA Pickleball Round Up – Women’s Doubles/Juniors/Men’s Singles
Click Here to Register
Location: Cody Park Pickleball Courts
10:00 am - 5:00 pm: Cowboy Collective
Join us at Cowboy Collective, a unique shopping experience during the 2025 NEBRASKAland Days Celebration. Explore a curated selection of western-themed boutiques, jewelry, cowboy boots, home decor, and more. Enjoy delicious food from our food trucks and sip on your favorite coffee. In the afternoon, bring your friends for a fun beer and wine tasting experience.
10:30 am: Money Scramble & Sandcastle Building
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.
Location: Pizza Ranch - 201 E 6th St, North Platte, NE 69101
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Nebraska Born & Brewed – Presented by Fat Dogs
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 5th Annual Nebraska Born & Brewed Party!
Location: Fat Dogs (North) - 1313 South Dewey St North Platte
7:30 pm: Buffalo Bill Rodeo – Presented by Nebraskaland Bank
Buffalo Bill Rodeo presented by NebraskaLand Bank
Gates open at 5:30 P.M., rodeo starts at 7:30 P.M.
Get tickets here, in-person, or over the phone!
Location: Wild West Arena - 2801 Charlie Evans Drive North Platte, NE 69101
10:00 pm: Pavilion Party feat. Owen Justice
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 21, 2025
6:30 am: NEBRASKAland DAYS Road Run
Lace up your running shoes and sign up for the 49th 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: 2025 Adult Road Run
Location: Wild West Arena - 2801 Charlie Evans Drive North Platte, NE 69101
9:00am: PFA Pickleball Round Up – Men’s Doubles/Women’s Singles
Click Here to Register
10:00 am - 5:00 pm: Cowboy Collective – Day 2
Join us at Cowboy Collective for day 2 of a unique shopping experience during the 2025 NEBRASKAland Days Celebration. Explore a curated selection of western-themed boutiques, jewelry, cowboy boots, home decor, and more. Enjoy delicious food from our food trucks and sip on your favorite coffee. In the afternoon, bring your friends for a fun beer and wine tasting experience.
11:30 am: Junior Road Run
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: 2025 Junior Road Run
Location: Memorial Park - E 4th St, North Platte, NE 69101
1:00 pm: NEBRASKALand DAYS on Parade
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!
Location: Memorial Park - E 4th St, North Platte, NE 69101
3:00 pm: Post Parade Party
Stop by the Platte Bar after the Parade – the party goes on!
Location: Platte Bar - 119 W 6th Street, North Platte, NE 69101
7:30 pm: Buffalo Bill Rodeo – Presented by First National Bank
Buffalo Bill Rodeo presented by First National Bank
Gates open at 5:30 P.M., rodeo starts at 7:30 P.M.
Get tickets here, in-person, or over the phone!
Location: Wild West Arena - 2801 Charlie Evans Drive North Platte, NE 69101
10:00 pm: Pavilion Party feat. Owen Justice
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 22, 2025
8:00 am: Field Mass
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
9:00 am: Junior Rodeo
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 2025
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
9:00am: PFA Pickleball Round Up – Mixed Doubles
Click Here to Register
2:00 pm and 7:30 pm: Frontier Revue
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 23, 2025
Family Night
Bring the family out the Wild West Arena for a night of wholesome family fun. Admission is free.
Location: Wild West Arena - 2801 Charlie Evans Drive North Platte, NE 69101
7:30 pm: Frontier Revue
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 24, 2025
10:00 am: Kids Fun Fest – Sponsored by WB’s Fun Center
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
4:30 pm: Prime Rib Feed
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
6:30 pm: Competitive Art Show Reception
Celebrate the artists that entered this year’s Competitive Art Show!
Location: Prairie Art Center - 416. N Jeffers. North Platte, NE 69101
7:30 pm: Frontier Revue
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 25, 2025
5:00 pm: Cowboy Kickball
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
5:00 pm: Beer Garden and Food Court
Our Food Vendors and Beer Garden will be open during Cowboy Kickball and is free to the public.
June 26, 2025
5:00 pm: Beer Garden and Food Court
Our Food Vendors and Beer Garden will be open during Taps and Tunes. (Ticket to attend Taps and Tunes is required, but not to enter Food Vendor Area.)
6:00 pm: Taps and Tunes – Presented by Fat Dogs
Join us for great local brews and jams before the big concert nights – Presented by Fat Dogs.
Location: Wild West Arena - 2801 Charlie Evans Drive North Platte, NE 69101
June 27, 2025
10:00 am - 5:00 pm: Cowboy Collective – Day 3
Join us at Cowboy Collective, a unique shopping experience during the 2025 NEBRASKAland Days Celebration. Explore a curated selection of western-themed boutiques, jewelry, cowboy boots, home decor, and more. Enjoy delicious food from our food trucks and sip on your favorite coffee. In the afternoon, bring your friends for a fun beer and wine tasting experience.
5:00 pm: Viaero Wireless Summer Jam Concert Series
Viaero Wireless is proud to present the Summer Jam Concert series featuring Luke Bryan, with special guests Ashley Cooke and Bayker Blakenship.
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
June 27-28, 2025
5:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Pal’s Brewing Summer Jam RV Park & Party
Are you coming to town for the 2025 NEBRASKAland Days Summer Jam concert series? Skip the hotel this year and bring your camper instead!
Stay with us here at Pals for just $20 a night per camper.
Must be self sufficient.
Go here to get camping spots
Location: Pal's Brewing Company - 4520 S Buffalo Bill Ave, North Platte, NE 69101
June 27, 2025
5:30 pm - 9:30 pm: Victory Underground at Pal’s Brewing
Location: Pal's Brewing Company - 4520 S Buffalo Bill Ave, North Platte, NE 69101
11:00 pm: Pavilion Party Feat. Drew Phillips Band
The party goes on after the Viaero Wireless Summer Jam Concert Series!
Stick around with the Drew Phillips Band under the Pavilion!
June 28, 2025
10:00 am - 5:00 pm: Cowboy Collective – Day 4
Join us at Cowboy Collective, a unique shopping experience during the 2025 NEBRASKAland Days Celebration. Explore a curated selection of western-themed boutiques, jewelry, cowboy boots, home decor, and more. Enjoy delicious food from our food trucks and sip on your favorite coffee. In the afternoon, bring your friends for a fun beer and wine tasting experience.
5:00 pm: Viaero Wireless Summer Jam Concert Series
Viaero Wireless is proud to present the Summer Jam Concert series featuring Bailey Zimmerman, with special guests Cooper Alan and Angie K1
Gates open at 5 P.M, performance starts at 7 P.M.
Get tickets here, in person, or over the phone!
11:00 pm: Pavilion Party Feat. Drew Phillips Band
The party goes on after the Viaero Wireless Summer Jam Concert Series!
Stick around with the Drew Phillips Band under the Pavilion!
Date: June 18-28, 2025
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