Events &
Area Guide
Firefly Meadows puts you minutes from some of central Nebraska's biggest annual events. Plan your stay around what's happening in the region.
What's Happening
in Central Nebraska
From one of the most spectacular wildlife events in North America to the state's biggest fair, Firefly Meadows puts you close to it all. Book early around peak event weekends as sites fill fast.
One of the greatest wildlife spectacles on earth. Nearly a million sandhill cranes converge on the Platte River each spring as they migrate north — drawing birders, photographers, and nature lovers from across the country.
Learn more →Live thoroughbred horse racing at Fonner Park in Grand Island runs from mid-February into early May. Family-friendly and adjacent to the Grand Island Casino Resort.
Learn more →High school rodeo competitors from across the state descend on Hastings each June. Bull riding, barrel racing, and all the classic events — a great family outing.
Learn more →The largest community event in Kearney — a six-day classic car festival featuring a car show "on the bricks," cruise nights, and events throughout the city. Draws tens of thousands of visitors annually.
Learn more →Hastings' annual county fair featuring livestock shows, live music, carnival rides, and classic fair food. A summer staple for families across the region.
Learn more →Artists from across the Midwest exhibit and sell original work in Harmon Park. Live music and food vendors round out this beloved summer festival in the heart of Kearney.
Learn more →One of the premier Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association events in the region — bull riding, broncs, barrel racing, and more at the Adams County Fairgrounds in Hastings.
Learn more →Livestock shows, concerts, carnival, bingo, and classic fair food — Kearney's summer staple draws families from across central Nebraska for a full weekend of entertainment.
Learn more →The biggest annual event in central Nebraska — 11 days of concerts, agricultural competitions, a massive midway, exotic animals, and world-class entertainment at Fonner Park in Grand Island. Sites around the fair fill weeks in advance. Book early.
Learn more →Nebraska's newest casino resort adjacent to Fonner Park — gaming, dining, and entertainment year-round in Grand Island.
Learn more →A living history museum in Grand Island showcasing the Platte River Valley — including a re-created 1890s Railroad Town with costumed interpreters.
Learn more →UNK Lopers compete year-round in football, basketball, wrestling, and more at venues across campus. Affordable, family-friendly sports entertainment 40 minutes away.
Learn more →Planning Your Visit Around an Event?
Sites fill fast during peak events — especially the Nebraska State Fair and Cruise Nite. Book early to lock in your site.
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