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 as more than 500,000 sandhill cranes land, rest and feed before completing their incredible migration.
St. Patrick’s Day, O’Neill
Join in four days of Irish heritage celebration, complete with green beer and traditional dancers, in the historic town of O’Neill, aka “Nebraska’s Irish Capital.”
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Toast Nebraska Wine Festival, Omaha
150 Nebraska wines will tempt you at this festival in the scenic Stinson Park, but 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, when some of the nation’s greatest comedic talent gathers to pay tribute to the legacy of Norfolk native, Johnny Carson.
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.
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.
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.
