The Nebraska Capitol offers tours and allows you to visit 7 days a week!
4th of July is a favorite holiday to many individuals in Nebraska. It’s a great holiday to spend time with friends and family, but it’s also a good time to remember what it means to be free in America.
There are several events going on throughout the state to help you enjoy the holiday.
Lincoln, Nebraska- Watch a great display of fireworks at the Uncle Sam Jam which is choreographed to live music. The event begins at 3pm with food and beverage vendors at Oak Park Lake. Plan to arrive early and grab a good seat to watch the fireworks at 10pm.
Omaha, Nebraska- The College Home Run Derby and Firework display will take place at TD Ameritrade Park. If you have not go your tickets for this event, arrive early and get some at the ticket box. Prices are $12 for Adults, $8 for youth and $35 for a 4-pack of tickets. If you have time before the fireworks; I recommend stopping at Goodnights across from the stadium and enjoying some good pizza and an ice cold beverage.
Seward, Nebraska- Seward is the America’s 4th of July city. The town will have their annual 4th of July celebration on Thursday. The streets are packed with food, vendors, performances by dance groups, a grand parade, a 10K run and much more. To check out everything they will have visit: http://www.julyfourthseward.com/.
Grand Island, Nebraska- Stuhr Museum will be hosting an 1890’s 4th of July Celebration; 9am-5pm on Thursday. A parade down Railroad Town’s Front Street starts at 2pm, children and adults can participate in a pie eating contest, enjoy live patriotic music, take a ride in a horse drawn wagon, and much more. Admission is $10 for adults and $8 for children.
When I was a student on campus of the things I enjoyed while walking to class was noticing all the sculptures around campus. Art is an important part of many lives; come see what creations have been mixed up by a variety of artist.
Come see all the things that make up the history of Lincoln County in North Platte, Nebraska
Duncan, Nebraska- Duncan Ribfest runs Saturday-Sunday. Go out, try some delicious ribs, have a cold brew and support the Duncan Wrestling Club.
North Platte- NebraskaLand Days is still going on and it’s concert weekend. Kid Rock and Lee Brice perform tonight and Halestorm and SickPuppies take the stage Saturday night.
Please be on the lookout for some severe storms that may pop up throughout the weekend. Have a plan of action, but have an enjoyable weekend!
I got to see Buffalo Bill in North Platte.
NebraskaLand Days is going on in North Platte. You can wrangle with some cowboys and check out the Buffalo Bill Rodeo on Saturday.
Sage Hill Vineyards and Winery is hosting a kayak race to raise funds for the Parks Community Center. $25 gets you into the race and some food. The event starts at 2pm on Saturday and I plan to attend.
North of Kimball just off Highway 71 is Beehaven Farms. It is worth a stop to pick up some organic foods such as eggs, cheese and some granola. Beehaven Farms raises chickens, goats, lambs and bees. Yes, you read it right, bees. The owners make their own honey from the bees they raise and you can get a bottle in the store located at the center of their farm.
Beehaven Farms also carries other items in their store from local and state wide makers. You can pick up soy candles from Heritage Candles and some soap made from goat milk.
Not only did I pick myself up some granola and honey, but I got to meet and pet some of the animals. You can also check out Beehaven Farms at the Scottsbluff farmers market every Saturday in the summer. However, if you want the real experience of the farm you will need to make a trip to the roadside market and visit Miss. Beehaven.
Martin Bay swimming area.
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