2023 Nebraska: January to July 2023
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows, Events
(See also: 2022 - 2020 - 2017 )
February 3-4, 2023
Nebraska Sustainable Agriculture Society Conference
Aurora, Nebraska
Nebraska Sustainable Agriculture Society (NSAS) is a non-profit, grass-roots membership organization. Initiated over 30 years ago by farmer members, NSAS has grown into a dynamic organization with members from all across Nebraska. We welcome farmers and non-farmers alike...everyone eats! Our mission: To promote agriculture and food systems that build healthy land, people, communities and quality of life, for present and future generations. February 14, 2023 - VALENTINE’S DAY
Most of the more than 1/2 million restaurants in the U.S. have special events scheduled for today. They are too numerous to list. February 18-25, 2023 National FFA Week - Nationwide
The week of George Washington's birthday as National FFA Week in recognition of his legacy as an agriculturist and farmer. February 18-26, 2023 Omaha Beer Week - Omaha, Nebraska
Started in 2012 by members and supporters of Omaha’s craft beer industry, Omaha Beer Week is an advocacy group that spotlights breweries, tap houses, craft beer bars, and hobby shops across the metro area. For a full week, people from across Nebraska and surrounding states come together over drinks to share friendship, fun, and entertainment. February 25, 2023 Annual Beertopia Ultimate Beerfest
La Vista, Nebraska
The Midwest’s most extreme beer festival! The Steppe Center. Beertopia’s Ultimate Beerfest returns in a more intimate setting with a hand crafted list of breweries with brewery reps present, and focusing on rare, unusual and/or high abv beers. March 1-2, 2023 56th Annual Triumph of Ag Expo - Omaha, Nebraska
This annual farm event, regarded as one of the largest indoor short line Farm Machinery Shows in the Midwest, is a diversified presentation of agricultural products and services. The timing of the Show, before the planting season and spring fieldwork begin, has been ideal for the Show’s success each year.
March 6-10, 2023 - National School Breakfast Week - Nationwide
School Nutrition Association. 'Make the Grade with School Breakfast.' March 21, 2023 - 'AgDay' National Agriculture Day - Nationwide
A day to recognize & celebrate the abundance provided by agriculture. April 22, 2023 - Earth Day - Worldwide April 30, 2023 Arbor Day Celebration - Nebraska City, Nebraska
One of the original citizens of Nebraska City, J. Sterling Morton (whose son would go on to found the Morton Salt Company) was a famed agriculturalist who would go on to serve as Secretary of Agriculture under President Grover Cleveland. But first, in 1872, Morton founded Arbor Day to encourage individuals, groups and municipalities alike to plant trees. On that first Arbor Day alone, over one million trees were planted in Nebraska. Today, Arbor Day is celebrated worldwide. May 14, 2023 - MOTHER’S DAY
Most restaurants in the U.S. have special events scheduled for today. They are too numerous to list. (2nd Sunday in May) June 2-4, 2023 Annual Taste of Omaha - Omaha, Nebraska
Showcasing Omaha's great foods and live entertainment. A 3-day extravaganza and outdoor food festival open to the public and FREE to attend. June 21-25, 2023 Homestead Days - Beatrice, Nebraska
Celebrates the importance of the 1862 Homestead Act to the settlement of Nebraska. Attendance: 17,000. June 24-25, 2023 Duncan Ribfest - Duncan, Nebraska
Duncan Ribfest is a fundraiser for the Duncan Volunteer Fire Department & the Duncan Wrestling Club. 5 BBQ Companies, Beer Garden and 6 Bands. A Family Affair. This will be the LAST Duncan Ribfest. JULY 4, 2023 4TH OF JULY - Nationwide
There are so many events on this day that they are too numerous to list. Virtually every community in the U.S. has a 4th of July celebration. July 7-9, 2023 The Wayne Chicken Show - Wayne, Nebraska
The Chicken Show is a fun event held annually on the second Saturday in July. Worlds Largest Chicken Dance, Egg Roulette, Cement Chicken Auction, Hot Wing Eating Contest, Chicken Parade, Live Rooster Crowing, Chicken Feed, Ice Cream Social, Arts, Crafts Fun and Food. All things Chicken! July 26-30, 2023 Gage County Fair - Beatrice, Nebraska
Whether you’re near or far, we welcome you to Come Home to the Gage County Fair this year! Relive your childhood memories and make a whole lot more while you walk the fairgrounds, ride the rides, sing along to the music and cheer on your favorite racer. There’s SO much to do at the Gage County Fair.
2022 Nebraska: January to July 2022
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows, Events
events waiting for new datesJune 17-18, 2022 Central Plains Ribfest - Holdrege, Nebraska
Hosted by the Holdrege Area Chamber of Commerce & Chamber Ambassadors. Beer garden, live music. LOTS of BBQ to sample and eat! Beer Garden, Public Tasting & Judging open - Ribs & Pork Loin available for purchase from various vendors.
2020 Nebraska: January to July 2020
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows, Events
events waiting for new datesJanuary 8, 2020 - Mid-America Alfalfa Expo & Conference
Hastings, Nebraska
The Mid-America Forage Expo is designed especially for forage producers, livestock/dairy producers and others involved in forage production, purchasing, hay feeding or processing. Jam-packed with information, education and innovation—all focused on helping hay and livestock producers improve production, performance and profitability. A trade show featuring some 100 exhibitors and a fundraising auction are included. The Mid-America Forage Expo is sponsored by the Nebraska Alfalfa Marketing Association dba Independent Forage Growers. June 26-27, 2020 Riverfest - Bellevue, Nebraska
Bellevue’s regional RiverFest annual festival draws more than 30,000 people to Bellevue. If you love good food, good times, great music, Nebraska BBQ State Championship and a great setting then RiverFest is the place for you to promote your business and support Bellevue’s largest community festival. Attendance: 30,000+.
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