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Hunt Keith County This Fall

Happy Hunting from Keith County, NE - the hunter’s paradise! Opportunities abound for small game, turkey, mule and whitetail deer, waterfowl and upland species in the Lake Mac area. Pheasant and quail seasons are open statewide, as well as duck season for High Plains Zone 3. Fall turkey season…

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Plan To Meet In Keith County

Conveniently located off I-80, Keith County is the perfect place to plan your convention, meeting, group tour stop, wedding, or reunion. With over 600 quality hotel rooms, over 30 restaurants, and a wide selection of visitor attractions and event venues, we offer the amenities that will make it an…

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Spooktacular Fun in October

Fall is in the air, and a spooky good time awaits in Ogallala and the Lake McConaughy area! 🎃 Join AK Adventures for their Haunting Ghost Tours October 10, 11, 17, 24, 25, and 31. Tours begin at 6 p.m. and last approximately 1 hour, $10 per person. With a mix of storytelling and local lore…

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Oktoberfest at Second Chapter Brewing in Ogallala

Prost! Fall is here and it is the perfect time to raise a stein and celebrate at the Third Annual Oktoberfest at Second Chapter Brewing on Saturday, September 27. Gates will open at 10:30 and events will kick off at 11:00 a.m. with remarks and a ceremonial tapping of the first keg. The day continues…

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Come to Keith County in September

Beautiful weather ... changing colors ... fantastic events. All great reasons to come to Ogallala and Keith County in September! The Ogallala Indian Summer Rendezvous just keeps getting bigger and better. The cornstalks are tied to the light posts downtown, and Rendezvous Square is ready for this…

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Ogallala: Best Small Lake Town in the United States!

Big news from Ogallala – we’ve been named “Best Small Lake Town in the U.S.” by Travel + Leisure! Ogallala was also featured on a segment of the TODAY show, titled “4 Small Towns to Visit Before the Summer Ends.” Travel + Leisure Editor-in-chief Jacqui Gifford said, “I think people wouldn’t…

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Lake Mac Casino Resort and Racetrack Opening Soon

The new Lake Mac Casino Resort & Racetrack in Ogallala is opening Tuesday, Aug. 19, pending Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission (NRGC) approval. The facility is located at 777 Pony Express Lane, Ogallala, southwest of Walmart. Schedule of Events: Noon – Gates open to the public. All are invited…

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Kites & Castles 2025

Ready To Get Sandy? Kites and Castles Returns July 26! For over 30 years, the Kites and Castles festival has been Lake Mac's favorite way to play in the sand. This year’s event is happening Saturday, July 26, and everyone's invited—whether you're a first-time builder or a seasoned sand sculpting…

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Enjoy Live Music This Summer in Keith County!

Talbott Brothers The free Sounds on the Square summer concert series continues with the nationally touring Talbott Brothers in concert Friday, July 11. Siblings Nick and Ty embody the heart and soul of Americana, Folk/Rock, Soul, Blues and Country with their blue-collar grit and unapologetic…

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Courteous (& By The Rules) Boating

The water temp is going up, and we're heading into prime boating season. Please remember to be courteous and respectful of fellow boaters and others enjoying the lake. A few boating regulations and reminders to pass along: Boats must maintain a distance of 30 yards from shorelines, docks and other…

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