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Ash Hollow Rendezvous

Ash Hollow State Historical Park is celebrating 100 years of Nebraska Parks with the Ash Hollow Rendezvous. The event will be held Sept. 10-12 near Lewellen, with the gates opening Friday at 9:00 a.m. Ash Hollow superintendent Tamara Cooper says, "A rendezvous, historically held in the fall…

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Ogallala Farmer's Market

You never know what you'll find at the Ogallala Farmer's Market - and that's part of the adventure! Held on Saturdays through at least September, the market takes place from 8 a.m. to noon at Rendezvous Square in downtown Ogallala. The shady permanent canopy and wide variety of wares make for a…

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Ogallala Indian Summer Rendezvous 2021

The Ogallala Indian Summer Rendezvous is Ogallala’s annual fall celebration with music, food, kids games and more Join the fun September 16-18, 2021 downtown at Rendezvous Square. THURSDAY HIGHLIGHTS Chili Cook-off 11:00 AM Parade 2:30 PM Opening Ceremony 7:00 PM Josh Hoyer Concert 8:30 PM…

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Keith County Fair & Ogallala Round-Up Rodeo

Experience an old-fashioned county fair in Keith County with all the fun you remember! See www.keithcountyfair.com for the complete schedule. Fair Week 2021 kicks off with the Ogallala Round-Up Rodeo Saturday, July 31 at 7:30 p.m. & Sunday, August 1 at 7:00 p.m. The annual rodeo dates back as…

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Kites & Castles

The 2021 Kites and Castles will be held Saturday, July 31 at Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area. Register your team or learn more at www.kitesandcastles.com! Activity Schedule: 11:00 am: Registration begins at the Martin Bay parking lot 12:00 pm Sculpting begins 4:00 pm: Judging begins 5:00 pm:…

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Things To Do With Kids in Keith County

Keith County is filled with family vacation experiences that kids will remember for a lifetime! Explore Western art and artifacts at the Petrified Wood and Art Gallery in Ogallala #1 Build Sandcastles Lake McConaughy was constructed on the edge of the Nebraska Sandhills, and its soft white sand…

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Story Time at the Mansion

Enjoy Classic Children’s Stories from the 1920’s and 1930’s read by Tomas England. All ages welcome. See the Facebook event here. Story Time will be held at the Mansion on the Hill museum from 10 to 11 a.m. on June 10 & 17, July 8 & 15. The Mansion is located at the corner of West 10th and Spruce…

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Keith County In Bloom

Keith County is blooming, and you belong among the wildflowers! From the spiderwort and other native plants visible around Lake McConaughy to the blossoms that spring up on the prairie hillside at Ogallala's historic Boot Hill Cemetery, you'll find color and variety from spring through autumn…

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Danielle Bradbery Concert - Big Give Bash

The winner of NBC’s The Voice in Season 4, Danielle Bradbery has earned multiple award nominations and toured across the globe with Kane Brown, Blake Shelton, Brad Paisley, Miranda Lambert and more. See Danielle Bradbery and Lexi Larson live in concert as the Keith County Foundation Fund presents…

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Tips For Safe Boating

When the lake looks like this - you should be off the water! National Safe Boating Week is a good time to review some tips that will help keep you safe at Lake McConaughy and Lake Ogallala. Keep an eye on the weather. Storms can pop up VERY quickly in Nebraska. Check the weather in advance and…

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