UPDATE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. Don't miss the Merry Prairie Christmas at Ogallala’s Mansion on the Hill Sunday, Dec. 18! See the Mansion, Schoolhouse, and O’Brien-Lute house decked out for the holidays from 2 to 5 p.m. Enjoy caroling, hayrack rides (weather permitting), hot cocoa, cider &…
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Kids are invited to meet Santa at the Lake McConaughy Visitors Center on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There will be a showing of The Polar Express at 10:00 a.m. and noon in the theatre, followed by 3 different holiday craft projects and cider and hot chocolate…
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Winter hours at the Petrified Wood & Art Gallery are 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Stop in to view the local Art Society show through December. Admission is free, but donations are very much appreciated to continue this special Ogallala tradition. It all began with the donation of…
Read MoreOgallala and Keith County are known for their location at the intersection of several historic trails. After all, this is where the east/west Oregon Trail, Pony Express Trail, and the first transcontinental railroad met up with the Texas/Great Western Cattle Trail that came north from Texas…
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Fill out your Christmas shopping list with handcrafted and homemade gifts at the annual Keith County Craft Fair, slated for Saturday, November 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Keith County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall…
Read MoreFall is here and Keith County, Nebraska is the perfect place to plan a cozy weekend getaway. Book a room at one of our hotels conveniently located just off I-80, or check out the lodges and cabins that stay open all year. EXPLORE THE OUTDOORS Nestled on the edge of the beautiful Nebraska Sandhills…
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The annual Kayak Big Mac paddle sponsored by Ogallala Rotary will take place Saturday, November 5, 2022 from Divers Bay to Martin Bay. Meet at 9:00 a.m., paddle off at 10:00 a.m. $40 registration. Proceeds go to local and international water projects. Keystone-Lemoyne Fire & Rescue will be on hand…
Read MoreThe public is invited to visit Ash Hollow State Historical Park & celebrate Halloween in the Hollow with the ghosts of the Oregon Trail on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 2-6 p.m. Mountain Time. Enjoy kid’s games, s’mores, pumpkin picking & decorating, scavenger hunt, hay rack rides and a costume contest…
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Did you know Front Street’s free museum is open year-round?. Built in 1963, Front Street is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Explore cowboy history and artifacts from Ogallala’s early days as the end of the Texas Trail…
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The Ogallala Farmer’s Market is held Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon downtown at Rendezvous Square. A variety of vendors, including locally raised fruits & veggies, baked goods, preserves, 100% pure Nebraska honey, and more…
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