Dive In -The Lake Mac Blog

A "Glass Half-Full Look"

As a reservoir constructed in the late 1930s to supply irrigation water to farmers, Lake McConaughy has experienced cyclic ups and downs throughout its history. The lake is currently at 3,222.7 feet elevation or 42.3% of capacity.* A number of factors have influenced the water level, including a…

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Hobie Mac Attack

Colorful sails decorate Lake McConaughy every Labor Day weekend, when Hobie Cat Fleet 61 hosts the Mac Attack Regatta. This year's event takes place Sept. 2-5, 2022 from Beach Area #12. See Hobie Fleet 61's Facebook page or website for more information…

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Ogallala Farmers Market 2022

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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Chuck Schroeder Art Display

An exhibition of 40+ paintings and drawings with a Western flavor by Chuck Schroeder of Eagle, Nebraska will be on display at the Petrified Wood & Art Gallery throughout the summer. Following an adventurous career as CEO of major industry and cultural organizations, a competitive horseman, rancher…

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Sounds on the Square Concert Series

Ogallala's annual Sounds on the Square FREE summer concert series kicks off Thursday, May 26, and continues each Thursday night in June downtown at Rendezvous Square. The gates open at 6:00 p.m. Food vendors will be available. Attendees are asked to bring their own lawn chairs. Event co-coordinator…

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Grand Opening of Cowboy Capitol Rodeo Display

Come to the Petrified Wood and Art Gallery for the Grand Opening of the Cowboy Capitol Rodeo Display Saturday, June 4, 2022 at 2 PM MT. The display includes a collection of hand-tooled rodeo saddles crafted by renowned area saddlemaker Wes Feusner, photos and other local rodeo memorabilia. There…

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End of the Trail Western Festival

The best of the best roughstock competitors are coming to Ogallala May 20-21 for PRCA sanctioned rodeo action, so mark your calendar! Tickets are on sale now at www.keithcountyfair.com . Plus there's a free youth school by Wild Horses Building Champions Youth Program…

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