36 | North Platte Travel Guide 2024
Calendar Of Events Your official guide to what’s happening in and around North Platte. CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Spring Fling 10am-4pm | Cody Park
May 25th Tyler Vanderheiden Memorial 2 Mile & 5 Mile Run Cody Park Enjoy a flat, fast course with a choice of two unique distances. BioBlitz 7am | Location TBD A bioblitz is an event that focuses on finding and identifying as many different types of plants and wildlife as possible in a specific area over a specific period. These events are hosted by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and a park permit is required. More info on this particular event will be coming soon to VisitNorthPlatte.com/Events! Bloody Mary Morning Futurity 10am | D&N Event Center Enjoy a Bloody Mary during the Futurity. This event is in conjunction with the Bucking Battle & Bash! Tail Light Rebellion Live at Peg Leg Brewing 6:30pm | Peg Leg Brewing Come out to Peg Leg for an awesome night of craft brews and live music! 6th Annual Bucking Battle & Bash 7pm | D&N Event Center It’s the 6th annual Halls Electric Bucking Battle and Bash Bullriding, Freestyle Bullfighting, and Futurity with top bulls, riders and fighters competing for over $30,000 cash and prizes. There will also be an after party. May 27th Hershey Memorial Day Service 10am | Centennial Park in Hershey Very limited seating. Those attending are encouraged to bring a chair. May 28th & 29th North Platte 80’s Baseball Bill Wood Field Join the North Platte 80s for an unforgettable day at the ballpark! The North Platte 80s are a Profes- sional Baseball Team in the Pecos League of Pro- fessional Baseball Clubs. Get more information and see the full schedule at NorthPlatte80s.com or VisitNorthPlatte.com/Events! May 31st Boots, Beef, & Soul Music Festival Pals Brewing Company On Friday enjoy the best blues music. Saturday en- joy some boots scootin’ country music! Also, shop around at our many craft vendors that will be set up outside while you listen to the bands.
Your official guide to what’s happening in and around North Platte May 2024 through April 2025. A complete calendar of events, updated regularly, can be found at VisitNorthPlatte.com/Events or PlayNorthPlatte.com/Events. MAY Be sure to check out VisitNorthPlatte.com/Events for many additional events this month, such as the North Platte 80’s Baseball Games, Weekly Country Dances, and more! Prairie Arts Center: The Art of Food, Spirit Animals, & My Best Friend Galleries, Candle Making Class, Hat Making Class, Kid’s Summer Art Classes, and the Kickoff of the North Platte Sculpture Walk 11am-4pm Tues-Sat | Prairie Arts Center For more details on classes and the Sculpture Walk, visit PrairieArtsCenter.org or VisitNorth- Platte.com/Events! The Prairie Arts Center is ever changing but it will always strive to let creativity and self-expression thrive! The PAC offers many galleries for viewing, classes for creativity, and a gift shop. Every Saturday: Triple Bee Flea Market 9am-3pm | Salvation Army Triple Bee Flea Market has a wide variety of vendors who bring items and products to sell. They also have various “special” events each month, including Garage Sale Saturday, Swap Meet Saturdays, Christmas in July, etc. May 17th Music on the Bricks 7pm-10pm | Canteen District Enjoy live music and tons of fun, downtown on the bricks, in the historic Canteen District!
Shop home decor, hand designed jewelry, home- made furniture, clothing, holiday decor, and much more- along with food vendors! Music on the Bricks 6pm-12am | Canteen District Enjoy live music and tons of fun, downtown on the bricks, in the historic Canteen District! Dirt Track Racing 7pm | Lincoln County Raceway The Cornhusker Classic will feature ASCS Elite Outlaw Sprint Cars w/ World of Outlaw Cham- pion Sammy Swindell. Mods, Stock Cars, Sport Mods, Hobby Stocks, Compacts, and Warriors. There will also be food vendors, a beer garden, and live music!
Live Music from Southern Fryed 8pm | Lincoln Highway RV Park
The Lincoln Highway RV Park in North Platte Nebraska proudly presents the return of Rocky Mountain Country Music recording artist South- ern Fryed! May 21st NSAA State Golf Tournament Lake Maloney Golf Club 2023 Boys High School Class D State Golf Tour- nament. May 22nd NSAA State Golf Tournament Lake Maloney Golf Club 2023 Boys High School Class D State Golf Tour- nament.
Buddy Check 6pm – 8pm | WB’s Fun Center
A special gathering of Veterans dedicated to re- ducing and eliminating Veteran suicide. Veterans are invited to enjoy food and fellowship during these monthly Buddy Check. There will be pizza and refreshments. Sometimes there are special guest speakers.
Dirt Track Racing 7pm | Lincoln County Raceway
The Cornhusker Classic will feature ASCS Elite Outlaw Sprint Cars w/ World of Outlaw Champion Sammy Swindell. Mods, Stock Cars, Sport Mods, Hobby Stocks, Compacts, and Warriors.
May 24th 6th Annual Bucking Battle & Bash 7pm | D&N Event Center
May 18th Cars & Coffee 8am-11am | The Espresso Shop
It’s the 6th annual Halls Electric Bucking Battle and Bash Bullriding, Freestyle Bullfighting, and Futurity with top bulls, riders and fighters com- peting for over $30,000 cash and prizes. There will also be an after party.
This is an informal gathering for enthusiasts and their cars. Coffee and breakfast served at the Espresso Shop. Parking at the St. Patrick Catholic Church. All vehicles welcome.
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