38 | North Platte Travel Guide 2025
Calendar of Events Continued
JUNE 19 & 20 NEBRASKAland Days: Cody Park Pickleball Courts Grand Opening, Mayor’s Cup, & PFA Pickleball
for the North Platte Chamber Hostesses Kid’s Costume Parade!
wasn’t enough, register-to-win awesome giveaways! Come for a few minutes or stay and party while hitting up our beer garden, the choice is yours. One thing we know for sure, you won’t want to miss our 5th Annual Nebraska Born & Brewed Party! NEBRASKAland Days: Cody Cavalry Reception 3 p.m. | Brother’s Tavern Join the Cody Cavalry for a celebration at Brother’s! Join the North Platte 80s for an unforgettable day at the ballpark! The North Platte 80s are a Professional Baseball Team in the Pecos League of Professional Baseball Clubs. Get more information and see the full schedule at NorthPlatte80s.com or VisitNorthPlatte.com/Events! NEBRASKAland Days: Pavilion Party Feat. Owen Justice 10 p.m. | Wild West Arena Stick around after the Buffalo Bill Rodeo and dance with Owen Justice under the Pavilion! North Platte 80’s Baseball 6:30 p.m. | Bill Wood Field Join us at Cowboy Collective, a unique shopping experience during the 2025 NEBRASKAland Days Celebration. Explore a curated selection of western- themed boutiques, jewelry, cowboy boots, home decor, and more. Enjoy delicious food from our food trucks and sip on your favorite coffee. In the afternoon, bring your friends for a fun beer and wine tasting experience. JUNE 21 NEBRASKAland Days: Cody Park Pickleball Courts Grand Opening, Mayor’s Cup, & PFA Pickleball JUNE 20 & 21 NEBRASKAland Days: Cowboy Collective 10 a.m. | Venue 304 Get ready for the 5th Annual PFA Pickleball Roundup! The event kicks off with a grand opening on Thursday, June 19th at 10 a.m., followed by a Mayor’s Cup and Celebrity Match Pro Exhibition. The tournament begins later that day at 1 p.m. with a multigeneration division. On Friday, June 20th, players will compete in women’s doubles, juniors, and men’s singles. Saturday, June 21st features men’s doubles and women’s singles, and the event wraps up on Sunday, June 22nd with mixed doubles. Matches will begin at 9 a.m. each day from Friday through Sunday. Registration opens April 1st at northplattepickleball.com Family Fun Day Time TBD | Pals Brewing Company Come enjoy giant inflatables for kids, kid and adult games, water activities, and more! North Platte’s oldest road race! The annual NEBRASKAland Days 5K, 10K & Junior Mile Run is your dose of fitness fun during our state’s annual celebration. Adults enjoy a 5K or 10K route over pavement and gravel surfaces, including the picturesque grounds of Scouts Rest Ranch. Medals awarded to the first three males and females in each age group of the 5K and 10K. Adult packet pickup at Wild West Arena in the Pavillion at 6:30 a.m., race start at 7:30 a.m. Kids mile race (14 and under) will take place along the parade route, beginning at Memorial Park on 4th Street, at noon. Packet pickup and race day registration at 11:30 a.m. Round Up Tournament Times Vary | Cody Park NEBRASKAland Days 5k, 10, & Mile 7:30 a.m. | Wild West Arena
North Platte 80’s Baseball 12 p.m. | Bill Wood Field
Round Up Tournament Times Vary | Cody Park
Join the North Platte 80s for an unforgettable day at the ballpark! The North Platte 80s are a Professional Baseball Team in the Pecos League of Professional Baseball Clubs. Get more information and see the full schedule at NorthPlatte80s.com or VisitNorthPlatte.com/Events! NEBRASKAland Days: Buffalo Bill PRCA Rodeo & Miss Rodeo Nebraska Coronation 7:30 p.m. | Wild West Arena The NEBRASKAland DAYS Buffalo Bill Rodeo was founded as the “Old Glory Blowout” on July 4, 1882, by Buffalo Bill Cody himself. It’s recognized by the PRCA as the world’s first spectator rodeo. It’s back for 2025 with four nights of PRCA Pro Rodeo! The first night of the rodeo also includes the Miss Rodeo Nebraska Coronation! Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Rodeo starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets on sale at NEBRASKAlandDays.com. NEBRASKAland Days: Pavilion Party Feat. Dylan Bloom 10 p.m. | Wild West Arena Stick around after the Buffalo Bill Rodeo and dance with Dylan Bloom under the Pavilion! JUNE 18 & 19 NEBRASKAland Days: Rodeo Slack 8 a.m. | Wild West Arena Rodeo Slack is free to the public – come on out in the morning! JUNE 19 NEBRASKAland Days: Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast 7 a.m. | Venue 304 Join Mayor Brandon Kelliher for breakfast on Thursday June 19th at Venue 304 in the historic downtown Canteen District.
Get ready for the 5th Annual PFA Pickleball Roundup! The event kicks off with a grand opening on Thursday, June 19th at 10 a.m., followed by a Mayor’s Cup and Celebrity Match Pro Exhibition. The tournament begins later that day at 1 p.m. with a multigeneration division. On Friday, June 20th, players will compete in women’s doubles, juniors, and men’s singles. Saturday, June 21st features men’s doubles and women’s singles, and the event wraps up on Sunday, June 22nd with mixed doubles. Matches will begin at 9 a.m. each day from Friday through Sunday. Registration opens April 1st at northplattepickleball.com. JUNE 19, 20 & 21 NEBRASKAland Days: Buffalo Bill PRCA Rodeo 7:30 p.m. | Wild West Arena The NEBRASKAland DAYS Buffalo Bill Rodeo was founded as the “Old Glory Blowout” on July 4, 1882, by Buffalo Bill Cody himself. It’s recognized by the PRCA as the world’s first spectator rodeo. It’s back for 2025 with four nights of PRCA Pro Rodeo! Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Rodeo starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets on sale at NEBRASKAlandDays.com. JUNE 20 NEBRASKAland Days: Flapjack Feed 7 a.m. | Cody Park Support the North Platte Jaycee’s at their annual Flapjack Feed! NEBRASKAland Days: Antique Car Show & Parade 9 a.m. | Memorial Park Show off your cool ride at the Buffalo Bill Kiwanis Antique Car Show & Parade. Car Display begins at 9 A.M. – parade to follow at Noon. Registration forms are also available via email or in-person at the Wild West Arena. Day-Of Registration is $15. Parade Route: Go West on 3rd Street, turn North at Dewey. Pre-Registration is $10 – Online Registration will open in March. NEBRASKAland Days: Whitetail Cycle Sports Youth Bike Rodeo 9:30 a.m. | Canteen District Load your kids and their bikes & navigate a series of obstacles and challenges! All skill levels are welcome. Bring the kiddos down to the Pizza Ranch Parking Lot for Sandcastle Building and a Money Scramble. The Sandcastle Building is open to children of all ages. Money Scramble is for children ages 4 and under. Brought to you by the North Platte Downtown Association! NEBRASKAland Days: Lunch with the Wild Bunch & Cake Auction 11 a.m. | Platte Bar Come enjoy a brat and sauerkraut lunch with the hostesses starting at 11 a.m. and then bid at the cake auction starting at 1 p.m.! NEBRASKAland Days: Nebraska Born & Brewed 3 p.m.-7 p.m. | Fat Dogs - 313 S. Dewey Location Come Party at Nebraska Born & Brewed Event, hosted by Fat Dogs. The music will be playing as you enjoy FREE tastings from your favorite Nebraska Businesses. If that Helmets are encouraged. NEBRASKAland Days: Money Scramble & Sandcastle Building 10:30 a.m. Pizza Ranch Parking Lot
NEBRASKAland Days: Golden Games 9 a.m. | North Platte Recreation Center
Come down to the North Platte Recreation Center for the annual Golden Games – if you are 55+ enjoy a day filled with games, activities, fun, and refreshments! Stay tuned for venue changes at the North Platte Recreation Center Renovation continues! NEBRASKAland Days: BBQ Pork Sandwich Feed 4:30 p.m. | Moose Lodge Don’t worry about dinner tonight – come down to the Annual Moose Lodge 551 BBQ Pork Sandwich Feed. $10 Per Person.
North Platte 80’s Baseball 6:30 p.m. | Bill Wood Field
Join the North Platte 80s for an unforgettable day at the ballpark! The North Platte 80s are a Professional Baseball Team in the Pecos League of Professional Baseball Clubs. Get more information and see the full schedule at NorthPlatte80s.com or VisitNorthPlatte.com/Events! NEBRASKAland Days: Pavilion Party Feat. Dylan Bloom 10 p.m. | Wild West Arena Stick around after the Buffalo Bill Rodeo and dance with Dylan Bloom under the Pavilion!
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