42 | North Platte Travel Guide 2025
Calendar of Events Continued
AUGUST 1 - 3 Brady Days
Woofstock 2025 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Memorial Park
music at the fort! The local opener starts at 6pm with the headliner taking the stage at 7pm. The Fort Cody concerts are affordable, family-friendly concerts in an all- ages environment. Only $5 a night (and kids 12 and under get in free!) AUGUST 8 & 9 Music on the Bricks Time TBD | Canteen District The 11 th Music on the Bricks Event! Two nights of live music, games, vendors, brews, food and friendliness on Dewey St., downtown North Platte. Blues & rock music on Friday night. Mix of loveable music Saturday night. More details TBA soon. Check out VisitNorthPlatte.com/ Events for updates! AUGUST 9 Art Affair 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Prairie Arts Center Celebrate all things art at the Prairie Art Center! This is a full day of FREE art actives for the community staring with Doodles and Donuts and 11am, art vendors and demos, side-walk chalk, and a community paint-off. Maniohuta Archers 3D Shoot 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Maniohuta Archers Come sharpen your skills for the upcoming season! Fun for the whole family. Non-competition shoots! Community Fishing Night 6 p.m.-8 p.m. | Iron Horse Park Join us for Community Fishing Night at Iron Horse Lake! Hosted by Nebraska Game and Parks, community fishing events are held at venues across the state each spring and summer. Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where loaner rods and reels, bait and fishing instruction are available free to participants. Fishing Instructors are also available to provide helpful tips and answer questions. This is the perfect opportunity for people of all ages who have never been fishing or haven’t fished for years to learn. Dirt Track Racing 6 p.m. | Lincoln County Raceway High Plains Dirt Car Late Models. Modifieds, Stock Cars, Sport Mods, Hobby Stocks, Compacts, and Warriors. AUGUST 15 Pals Luau Party + Hawaiian Shirt Day Time TBD | Pals Brewing Company Dust off your Hawaiian Shirt and come have some brews and celebrate Luau style with your Pals! AUGUST 16 Activities include bratwurst feed, live music, car show, parade, kids’ fun in the park, sand volleyball, and more. AUGUST 22 Buddy Check 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. | WB’s Fun Center A special gathering of Veterans dedicated to reducing 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. AUGUST 23 Hershey Fall Festival All Day | Village of Hershey Events include food events, craft and bake sale, parade, car show, water fight, trap shoot, and street dance. Maxwell Heritage Days All Day | Village of Maxwell
Woofstock is a day for humans & their dogs to enjoy a day of fun, food, education, contests, kids’ area, games, plus more in North Platte’s beautiful Memorial Park. Dirt Track Racing 6 p.m. | Lincoln County Raceway IMCA Championship Night. Modifieds, Stock Cars, Sport Mods, Hobby Stocks, Compacts, Warriors, and Dwarfs. AUGUST 30 & 31 Nebraska State Horseshoe Tournament Time TBD | Cody Park Nebraska State Horseshoe Tournament held in North Platte every 3 years. It brings in approximately 100 people. Pitching occurs over 2 days on Labor Day weekend at Cody Park. Pitchers include Juniors up to 18 years old to Adults and Elders of many ages. SEPTEMBER Be sure to check out VisitNorthPlatte.com/Events for many additional events this month such as the Colonels Cody’s Cruise Car Show, Open Mic Nights, and more! Each month the Prairie Arts Center displays new and exciting galleries! Many classes for adults and youth, as well as studio times for the public to try their hand at something creative! Check out PrairieArtsCenter.org or VisitNorthPlatte.com/Events for up-to-date info! The North Platte Original Farmer’s Market 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Every Saturday Harvest Christian Church Parking Lot Come browse the locally homegrown veggies and other goodies at the North Platte Farmer’s Market. Triple Bee Flea Market 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Every Sunday | Behind Mr. Appliance 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. Prairie Arts Center 11 a.m. - 4 pm. Tuesday-Saturday
All Day | Village of Brady Fun for the whole family!
Buffalo Bill Brawl National Open Boxing Tournament Time TBD | D&N Event Center The Buffalo Bill Brawl National Open Tournament is a 3-day Boxing Tournament, open to ALL boxers of ALL ages and weight divisions and is designed to provide all amateur boxers with a platform where they can show off their talents. Where would you expect to find the greatest rail celebration in the world? Why, at the home of the world’s largest rail yard! The Golden Spike Tower and Visitor Center invites you to North Platte to experience our incredible railroad heritage held annually in early August. Rail Days is the one and only time throughout the year when visitors can experience Bailey Yard up- close-and-personal with a motorcoach tour through the yard. Experience two days of Union Pacific Railroad Bailey Yard tours. There are no reservations needed for the tours, however those with VIP passes will have the first right to enter the bus. All tours are 1 to 1.5 hours long. There will also be kids’ events, a model train show, and MUCH more! Check out GoldenSpikeTower.com for more details! North Platte Rail Days: Model Train Show 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | D&N Event Center This event is free and features new layouts and vendors, educational seminars, and even kids’ activities! North Platte Rail Days Times & Locations Vary Youth Tackle Football Tournament Time TBD | Centennial Park & Adams Middle School Come cheer on the future football stars as they suit up, hit the field, and bring big-time energy to youth tackle football—these kids play with heart, hustle, and a whole lot of grit! AUGUST 2 Boots N’ Beef Music Festival Time TBD | Pals Brewing Company Come enjoy music all day, good food, and vendors! More details at PalsBrewingCompany.com! Old Fashioned Corn & Pulled Pork Feed 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | Lincoln County Historical Museum All you can eat sweet corn and pulled pork! Fun for the whole family! $14 for ages 11 and up, $7 for kids ages 6-10, and free for those 5 and under. Whitaker’s Way 5K & 10K 7:30 a.m. | Occasions This unique event honors North Platte fitness pioneer and mayor Jim Whitaker. Details will be added to PlatteRiverFitness.com/Whitaker as they become available. AUGUST 3 Family Fun Day Time TBD | Pals Brewing Company Come and enjoy live music ft. Humbletown. Giant inflatables, games, food, fun activities for all ages! AUGUST 7 Fort Cody Summer Music Series 6 p.m. | Fort Cody Trading Post Grab a lawn chair and come out for some great live
SEPTEMBER 6 Cars & Coffee 8 a.m.-11 a.m. | Espresso Shop
This is an informal gathering for enthusiasts and their cars. Come and enjoy cars, coffee, and conversation. Park in the St. Patrick Catholic Church parking lot. All vehicles welcome. No registration required. Please be respectful.
Doggy Dash 5k & Puppy Mile 8:45 a.m. | Iron Horse Park
This furry, fun 5K and mile are for the dogs and their human partners! Bring your favorite canine running partner or run by yourself. All participating dogs must be on a 6 foot or shorter leash. No puppies, please. SEPTEMBER 11, 12 & 13 Mid Plains Community College Stampede Rodeo Time TBD | Wild West Arena College Rodeo at its finest, with athletes competing in events such as saddle bronc riding, bull riding, tie down roping, and more! Tickets will be available at the gate. Admission is $10, kids age 10 and under are free, and 3-day passes are $20.
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