4 | Dawson & Gosper County Travel Guide 2025
Midway Lake and Johnson Lake — all within 10 to 25 miles of Cozad. Quality deer, quail, pheasant, ducks, geese, rabbit and grouse hunting options make Cozad a popular hunting area. Hunting licenses can be purchased at area retail outlets, bait and tackle shops, and convenience stores. Annual celebrations include the Pony Express Re-ride at the Pony Express Station in Veterans Memorial Park in June; Music Mondays on the Green Space, Farmer-Businessman Ag Appreciation BBQ and Farm Family of the Year Award in August; Hay Days in September; Spook Night in downtown Cozad in October; Holidays at the Henri, Mingle on the Meridian, the Winter Wonderland Parade and Christmas tree lighting ceremony in December. Check the Cozad Chamber website or download the Cozad, Nebraska, app for updates on these and other events. The annual Hay Days celebration includes a carnival downtown, Saturday morning parade, window displays, kids games, art show, food booths and crafts. The Grand Generation Center, 410 W. Ninth St., has been serving area seniors since 1988. The center serves noon meals Monday through Friday. Activities include crafts, card playing, dancing, bingo and other activities. Another attraction is the 100th Meridian Museum, which was completed in 1994. The museum became the permanent home for the Cozad Touring Coach, which now can be viewed by the public. The famous touring coach carried President William Howard Taft during his visits to Yellowstone National Park. Make plans to explore our Barn Quilts of Dawson County Trail, winner of the 2021 Rising Star Award, with a walking tour of downtown Cozad and a driving tour to see all of them on display throughout rural and residential Cozad. The 50 States Barn Quilt Display is known for a great photo op when visiting Cozad. “Cozad Creates” icons are on display throughout Cozad created by Nebraska artists along with Rhakenna’s Wings for photo opportunities. For more information regarding Cozad’s Outdoor Art, visit www.cozadtourism.com or email cozadtourism@ gmail.com. The Cozad Area Chamber of Commerce is located at 121 W. Ninth St., Suite E, and may be reached at 308-784-3930 or www.cozadchamber. com. Cozad’s major economic activities are farming, feeding and raising cattle; manufacturing, services and tourism. The city’s service sector includes a variety of restaurants, motels and retail stores.
Cozad Swimming Pool
Cozad Depot
100th Meridian Museum
Cozad 100th Meridian Sign on US Highway 30
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