Nebraska Cultural Fairs & Festivals
10 cultural events across Nebraska for 2026.
Recurring4.6(7)In 2 daysWilber Czech Festival
The Czech Capital of the USA hosts one of America's great ethnic heritage festivals on the first full weekend of August.
Recurring3.3(6)In 16 daysKool-Aid Days Festival
Hastings celebrates its claim as the birthplace of Kool-Aid with a colorful three-day festival honoring Edwin Perkins' iconic drink.
The Cobblestone Festival
It will include parade, fishing contest, carnival rides, live music, car show, demo derby, street vendors, food, beer garden, and more.
4.5(182)Wahoo Harvest Moon Festival
There will be vendor shopping, food, beer garden, live music, farmers and so much more.
Recurring4.4(596)Junkstock Fall Vintage Festival
One of the Midwest's largest vintage, antique, and junk markets, set on a scenic farm along the Elkhorn River near Omaha.
4.4(596)The Junkstock Harvest Vintage Festival
It will feature a group of vintage, antique and junk vendors selling their wares.
Kearney Fall Festival Craft Show
It will host some of the best crafters/vendors from across Nebraska and the surrounding states.
4.2(13)Falls City Christmas Vendor Festival
It will feature a group of vendors selling their homemade crafts, unique holiday gifts, and direct sales items.
RecurringCrane Trust Annual Crane Festival
A spring celebration of the Platte River's world-renowned sandhill crane migration at the Crane Trust along the central Platte near Grand Island.
RecurringWayne Chicken Show
Wayne's famously quirky celebration of poultry and small-town pride in Nebraska's chicken-processing capital.
Frequently asked questions
How many cultural festivals are there in Nebraska?
Our directory lists 13 cultural festivals across Nebraska for the 2026 season, including Wahoo Harvest Moon Festival, John C. Fremont Days Festival and Junkstock Fall Vintage Festival.
When is the best time for cultural festivals in Nebraska?
Nebraska's cultural festivals cluster in July and October — that's when you'll find the most to choose from.
What are the most popular cultural festivals in Nebraska?
By Google review score, Wahoo Harvest Moon Festival in Wahoo ranks among the most popular, with a 4.5-star rating from 182 reviews.