Nebraska Family Fairs & Festivals
15 family events across Nebraska for 2026.
Recurring Happening nowLancaster County Super Fair
Lincoln's ten-day county fair at the Lancaster Event Center, one of Nebraska's largest summer gatherings outside the state fair.
Recurring4.6(7)TomorrowWilber Czech Festival
The Czech Capital of the USA hosts one of America's great ethnic heritage festivals on the first full weekend of August.
RecurringIn 9 daysMaha Festival
Omaha's signature indie and alternative music festival on the downtown riverfront, bringing national headliners and hometown heroes to Heartland of America Park each August.
4.3(6)In 10 daysNemaha County Fair
This fair will feature 4-H/FFA shows and exhibits, pedal tractor pulls, 5k run, parades, hay stacking contest, tractor pull, grandstand events, live entertainment, animal shows, kids activities, beer garden, fair food, and more.
Recurring2.5(61)In 15 daysNebraska Balloon and Wine Festival
A late-summer Omaha-area festival pairing award-winning wines with hot-air balloon launches, evening balloon glows, and live entertainment at Ta-Ha-Zouka Park in Elkhorn.
Recurring3.3(6)In 15 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.
Recurring4.7(27)In 15 daysNorth Loup Popcorn Days Fair
A beloved central Nebraska tradition in the heart of Popcorn County, celebrating the region's heritage as a major popcorn-growing area.
Recurring4.4(463)Nebraska State Fair
Nebraska's official state fair and the state's largest annual gathering, drawing hundreds of thousands to Fonner Park over eleven days each late summer.
RecurringHusker Harvest Days
The world's largest totally irrigated working farm show, spanning 2,500 acres of live field demonstrations near Grand Island each September.
RecurringAppleJack Festival
Named one of America's best fall harvest festivals, AppleJack now spans two themed weekends in Nebraska City, birthplace of Arbor Day.
RecurringAksarben Stock Show
The 99th annual Aksarben Stock Show, a premier youth livestock exposition now managed by the Nebraska State Fair at Fonner Park in Grand Island.
4.7(97)Omaha Holiday Boutique
A craft fair in Omaha.
Triple Bee Holiday Flea Market
It will host about 30 vendors selling their treasures ranging from unique crafts to vintage finds.
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 family events & festivals are there in Nebraska?
Our directory lists 19 family events & festivals across Nebraska for the 2026 season, including Omaha Holiday Boutique, North Loup Popcorn Days Fair and John C. Fremont Days Festival.
When is the best time for family events & festivals in Nebraska?
Nebraska's family events & festivals cluster in August and July — that's when you'll find the most to choose from.
What are the most popular family events & festivals in Nebraska?
By Google review score, Omaha Holiday Boutique in Omaha ranks among the most popular, with a 4.7-star rating from 97 reviews.