June 2026
05jun(jun 5)9:12 am07(jun 7)9:12 amFrontier Finds
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Frontier Finds is a 3-day, 300-mile shopping adventure in west Nebraska. Not just any shopping experience, Frontier Finds is a celebration of treasures, vintage finds, and exploring in Western Nebraska!
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Frontier Finds is a 3-day, 300-mile shopping adventure in west Nebraska. Not just any shopping experience, Frontier Finds is a celebration of treasures, vintage finds, and exploring in Western Nebraska!
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14junvariable timesRobidoux RendezvousGravel Bike Race
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https://www.robidouxrendezvous.com/ 308-672-3346
Event Details
https://www.robidouxrendezvous.com/
308-672-3346
Location
Gering, NE
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August 2026
09augvariable times16Old West Balloon FestTHE PREMIER HOT AIR BALLOONING EVENT IN WESTERN NEBRASKA
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Old West Balloon Fest is Nebraska’s premier Hot Air Ballooning Event. We look forward to hosting 50 hot air balloons in 2025. We are celebrating our eleventh year flying in
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Old West Balloon Fest is Nebraska’s premier Hot Air Ballooning Event. We look forward to hosting 50 hot air balloons in 2025. We are celebrating our eleventh year flying in Western Nebraska!
Date: August 9-16, 2026
WNCC hosts the Student Welcome Back Night Glow – Public Welcome 6:00 – 9:00 PM, gates open 5:30 PM Location – Western Nebraska Community College, Scottsbluff, NE
Platte Valley Companies presents Old West Balloon Fest sunrise launches– Festivities begin at 6:15 AM, gates open at 5:30 AM Location – Mitchell Airfield, on South Mitchell Road, Mitchell, NE. NEW special shapes will be revealed this year. NEW food and merchandise vendors on the field each morning. An EVENT pass is required to enter the field.
Craft Fair and Weiner Dog Races– Enjoy browsing over 80 vendors participating in the Old West Balloon Fest Craft Fair from 6:15 AM all day at Mitchell Airfield. Weiner dog races take place at Mitchell Airfield at 11:00 AM
KNEB Night Glow and Drone Show at Mitchell Airfield – Gates open at 5:30 PM. We will have tethered rides, food trucks, a beer garden, music, and over 50 hot air balloons that will glow at dusk. You won’t want to miss the drone show featuring iconic scenes from Western Nebraska. Location – Mitchell Airfield, Mitchell, NE. An EVENT pass is required to enter the field.
Cowboy Worship Service and Balloon Sunrise Launch – Gates open at 5:30 AM. After the balloon launch at 6:15 AM, enjoy Cowboy Worship Service and Music.
See the official website listed below for more details, exact dates, and to purchase your event pass.
For more information on becoming an event sponsor or vendor, Contact Colleen Johnson (308) 225-0128.
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24aug(aug 24)9:00 am25(aug 25)6:00 pm4th Global Summit on Nursing Education and Healthcare 2026
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We are cordially welcome your organization to the 4th Global Summit on Nursing Education and Healthcare 2026 will be held on August 24–25, 2026 in Tokyo, Japan, under the theme
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We are cordially welcome your organization to the 4th Global Summit on Nursing Education and Healthcare 2026 will be held on August 24–25, 2026 in Tokyo, Japan, under the theme “Innovations in Nursing Education: Transforming Healthcare Worldwide.”
Hosted by Intelli Meetings, this premier event invites nurses, healthcare professionals, researchers, and academics from around the world to connect and collaborate.
With over 300 international delegates, the summit will feature keynote speeches, oral and poster presentations, and engaging panel discussions.
The program will focus on advancing nursing education, practice, and global healthcare innovation.
https://nursingeducationcongress.com/
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September 2026
26sep7:00 am3:00 pmPlatte Valley Companies Monument Marathon
Event Details
Experience the beautiful scenery of Scottsbluff and Gering Nebraska. Towering natural landmarks, pine-covered hills, rugged badlands, and a rural landscape provide a stunning and tranquil experience. You’ll run along part of the
Event Details
Experience the beautiful scenery of Scottsbluff and Gering Nebraska.
Towering natural landmarks, pine-covered hills, rugged badlands, and a rural landscape provide a stunning and tranquil experience.
You’ll run along part of the Oregon Trail as the course traverses through Mitchell Pass and around Scotts Bluff National Monument, which rises 800 feet above the North Platte River valle
Location
Gering, NE
Time
26sep7:30 am3:00 pmPlatte Valley Companies Monument Marathon
Event Details
Experience the beautiful scenery of Scottsbluff and Gering Nebraska. Towering natural landmarks, pine-covered hills, rugged badlands, and a rural landscape provide a stunning tranquil experience. You’ll run along part of
Event Details
Experience the beautiful scenery of Scottsbluff and Gering Nebraska. Towering natural landmarks, pine-covered hills, rugged badlands, and a rural landscape provide a stunning tranquil experience. You’ll run along part of the Oregon Trail as the course traverses through Mitchell Pass and around the Scotts Bluff National Monument. This event is the annual fundraiser for the Western Nebraska Community College Foundation to raise money for student success at Western Nebraska Community College. There are 4 different distances: full marathon, half marathon, half marathon relay, and 5K.
Location
Gering, NE