It is that time of year again! The days are long, the nights are hot, and Oregon Trail Days in Gering, Nebraska is lighting up the summer! Each year we have four days of amazing activities and events for all ages and areas of interest.
Click on any of the events for additional information and sign-up forms where applicable. See you at Oregon Trail Days!
Thursday - July 10, 2025 - Sunday - July 13, 2025
All Day
Five Rocks Amphitheater, 2505 D St, Gering, NE 69341, USA
Thursday - July 10, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Gering Civic Plaza, 1450 11th St, Gering, NE 69341, USA
Sponsored by Platte Valley Bank
Thursday - July 10, 2025
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Gering Civic Center, 1050 M St, Gering, NE 69341, USA
Thursday - July 10, 2025 - Sunday - July 13, 2025
All Day
Five Rocks Amphitheater, 2505 D St, Gering, NE 69341, USA
Friday - July 11, 2025
All Day
Legion Park, 1215 N St, Gering, NE 69341, USA
Registration 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
Contact: Lisa Betz-Marquez - 308-672-1114
Tina Worthman - 307-757-6597
Friday - July 11, 2025
All Day
Legion Park, 1215 N St, Gering, NE 69341, USA
Games and Inflatables in Legion Park following the Kiddie Parade
Contact: Rebecca Shields - 308-641-4018
Friday - July 11, 2025
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Gering Civic Center, 1050 M St, Gering, NE 69341, USA
6 a.m. Registration, 7 a.m. Run begins
Contact: Randy Plummer or Rick Marez 308-631-9313 for the registration form
Friday - July 11, 2025
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Gering Civic Center, 1050 M St, Gering, NE 69341, USA
Contact Joanee Fisher - 308-436-4692
Friday - July 11, 2025
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Gering Civic Center, 1050 M St, Gering, NE 69341, USA
Sponsored by Platte Valley Companies
Contact: Kathy Welfl - 308-641-3471
Friday - July 11, 2025
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Gering Junior High School, 800 Q St, Gering, NE 69341, USA
800 Q Street, West Gym Entrance
Contact: Cindy Scheinost - 308-436-4650
Friday - July 11, 2025
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Gering Civic Center, 1050 M St, Gering, NE 69341, USA
Contact: Joanee Fisher - 308-436-4692
Friday - July 11, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Fresh Foods, 1270 10th St, Gering, NE 69341, USA
Location: On Tenth Street, Gering between Intertech and Fresh Foods
$20 registration
Contact: Bill Bauer - 308-436-4650
Friday - July 11, 2025
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
10th Street, 10th St, Gering, NE, USA
Downtown Gering on 10th Street
Contact: Bill Peters - 308-631-0578
Friday - July 11, 2025
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
10th Street, 10th St, Gering, NE, USA
In front of the Scotts Bluff County Courthouse
Contact: Doug Mercer 303-929-9290
Friday - July 11, 2025
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Gering Civic Plaza, 1450 11th St, Gering, NE 69341, USA
Gering City Band
Friday - July 11, 2025 - Saturday - July 12, 2025
10:00 PM - 1:30 AM
1-308-633-6397
Community volunteers will give you safe rides to your final destination of the night. SERVICE IS FREE!
Contact: Lisa Betz-Marquez- 308-672-1114
Thursday - July 10, 2025 - Sunday - July 13, 2025
All Day
Five Rocks Amphitheater, 2505 D St, Gering, NE 69341, USA
Saturday - July 12, 2025
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Scotts Bluff National Monument, 190276 Old Oregon Trail, Gering, NE 69341, USA
Contact: Aaron Raines - 308-672-3346
Saturday - July 12, 2025
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Oregon Trail Park - Overland Trail Road
Located in Oregon Trail Park along Overland Trails Road
Contact Ron Schwab - 307-359-8535
Saturday - July 12, 2025
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Five Rocks Amphitheater, 2505 D St, Gering, NE 69341, USA
Contact: Rebecca Shields - 308-641-4018
Saturday - July 12, 2025
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Gering High School, 1500 U St, Gering, NE 69341, USA
Theme: Agriculture ~ The Heart and Soul of Our Community!
Band, Cheerleaders, Class Reunions and any float that does not want to be judged: Go to Gardner Park
Floats: Gering High School parking lot
Horses: Ace Hardware/Gering Senior Center
Contact: Rebecca Shields 308-641-4018
Saturday - July 12, 2025
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Gering Civic Center, 1050 M St, Gering, NE 69341, USA
Contact: Joanee Fisher - 308-436-4692
Saturday - July 12, 2025
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Legion Park, 1215 N St, Gering, NE 69341, USA
Contact: Peggy Segelke - 308-631-3842 - we are full on food vendors
Craft Vendor Application
Saturday - July 12, 2025
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Gering Civic Center, 1050 M St, Gering, NE 69341, USA
Saturday - July 12, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
10th Street, 10th St, Gering, NE, USA
Theme: Agriculture ~ The Heart and Soul of Our Community!
Band, Cheerleaders, Class Reunions and any float that does not want to be judged: Go to Gardner Park
Floats: Gering High School parking lot
Horses: Ace Hardware/Gering Senior Center
Contact: Rebecca Shields 308-641-4018
Saturday - July 12, 2025
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Oregon Trail Park, Gering, NE 69341, USA
Contact: Ron Schwab 307-359-8535
Saturday - July 12, 2025
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Legacy of the Plains Museum, 2930 Old Oregon Trail, Gering, NE 69341, USA
Saturday - July 12, 2025
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Gering Junior High School, 800 Q St, Gering, NE 69341, USA
800 Q Street, West Gym Entrance
Contact: Cindy Scheinost - 308-631-1116
Saturday - July 12, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oregon Trail Park, Gering, NE 69341, USA
Saturday - July 12, 2025
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Oregon Trail Park, Gering, NE 69341, USA
Saturday - July 12, 2025
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Five Rocks Amphitheater, 2505 D St, Gering, NE 69341, USA
Those Crazy Nights - Journey Tribue Band
Buy tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/those-crazy-nights-oregon-trail-days-concert
Saturday - July 12, 2025
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
This will be held at the Oregon Trail Days building on J Street.
Contact: Keisa 308-637-2875
Music & Hors d'oeuvres
Friday - July 11, 2025 - Saturday - July 12, 2025
10:00 PM - 1:30 AM
1-308-633-6397
Community volunteers will give you safe rides to your final destination of the night. SERVICE IS FREE!
Contact: Lisa Betz-Marquez- 308-672-1114
Saturday - July 12, 2025 - Sunday - July 13, 2025
10:00 PM - 1:30 AM
CALL THE HOTLINE: 308-633-6397
Community volunteers will give you safe rides to your final destination of the night. SERVICE IS FREE!
Contact: Lisa Betz-Marquez - 308-672-1114
Thursday - July 10, 2025 - Sunday - July 13, 2025
All Day
Five Rocks Amphitheater, 2505 D St, Gering, NE 69341, USA
Sunday - July 13, 2025
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Oregon Trail Park, Gering, NE 69341, USA
City of Gering Pickleball Courts
Contact: Rick Winkler - 308-631-7318
Sunday - July 13, 2025
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Gering Junior High School, 800 Q St, Gering, NE 69341, USA
West Gym Entrance
Contact: Cindy Scheinost - 308-631-1116
Sunday - July 13, 2025
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Gering Zion Church, 1100 O St, Gering, NE 69341, USA
Contact: Tim Hebbert - 308-631-8413
Saturday - July 12, 2025 - Sunday - July 13, 2025
10:00 PM - 1:30 AM
CALL THE HOTLINE: 308-633-6397
Community volunteers will give you safe rides to your final destination of the night. SERVICE IS FREE!
Contact: Lisa Betz-Marquez - 308-672-1114
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1. Return to the applicable contact person stated on the form along with any registration fees
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