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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 9, 2026
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Gering Plaza
Sponsored by Platte Valley Companies
$7 pulled pork sandwich, chips and drinks
Live Music - Bring your own chair or blanket
Thursday - July 9, 2026
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Gering Civic Center, 1050 M St, Gering, NE 69341, USA
Sponsored by Platte Valley Companies
Come view all of the beautiful art that is available for purchase.
Contact: Kathy Welfl 308-641-3471
Friday - July 10, 2026
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM
1447 10th St, Gering, NE 69341, USA
Registration starts at 6:00am and race begins at 7:00am. Form coming soon.
Friday - July 10, 2026
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Gering Civic Center, 1050 M St, Gering, NE 69341, USA
Sponsored by Platte Valley Companies
Come walk around and view the beautiful art work for sale.
Friday - July 10, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Legion Park, 1215 N St, Gering, NE 69341, USA
Registration 9:00-9:45am, parade starts at 10:00am
Contact Tina Worthman with questions 307-757-6597
Friday - July 10, 2026
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Legion Park, 1215 N St, Gering, NE 69341, USA
Kiddie games in the park will start immediately after the parade. If your business is interested in setting up a booth fill out this form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WY3tb8U6yYPzwv5C5LBgNu2tMmceZjYZ/view?usp=sharing
Friday - July 10, 2026
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Gering Junior High School, 800 Q St, Gering, NE 69341, USA
Come view the beautiful quilts on display.
Contact: Cindy Scheinost 308-631-1116
Friday - July 10, 2026
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Between Intertech and Fresh Foods Gering
Contact Bill Bauer 308-436-4650
Check in is at noon
Warm up starts at noon
Competition starts at 1:00pm
Form is here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/16If3CJlo7s0ZLNilPXBfeDx1_SPJ6a1F/view?usp=sharing
Friday - July 10, 2026
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
10th Street, 10th St, Gering, NE, USA
40th Annual Food Fair
Find entry form here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/16BGhesnrLCsKVmV55f7s-J-Mbw84xbRQ/view?usp=sharing
Friday - July 10, 2026
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
In front of Scotts Bluff Court House
Friday - July 10, 2026
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Gering Plaza
Bring your own chair or blanket to enjoy the free concert put on by the Gering City Band!
Friday - July 10, 2026 - Saturday - July 11, 2026
10:00 PM - 1:30 AM
FREE service if you need a ride
Call the hotline 308-633-6377
Saturday - July 11, 2026
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Gering High School, 1500 U St, Gering, NE 69341, USA
Theme: Stars, Stripes and Cornfields
All Floats: Gering High School
Animals: Ace Hardware/Gering Senior Center
Contact: Rebecca Shields 308-641-4018
Saturday - July 11, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Legion Park, 1215 N St, Gering, NE 69341, USA
Come check out the biggest craft show in the Panhandle with over 100 craft and food vendors. There is something for everyone!
If you are interested in becoming a vendor you can find the form here:
Craft Vendor:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r6zSPXHlhRQscjfqR0wSAyDnpUK7jx39/view?usp=sharing
Food Vendor:https://drive.google.com/file/d/12Nn6m3U5CI7_51pHncNXgOzgqyeTzvup/view?usp=sharing
Saturday - July 11, 2026
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Five Rocks Amphitheater, 2505 D St, Gering, NE 69341, USA
Gates open at 5:00pm
The Greendales play at 6:00pm
Hotel California plays at 7:00pm
No outside food or drink.
There will be a beer garden and food vendors.
But tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/hotel-california-concert
Friday - July 10, 2026 - Saturday - July 11, 2026
10:00 PM - 1:30 AM
FREE service if you need a ride
Call the hotline 308-633-6377
Get Directions To Some of the Hot Spots at Oregon Trail Days:
Looking to get registered for an activity?
Please download the appropriate form listed on the event, then:
1. Return to the applicable contact person stated on the form along with any registration fees
– Or –
2. Upload your completed registration form below, **you are still responsible for getting the fees to the appropriate contact person as stated on the form.
