Fun Things to Do in WyoBraska (Aug. 20-26)

Friday, Aug. 20

  • High Plains Riot at Scotts Bluff County Fairgrounds in Mitchell; event continues through Aug. 22; for more details, check out High Plains Riot’s Facebook page
  • Airpower History Tour at Western Nebraska Regional Airport in Scottsbluff; The B-29/B-24 Squadron of the Commemorative Air Force brings together the aircraft, pilots and crews from over 70 CAF units across the country to create the AirPower Squadron – an ever changing assortment of military aircraft touring together to bring the sights, sounds and smells of World War II aviation history to audiences across the United States. Attending aircraft will include a B-29 Superfortress (Fifi), B-24 Liberator (Diamond Lil), P-51 Mustang (Brat III), and a T-6 Texan. For pricing and ride information, please see https://www.airpowersquadron.org/scottsbluff-ne
  • Fall Open House at Class and Sass Boutique in Bridgeport, 5-7 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 21

  • Jack Schaaf and the Greendales band at Flyover Brewing Company in downtown Scottsbluff, 6-9 p.m.
  • Scottsbluff Summer Farmer’s Market, 8-11 a.m., Downtown Scottsbluff 18th Street Plaza (Event is held every Saturday through September)
  • Pop Up Summer Market, featuring numerous home-based businesses, in downtown Scottsbluff, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m, located at 1820 Broadway next to Flyover Brewing Company
  • Oregon Trail Wagon Train Chuck Wagon Dinner, 6 p.m. at Legacy of the Plains Museum in Gering; This event revives the Oregon Trail Wagon Train experience, delicious rib-eye steaks cooked over an open flame with all the trimmings; wagon rides and more; for tickets and more information, call 308-436-1989
  • High Plains Riot at Scotts Bluff County Fairgrounds in Mitchell; event continues through Aug. 22; for more details, check out High Plains Riot’s Facebook page
  • Airpower History Tour at Western Nebraska Regional Airport in Scottsbluff; The B-29/B-24 Squadron of the Commemorative Air Force brings together the aircraft, pilots and crews from over 70 CAF units across the country to create the AirPower Squadron – an ever changing assortment of military aircraft touring together to bring the sights, sounds and smells of World War II aviation history to audiences across the United States. Attending aircraft will include a B-29 Superfortress (Fifi), B-24 Liberator (Diamond Lil), P-51 Mustang (Brat III), and a T-6 Texan. For pricing and ride information, please see https://www.airpowersquadron.org/scottsbluff-ne
  • Comedy Tour at Papa Moon Vineyard in Scottsbluff, starts at 8 p.m.; tickets purchased before July 17 are $12 each; tickets after July 17 are $17 each; wine and food will be available off the menu
  • International Quilt Museum’s Mary Ghormley Memorial Lecture Series presents: Ricky Tims, 1:30-3 p.m. at the Gering Civic Center; event is free to the public, although seating is limited, so people should reserve a spot by registering at https://bit.ly/3vjZNdZ
  • Fundraiser at Legacy of the Plains in Gering for The International Quilt Museum in Lincoln. The event – “The Future of Tradition: An Evening with the IQM” – is scheduled for 5-7 p.m. The cost to attend is $25 per person. People may register online at https://bit.ly/3dJo6vW.
  • Monument Muscle Car Expo, presented by Munoz Construction, at the Aulick Truck Shop in Scottsbluff, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; $30 per vehicle entry; free entry for the public; features muscle cars, sports cars, imports, exotics, classics, lowrider, rat rods, customs, motorcycles, off-road, trucks, special interest, and more.
  • Morrill Farmers Market, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 22

  • High Plains Riot at Scotts Bluff County Fairgrounds in Mitchell; event continues through Aug. 22; for more details, check out High Plains Riot’s Facebook page
  • Crawford Farmers Market at Crawford City Park
  • Tactical Vehicle shooting course by DefComp of Scottsbluff; register at defcompUSA.com
  • Trivia Night at Flyover Brewing Company in downtown Scottsbluff, 4-7 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 23

  • NWAGA Golf Scramble at the Scotts Bluff Country Club, event continues Aug. 24
  • Panhandle Senior Ladies Golf Scramble at Monument Shadows Golf Course in Gering, 9 a.m. shotgun start

Tuesday, Aug. 24

  • Riverside Discovery Center Day Camp, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., for ages 6-12; You can sign up in advance or the day of the camp; cost is $30 for members and $40 for non-members. Camps include hands-on activities (STEM and STEAM based), crafts, animal visits, and much more.
  • NWAGA Golf Scramble at the Scotts Bluff Country Club

Thursday, Aug. 26

  • Torrington Farmers Market at City Park, 4-7 p.m.
  • To add an event to Nspire Today!’s “Fun Things to do in WyoBraska” Calendar, please email information to jeff.fielder@nspiretoday.com.