Friday, Aug. 6
- Scotts Bluff County Fair at the County Fairgrounds in Mitchell, event continues through Aug. 7
- Movies in the Park, hosted by the Scottsbluff Parks and Recreation Department, featuring “Trolls World Tour”; 8:15-10 p.m. at Frank Park in Scottsbluff
- Box Butte County Fair in Hemingford, Aug. 4-8
- 135th Dawes County Fair, July 29-Aug. 7; for more information, visit dawescountyfair.com
- Sioux County Fair at Harrison, July 30 to Aug. 8
- Goshen County Fair, July 29 to Aug. 7, for more information, visit goshencounty.org
- Kimball/Banner County Fair
- Humps & Horns Mini Bulls & Mutton Bustin at Kimball / Banner County Fair, 7 p.m.
- Garden County Fair, Aug. 4-8; for more information, go to visitgardencounty.com
- Downtown Sounds free concert series at Hickory Street Square in Sidney, 5:30 p.m.; live music, food & drinks available for purchase; grab a chair and come to the square
- Disney’s “Jungle Cruise” at SkyView Drive-in Theater in Scottsbluff, 8:45 p.m.; for more information, go to midwesttheater.com.
Saturday, Aug. 7
- Scottsbluff Summer Farmer’s Market, 8-11 a.m., Downtown Scottsbluff 18th Street Plaza (Event is held every Saturday through September)
- Scotts Bluff County Fair at the County Fairgrounds in Mitchell, event continues through Aug. 7
- Breakfast with the Bears at the Zoo, located at Riverside Discovery Center in Scottsbluff, (members only), 7:30-9:30 a.m.
- Conservation Carnival at the Zoo, located at Riverside Discovery Center in Scottsbluff, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Box Butte County Fair in Hemingford, Aug. 4-8
- 135th Dawes County Fair, July 29-Aug. 7; for more information, visit dawescountyfair.com
- Sioux County Fair at Harrison, July 30 to Aug. 8
- Goshen County Fair, July 29 to Aug. 7, for more information, visit goshencounty.org
- Kimball/Banner County Fair, includes PRCA Rodeo
- Garden County Fair, Aug. 4-8; for more information, go to visitgardencounty.com
- Nebraska Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP) shooting class by DefComp of Scottsbluff; register at defcompUSA.com
- Disney’s “Jungle Cruise” at SkyView Drive-in Theater in Scottsbluff, 8:45 p.m.; for more information, go to midwesttheater.com.
- Greek Festival in Bridgeport, event continues through Aug. 1; Enjoy a variety of Greek foods and folk dances by participants in native dress on Saturday; Full dinner served on Sunday along with folk dancing and afternoon entertainment
- Crawford Farmers Market at Crawford City Park
- Morrill Farmers Market, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 8
- Box Butte County Fair in Hemingford, Aug. 4-8
- Sioux County Fair at Harrison, July 30 to Aug. 8
- Broncs in the Buttes at Old West Trail Rodeo Arena, 3 p.m.; This bronc-riding only event pits cowboys against bucking stock from Rockin’ Plus Rodeo.
- Garden County Fair, Aug. 4-8; for more information, go to visitgardencounty.com
- Thunder in the Valley, mud drags start at 11 a.m. followed by mud bogs; concessions and beer garden; located at 5151 Lift Station Road in Torrington, Wyo.; General Admission prices: $10 for ages 13 and up; $5 for 6 to 12; free for 5 and under.
- Worship on the Plaza & Ice Cream Social at the Gering Civic Plaza, 7 p.m.; Join the Calvary Worship Team for a time of worship
- Disney’s “Jungle Cruise” at SkyView Drive-in Theater in Scottsbluff, 8:45 p.m.; for more information, go to midwesttheater.com.
Monday, Aug. 9
- Old West Balloon Fest US National Competition, early mornings; for more details, visit theoldwestballoonfest.com
Tuesday, Aug. 10
- Old West Balloon Fest US National Competition, early mornings; for more details, visit theoldwestballoonfest.com
Wednesday, Aug. 11
- Old West Balloon Fest US National Competition, early mornings; for more details, visit theoldwestballoonfest.com
- Old West Balloon Fest Opening Night Glow at Western Nebraska Community College in Scottsbluff, 6-9 p.m.; free admission; food and merchandise vendors on site; for more details, visit theoldwestballoonfest.com
- Nebraska Nature Nerd Trivia Night at Flyover Brewing Company in Scottsbluff, 7-9 p.m. Come join Nebraska Game and Parks as it hosts four different trivia nights on the same night across the state. Nature is cool and there are a lot of questions to ask, so get your fellow nature nerds together for a team (no more than 5) and compete to win prizes at four different breweries across Nebraska. Registration is not required for teams. This specific Nebraska Nature Nerd Trivia Night is at Flyover Brewing Company (1824 Broadway, Scottsbluff, NE 69361); For more information and/or questions, please email monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov; This event is free to attend, with purchase from Flyover Brewing Company.
Thursday, Aug. 12
- Bands on Broadway on the 18th Plaza in downtown Scottsbluff; 6-9 p.m.; performances are by Roger Dodger and Loaded Dice; many businesses in downtown Scottsbluff will be open on this day until 6 p.m.
- Old West Balloon Fest US National Competition, early mornings; for more details, visit theoldwestballoonfest.com
- Platte Valley Pro-Am at the Scotts Bluff Country Club in Scottsbluff
- Farmer Appreciation Day at Monument Shadows Golf Course in Gering, 1 p.m. tee times
- Trotters Synchronized Riding Group at Fort Robinson State Park, Aug. 12-15; The Trotter’s Synchronized Riding Group will perform at Fort Robinson State Park Aug. 12-15. Exact performance times are TBD, contact the Fort at 308-665-2900 for more information.
- Torrington Farmers Market at City Park, 4-7 p.m.
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