Thursday, July 8
- Gering High School Bulldog Classic at Monument Shadows Golf Course in Gering (contact: GHS, 308-436-3121)
- Bands on Broadway on the 18th Plaza in downtown Scottsbluff; 6-9 p.m.; performances are by Avid Discord and Float Like A Buffalo; many businesses in downtown Scottsbluff will be open on this day until 6 p.m.
- “Grease” at Theatre West in Scottsbluff, 7:30 p.m., for more information, including ticket sales, go to twneb.com
- Free summer movie “Matilda,” 1:30 p.m. at The Midwest Theater in downtown Scottsbluff, for more information, go to midwesttheater.com.
- 100th Annual Oregon Trail Days Celebration in Gering (Frazier Shows Carnival at Five Rock Amphitheater; Kickoff Barbecue & Street Dance in front of the Scotts Bluff County Courthouse, 6 p.m.; Vera Dulaney Memorial Art Show & Sale at Gering Civic Center, 7-9 p.m.; Frazier Shows Carnival; For more information, visit oregontraildays.com
- Chadron Bands on Bordeau, featuring The Bar Flies, on Bordeaux/2nd Street, 6-9 p.m., also food and beverages
• 45th annual Fur Trade Days in Chadron, July 7-11; A celebration of buck skinners, traders and Native Americans
Friday, July 9
- Chuck Deter Dynasty 4-person Golf Scramble at Monument Shadows Golf Course, 8 a.m. shotgun start
- “Grease” at Theatre West in Scottsbluff, 7:30 p.m., for more information, including ticket sales, go to twneb.com
- 100th Annual Oregon Trail Days Celebration in Gering (Don Childs Memorial Five-Mile Run, 6 a.m. registration followed by race at 7 a.m. starting on 10th Street in downtown Gering; Old Settlers Headquarters Opens at Gering Civid Center, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Vera Dulaney Memorial Art Show & Sale at Gering Civic Center, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Oregon Trail Days Kiddie Parade at Legion Park, registration from 9-9:45 a.m. followed by parade at 10 a.m.; After Kiddie Parade Kids Games in the Park, Legion Park; Old Settlers Luncheon at Gering Civid Center, noon; Street Vault on 10th Street between Fresh Foods and Intertech, 2 p.m.; Rod and Custom Car Show, 5-9 p.m., on 10th Street in front of Scotts Bluff County Courthouse; International Food Fair on 10th Street in downtown Gering, 5-9 p.m.; Free concert at Five Rock Amphitheater, 8 p.m.; Square Dancing on 10th and O Streets in downtown Gering; Frazier Shows Carnival; For more information, visit oregontraildays.com
- 45th annual Fur Trade Days in Chadron, July 7-11; A celebration of buck skinners, traders and Native Americans
- Downtown Sounds free concert series at Hickory Street Square in Sidney, 5:30 p.m.; live music featuring Luke Mills, food & drinks available for purchase; grab a chair and come to the square
- Bands on the Bricks community free concert series in Alliance, featuring live music by Float Like a Buffalo; 6-10 p.m., beer and food
Saturday, July 10
- John Mentgen musical performance 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)
- “Grease” at Theatre West in Scottsbluff, 7:30 p.m., for more information, including ticket sales, go to twneb.com
- 100th Annual Oregon Trail Days Celebration in Gering (Benefit Pancake Feed at Gardner Park, 7-9:30 a.m.; Bicycle Hill Climb at Scotts Bluff National Monument, 7 a.m.; Mud Volleyball Tournament, starts at 8 a.m. at Five Rock Amphitheater; Old Settlers Meeting continues from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Gering Civic Center; Vera Dulaney Memorial Art Show & Sale at Gering Civic Center, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Oregon Trail Days Craft Fair and live music at Legion Park, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Oregon Trail Days Parade on 10th Street, 10 a.m.; Old Settlers Luncheon at Gering Civic Center, noon; OTD Panhandle Quilt Guild Regional Quilt Show at Gering City Plaza, noon-5 p.m.; Legacy of the Plains Barbecue, noon to 2 p.m.; Horseshoe Tournament at Oregon Trail Park, 1 p.m.; Nebraska State Championship CASI Chili Cook-Off, concessions, beer garden and music at Five Rock Amphitheater, 1-6 p.m.; Beer and Wine Tasting plus entertainment at 1125 J Street, 6:30-9 p.m.; Oregon Trail Days Music Festival at Five Rocks Amphitheater, featuring Sawyer Brown with special guest Ned LeDoux, gates open at 6:30 p.m. followed by concert at 7:30 p.m.; Frazier Shows Carnival; For more information, visit oregontraildays.com
• 45th annual Fur Trade Days in Chadron, July 7-11; A celebration of buck skinners, traders and Native Americans
Sunday, July 11
- 100th Annual Oregon Trail Days Celebration in Gering (Gospel Jubilee featuring The Hebbert and special guests at Legion Park, 7 p.m.; Frazier Shows Carnival; For more information, visit oregontraildays.com
• 45th annual Fur Trade Days in Chadron, July 7-11; A celebration of buck skinners, traders and Native Americans
Monday, July 12
• Regional West Foundation Golf Tournament at the Scotts Bluff Country Club, 8 a.m. and 1 p.m., double shotgun
Tuesday, July 13
- 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.
- Heritage Days in Alliance, July 14-17; A celebration of Alliance’s heritage. This event includes carnival rides, food vendors, parade, sidewalk sales, and Sunday in the Park.
Wednesday, July 14
Heritage Days in Alliance, July 14-17; A celebration of Alliance’s heritage. This event includes carnival rides, food vendors, parade, sidewalk sales, and Sunday in the Park.
Please email calendar events to Jeff.fielder@nspiretoday.com
