Tourism Calendar

	Jul	13	-	Aug	1	WNAC "Presidents Show: LAW"
						6-8pm, opening reception. Group Exhibit. July 13th, 106 E. 18th, Scottsbluff. For more information, call 632-2226. New Gallery Hours: Tues. - Fri. 9am-5pm. Sat. & Sun. 1-5pm. Closed Mondays.
	Jul	23	-	Aug	1	Cheyenne "Frontier Days"
						Rodeo, Carnival, Entertainment & much more.
	Jul	24	-	Jul	31	The Morrill County "Fair"
						Lots of fun & lots of events. Tickets are available at Double A Feeds & the Hair Gallery, Bridgeport. For more information, call 308-262-1458 or 308-262-1139. Morrill County Fair
	Jul	26	-	Jul	30	HATC Landmarks Along the Oregon Trail "Summer Day Camp"
						8am-4pm. Campers visit historical landmarks & sites of Oregon Trail. HATC A102, 2620 College Park, Scottsbluff. Snacks provided, campers provide own sack lunch. $40 for week. Space limited. To register, call 635-6700. Harms Center
	Jul	27	-	Jul	29	Riverside Zoo Educational Program "Junior Zookeepers"
						8:30-11:30am. 5th-7th Grade. Learn about animals hands-on with zookeepers. 1600 S. Beltline Highway West, Scottsbluff. Limit 12. No open-toed shoes. $18/members, $20/non-members. Call 630-6236.
	Jul	28	-	Jul	31	Theatre West Presents "Seussical"
						7:30pm. Musical based on Dr. Seuss. 1601 E. 27th, Scottsbluff.
	Jul	28	-	Jul	30	Wildcat Hills Nature Center "Summer Camps"
						9am-noon. K-1st grade. Learn about special adaptations birds have. 8 miles South of Gering, Highway 71. $25. Please Register early. Forms at Nature Center or call 436-3777 or e-mail anne.james@nebraska.gov.
	Jul	29				Five Rocks Amphitheater Thursday Night Movie at the Rocks "The Blind Side"
						8:30pm, gates & concession stand open. 9pm, movie starts. 1025 P. Street, Gering. $2 admission. Call Five Rocks Hotline for this week's movie title, 308-436-3693.
	Jul	29				TCD "Newcomers Picnic"
						6-8pm. Newcomers to the area for less than 1 year, come & join the fun. Pool party & BBQ. Bring swim suits & towels. Scotts Bluff Country Club, 5014 Avenue I., Scottsbluff. RSVP to Darla Heggem by July 27th, 635-6710 or twincitiesjobs@wncc.net
	Jul	30	-	Jul	31	Scotts Bluff County Fair "NSRA Rodeo"
						Scotts Bluff County Fairgrounds, Mitchell. Tickets, $7/adults, $3/kids. 2 day tickets, $12/adults, $5/kids. For more information, call Lanna Hubbard, 308-623-1828.
	Jul	30	-	Aug	8	Scotts Bluff "County Fair"
						Scotts Bluff County Fairgrounds, Mitchell. Carnival, Free Events, Night Events, Entertainment & much more. For more information, call Lanna Hubbard, 308-623-1828.
	Jul	30				Oregon Trail Landmarks "Presentation"
						2pm. 6th through 9th graders participated in "Landmarks Along the Oregon Trail & produced a service-learning project. Harms Center, 2620 College Park, Scottsbluff.
	Jul	30	-	Aug	1	Agate Fossil Beds "Artist-in-Residence"
						8am-6pm, Visitor Center open. Victor & Vikki Swallow, stone axes & bone beadwork. 301 River Road, Harrison, NE. For more information, call 308-436-9760 or 308-668-2211. Please call ahead for availability of artist.
	Jul	30				Scotts Bluff National Monument Friday Night Campfire "Program"
						8pm. Park Ranger Lisa Blanco shares diary excerpts from emigrants traveling on the Oregon-California Trail. Amphitheater behind Visitor Center, 190276 Old Oregon Trail, Gering. Free. For more information, call 436-9700
	Jul	30				Fat Bottom Racing "Fundraiser"
						7pm. For the family of Danika Hutson. Come out, show support & enjoy a night of races. Highway 92 Raceway, Hwy. 92, east of Gering. T-Shirts will be sold, $10/children, $15/adults. Stickers available for $4.
	Jul	31				Downtown Scottsbluff "Farmer's Market"
						7am. Corner of 18th & Broadway, Scottsbluff. For more information, call Nikki Bolek, 672-1962.
	Jul	31				Minatare "Tabor Days"
						10am, bike decorating contest. 11am, parade. Dunk tank, children's games, vendors, beer gardens, street dance & much more. City wide, Minatare. For more information, call Joy Eberhardt, 783-1911.
	Jul	31				Scotts Bluff County Fair "Pageant"
						7pm. Teen Division, ages 13-16. Miss Division, ages 17-20. Midwest Theater, 1707 Broadway, Scottsbluff. For more information, call Lanna Hubbard at the fairgrounds, 623-1828.
	Jul	31				7th Annual Battle of the Bands "Concert" CANCELLED!!
						6-11pm. Musical talents of 7 different bands. 5-Rocks Amphitheater, South of intersection of M. Street & Highway 71, Gering. For more information, call Nancy Escamilla, 308-630-6250.
	Jul	31				21st Annual Old West Roundball "Hoopla"
						8:30 am. All teams must be checked in by that time. 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament. Gardner Park, 11th & T Streets, Gering. Registration forms can be picked up at: Quick Care, PaPa Murphy's, Runza, Godfather's, Extreme Dents. For more information, call Mandi Adams, 631-6667.
	Jul	31				North Platte Valley Museum "Fundraiser"
						1-4:30pm, demonstrations will take place inside & outside of museum. Learn about emigrants lives. Emigrant wagon set up on museum grounds. 4:30pm, sloppy joes & hotdogs. 11th & J. Streets, Gering. $3/adults, children with adult, free. For more information, call 436-5411.
	Aug	1				Scotts Bluff County Fair "Gospel Concert"
						6pm. On Free Stage, Scotts Bluff County Fairgrounds, Mitchell.
	Aug	3				Scotts Bluff County Fair "Lawn Mower Races"
						7:30pm. Scotts Bluff County Fairgrounds, Mitchell. For more information, call Lanna Hubbard, 308-623-1828. For more information, call Lanna Hubbard, 308-623-1828.
	Aug	3				Riverside Zoo Educational Program "Tracks, Scats & Signs"
						9am-3:30pm. 5th-7th Grade(field trip camp). Learn to identify tracks, scats & field markings. 1600 S. Beltline Highway West, Scottsbluff. Limit 12. Bring a lunch. $18/members, $20/non-members. Pre-register by July 28th. Call 630-6236.
	Aug	3				Target "National Night Out"
						6-8pm. Demonstrations, booths & other fun activities. Target Parking Lot, 1401 Frontage Road, Scottsbluff. For more information, call Julie Thompson, 632-6223 or julie.heinrich@target.com. Food Vendors call, Anna Gurrola, 308-672-5572.
	Aug	4	-	Aug	7	Scotts Bluff County Fair "Rhinestone Roper"
						Three shows a day. Lucky Joe, the trick horse & Wild West Show. Scotts Bluff County Fairgrounds, Mitchell. For more information, call Lanna Hubbard, 308-623-1828.
	Aug	4				Scotts Bluff County Fair "25th Annual Rubber Check Races"
						7:30pm. Horses, 4-wheelers and wheelbarrows in one race. Scotts Bluff County Fairgrounds, Mitchell. Tickets, $8, reserved seating. For more information, call Lanna Hubbard, 308-623-1828.
	Aug	4				UNL Panhandle Research & Extension Center "Seminar"
						3:15pm. Juan Jose Micili will speak about Mexican culture, education & agricultural production. 4502 Avenue I., Blue Stem Room, Scottsbluff. Free & open to the public.
	Aug	5				Scotts Bluff County Fair "Mud Bog & ATV Racing"
						7:30pm. Scotts Bluff County Fairgrounds, Mitchell. $7/adults, $3/6-12, 5 & under, free. General Admission. For more information, call Lanna Hubbard, 308-623-1828.
	Aug	5				Wildcat Hills Nature Center "Summer Camps"
						9-11:30am. Pre-K. Let's Take a Peek at Nature. Ages 3-5 with parent/guardian. $15(parents free). Please Register early. Forms at Nature Center or call 436-3777 or e-mail anne.james@nebraska.gov.
	Aug	6	-	Aug	28	WNAC Presents "Graham Gallery Artists"
						6-8pm, Opening reception, August 6th. 106 E. 18th, Scottsbluff. New Gallery Hours: Tues.-Fri., 9am-5pm. Sat. & Sun. - 1-5pm. Closed Mondays. For more information, call 632-2226.
	Aug	6	-	Aug	8	Agate Fossil Beds "Artist-in-Residence"
						8am-6pm, Visitor Center open. Arthur Short Bull, watercolor paintings of traditional themes. 301 River Road, Harrison, NE. For more information, call 308-436-9760 or 308-668-2211. Please call ahead for availability of artist.
	Aug	6				Scotts Bluff National Monument Program "Legend of Hiram Scott"
						8pm. Ranger Jerry Lucas will be the presenter of an assortment of versions of the demise of Hiram Scott. 190276 Old Oregon Trail, Gering. For more information, call 436-9700.
	Aug	7				Scotts Bluff County Fair "Trailer Choir Concert"
						8pm. Scotts Bluff County Fairgrounds Grandstand, Mitchell. Tickets, $14. For more information, call 308-623-1828.
	Aug	7				Scotts Bluff County Fair "Weiner Dog Races"
						5pm. Scotts Bluff County Fairgrounds, Mitchell. For entry & more information, call Mary Lou Shields, 635-1599 or Kim Schledewitz, 635-1033 or Kathy Rogers, 436-2110.
	Aug	10				Scotts Bluff National Monument "Tuesday Evening Programs"
						8pm. Amanda Filipi, "Our Flying Friends." Outdoor Amphitheater, 190276 Old Oregon Trail, Gering. For more information, call 436-9700.
	Aug	13	-	Aug	15	Agate Fossil Beds "Artist-in-Residence"
						8am-6pm, Visitor Center open. Robert White, beadwork using a loom, traditional items. 301 River Road, Harrison, NE. For more information, call 308-436-9760 or 308-668-2211. Please call ahead for availability of artist.
	Aug	14	-	Aug	15	Greek "Picnic Festival"
						4:30-10:30pm, Sat. Greek food, folk dances, dancers in native dress & more, Saturday. 12-1:30pm, Sunday, buffet, afternoon entertainment. Prairie Winds Community Center, 424 N. Main, Bridgeport. For more information, call 308-262-0288.
	Aug	14				Riverside Zoo 10th Annual "Zoobilee"
						6-10pm. Presenting "The Fab Four." Buffet dinner, zoo animals exhibit, cash bars, raffle & more. 1600 S. Beltline Highway West, Scottsbluff. Tickets: $35. Must be 21 or older to attend.
	Aug	14				CAPstone Superhero Run "Fundraiser"
						8am, registration. 9am, children's race(1K); adult race(5K) to follow. 5kRun or walk wearing a Superhero costume. Pre-register a capstonenebraska.com or visit CAPstone at 513 W. 24th or on race day. $15/adult, $10/children. Capes $10.
	Aug	14				Scotts Bluff County Tourism "Meeting"
						1:15pm. Scotts Bluff County Courthouse, 1825 10th Street, Gering.
	Aug	17				Scotts Bluff National Monument "Tuesday Evening Programs
						8pm. Wade Beins "Fairburn Agate Talk." Outdoor Amphitheater, 190276 Old Oregon Trail, Gering. For more information, call 436-9700.
	Aug	20	-	Aug	22	Agate Fossil Beds "Artist-in-Residence"
						8am-6pm, Visitor Center open. Guss Yellow Hair, makes drums, storytelling, ledger art. 301 River Road, Harrison, NE. For more information, call 308-436-9760 or 308-668-2211. Please call ahead for availability of artist.
	Aug	20	-	Aug	22	Chimney Rock "Pioneer Days"
						5pm, Fri., opening ceremonies, BBQ & more. 8:30pm, Dirty Johnnie's Band. 11am, Sat. parade. 5K run & more. 9:30pm, Jim Rice Band & fireworks, Library Park, Bayard. 1pm, Sun. trapshoot. For more information, call 308-586-2008.
	Aug	21				Scotts Bluff County Fair "Demolition Derby"
						5pm. Scotts Bluff County Fairgrounds, Mitchell. $8, reserved seating. For more information, call Lanna Hubbard, 308-623-1828.
	Aug	24				Scotts Bluff National Monument "Tuesday Evening Programs"
						8pm. Dr. Munkres "Emigrant Encounters with Wildlife." Outdoor Amphitheater, 190276 Old Oregon Trail, Gering. For more information, call 436-9700.
	Aug	27	-	Aug	29	Oregon Trail Wagon Train Annual "Blue Grass Festival"
						6:30pm, Trail Rides. 7:30pm, Chuckwagon Cookout. 7 bands will be performing sweet Blue Grass music. South of Bayard at the foot of Chimney Rock. $12/per day, $30/3 day pass. For more information or reservations, call 308-586-1850.
	Aug	28				The 3rd Annual Buckboard Benefit "Poker Run"
						9am-7pm. Particiants could win cash & other prizes. Oregon Trail Lounge, 310 M. Street, Gering. $15/per bike. For more information, e-mail: bknebraska@gmail.com.
	Aug	31				Scotts Bluff National Monument "Tuesday Evening Programs"
						8pm. Jose Garcia "Nebraska's Mexican American Legacy." Outdoor Amphitheater, 190276 Old Oregon Trail, Gering. For more information, call 436-9700.
	Sep	3	-	Sep	25	WNAC Presents "Artists of the Black Hills"
						6-8pm, Sept. 3rd, opening reception. 106 E. 18th, Scottsbluff. For more information, call 632-2226. New Gallery Hours: Tues.- Fri. 9am-5pm. Sat. & Sunday, 1-5pm.
	Sep	3	-	Sep	6	Agate Fossil Beds "Artist-in-Residence"
						8am-6pm, Visitor Center open. Mike Marshall, makes & demonstrates native toys & makes traditional items. 301 River Road, Harrison, NE. For more information, call 308-436-9760 or 308-668-2211. Please call ahead for availability of artist.
	Sep	4	-	Sep	6	Camp Clarke Raiders "Fall Rendezvous"
						Muzzle loader shooting, mountain man runs & more. Seybolt Park, 5 miles south of Bridgeport on Hwy. 88. $30, if camping for weekend. For more information, call 308-262-1080.
	Sep	11				4th Annual Wyobraska Coin & Stamp Collectors "Show"
						9am-5pm. Coin, stamp & paper money dealers from several states. Gering Civic Center, 1050 M. Street, Gering. Buy, Sell & Trade. For more information, call 308-641-6310 or e-mail: oth@prairieweb.com.
	Sep	17				Veterans & Military Families Emergency Relief Organization "Fund Raiser"
						6pm, Game starts. The Harlem Ambassadors are coming. WNCC, 1601 E. 27th, Scottsbluff. $9/adults, $7/students & seniors, under 4, free. For more information, call Shane Reinpold, 308-623-2766.
	Sep	17				Veterans & Military Families Relief Organization Hosts "The Harlem Ambassadors"
						Will be in conjunction with "Meet the Cougars Night." WNCC gymnasium, 1601 East 27th Street, Scottsbluff. For more information, call Shane Reinpold 308-623-2766 or ansrelief@hotmail.com.
	Sep	18	-	Sep	19	FARM "Harvest Festival XIII"
						Demonstrations, steam tractors, hay rides & much more. Old Oregon Trail, Gering. Free. For more information, call 436-1989. FARM
	Sep	18				2nd Annual Scotts Bluff Valley "Fiber Arts Fair"
						9am-5pm. Classes, demonstrations, displays & much more. Scotts Bluff County Fairgrounds, Mitchell. For more information, visit Fiber Fair. Call 308-635-2198 or 308-632-8647.
	Sep	18				WyoBraska "Coin & Stamp Show"
						9am-5pm. Gering Civic Center, Gering.
	Sep	19				Midwest Theater Presents "Guy Lombardo & the Royal Canadians"
						3pm. Be delighted by Al Pierson & the Lombardo orchestra. 1707 Broadway, Scottsbluff. For more information, call 632-4311.
	Sep	25				Scottsbluff/Gering Chamber of Commerce "Sneak Peek at the Unique"
						12-5pm. Western Nebraska Panhandle Unique Collections. Cars, Pedal Tractors, State of the art auto garages & more. "Pit Pass" $20/advance, $25/event day. For more information, call 308-632-2133 or e-mail: chamber@scottsbluffgering.net.
	Oct	1	-	Oct	30	WNAC Presents "Yelena Khanevskaya"
						6-8pm, Oct. 1st, opening reception. 106 E. 18th, Scottsbluff. For more information, call 632-2226. New Gallery Hours: Tues.-Fri., 9am-5pm. Sat. & Sun., 1-5pm.
	Oct	2				Barn Anew "Art in the Courtyard"
						Save the date. 170549 County Road L., Mitchell. For more information, call 632-8647.
	Oct	9				FARM "Bandana Benefit Ball"
						Save the date.
	Oct	10				Old West Weekend "Band Competition"
						10:30am, downtown Scottsbluff. 1:15pm, Field competition, Bearcat Stadium, 26th & Broadway, Scottsbluff.
	Oct	16				Hometown Family Radio Old West Weekend "Band Competition"
						Save the date.
	Oct	21				Midwest Theater "Rastrelli Cello Quartet"
						Save the date.
	Oct	29				Midwest Theater "Many Moccasins Dance Troupe With Moses Brings Plenty"
						7:30pm. Native American singing & dancing. 1707 Broadway, Scottsbluff. For more information, call 632-4311.
	Nov	5	-	Dec	30	North Platte Valley Artist's Guild Holiday "Art Show & Sale"
						6-8pm, Nov. 5th, Members opening reception. Public viewing through Dec. 30th. 106 E. 18th, Scottsbluff. For more information, call 632-2226. Gallery Hours: Tues-Fri, 9am-5pm. Sat. & Sun., 1-5pm. Closed Mondays.
	Nov	6				Hometown Family Radio 27th Annual "Old West Weekend Choir Festival"
						Save the date. Choirs from around the area compete at Scottsbluff High School.
	Nov	6				Holiday Craft & Food "Expo"
						Save the date. Gering Civic Center, 1050 M. Street, Gering.
	Jun	2	-	Jun	5	Sugar Valley Rally "23rd Anniversary"
						Welcome Car Enthusiasts. 1959 & older. Inquire about touring class. For more information call, 308-632-3381, or 877-632-3381. For a complete schedule of events, visit Sugar Valley Rally