Oregon Trail Days – 2nd Week in July

Celebrating it’s 84th year as Nebraska’s oldest celebration, a four-day event welcomes visitors to experience the history of the Oregon Trail in a truly western event with parades, concerts, street dances, food fairs and art shows. Featured highlights include the CASI Chili Cook-Off, Bed Races, the Oregon Trail Art Show and Grand Parade. The 2005 celebration dates are July 14, 15, 16 & 17.

   

How to Get There: Downtown Gering (along 10th Street) serves as headquarters for many events, together with activities in Legion and Oregon Trail Park.

Hours: Daily events begin on Thursday through Sunday beginning at 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. For a schedule of events and more information, call (308) 436-4457 or visit the website at www.oregontraildays.com