Homestead Days in Beatrice, NE is a community-wide celebration of our homesteading heritage put together by the Beatrice Area Chamber of Commerce and a group of wonderful volunteers and community partners!
Homestead Days started at the Homestead National Historical Park with a budget of only $200 and an idea for a gathering of craft demonstrators and activities. The celebration was planned as part of The National Park Service's "Year of the Visitor" program.
In 1984, the Beatrice Area Chamber of Commerce offered resources to expand the event from Homestead National Monument to Beatrice. The new partnerships between Homestead National Historical Park and Beatrice Area Chamber of Commerce marked a new beginning for the event - with over 17,000 visitors!
The event has grown beyond expectation into the Homestead Days we know and love today. Homestead Days are supported by generous volunteers, sponsors, and staff who are committed to making and growing this awesome and exciting family-friendly event in Beatrice!
Schedule of Events:
07:00 am: Solstice Gravel Grinder
08:00 am - 8:00 pm - Jayhusker Swap Meet and Flea Market - Chautauqua Park
10:00 am: Parade on Court Street
10:00 am - 4:00 pm: Activities, Performers, and Traditional Craft Demonstrations at Homestead National Historical Park
10:00 am - 4:00 pm: "170 Years of Gage County" Gage County Museum
10:00 am - 4:00 pm: Caboose Tours Gage County Museum
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Arts in the Park Jamboree Charles Park
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Willa Cather Exhibit Carnegie Building
01:00 pm: West Building Tours Gage County Museum
01:00 pm: Horseshoe Tournament Chautauqua Park
03:00 pm: West Building Tours Gage County Museum
04:30 pm - 11:30 pm: Main Street RibFest Stone Hollow Brewing Co.
07:00 pm: Community Band Concert Chautauqua Park Tabernacle
09:00 pm: Outdoor Movie "The Greatest Showman" Charles Park
