Join the summer fun at Oregon Trail Days in Gering, Nebraska! Events range from our Street Dance, to a Car Show, Chili Cook-Off, Parade, and much more. You will truly enjoy a trip to a simpler time with four days of family friendly events for all! We look forward to seeing you this year! Visit our event calendar for more information regarding all of our events.

It is that time of year again! The days are long, the nights are hot, and Oregon Trail Days in Gering, Nebraska is lighting up the summer! Each year we have four days of amazing activities and events for all ages and areas of interest.

Schedule of Events:

All Day - Frazier Shows Carnival - Five Rocks amphitheater
07:00 am - 09:00 am: Bicycle Hill Climb at Scotts Bluff National Monument
08:00 am - 12:00 pm: Chili Cook-off Registration Begins at Oregon Trail Park
08:00 am - 05:00 pm: Mud Volleyball at Five Rocks amphitheater
08:00 am - 09:30 am: Oregon Trail Days Parade Lineup Begins at Gering High School
09:00 am - 03:00 pm: Old Settlers Meeting Continues at Gering Civic Center
09:00 am - 04:00 pm: Oregon Trail Days Craft Fair at Legion Park
09:00 am - 03:00 pm: Vera Delaney Memorial Art Show and Sale at Gering Civic Center
10:00 am - 12:00 pm: Oregon Trail Days Parade at 10th Street, 10th St
12:00 pm - 06:00 pm: 37th Annual Nebraska State Chili Championship CASI Chili Cook-off at Oregon Trail Park
12:00 pm - 02:00 pm: Legacy of the Plains Luncheon at Legacy of the Plains Museum
12:00 pm - 05:00 pm: OTD Panhandle Quilt Guild Regional Quilt Show at Gering Junior High School
01:00 pm - 03:00 pm: Horseshoe Tournament at Oregon Trail Park
03:00 pm - 05:00 pm: Public Chili Tasting Begins at Oregon Trail Park
06:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Oregon Trail Days Concert - Those Crazy Nights at Five Rocks amphitheater
06:30 pm - 09:30 pm: Beer and Wine Tasting
10:00 pm - 01:30 am: Safe Ride OTD