Keith County has festivals, events, and gatherings for every member of the family nearly year round.  For a complete list of events with dates, times and contact information, click here.  

February

Ice Cream Social
The Ice Cream Social is held annually in Brule (nine miles west of Ogallala) the third Sunday in February. Homemade hand churned ice cream is the highlight of this event!
Oregon Trail Home Show
This annual event is held at the Keith County Fairgrounds in Ogallala the last weekend in February and features venders whose focus is home improvement and betterment. 
Brule Gun Show
This bi-annual event is held the last weekend of February in Brule (nine miles west of Ogallala) at the Activity Center.
 

March

Brule Firefighters Ball
The Brule Volunteer Fire Department host this annual fundraiser ball the first Saturday each March. 
 

April

Big Mac Sports Club Sports Show

Annual Spring Classic Golf Tournament
A two-day golf tournament played at both West Wind Golf Course and Bayside Golf Course, is hosted by the Ogallala/Keith County Chamber of Commerce Drovers. The tournament is the first of the season and is held the last of April or first of May.
 

May

Catfish Classic Fishing Tournament
Held the first weekend of May, this annual tournament is sponsored by the Oregon Trail Trading Post in Lewellen, 31 miles north of Ogallala.
Annual Shut Up and Fish Tournament
This annual tournament is held the third weekend of May and is sponsored by the Oregon Trail Trading Post. 
 

June

Ash Hollow Pageant
The Ash Hollow Pageant celebrates the spirit and perseverance of the pioneers who traveled this area. Located at Ash Hollow State Historic Park, three miles southeast of Lewellen and 28 miles north of Ogallala. The Pageant is held Father's Day weekend each year.
Optimist Junior Fishing Tournament
Sponsored by the Ogallala Optimist Club, this tournament is open to teams of two, one of which must be under the age of 16.  The tournament is held the third Saturday each June. 
 

July

4th of July Fireworks
The largest fireworks show between Omaha and Denver is held in Ogallala each 4th of July.  The show starts just after sunset at Western Diamonds Sports Complex. 
Brule Evening in the Park
This relaxing evening in the park in Brule features a free-will Ice Cream Social with gospel singing entertainment and is held annually the third Saturday in July.  
Annual Kites & Castles
This annual event is great fun for the entire family!  The white sand beaches at Lake McConaughy are perfect for a sand castle building contest and kite flying. Held the last Saturday in July, the day ends with a concert and barbecue. 
 

August

Brule Day
Brule Day includes a fun run/walk, pancake breakfast, parade, sloppy joe lunch, flower show, kids' games, egg toss, poker run, firefighter's water fight, supper at the Brule Activity Center, Street Dance, and much, much more!  Brule Day is held the first Saturday in August annually.
Keith County Fair & Rodeo
This week-long event has something for every member of your family including a parade, rodeo, antique tractor pull and stock pickup pull, barbecue, nationally known entertainers, sand volleyball tournament, demolition derby, chuckwagon breakfast, horseshoe pitching, and carnival.  The fair is held the second weekend in August. 
Trans Mac Regatta Sailboat Race
The Trans Mac Regatta is held annually at Lake McConaughy the third weekend in August.
Thunder in the Valley Bull Riding Classic
This annual bull riding event is hosted by the Village of Paxton on the Saturday of Labor Day weekend.
Governor's Cup Sailboat Regatta
The Governor's Cup is an annual sailboat race held Labor Day Weekend each year. 
Paxton Labor Day Celebration
Paxton, located 22 miles east of Ogallala at Interstate 80 Exit 145, hosts this annual celebration each Labor Day. The weekend includes a barbecue, parade, street dance and a great time for everyone!
 

September

Toucan Open
This annual wind surfing contest is held on the shores of Lake McConaughy.
Brule Gun Show
This bi-annual event is held the last weekend of February in Brule (nine miles west of Ogallala) at the Activity Center.
Annual Indian Summer Rendezvous
For years the people of Ogallala have welcomed the Indian Summer Rendezvous and it's fans to celebrate our colorful past with bands, live entertainment, dancing and a diverse assortment of local talents  The Rendezvous is held 3rd weekend of September in downtown Ogallala. The trademark big top tent in the center of the Ogallala business district houses nearly all of the events. 
 

November

Annual Arts & Crafts Show
Over 90 venders with homemade items make this a craft show to attend.  Held the third Saturday in November at the Keith County Fairgrounds, the timing is perfect to do some Holiday shopping!
 

December

Christmas Parade of Lights
The Ogallala/Keith County Chamber Promotions Committee organizes the Parade of Lights each year in downtown Ogallala. The floats are festive, lighted and kick off the holiday season. The annual parade is held the Thursday after Thanksgiving.
Holiday Tour of Homes
Hosted by the Keith County Historical Society, this annual tour of homes is held the first weekend in December.  Proceeds are used to maintain the Mansion on the Hill.
National Indoor Tractor Pull
This nationally sanctioned tractor pull is held each December at the Keith County Fairgrounds in Ogallala.