Annual Allred Brothers Fireworks Show under the stars at Five Rocks Amphitheater in Gering! Front-row seats for lawn chair viewing or stay in your car viewing; pre-show food trucks, entertainment and more. Admission is FREE; Gates open at 6:00 pm. Fireworks show starts at dusk. Free-will donations are encouraged to help fund the only large-scale fireworks show in the Gering-Scottsbluff area.

Oregon Trail Days is the longest, continuous running celebration in Nebraska; honoring Gering’s Oregon Trail history. Oregon Trail Days events include the Grand Parade, car shows, art shows, kiddie parades, concerts, food fairs, horseshoe pitching contests and much more July 8-10, 2022
Events day to evening; Thursday thru Sunday
For more information, visit www.oregontraildays.com
Over 75 food vendors and booths featuring cuisines all all types and ethic foods commemorating the 101st Anniversary Oregon Trail Days Celebration. Bring family and friends to downtown Gering for great food, music and kids activities.
Live Music and over 30 craft vendors featuring wood art, Americana, metal art, fiber art and much more. Food trucks on site.
The 101st Anniversary Oregon Trails Celebration’s Grand Parade, Celebrating 100 years of our Legendary Past. Parade route along 10th Street in Downtown Gering.
In conjunction with Oregon Trail Days 2022; “Chris Cagle” and special guest “Casey Donahew” in concert at Five Rocks Amphitheater in Gering. Gates open at 6 pm and concert starts at 7 pm. Tickets can be purchased at www.outhousetickets.com Ticket prices are: $35 general admission, $50 VIP Seating and $75 Front of Stage seating.
Local promoter presents “Hinder” in concert at Five Rocks Amphitheater in Gering. Gates open at 6 pm and concert starts at 7 pm. Tickets are $20 general admission and $35 VIP seating. All tickets can be purchased at: www.outhousetickets.com
Scotts Bluff County Fair at County Fairgrounds in Mitchell, NE.
The US National Hot Air Balloon Championship 2022 and Old West Balloon Fest; week-long event where the nation’s top balloon competitors contend for an opportunity to represent the U.S. in the World Hot Air Balloon Championship. Daily hot air balloon competitions, early morning balloon launches, evening glow and many more events complete with food and merchandise vendors. For more information, visit www.theoldwestballoonfest.com
Old West Balloon Fest Showdown 2022; first evening Balloon Glow at Western Nebraska Community College.
Gates Open at 7:00 pm; balloons glow at dusk (approximately 9:00 pm)
FREE Admission
Food and merchandise vendors on site
For more information; visit www.theoldwestballoonfest.com
Old West Balloon Fest 2022 Showdown; two morning mass ascension (balloon launches) from the Mitchell Air Field in Mitchell, NE
Gates open to the public before dawn at 5:30 AM
Food and merchandise vendors on site
Watch as 25+ hot air balloon launch at dawn (weather permitting) in a mass ascension
For more information; visit www.theoldwestballoonfest.com
Old West Balloon Fest Showdown 2022 ends with the awesome sights and sounds of the evening glow at The Grasslands at Five Rocks Amphitheater in Gering
30+ Hot Air Balloons will “glow” at dusk (approximately 9:00 pm), weather permitting
Spectators are on the field where balloons will glow; practicing social distancing throughout the Glow area
Food vendors, hot air balloon merchandise vendors, music and announcements on stage
Fun and excitement for the whole family to close Old West Balloon Fest 2022
For more information; visit www.theoldwestballoonfest.com
11th Annual High Plains Riot; self-described “gearheads” from across the country come together for the most unique car show. Cruises across Western Nebraska and Wyoming in cars built to cruise. On-site events Friday-Sunday; cars, vendors, games for kids, burnout sessions, after party in downtown Mitchell and Hot Rod Church on Sunday. For complete schedule; visit High Plains Riot on Facebook.
Local promoter presents “Tech N9Ne” in Concert at Five Rocks Amphitheater in Gering. Gates open at 6 pm and concert starts at 7 pm. Tickets are $35 general admission, $50 VIP Seating and $75 Front of Stage seating tickets are SOLD OUT. To purchase tickets and more information; www.outhousetickets.com

Full and ½ Marathon Start-Finish at Five Rocks Amphitheater
Five Rocks Amphitheater – 2505 D Street – Gering, NE
For registration and information, visit www.monumentmarathon.com

Western Nebraska’s premier holiday craft show and specialty foods expo; admission is free
Friday-5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Saturday-9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Gering Civic Center – 1050 M Street
For more information, visit www.geringciviccenter.com