Plains Ag Events
April 7
Jazz Festival, Hastings, Neb., French Memorial Chapel at Hastings College, celebrate the 125th birthday, (402) 461-7757.
April 7 – May 15
Between Fences – Smithsonian Touring Exhibit, Aurora, Neb., Plainsman Museum, explore how the fence is entwined with American history, agriculture, politics, industry and daily life, (402) 694-6531.
April 12
Spring Festival Craft Show, Kearney, Neb., Buffalo Co. Fairgrounds, (308) 440-0153.
April 12-13
2008 Big Mac Sports Expo, Ogallala, Neb., Keith Co. Fairgrounds, Exhibit Hall, showcasing vendors, outfitters, seminars and exhibits, (800) 658-4390.
April 17
Farmer and Rancher Clinic, North Platte, Neb., contact Michelle at the Nebraska Farm Hotline (800) 464-0258.
April 18-20
Festival of Quilts, Chadron, Neb., Assumption Arena, quilt show, competition, displays, vendors, programs, and demonstrations, (308) 432-4041.
April 18-20
ABATE Dist. 8 Motorcycle Show & Swap Meet, Hastings, Neb., Adams Co. Fairgrounds, (308) 647-6933.
April 18-20
Spring Arts and Crafts Show, North Platte, Neb., Platte River Mall, (308) 534-3090.
April 18-20
Annual Antique Tool Show, York, Neb., city auditorium, (402) 363-2620.
April 19
Nebraska Outdoors Expo, Kearney, Neb., Firstier Event Center, family-oriented, archery, boating, camping, dog training, fishing wildlife viewing, (308) 237-3494.
April 19
Health Fair, Ogallala, Neb., Keith Co. Fairgrounds, Exhibit Hall, 7 a.m.-noon.
April 19-20
14th Annual Train Show & Swap Meet, North Platte, Neb., D&N Event Center, (308) 386-2489.
April 21
Midwest Country Music Show, Grand Island, Neb., The Grand Theater, (308) 940-2625.
April 22-23
Water Quality Challenges in the Great Plains Conference, Lincoln, Neb., Embassy Suites, (402) 472-7550.
April 24-26
Country Bluegrass Festival, North Platte, Neb., Lincoln Co. Fairgrounds, crafts, food, workshops, antique flea market, showcase competition and 11 bands, (308) 532-1465.
April 25-27
Arbor Day Celebration, Nebraska City, Neb., live entertainment, parade, 5K trail run, fun festival, (800) 514-9113.
April 26-27
Annual 4-H Photography Workshop, Halsey, Neb., Nebraska State 4-H Camp, (308) 533-2224.
May 4
Czech Festival, Lincoln, Neb., Moose Lodge Family Center, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Anne Callahan (402) 486-4152 or Deb Vocasek (402) 438-1903.
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