August 24-September 3

Nebraska State Fair, Lincoln, neb., State Fair Park, a showcase of Nebraska products, people and talents, (402) 473-4102.

August 29

Wyoming Livestock Board Meeting, Casper, Wyo., UW Outreach School-Rm. 113, (307) 777-6443.

September 1-3

Kite Flight 2007, Callaway, Neb., Foster Smith Field, family amateur and experienced kite flying, entertainment and free camping, (308) 836-2620.

September 1-3

Back to School in Railroad Town, Grand Island, Neb., Stuhr Museum, kids of all ages can enjoy hands-on activities, (308) 385-5316.

September 1-3

21st Annual Antique and Craft Extravaganza, Lexington, Neb., Dawson Co. Fairgrounds, more than 200 vendors selling antiques, crafts and flea market items, (308) 324-5504.

September 1-3

Labor Day Celebration, Paxton, Neb., pancake breakfast, parade, bull riding, ice cream social, booths, games, (308) 239-4388.

September 1-3

Old Settlers Days, Lodgepole, Neb., parade, crafts, music, barbeque and dance, (308) 483-5353.

September 7-8

Hay Days, Cozad, Neb., downtown, carnival rides and games, parade, food and fun, (308) 784-3930.

September 8

Pioneer Day, Inman, Neb., city wide, horseshoe tournament, barbecue, rooster roping, children’s games and live entertainment, (402) 394-5380.

September 8

Heritage Days, Maxwell, Neb., paintball competitions, parade, children’s game and food, (308) 582-4324.

September 8

Fall Festival, Wellfleet, Neb., parade, barbecue, horse races, roping, children’s games and street dance, (308) 963-4350.

September 8 & 9

Old Trusty 25th Annual Antique & Collectors Show, Clay Center, Neb., Brian Wolfe, (402) 726-2281 or Joyce Schlick, (402) 726-2487.

September 8-9

Willow Tree Festival, Gordon, Neb., Winship and Wayland Parks, entertainment, food booths, arts and crafts, (308) 282-2464.

September 8-9

Balloon Fest, McCook, Neb., airport, hot air balloon launches, evening balloon glow and ongoing entertainment, (308) 345-2280.

September 9

History in Action Day, Chadron, Neb., Dawes Co. Historical Museum, demos, buggy rides, butter churning, wheat weaving, wood carving and more, (308) 432-2309.

September 17-19

Nebraska Rural Institute, Holdrege, Neb., Bonnie Hassler, (402) 472-1772.

September 21-23

Grand Duke Alexis Rendezvous, Hayes Center, Neb., storytelling, black powder shoots and more, Doris Vlasin, (308) 286-3463 or Jan Singleton, (308) 286-3676.