Upcoming Local Events.
Uncover the Best Local Happenings in Valentine, NE and Surrounding Areas Near Lord Ranch Resort!
Pumpkin Patch Craft Fair
Saturday Oct 12th! Is the day!!
Fall is in the air!
The Pumpkin Patch Craft Fair is almost here! Come and enjoy this long-awaited event.
We have very talented crafters from the area bringing one-of-a-kind crafts!!
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
With crafts, food and fun, this event is sure to bring plenty of Autumn Joy!!
Cherry County Fair & Rodeo
2024 Cherry County Fair & Rodeo
August 5th - 11th at the Cherry County Fairgrounds in Valentine, NE.
Learn More at cherrycofairgrounds.com
The 31st Annual Nebraska Star Party
Merritt Reservoir is a short drive from the Lord Ranch Resort, so you can enjoy a comfortable stay here while enjoying the 31st Annual Nebraska Star Party.
If you enjoy star gazing or want to learn more about it, the Nebraska Star Party is a wonderful group to get to know.
Old West Days
For over 30 years, poets, musicians, and storytellers have come from all over the country to share their talents and to celebrate the time-honored traditions of our childhood's hero's - The American Cowboy! They tell stories of the days of yesteryear and of the time when cowboys were kings! You can almost hear the spurs jingling and the old camp cook calling the riders to a hot meal of the finest beef, biscuits, beans, and boiled coffee.
Thursday, April 25
7 pm Old Time Live Radio - Valentine High School Auditorium
Friday, April 26
9 am - 4 pm - Free Poetry & Music Sessions - Methodist Church
4 pm - 7 pm - Western Art, Trade & Quilt Show - Valentine High School
7:30 pm - Featured Performances, $15 tickets - High School Auditorium
Shiloh Hewitt, Bonnie Krogman, Randy Huston, and a Surprise Guest.
Saturday, April 27
9 am - 12 pm - Free Poetry & Music Sessions - Valentine High School
9 am - 7 pm - Western Art, Trade & Quilt Show - Valentine High School
10:30 am - 12 pm - Writer’s Workshop by Western Author Timothy Nolting - High School Band Room
1:30 pm - Featured Performances, $15 tickets - High School Auditorium
Performers include Randy Huston, Bonnie Krogman, and Shiloh Hewitt. Host: Jake Riley
7:30 pm - Featured Performances, $15 tickets - High School Auditorium
Performers include Harley Thorpe, Jake Riley, B.J. Jamison, and a Surprise Guest
2024 Bull Bash
The Heart City Bull Bash will allow you to showcase your bulls and gain exposure to potential bull buyers from central Nebraska and south central South Dakota. Plus, local businesses plan special activities and events for the entire family.
Early Deadline: December 20, 2023
Late Deadline: January 5, 2024
Early Entries Receive a 1/4 Zip Sweater!
Winterfest Craft & Gift Show / Bake Sale
Shop handcrafted gifts from local crafters at the Cherry County Fairgrounds.
Old Settler's Rodeo
The bowery program will start at 10:00 am with foot races to follow. The rodeo will begin at 12:00 pm. Calcutta for Team Sorting and Business Man's Roping will be at 3 pm. There will be a Dance again at 7 pm. We will take entries for Team sorting that day but they must be entered by noon.
Entries are Due by August 23rd
Prairie Chicken Viewing at the Refuge
An Amazing Wildlife Viewing Opportunity
Get ready to witness an awe-inspiring spectacle as you see the prairie chicken mating dance! This incredible display, performed by one of Nebraska's most iconic grassland birds, is a timeless tradition that has captivated audiences for years. Don't miss your chance to witness this natural wonder firsthand!
You can contact the Valentine Wildlife Refuge at 402-376-1889 to reserve your spot in the viewing blind (free of charge). Please review the instructions for viewing grouse from the blind. You’ll want to arrive at the blind one hour before sunrise.
