O’Neill Summerfest 2025 Schedule of Events

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THURSDAY, JULY 17TH
9 am – Duck Hunt in Downtown O’Neill – ONE DUCK PER HOUSEHOLD  Accura Healthcare will have Cotton Candy available in front of the chamber office!
11 am to 2 pm – Burger and Brat Lunch at Shamrock Locker located at 500 S. 4th Street
12:30 pm – Ceremonial Bill Signing of LB 246, the Fake Meat Bill, with Governor Jim Pillen and Senator Barry DeKay at Shamrock Locker, located at 500 S. 4th Street
7pm – Joseph Hall, Elvis Tribute Artist at the O’Neill Community Center
5 pm – Drink Specials at Neko’s Pub  

FRIDAY, JULY 18TH
10 am – Chamber Coffee at the Carroll McKay Rodeo Arena in Carney Park
5 pm – Drink Specials at Neko’s Pub
7 pm – Mid-States Award Winning Rodeo at the Carroll McKay Rodeo Arena in Carney Park
7 pm- KBRX Radio will be playing Cruise Night Music for anyone wanting to cruise the streets of O’Neill.  There will be burgers available in Anson Insurance Parking Lot.  Watch for the stand while you are cruising!
8 pm to 11 pm – Country Soul ‘N Roll Show at the Good Timin’ Bar
9 pm – Ren and Red at Hooligan’s Pub 

SATURDAY, JULY 19TH
8 am – Sidewalk Sales Begin in Downtown O’Neill
9 am to 4 pm – Tractor Show Featuring the Cornhusker Two-Cylinder Club at the Great Plains State Bank parking lot at 620 E. Douglas Street
9 am to 4 pm – Vendor Fair in Ford Park – see separate list of activities
9 am to noon – Car Show registration in Ford Park
10 am – Historical Trolley Tour begins at the Kinkaid Museum at 4th and Douglas
11 am – 2 pm – Burger and Brat Lunch at Shamrock Locker, located at 500 S. 4th Street
Noon – 4pm – Car Show in Ford Park
Noon – Historical Trolley Tour begins at the Kinkaid Museum at 4th and Douglas
1 pm to 5 pm – Free Swimming at the O’Neill Pool in Ford Park
2 pm – Historical Trolley Tour begins at the Kinkaid Museum at 4th and Douglas
4 pm – Historical Trolley Tour begins at the Kinkaid Museum at 4th and Douglas
5 pm – North Central Nebraska Arts Council presents “Calendar Girls” by Tim Firth at the O’Neill High School Old Gym.
6 pm – Mid-States Award Winning Rodeo at the Carroll McKay Rodeo Arena in Carney Park
7 pm – Gates open at the community center parking lot for the concert
8 pm to 11 pm – Country Soul ‘N Roll Show at the Good Timin’ Bar
8:30 pm – Sunset Sinners take the stage in the community center parking lot
9 pm – Karaoke at Neko’s Pub with drink specials
10 pm – Sam Barber Concert in the community center parking lot
11:30 pm – Twisted 20 at Hooligan’s Pub 

SATURDAY FORD PARK EVENTS
9 am – 2 pm – Local Food Showcase in the South Shelter.  Sample amazing local food, enjoy family friendly activities and meet your incredible farmers!
11 am – Twirlettes performance on the basketball court
11:30 – Registration opens for the Turtle Races
Noon – Turtle Races on the basketball court
1 pm – Mexican Folklore Dance Group Aquetzali will perform in the park 

SUNDAY, JULY 20TH
10 am – Summerfest Church in the Park featuring Legacy Five – Following the church service, a free BBQ lunch will be served.
2 pm and 7 pm – – North Central Nebraska Arts Council presents “Calendar Girls” by Tim Firth at the O’Neill High School Old Gym