Wagons West - 50th Anniversary of Trails & Rails

Join us for a once-in-a-generation celebration as the Trails & Rails Museum marks 50 years of preserving history with a spectacular Wagons West & 50th Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, August 3, 2025!
Festivities kick off at 2:00 PM and continue until 5:00 PM at the Trails & Rails Museum in Kearney, Nebraska. Guests of all ages can enjoy a wide variety of exciting activities, including:
Beer Garden
Hot Air Balloon photo op.
Live Music
Face Painting & Balloon Art
Fire Truck Display
Therapy Horses
Mountain Man & Blacksmith Demonstrations
Pioneer Melodrama Performances
Food and Beverage Vendors
And much more!


But the fun doesn’t stop there!
Head across the street to Centennial Park at 6:00 PM for an 1890s-style vintage baseball game—a nostalgic tribute to Kearney’s historic Giants. Then, cap off this unforgettable day with a dazzling fireworks display to celebrate five decades of community, culture, and history.
This is a celebration you won't want to miss—come honor the past and look forward to the future at the Trails & Rails Museum’s biggest event yet!

Admission is FREE! Everyone is welcome.

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