Events in Omaha this August

Published on August 3, 2016
3 min read

It won’t be long before summer comes to an end. Now is the time to get out and enjoy what’s left of this season. There are so many great events in Omaha this August, it can be difficult to choose. Don’t worry, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. From the Sweet Corn Festival to the Maha Music Festival, there’s an event in Omaha this August that everyone can enjoy. Don’t let summer without having a little more family fun before school starts and winter approaches. There’s still time to make the best of these warm nights!

Event in Omaha this August

10^th Annual Nebraska Balloon and Wine Festival
When: August 12th & 13^th, 2016
Where: Coventry Campus – South of 204^th & Q Streets
Omaha, NE

Enjoy Nebraska wines, Midwest food & barbecue, area bands and musicians, entertainment, shopping, crafts, pony rides and more.

Sweet Corn Festival
When: August 13^th and 14^th, 2016
Where: Lauritzen Gardens
100 Bancroft Street
Omaha, NE

Nothing says summer like fresh-picked sweet corn! Lauritzen Gardens celebrates this backyard favorite and Nebraska’s agricultural jewel during the annual Sweet Corn Festival. Guests can enjoy a variety of activities, entertainment and plenty of delicious, locally grown sweet corn. They can hop on the hayrack ride, cool off with free samples of “Nebraska Sweet Corn” ice cream from Ted & Wally’s Premium Homemade Ice Cream, purchase freshly popped kettle corn and learn about corn (and other New World foods) through fun, educational activities.

hutchFEST
When: August 13^th, 2016
Where: Midtown Crossing
31^st – 33^rd and Farnam – Dodge Streets
Omaha, NE

hutchFEST emerges as a one-day community and artisan celebration in Midtown Crossing at Turner Park, with 100+ highly curated vendors from across the Midwest. This vibrant gathering cultivates and showcases the freshest talent from the very best in modern maker design, quality handmade goods and relevant found objects.

Get inspired, harness your creativity and experience this lively marketplace surrounded by local bites, local brews and live music.

2016 Greek Festival
When: August 19^th – 21^st, 2016
Where: 602 Park Avenue
Omaha, NE

A Greek festival is a tradition of culture and entertainment where you will taste Greek Food, experience Greek music and culture with Greek Dancing and great family fun. Come out to Omaha’s Original GREEK FESTIVAL put on by Omaha’s very own, St John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church. Festivities Include: Authentic Greek Music; Greek Folk Dancing in full Greek dress; delicious, homemade Greek cuisine; Agora (a Greek Marketplace); tantalizing pastries, and much, much more! Children’s Activities: There will be plenty of activities for children such as face painting, balloons, and children’s games in the Outdoor Plaza.

Omaha’s Original GREEK FESTIVAL is an event that you should not miss! — Remember To Say, “OPA!”

Maha Music Festival
When: August 20^th, 2016
Where: Aksarben Village
67^th and Center Streets
Omaha, NE

Maha is a day-long, nonprofit music festival. Our eighth annual event takes place Saturday, August 20, 2016, bringing together national, regional and local indie artists for a day of food, community and, of course, music. Lineup includes: Passion Pit, Grimes, Vince Staples, The Joy Formidable, Matthew Sweet, Jay Farrar Trio, Diarrhea Planet, Car Seat Headrest, Diet Cig, See Through Dresses, Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal, and CJ Mills.

NORTHfest
When: August 20^th, 2016
Where: Levi Carter Park Pavilion
809 Carter Lake Shore Drive
Omaha, NE

Get ready for NORTHfest – an inaugural all day celebration of the North Omaha community. Located at the Levi Carter Park Pavilion, NORTHfest is a family friendly event full of activities designed to enhance connections and entertain the masses.

Activities include a 5k run/walk, Kids Zone, local food vendors, Drill Team competition, beer garden, live entertainment and so much more!

Playing with Fire Festival
When: August 27^th, 2016
Where: Midtown Crossing
31^st – 33^rd and Farnam – Dodge Streets
Omaha, NE

Playing with Fire, an annual summer music festival, sizzles along the edges of incendiary blues, rock, funk, R&B, and soul. Line-up: headliner Walter Trout Band and Steve Hill, Levi William, and The Redwoods.

2016 Great Nebraska Beer Fest
When: August 27^th, 2016
Where: 12356 Ballpark Way
Papillion, NE

The Great Nebraska Beer Fest is a true regional beer fest in that we’re drawing in never-before-seen brewers and their beers to join us. A celebration of American Craft Beer with a spotlight on Nebraska and regional breweries.

Join us for Craft Beer, & the Brewers who make them.

About Author

Denny Van Moorleghem

Denny started as a trim carpenter in 1969 and worked his way up through the Regency Homes operation as a Draftsman/Designer, Superintendent, Customer Service Representative, Estimator, Project Manager, General Manager and now serves as the President. He is the Designated Real Estate Broker for the company. He is active in the Metropolitan Omaha Homebuilders Association as well as the State of Nebraska Homebuilders Association and the National Association of Homebuilders. He has been voted Omaha Builder of the Year, State of Nebraska Builder of the Year, Developer of the Year and Best Marketing Director.