Events in Omaha this August

This month in Omaha it’s all about the food and festivals. Summer is coming to an end and that means getting the kids ready for back to school, National Night Out, Labor Day celebrations and of course the Nebraska State Fair. If you’re looking for events in Omaha this August, be sure to check out all of the fun, family friendly festivities taking place. Be sure to get out and enjoy what’s left of the warm weather.

Events in Omaha this August

New American Arts Festival
When: August 3rd, 2018
Where: Military Avenue and Maple Street
Omaha, NE

Join us in highlighting the performance and visual arts of Omaha’s refugee and immigrant communities. Enjoy workshops, live music and dance performances, visual art collaborations in local galleries, and a street artist market.

This event seeks to highlight the performance and visual arts of Omaha’s refugee and immigrant communities. There will be workshops, live music and dance performances, visual art collaborations in local galleries, and a street artist market!

This event is completely free and will be family friendly. Gallery Spaces are on Maple St. Stage and street galleries are on Military Ave.

Beer and Bacon Festival
When: August 4th, 2018
Where: The Old Mattress Factory Bar and Grill
501 N 13thStreet
Omaha, NE

Is that the faint smell of sizzling bacon and a hoppy IPA we smell? The Sixth Annual Omaha Beer and Bacon Festival will continue a tradition of tasty bites and refreshing brews for a good cause, this year The Micah House, as the festival returns to the The Old Mattress Factory Omaha on Saturday, August 4th. Gates open for VIPs at 5 p.m. and general admission starts at 6.

The festival, organized by the Omaha Jaycees in cooperation with the Old Mattress Factory, will feature a food competition culminating in prizes and a trip to the World Food Championships in Gulf Shores, Alabama for the best bacon-themed category. Patrons will receive samples of delicious dishes alongside tastings of hand-crafted beer from various local and regional breweries.

Maha Music Festival
When: August 16th– 18th, 2018
Where: Aksarben Village
67thand Center Streets
Omaha, NE

Mark your calendars for the 10th annual Maha Music Festival! NEW this year: Maha will include the Big Omaha conference, so expect a mix of music, arts, business and culture at this new and improved three-day event.

Since our first festival in 2009, we’ve been pushing beyond the traditional music festival, attracting fans from all over the country, while celebrating the local community—the people, the stuff they create and build, and the causes they champion. This year, our 10th anniversary, is all that and then some.

Worldfest
When: August 19th– 26th, 2018
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum
500 S. 20thStreet
Omaha, NE

Learn about other cultures through music, food and crafts during Worldfest. On August 19, visit Braunschweig, Germany; Siauliai, Lithuania; and Yantai, China. On August 26, visit Naas, Ireland; Xalapa, Mexico; and Shizauka, Japan.

Midwest Pirate Fest
When: August 25th, 2018
Where: Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch
11001 S. 48thStreet
Papillion, NE

It’s the annual MIDWEST PIRATE FEST, complete with stranded pirate ship and Pirate’s Pub tavern. Spend time in the Pirate’s Port, the Enchanted Forest and the sea-side towne. Bounce about a bit in the inflated pirate boat, or feel the wind in yer face on the Heave-Ho pirate ship swing! There’s more to do than ever before with multiple live stage performances, hands-on games, free make & take activities, daily children’s treasure hunts and learning demonstrations for the whole family! Our artisan exhibits, festival marketplace, and great carnivale foods will make a well-rounded nautical adventure for everyone attending.

Hutchfest 2018
When: August 26th, 2018
Where: 11thand Nicholas Streets
Omaha, NE

Join us for 2018 HutchFEST Sunday Funday in the ‘New North Makerhood’ in North Downtown Omaha showcasing over 250 handmade artisans from all across the Midwest. Enjoy local music performances by MAHA, and stuff yourself with brunch-primed food trucks, bar stations (local beer, gourmet bloody mary’s, mimosas, etc), over-sized lawn games & more!

Nebraska State Fair
When: August 24th– September 3rd, 2018
Where: Fonner Park Road
Grand Island, NE

Before there was a state, there was a fair. The first Nebraska State Fair took place in Nebraska City in 1868, but over the course of the next 41 years the fair would move between the host cities of Nebraska City, Brownville, Lincoln and Omaha. It wasn’t until 1901 that the Nebraska Legislature selected the Lancaster County Fairgrounds (Lincoln) as the permanent site for the annual fair, where it would remain until 2009.

The Nebraska State Fair has grown a lot since 1868 and to this day continues to showcase the people, talent and products of Nebraska. It also continues to be a time where we can celebrate Nebraska’s Pride. With a history older than the state itself, the Nebraska State Fair combines tradition with innovation to produce not only an educational but entertainment-filled event for the entire family.

Lions Gate

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Location: 198th & Harrison St

School District: Gretna

Amenities:

  • Close to easy access traffic ways, established neighborhood, close day care centers, and several places of worship.
  • Oversized lots – many 82’ wide lots.
  • Minutes to West Dodge traffic way, the 180th & Center shopping mile, the I-80 interstate system, and to grocery and other shopping services.

Liberty

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Location: 43rd & Capehart Rd

School District: Bellevue

Amenities:

  • Treed and nature reserve lots available
  • 11 minutes from Shadow Lake Towne Center
  • 15 minutes from Offutt Air Force Base

Sumtur Crossing

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Location: 114th & Schramm Rd

School District: Papillion La Vista

Amenities:

  • Close to Sumtur Amphitheater (concerts, movies and plays)
  • Adjacent to the 450 acre Walnut Creek Recreation area with its 105 acre lake (hiking, biking and fishing)

Granite Creek

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Location: 108th & Lincoln Rd

School District: Papillion La Vista

Amenities:

  • Adjacent to the proposed NRD lake area
  • Close to Sumtur Amphitheater (concerts, movies and plays)
  • Close to the 450 acre Walnut Creek Recreation area with its 105 acre lake (hiking, biking and fishing)
  • Close to Werner Ball Park – Home of the Omaha Storm Chasers

Founders Ridge

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Location: 126th & Hwy 370

School District: Papillion La Vista

Amenities:

  • Adjacent to Prairie Queen Lake and Recreation Area-hiking, biking and fishing
  • Adjacent to Werner Ball Park – Home of the Omaha Storm Chasers
  • Minutes to the I-80 Interstate system
  • Enjoy the Sumtur Amphitheater for concerts, movies and plays, the Shadow Lake Towne Center shopping, and the Walnut Creek Recreation and lake area for hiking, biking and fishing

Remington West

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Location: West of Remington Ridge (South of Harrison on 192nd St)

School District: Gretna

Amenities:

  • Trails and Nature reserve

Remington Ridge

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Location: South of 192nd & Harrison St

School District: Gretna

Amenities:

  • Trails and Nature reserve

Bridgeport

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Location: 180th St & Cornhusker Road

School District: Gretna

Amenities:

  • Coved, park-like streetscape
  • Extensive green space and trail network
  • Community Swimming Pool

Aspen Creek North

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Location: 1 mile N of 192nd & Hwy 370

School District: Gretna

Amenities:

  • Adjacent to the all-new Gretna school campus facility

Daybreak Springs

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Location: 192nd St & Fort St

School District: Elkhorn

Amenities:

  • Access to green space
  • Nearby Golfing
  • Adjacent to the Fort Street Improvement Project

Calarosa

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Location: 204th St and Fort St

School District: Elkhorn

Amenities:

  • 3 miles from Maple St Shopping Corridor

Indian Pointe

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Location: 198th & Harrison St

School District: Gretna

Amenities:

  • Close to easy access traffic ways, established neighborhood, close day care centers, and several places of worship.
  • Oversized lots – many 82’ wide lots.
  • Minutes to West Dodge traffic way, the 180th & Center shopping mile, the I-80 interstate system, and to grocery and other shopping services.

Newport Vista

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Location: North 168th Street and Bennington Road

School District: Bennington

Amenities:

  • View lots
  • Bennington school across the street
  • Adjacent to a nature reserve
  • View of Bennington Lake

Kempten Creek

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Location: 165th Street and Bennington Road

School District: Bennington

Amenities:

  • View lots
  • Adjacent to regional park

Anchor View

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Location: 3 blocks N of 168th Ida

School District: Elkhorn

Amenities:

  • Overlooks Flanagan Lake, a 220-acre lake with 730 acres of recreation
  • Public access Flanagan Lake as well as facilities for boat access
  • Blocks of walking & biking trails
  • Playgrounds and youth sport fields

Anchor Pointe

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Location: 198th & Harrison St

School District: Gretna

Amenities:

  • Close to easy access traffic ways, established neighborhood, close day care centers, and several places of worship.
  • Oversized lots – many 82’ wide lots.
  • Minutes to West Dodge traffic way, the 180th & Center shopping mile, the I-80 interstate system, and to grocery and other shopping services.

Falling Waters

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Location: 198th & Harrison St

School District: Gretna

Amenities:

  • Close to easy access traffic ways, established neighborhood, close day care centers, and several places of worship.
  • Oversized lots – many 82’ wide lots.
  • Minutes to West Dodge traffic way, the 180th & Center shopping mile, the I-80 interstate system, and to grocery and other shopping services.