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42nd Annual Ogallala Indian Summer Rendezvous

September 17, 2026 8:00 AM - September 19, 2026 11:59 PM (MDT)

Description

Let’s Ruffle A Few Feathers!

The 42nd Annual Ogallala Indian Summer Rendezvous returns September 17–19, 2026!

Join us in downtown Ogallala for three unforgettable days of live music, food, shopping, history, contests, family activities and community tradition. From the Rendezvous Parade and Car Show to Frontier Camp, the Harvest Arts Market, Quilt Appreciation Show, Husker Watch Party and live entertainment, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Rendezvous Square and the surrounding downtown festival area will serve as the center of the celebration, with additional activities held at several nearby community locations.

Registration Update: Registration is now closed for the Harvest Arts Market, Quilt Appreciation Show, Puzzle Yourself Contest, Rendezvous Parade and Chili Cook-Off. Cornhole Tournament registration remains open—keep scrolling for details and the entry form!

Complete Schedule of Events

The complete 2026 Ogallala Indian Summer Rendezvous schedule is here! Unless otherwise specified, activities are held at Rendezvous Square or in the surrounding Rendezvous Festival Area.

Schedule and performance times are subject to change. Additional information will be added as it becomes available.

Thursday, September 17

  • 8:00–10:45 a.m. — Area 14 CattleWomen Chili Cook-off
  • 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. — Friends of the Library Book Sale at Kathleen Lute Public Library
  • 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. — Frontier Camp near Second Chapter Brewing
  • 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. — Petrified Wood Gallery Art Show at the Petrified Wood & Art Gallery
  • 10:00 a.m. — Refreshment Garden opens
  • 11:00 a.m. — Opening Ceremonies and chili available for purchase
  • 11:00 a.m. — Trails West CASA Pie Sale
  • 11:00 a.m. — Food vendors open
  • 2:30 p.m. — Rendezvous Parade: “Let’s Ruffle A Few Feathers!”
  • 5:00 p.m. — All Clear; Refreshment Garden temporarily closes
  • 6:00 p.m. — OHS Pep Rally
  • 7:00 p.m. — Refreshment Garden reopens
  • 8:00–11:00 p.m. — Moonlight Madness Shopping

Friday, September 18

  • 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. — Friends of the Library Book Sale at Kathleen Lute Public Library
  • 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. — Unique Collections Exhibit at the Petrified Wood & Art Gallery
  • 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. — Quilt Appreciation Show at First Congregational Church of Christ
  • 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. — Frontier Camp near Second Chapter Brewing
  • 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. — Petrified Wood Gallery Art Show at the Petrified Wood & Art Gallery
  • 10:00 a.m. — Refreshment Garden opens with Jammin’ Tunes
  • 11:00 a.m. — Food vendors open
  • 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. — Live music by The Last Resort
  • 1:15–4:00 p.m. — Puzzle Yourself Contest
  • 5:30–6:00 p.m. — Pavilion All Clear; admission required to re-enter
  • 6:00–8:30 p.m. — Live music by Mud County
  • 9:00 p.m.–midnight — Live music by Drew Phillips Band

Saturday, September 19

  • 7:30–9:30 a.m. — Ogallala Optimist Breakfast; breakfast is not included with the Rendezvous Event Badge
  • 8:00 a.m. — Refreshment Garden opens
  • 9:00 a.m. — Bloody Mary Bar opens
  • 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. — Rendezvous Car Show; registration at Spruce Street Station
  • 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. — Harvest Arts Market in the First Congregational Church parking lot
  • 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. — Unique Collections Exhibit at the Petrified Wood & Art Gallery
  • 10:00–11:30 a.m. — Friends of the Library Bag Sale at Kathleen Lute Public Library
  • 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. — Kids’ Corner and family activities on West Second Street
  • 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. — Quilt Appreciation Show at First Congregational Church of Christ
  • 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. — Frontier Camp near Second Chapter Brewing
  • 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. — Petrified Wood Gallery Art Show at the Petrified Wood & Art Gallery
  • 10:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. — Cornhole Tournament
  • 2:00 p.m. — Rising Buffalo Dance Group performance at Rendezvous Square
  • 11:00 a.m. — Food vendors open
  • 3:00–5:00 p.m. — Rendezvous Car Show Awards
  • 5:00–5:15 p.m. — Pavilion All Clear; admission required to re-enter
  • 5:15–8:30 p.m. — Husker Watch Party
  • 9:00 p.m.–midnight — Live music by No Drinking on Grounds; Refreshment Garden open during the performance 


Special Cultural Performance: Rising Buffalo Dance Group will perform at Rendezvous Square at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. This appearance is made possible through funding from the Western Trails Creative District.


 Download the Complete 2026 Rendezvous Schedule 

Rendezvous Event Badges

One badge includes admission to three concerts and one BIG Husker Watch Party!

  • Two Friday-night concerts
  • Saturday’s Husker football watch party
  • One Saturday-night concert

ALLO Fiber Nebraska is taking the Husker game experience up a notch with an impressive 7-foot-tall by 13-foot-wide LED screen and sound system.

Badge Prices

  • Family Badge — $40
    Includes two adults and two children. Additional children are $5 each.
  • Adult Badge — $20
  • Children ages 6–12 — $5
  • Children five and younger — Free

Purchase Badges At

  • Pinnacle Bank — 201 E. Second Street
  • Adams Bank & Trust — 315 N. Spruce Street
  • Sandhills State Bank — 605 E. First Street
  • Keith County Chamber of Commerce — 119 E. Second Street 

Important Pavilion Reminders

  • All bags will be inspected before entry.
  • Outside beverages are not permitted.
  • A valid ID is required for service in the Refreshment Garden.
  • Admission is required to re-enter the Pavilion following the scheduled All Clear periods.

Harvest Arts Market!

Vendor spaces for the 2026 Harvest Arts Market are now full. Thank you for the wonderful response!

 HARVEST ARTS MARKET — VENDOR SPACES FULL 

Quilt Appreciation Show!

Entries for the 2026 Quilt Appreciation Show are now closed. Thank you to everyone participating!

 QUILT SHOW ENTRIES — CLOSED 

Puzzle Yourself Contest — Registration Full!

All available team spots for the 2026 Puzzle Yourself Contest have been filled! Thank you to everyone who registered. We can’t wait to watch the teams race against the clock during Rendezvous.

  • Friday, September 18
  • Check-in: 1:00 p.m.
  • Contest: 1:15–4:00 p.m.
  • Location: Rendezvous Festival Area

Rendezvous Parade!

The 2026 Rendezvous Parade lineup has been finalized, and entries are now closed. We look forward to seeing everyone along the parade route!

 PARADE ENTRIES — CLOSED 

Rendezvous Chili Cook-Off

Area 14 CattleWomen Chili Cook-Off

Registration for the 2026 Area 14 CattleWomen Chili Cook-Off is now closed—but everyone is invited to come enjoy the results!

  • Thursday, September 17
  • Judging: 10:45 a.m.
  • Chili available for purchase: 11:00 a.m.
  • Conclusion: Approximately 2:00 p.m.

Come hungry and help us celebrate the teams bringing their best beef chili recipes to Rendezvous!

For questions, contact Myrna Spurgin at 308-289-2121.

 CHILI COOK-OFF REGISTRATION — CLOSED 

Rendezvous Cornhole Tournament

Grab a partner and put your cornhole skills to the test during the 2026 Ogallala Indian Summer Rendezvous!

  • Saturday, September 19
  • Check-in: 9:30 a.m.
  • Tournament begins: 10:00 a.m.
  • Teams: Two players
  • Advance registration: $30 per team
  • Day-of registration: $40 per team
  • Limited to: 32 teams

Boards and bags will be provided. The tournament will follow cancellation scoring and a double-elimination format. The first team to reach 21 points or more wins the game.

Return the completed registration form to the Keith County Chamber of Commerce.

 Download the Cornhole Tournament Form 

Become a Rendezvous Sponsor!

Sponsorships are gratefully welcomed and help make this long-standing community tradition possible. Recognition opportunities may depend on the date a sponsorship is received and the availability of printed and promotional materials.

 Become a Rendezvous Sponsor 

Questions?

Contact the Keith County Chamber of Commerce at 308-284-4066 or info@explorekeithcounty.com.











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Location

Rendezvous Square

Rendezvous Square and the surrounding downtown Ogallala festival area serve as the center of the celebration. Some activities are held at other downtown locations, including Kathleen Lute Public Library, First Congregational Church of Christ, Second Chapter Brewing, Spruce Street Station, and the Petrified Wood & Art Gallery. Please review the schedule for individual activity locations.

Pricing

Many daytime Rendezvous activities are free and open to the public.

A Rendezvous Event Badge is required for admission to the Pavilion for the two Friday-night concerts, Saturday’s Husker Watch Party and the Saturday-night concert.

Family Badge: $40
Includes two adults and two children. Additional children are $5 each.

Adult Badge: $20

Children ages 6–12: $5

Children five and younger: Free

The Ogallala Optimist Breakfast and separately operated food, beverage, shopping and fundraising activities are not included with the Rendezvous Event Badge.

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Contact Information

Keith County Chamber of Commerce
Name: Keith County Chamber of Commerce
Phone: (308) 284-4066
Email: info@explorekeithcounty.com
Details: 119 East 2nd Street

Thank you for considering a sponsorship of the 42nd Annual Ogallala Indian Summer Rendezvous!

Please select your preferred sponsorship level below and complete the contact and payment information that follows. GrowthZone may refer to this process as a “registration,” but you are purchasing an event sponsorship and are not registering as an event attendee.

You may pay online by credit card or request an invoice.

To be included in the official Rendezvous program, sponsorships and logos must be received by August 14, 2026.

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Dawn Haney at dawn@explorekeithcounty.com or 308-284-4066.

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