42nd Annual Ogallala Indian Summer Rendezvous

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.

Preliminary Schedule of Events

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
• 7:00 p.m. — Beta Sigma Phi Poker Run
• 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. — Mud County
• 9:00 p.m.–midnight — 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
• Time to be announced — 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 — No Drinking on Grounds

Special Cultural Performance: Rising Buffalo Dance Group will perform at Rendezvous Square on Saturday. The performance time will be added as soon as the final schedule is confirmed. This appearance is made possible through funding from the Western Trails Creative District.

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.

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.