Trails and Rails Museum, Buffalo County Historical Society, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
KEARNEY — 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, Aug. 3, 2025.
Festivities kick off at 2 p.m. and continue until 5 p.m. 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!
For more information about museum hours or to arrange group visits, contact Andie Trembley, Community Engagement Asst. at 308-234-3041 .
