Events

Come out to the Nebraska State Fair and check out Ultimate Bull Riding - A rodeo sport where a rider gets on a bucking bull and attempts to stay mounted while animal tries to buck off the rider  “most dangerous 8 seconds in sports”.  This will take place at 7:00pm.

Come out to the Nebraska State Fair and check out Ultimate Bull Fighting - A physical contest with humans and bulls to subdue and immobilize the bull.  This event will take place at 7:00pm.

Come out to the Nebraska State Fair and compete in the Marathon.  It is a Boston qualifier on a USATF course certification, where water stations and snacks provided.  Several different age divisions (see website) will compete with Male Female Co-ed, Cash prizes and medals.   Spectators must purchase a ticket to watch beginning and ending of the race. Events include:  Marathon, ½ Marathon, Relay Marathon, 5K, 1 Mile Kid Run, Push Rim Wheelchair, Handcycle Divisions Check-in is from 5:00-7:00am.  Start time is at 7:00am and last approximately until 12:30pm

Come out to the Nebraska State Fair and check out High School Rodeo where you will see competitions including Bareback, Bull riding,  Saddle Bronc, Barrel Racing, Breakaway, Goat Tying, Pole Bending, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Girls Cutting, Tie Down, and Boys Cutting.

The Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) and Grand Island Tourism are hosting the Class A Girls State Golf Championships.  Girls will compete in their respective districts–qualifying to compete in the State Championship.  Athletes will play 18 holes on Monday and 18 holes on Tuesday.  Awards and medals will be presented to teams and individuals at the end of rounds Tuesday.

This is a premier wrestling event in the state of Nebraska.  20+ Teams over a 2 day event.  They will be celebrating the 18th anniversary of the Flatwater Fracas.  Teams from Nebraska, Kansas, Wyoming, and Colorado will be competing.  Boys and Girls will be competing.  The following cities have been involved in the past:  Grand Island Sr High, Northwest, Kearney,  Lexington, Lincoln East, Lincoln Southwest Minden, Norfolk, Papillion LaVista South, Seward, Wood River, Bellevue West, Blair,  Bennington, Columbus, Gretna East, Hastings, Lincoln Southwest, Lincoln Southeast, Waverly   Out of state teams include:  Manhattan, Eagle Crest, Garden City, Smith Center, Cheyenne East. Both [...]

Varsity Spirit – UCA/NCA/UDA/NCA will continue to teach and educate coaches and teams regarding skills that are allowed by the NFHS at team camps and events in Nebraska. Varsity Spirit will continue to assist the Nebraska Coaches Association in the operation of the annual Nebraska State Cheer and Dance Championships in February. Event Times: Thursday - 10:00am-5:00pm Friday:  8:00am-10:00pm Saturday:  8:00am-7:00pm

The annual showcase featuring some of the best bullfighters, specialty acts and rodeo queens set to return to the Heartland Events Center for 2025. “Rodeo Grand Island” will be back on the dirt inside the Heartland Events Center. The award-winning team from Sutton Rodeo returns after recently earning a Round 4 Top Bull win at the Wrangler National Finals in Las Vegas. “Rodeo Grand Island” is a February tradition and an elite Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA) rodeo. The event kicks off where top PRCA contestants will compete in all seven rodeo events: Bareback, Tie Down, Saddle Bronco, Steer Wrestling, Team [...]