Special Events in Omaha

Annual Flower Festival: In Celebration of the Lewis & Clark Expedition
St. Ceceilia Cathedral

February
Annual Home & Garden Expo
Omaha Convention Center
Omaha's premier and most complete showcase of the latest home products.

Annual Orchid Show
Crossroads Mall, 74th & Dodge

March
Annual Triumph of Ag Expo - Farm & Machinery Show
Omaha Convention Center

May
Annual Rockbrook Village Spring Fever Craft Show
108th & West Center Road
Features the finest in regional crafts including quilts and antiques

Annual Omaha Wine Festival
Lewis & Clark Landing, riverfront downtown
Enjoy a day of wine tasting, cooking demonstrations, live music and assorted vendors.

June
Annual Taste of Omaha - A Festival of Great Foods & Entertainment
Heartland of America Park, 8th & Farnam Streets
A showcase of foods and a mix of the area's best musicians. Also presenting national entertainment, amusement rides and a children's stage.

June and July
Nebraska Shakespeare Festival
Elmwood Park
The festival is held annually in Omaha. Elmwood Park is transformed into a delightful setting for families to enjoy free productions of Shakespeare's plays performed by a professional company of artists from around the country. Twelve performances are held outdoors.

September
Rockbrook Village Annual Art Fair
108th & West Center Rd.
Over 150 national, regional and local artists display and sell their one-of-a-kind art works.

Annual Omaha Corporate Cup Run
Civic Auditorium, 19th & Chicago Streets

River City Roundup and Rodeo
Come fall at the AK-sar-ben Coliseum, the River City Roundup and Rodeo, with championship rodeo action, takes place as part of a regional event. This annual event is held the third week in September and features nearly a week of action-packed fun for all ages. The entire community joins in this celebration of the region's agricultural and western heritage. On Saturdays, events are centered downtown with a two-hour parade in the morning and free riverboat, canoe, stagecoach, pony, and other western rides. The rodeo and large 4-H show and livestock exposition offer a close up view of farm and ranch life.

October
Annual Fall Home & Garden Expo
Omaha Convention Center
Showcase of the latest products and services for the home, inside and out.

November - December
Annual Gingerbread Display
Mormon Trail Center at Historic Winter Quarters, 3215 State Street
Breathtaking exhibit of over 300 gingerbread displays, 20 decorated trees and plenty of musical entertainment.