Nebraska Craft Show Listings

Women's Expo
01/22 - 01/23 2010
DeVent Center at Divots - Norfolk, NE
Promoter: Divots Conference Center 
Show Dir: Susan Warneke  Ph: (402) 844‑2996
Online: swarneke@divotsconference.com Website: divotsconference.com/EVENTS/news
Activities: make & takes, beauty demos, scrapbooking, massage, sales, wine tasting
Attendance: >500  Food Booths: 1 
Exhibitors: 30   Juried    Exhib. Fee: $125‑$175
Deadline: Crafts: 01/18/2010   Music: 11/15/2009 
 

Omaha Home and Garden Expo
02/18 - 02/21 2010
Qwest Center Omaha - Omaha, NE
Promoter: Mid‑America Expositions, Inc. 
Show Dir: Mike Mancuso  Ph: (402) 346‑8003
Online: info@showofficeonline.com  Website: showofficeonline.com
Activities: live celebrity appearances, wildlife encounters, displays, children's activities
Attendance: 20,000
Exhibitors: Exhib. Fee: Contact
 

Omaha Lawn, Flower and Patio Show
02/18 - 02/21 2010
Qwest Convention Center - Omaha, NE
Promoter: Mid‑america Expositions, Inc. 
Show Dir: Mike Mancuso  Ph: (402) 346‑8003
Online: info@showofficeonline.com  Website: showofficeonline.com
Activities: seminars, gardening info, displays
Exhibitors: Exhib. Fee: Contact

Norfolk's Bridal & Prom Extravaganza
02/21 - 02/21 2010
The DeVent Center at Divots - Norfolk, NE
Promoter: Divots Conference Center 
Show Dir: Susan Warneke  Ph: (402) 844‑2996
Online: swarneke@divotsconference.com Website: divotsconference.com/EVENTS/news
Attendance: 500  Food Booths: local 
Exhibitors: 45‑50   Juried    Exhib. Fee: $200‑$300
Deadline: Crafts: 02/15/2010
 

Triumph Ag Expo
03/03 - 03/04 2010
Qwest Center - Omaha, NE
Promoter: Mid‑america Expositions, Inc. 
Show Dir: Bob Mancuso, jr.  Ph: (402) 346‑8003
Online: info@showofficeonline.com  Website: showofficeonline.com
Activities: seminars both days
Attendance: undisclosed :
Exhibitors: 1,000    Exhib. Fee: Contact
Deadline: Crafts: 02/27/2010  
 

Conestoga Mall Arts and Craft Show
03/05 - 03/07 2010
Conestoga Mall - Grand Island, NE
Promoter: Jones Enterprises, Inc.  
Show Dir: Jacque Jones  Ph: (402) 936‑1333
Online: jjns119@yahoo.com Website: oakwoodcreations.com
Exhibitors: 50    Exhib. Fee: $150 8x10, $225 8x15
Deadline: Crafts: 03/01/2010
 

Columbus Spring Fling
03/06 - 03/07 2010
Center 30 Mall - Columbus, NE
Promoter: Creative Crafters Promotions 
Show Dir: Sharon Pohlman  Ph: (402) 564‑1845
Online: ccraft@neb.rr.com Website: 
Exhibitors: 50    Exhib. Fee: $30
Deadline: Crafts: 02/20/2010

Fremont Mall Arts & Craft Show
03/12 - 03/14 2010
Fremont Mall - Fremont, Ne, NE
Promoter: Jones Enterprises, Inc.  
Show Dir: Jacque Jones  Ph: (402) 936‑1333
Online: jjns119@yahoo.com Website: oakwoodcreations.com
Exhibitors: 25   Juried    Exhib. Fee: $100‑10'x10' space
Deadline: Crafts: 03/10/2010
 

Revitalize Geneva Home and Garden Show
03/19 - 03/20 2010
Fillmore County Fairgrounds - Geneva, NE
Promoter: Revitalize Geneva 
Show Dir: Lori Loontjer  Ph: (402) 759‑1155
Online: revitalizegeneva@cityofgeneva.org Website: ci.geneva.ne.us
Activities: style show, kids' zone, kids' id program
Attendance: 1,000  Food Booths: 6 Food Fee: $70‑member; $85‑non‑member
Exhibitors: 90    Exhib. Fee: $70‑member; $85‑non‑member
Deadline: Crafts: 02/20/2010   Food: 02/20/2010  
 

Spring Orchid Show
03/20 - 03/21 2010
Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft St. - Omaha, NE
Promoter: Greater Omaha Orchid Society 
Show Dir: Show Contact  Ph: (402) 734‑4112
Online: jpyrzynski@cox.net Website: greateromahaorchidsociety.org
Attendance: 2,500  :
Exhibitors: 15    Exhib. Fee: $125 for vending only
Deadline: Crafts: 02/01/2010 
 

Home Business Expo & Craft Fair
 03/26/2011
Immanuel  Lutheran Church 36712 Church Rd Louisville, NE
Promoter: Teri McClun
Show Dir.: Teri McClun
Ph: 402-234-4161
Online: http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=202790749731095&id=553336511&ref=notif¬if_t=share_comment#!/event.php?eid=175070569201621
Exhibitors: 30
Deadline: 03/01/2011

Spring Festival, An Arts & Crafts Affair
04/09 - 04/11 2010
Qwest Center - Omaha, NE
Promoter: Huffman Productions, Inc. 
Show Dir: Jim & Donna Huffman  Ph: (402) 331‑2889
Online: hpifestivals@cox.net Website: hpifestivals.com
Activities: hourly gift certificate drawings
Attendance: 12,000  Food Booths: local 
Exhibitors: 350   Juried  Prize Money: $300  Exhib. Fee: $350
Deadline: Crafts: 04/01/2010
 

North Platte Country Bluegrass Show
04/22 - 04/24 2010
Lincoln County Fairgrounds - North Platte, NE
Promoter: Mentzer Productions 
Show Dir: Donna Mentzer  Ph: (308) 530‑0452
Online: wwbluegrass@charter.net  Website: countrybluegrassshow.homestead.com
Activities: showcase competition
Attendance: 2,000  Food Booths: local 
 

Omaha Health Expo
04/24 - 04/25 2010
Mancuso Convention Center - Omaha, NE
Promoter: Mid‑America Expositions, Inc. 
Show Dir: Bob Mancuso, jr.  Ph: (402) 346‑8003
Online: info@showofficeonline.com  Website: OmahaHealthandWellness.com
Attendance: 10,000  :
Exhibitors: Prize Money: trophies, awards  Exhib. Fee: Contact
 

Arbor Day Celebration
04/30 - 05/02 2010
Citywide - Nebraska City, NE
Promoter: Nebraska City Tourism & Commerce, Inc. 
Show Dir: Rose Ralstin  Ph: (402) 873‑6654
Online: tourism@nebraskacity.com  Website: nebraskacity.com
Activities: children's program, tree dedications, parade, chili cook‑off, 5k, dog walk, concert
Attendance: 10,000  Food Fee: Contact
Exhibitors: Exhib. Fee: Contact
 

Conestoga Mall Arts and Craft Show
04/30 - 05/02 2010
Conestoga Mall - Grand Island, NE
Promoter: Jones Enterprises, Inc.  
Show Dir: Jacque Jones  Ph: (402) 936‑1333
Online: jjns119@yahoo.com Website: oakwoodcreations.com
Exhibitors: 50    Exhib. Fee: $150 per space
Deadline: Crafts: 04/25/2010
 

Nebraska Renaissance Faire
05/01 - 05/02 2010
Bellevue Berry Ranch - Papillion, NE
Promoter: Festivals International  
Show Dir: Greg & Bonnie Schmidt  Ph: (641) 357‑5177
Online: gregfest@netins.net Website: festint.com
Activities: living history demonstrations
Attendance: 3,500  Food Booths: 6 Food Fee: $350
Exhibitors: 40   Juried    Exhib. Fee: $125
Deadline: Crafts: 04/10/2010   Music: 03/01/2010  Food: 04/10/2010  
 

May Days
05/01 - 05/02 2010
Center 30 Mall - Columbus, NE
Promoter: Creative Crafters Promotions 
Show Dir: Sharon Pohlman  Ph: (402) 564‑1845
Online: ccraft@neb.rr.com
Exhibitors: 50    Exhib. Fee: $30
 

Monument Mall Arts & Crafts Show
05/08 - 05/09 2010
Monument Mall Concourse - Scottsbluff, NE
Promoter: Monument Mall 
Show Dir: Tera Willman  Ph: (308) 632‑6000
Online: twillman@perkinsproperties.us Website: monumentmall.com
Exhibitors: Juried    Exhib. Fee: $55/ $60 ‑ 10x10'
Deadline: Crafts: 05/07/2010
 

Downtown Performance Series
05/19 - 08/25 2010
Foundation Gardens - Lincoln, NE
Promoter: Updowntowners 
Show Dir: Deb Johnson Ph: (402) 434‑6901
Online: fschoonveld@updowntowners.org Website: updowntowners.org
Attendance: 500  :
 

Taste of Omaha
06/04 - 06/06 2010
Heartland of America Park - Omaha, NE
Promoter: Mid‑America Expositions, Inc. 
Show Dir: Mike Mancuso  Ph: (402) 346‑8003
Online: info@showofficeonline.com  Website: showofficeonline.com
Activities: kids' activities, beer garden
Attendance: 100,000  Food Booths: 50 Food Fee: $500
Exhibitors: Exhib. Fee: Contact
Deadline: Food: 04/01/2010  
 

Oxford Turkey Days
06/10 - 06/13 2010
Downtown - Oxford, NE
Promoter: Oxford Chamber of Commerce 
Show Dir: Lisa Rhynalds  Ph: (308) 824‑3871
Online: rhynaldsagency@msn.com  Website: oxfordnebraska.com/turkeyDays.htm
Activities: carnival, parade, soap box derby, kids' games, mud volleyball tourney
Attendance: 1,000  Food Fee: Contact
Exhibitors: Exhib. Fee: Contact
 

Cottonwood Festival
06/18 - 06/19 2010
Brickyard Park - Hastings, NE
Promoter: Cottonwood Festival, Inc. 
Show Dir: Donna Hastings  Ph: (402) 461‑8412
Online: cottonwood@inebraska.com  Website: cottonwood‑festival.org
Activities: children's activities, art demos, talent show
Attendance: 7,000  Food Booths: 15 Food Fee: $400
Exhibitors: 50   Exhib. Fee: $75‑$150
Deadline: Crafts: 06/01/2010   Music: 03/15/2010  Food: 03/15/2010  
 

Celebrate Lincoln International Festival
06/18 - 06/19 2010
12th‑14th streets on N Street - Lincoln, NE
Promoter: Updowntowners 
Show Dir: Deb Johnson Ph: (402) 434‑6901
Online: info@updowntowners.org  Website: celebratelincoln.org
Activities: demonstrations, family zone, cultural activities
Attendance: 10,000  Food Fee: $100‑$300+15%
Exhibitors: Exhib. Fee: $100+
Deadline: Crafts: 04/18/2010   Music: 04/18/2010  Food: 04/18/2010  
 

Wahoo Country Music Show
06/24 - 06/27 2010
Saunders County Fairgrounds - Wahoo, NE
Promoter:  
Show Dir: Sharon L. Kenaston  Ph: (402) 687‑9594
Online: slkwcms@dishmail.net Website: wahoocountrymusicshow.com
Activities: dance contest, songwriter's contest, band scramble
Attendance: 2,000  Food Booths: 4 Food Fee: $50 day
Exhibitors: 50    Exhib. Fee: $50 weekend
Deadline: Crafts: 06/01/2010   Music: 06/24/2010  Food: 06/01/2010  
 

Omaha Summer Arts Festival
06/25 - 06/27 2010
Downtown - Omaha, NE
Promoter: Omaha Summer Arts Festival, Inc. 
Show Dir: Elizabeth Balazs  Ph: (402) 426‑9020
Online: ebalazs@vgagroup.com Website: summerarts.org
Activities: children's fair, brew fest, youth art exhibition, gallery tour
Attendance: 80,000  Food Booths: 14 Food Fee: $1,050
Exhibitors: 135   Juried  Prize Money: $2,500  Exhib. Fee: $325+
Deadline: Crafts: 01/20/2010   Music: 02/01/2010  Food: 04/01/2010  
 

Central Nebraska Ethnic Festival
06/25 - 06/27 2010
Downtown - Grand Island, NE
Promoter: Central Nebraska Ethnic Festival, Inc. 
Show Dir: Lynette Marshall  Ph: (308) 385‑5444
Online: ethnicfestival@grand‑island.com Website: grand‑island.com/ethnic
Activities: street dances
Attendance: 24,000 Food Fee: $100 + 15%
Exhibitors: 33   Juried    Exhib. Fee: $60
Deadline: Crafts: 05/01/2010   Music: 05/01/2010  Food: 05/01/2010  
 

South Loup River Blues Festival
07/09 - 07/10 2010
Old Mill Park - Arnold, NE
Promoter: South Loup River Blues, Inc. 
Show Dir: David Birnie  Ph: (800) 584‑9336
Online: kjbirnie@southloupbluesfest.com Website: southloupbluesfest.com
Attendance: 2,000  Food Fee: 10%
Exhibitors: Exhib. Fee: 10%
Deadline: Crafts: 04/30/2010   Music: 03/01/2010  Food: 04/30/2010  
 

O Fest
07/09 - 07/11 2010
Shops of Legacy - Omaha, NE
Promoter: Mid‑America Expositions, Inc. 
Show Dir: Mike Mancuso  Ph: (402) 346‑8003
Online: info@showofficeonline.com  Website: showofficeonline.com
Activities: kids area
Attendance: 15,000  Food Booths: 20 Food Fee: $850
Exhibitors: 20    Exhib. Fee: $600
Deadline: Crafts: 06/01/2010   Food: 06/01/2010  
 

Ragtime to Riches Festival
07/10 - 07/11 2010
Strauss Center at Univ. of NE at Omaha - Omaha, NE
Promoter: Great Plains Ragtime Society 
Show Dir: Jim Boston Ph: (402) 556‑3340
Online: huskercyclone@netzero.net  Website: r2rfestival.com
Attendance: 500  Food Booths: Closed 
 

Dawson County Fair
07/14 - 07/18 2010
Dawson County Fairgrounds - Lexington, NE
Promoter: Dawson County Fairboard  
Show Dir: Fair Office Ph: (308) 324‑3600
Online: dcas05@atcjet.net Website: dawsoncountyfair.com
Attendance: 12,000  Food Booths: 5 Food Fee: Contact
Exhibitors: 45    Exhib. Fee: Contact
Deadline: Crafts: 06/20/2010   Food: 06/20/2010  
 

Kearney County Fair
07/17 - 07/22 2010
Fairgrounds - Minden, NE
Promoter: Kearney County Fairboard  
Show Dir: Larry Wilcox  Ph: (308) 832‑1600
Online: kearney‑county@unl.edu
Activities: carnival
Attendance: 2,000
Exhibitors: 36    Exhib. Fee: Contact
Deadline: Crafts: 07/10/2010
 

Grand Island Art in the Park
07/18 - 07/18 2010
Stolley Park - Grand Island, NE
Promoter: Sketch Club and Art Club  
Show Dir: Allen Linert  Ph: (308) 382‑8589
Online: art_addict@yahoo.com
Activities: children's art activities
Attendance: 2,500  Food Booths: 8 Food Fee: $50
Exhibitors: 80   Juried  Prize Money: $800 total  Exhib. Fee: $50
Deadline: Crafts: 07/10/2010   Food: 07/10/2010  
 

Christmas in July Expo
07/23 2011
3807 Ave N  Kearney, NE
Promoter: Community Action Partnership of Mid Nebraska
Show Dir.: Kyla Martin, Development Director
Ph: 308-440-0153
Online: www.communityactionmidne.com
Exhibitors: 200
Deadline: When full
 

Red Willow County Fair
07/28 - 08/01 2010
Fairgrounds - Mccook, NE
Promoter: Red Willow Fairboard  
Show Dir: Deb Lafferty  Ph: (308) 345‑4650
Online: fairmanager@mccooknet.com  Website: redwillowcountyfair.com
Attendance: 23,000  Food Booths: 10 Food Fee: $100
Exhibitors: 70+    Exhib. Fee: $100
Deadline: Crafts: 07/28/2010   Food: 07/28/2010  
 

Wayne County Fair
07/29 - 08/01 2010
Fairgrounds - Wayne, NE
Promoter: Wayne County Fairboard  
Show Dir: Karlene Woslager  Ph: (402) 585‑4569
Online: karlene03@live.com Website: thewaynecountyfair.com
Activities: carnival
Attendance: 3,000   Food Fee: 10%
Exhibitors: Exhib. Fee: 10%
 

Dixon County Fair
07/31 - 08/04 2010
Fairgrounds - Concord, NE
Promoter: Dixon County Agricultural Society 
Show Dir: Terry Nelson  Ph: (402) 755‑4144
Online: terryn@gpcom.net Website: dixoncountyfair.com
Attendance: 5,000   Food Fee: 10%
Exhibitors: 30    Exhib. Fee: $20‑$35
 

Nebraska Pork Producers Capital City Ribfest
08/12 - 08/15 2010
226 Centennial Mall South - Lincoln, NE
Promoter: Pershing Center 
Show Dir: Tom Lorenz Ph: (402) 441‑8744
Online: info@pershingcenter.com  Website: pershingcenter.com
Attendance: 32,000  Food Booths: 11 Food Fee: Contact
Deadline: Music: 06/01/2010  
 

Nebraska Balloon & Wine Festival
08/13 - 08/14 2010
on the Lake - Omaha, NE
Promoter: Mid‑America Expositions, Inc. 
Show Dir: Mike Mancuso  Ph: (402) 346‑8003
Online: info@showofficeonline.com  Website: showofficeonline.com
Activities: hot air balloon rides, pony rides, inflatble games
Attendance: 15,000  Food Booths: 8 Food Fee: $850
Exhibitors: Exhib. Fee: $200
Deadline: Crafts: 05/01/2010   Music: 05/01/2010  Food: 05/01/2010  
 

Kool‑Aid Days
08/13 - 08/15 2010
Across city - Hastings, NE
Promoter: Nebraska's Official Soft Drink Heritage Foundation 
Show Dir: Randal Kottwitz  Ph: (402) 461‑8409
Online: info@kool‑aiddays.com  Website: Kool‑AidDays.com
Activities: parade, boat races, classic car rally, carnival games, inflatable rides, collectibles sale
Attendance: 32,000  Food Booths: 12 Food Fee: $45‑$125
Deadline: Music: 05/01/2010  Food: 06/01/2010  
 

Conestoga Mall Arts and Craft Show
09/02 - 09/05 2010
Conestoga Mall - Grand Island, NE
Promoter: Jones Enterprises, Inc.  
Show Dir: Jacque Jones  Ph: (402) 936‑1333
Online: jjns119@yahoo.com Website: oakwoodcreations.com
Exhibitors: 50   Juried    Exhib. Fee: $150‑10x10, $275‑10x20
Deadline: Crafts: 08/16/2010
 

Conestoga Mall Arts and Craft Show
09/02 - 09/05 2010
Conestoga Mall - Grand Island, NE
Promoter: Jones Enterprises, Inc.  
Show Dir: Jacque Jones  Ph: (402) 936‑1333
Online: jjns119@yahoo.com Website: oakwoodcreations.com
Exhibitors: 40    Exhib. Fee: $150‑10x10, $225‑10x15
Deadline: Crafts: 08/19/2010
 

Miles of Memories Country Musicfest & RV Rally
09/09 - 09/11 2010
Adams County Fairgrounds Convention Ctr - Hastings, NE
Promoter: Miles of Memories Productions 
Show Dir: Mary Schutz Ph: (903) 467‑9545
Online: texschutz@aol.com Website: texandmary.com
Activities: workshops, discussion sessions, theme shows
Attendance: 2,000  Food Booths: 2 Food Fee: $150
Exhibitors: 10    Exhib. Fee: $38
Deadline: Crafts: 09/01/2010   Music: 07/31/2010  Food: 05/20/2010  
 

Fremont Mall Arts & Craft Show
10/08 to 10/10 2010
Fremont Mall - Fremont, NE
Promoter: Jones Enterprises, Inc.  
Show Dir: Jacque Jones  Ph: (402) 936‑1333
Online: jjns119@yahoo.com Website: oakwoodcreations.com
Exhibitors: 30    Exhib. Fee: $100 10x10, $175 10x20
Deadline: Crafts: 10/01/2010 
 

Jones Arts & Craft Show at Fremont, NE
10/08 to 10/10 2010
Fremont Mall - Fremont, NE
Promoter: Jones Enterprises, Inc.  
Show Dir: Jacque Jones  Ph: (402) 936‑1333
Online: jjns119@yahoo.com Website: oakwoodcreations.com
Attendance: 5,000
Exhibitors: 25    Exhib. Fee: $100
Deadline: Crafts: 10/01/2010

Fabulous Fall Boutique
 October 22, 2011
 Bellbrook Clubhouse, Omaha, Nebraska (near Reeder Elementary)
 Promoter: Millard Blue Legends Baseball
 Show Dir.: Cynthia Willis
 Phone: 4029338318
 Online: http://maalegends.com/2011_Craft_Fair.html
 Attendance: This is our first year, estimated 500+
 Exhibitors: 25 Booths, 8x10 $35 plus Merchandise Donation ($20 min value), Juried (Submit 2 photos).  No food for consumption sales as we will have a bake sale and concessions.  Featuring wide variety of artisans, craftspeople and small businesses.
 Deadline: Vendor Applications due by September 30.  Filled on first come, first served.  See website for application.
 

Jones Arts & Craft Show at Conestoga Mall
10/22 to 10/24 2010
Conestoga Mall - Grand Island, NE
Promoter: Jones Enterprises, Inc.  
Show Dir: Jacque Jones  Ph: (402) 936‑1333
Online: jjns119@yahoo.com Website: oakwoodcreations.com
Attendance: 13,000
Exhibitors: 40    Exhib. Fee: $150, $225
Deadline: Crafts: 10/19/2010
 

McCook Farm & Ranch Expo
11/17 to 11/18 2010
fairgrounds West 5th and O Street - Mccook, NE
Promoter: Red Willow Fairboard  
Show Dir: Deb Lafferty  Ph: (308) 345‑4650
Online: dales@bwtelcom.net Website: mccookfarmandranchexpo.net
Attendance: 2,000  Food Booths: 3 Food Fee: 0
Exhibitors: 300    Exhib. Fee: Varies
Deadline: Crafts: 11/10/2010  Food: 11/01/2010
 

1st Annual St. Matthew Craft Show
11/19 - 11/20 2010
12210 S. 36th St., Bellevue, NE 68123
Promoter: St. Matthew School PTO
Show Dir: Roxanne Dolecki
Ph: 402-990-2964
Online: smscraftshow@gmail.com / www.stmatthewsschool.net
Activites: raffle, bake sale, snacks available
Exhibitors: $50 for both days/ $35 for one day
Deadline: 9/15/2010