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.

Looking for an entry form? Keep scrolling! Parade, Quilt Show, Harvest Arts Market and Puzzle Yourself Contest forms are available near the bottom of this page.

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
• 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. — Live music by Mud County
• 9:00 p.m.–midnight — Live music by 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 — Live music by No Drinking on Grounds; Refreshment Garden open during the performance 

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 

Harvest Arts Market Vendors Wanted!

Artists, makers, crafters and other creative vendors are invited to participate in the 2026 Harvest Arts Market during the 42nd Annual Ogallala Indian Summer Rendezvous!

Download the Harvest Arts Market form for complete event details and application information. After opening the PDF, you may save or print it using the download or print button in your browser.

 Download the Harvest Arts Market Form 

Share Your Quilts in the Quilt Appreciation Show!

Quilters and quilt owners are invited to participate in the 2026 Quilt Appreciation Show during the 42nd Annual Ogallala Indian Summer Rendezvous!

Download the Quilt Show form for complete event details, entry information and submission instructions. After opening the PDF, you may save or print it using the download or print button in your browser.

 Download the Quilt Show Form 

Ready to Puzzle Yourself?

Grab a partner and put your puzzling skills to the test during the 2026 Puzzle Yourself Contest! Each two-person team will receive the same 300-piece puzzle and race to finish before time runs out.

• Friday, September 18
• Check-in: 1:00 p.m.
• Teams: Two players per team
• Registration: Limited to six teams
• Entry deadline: September 11

Download the registration form for complete contest rules and entry instructions. After opening the PDF, you may save or print it using your browser.

 Download the Puzzle Yourself Contest Form 

Join the Rendezvous Parade!

Businesses, organizations, clubs, schools, families and creative community members are invited to take part in the 2026 Rendezvous Parade! Bring your float, vehicle, group and feather-filled creativity to downtown Ogallala.

Download the Parade Entry Form for complete parade details and entry instructions. After opening the PDF, you may save or print it using your browser.

 Download the Parade Entry Form 

Questions?

Contact the Keith County Chamber of Commerce at 308-284-4066 or info@explorekeithcounty.com.