The John C. Fremont Days festival is an award winning three day celebration of Fremont, held the second full weekend of July each year. This family oriented citywide festival began in 1987 and has events throughout the City of Fremont with something for everyone! 

Activities Include:

Living History Encampments at Clemmons Park

Continuous Entertainment at our Chautauqua Tent

Kennedy's Cruisers on Main Street Car & Bike Show

Craft & Vendor Tents

Food Vendors

Antique & Collectors Show

Rough Stock Rodeo

Children's Activities

A Historical Parade 

Beer Gardens & Music

Historical Tours

And So Much More!

JOIN US FOR OPENING CEREMONY THURSDAY JULY 13

CEREMONY 6:0 0P M | CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES 6:30 | BAND 7:0 0PM

IN CONJUNCTIONS WITH MAIN STREET OF FRENONT'S CONCERT IN THE PARK

CHAUTAUOUA TENT

Sponsored by: Premier Staffing

THURSDAY, JULY 13TH

In conjunction with Main Street of Fremont's Concert In The Pork

6:00pm - Opening Ceremony

6:30pm - Children's Activities with Parks N’ Rec

7:00pm - Silver Noon Band

July 14

JUST FOR THE KIDS

LITTLE MISS & MISTER JCF PAGEANT

Sponsored by: Debby Durhom Family Foundation & Methodist Fremont Health

Friday, 4:30p• I Fremont Opera House 1541 N. Broad St.

A pageant for girls ages 5-8, being escorted by their little gentlemen.

Participates will be dressed in 1800’s attire & are asked questions about themselves. Winners are picked at random.

MIDDLE SCHOOL POOL PARTY

Sponsored by: Fremont Parks & Recreation

Friday, 7:30pm-9:30pm I Splash Station 2809 Fremont Dr.

Admission: $3 (No pool passes accepted)

For students who have completed 4th grade through 8th grade. Doors close at 7:45pm. The pool will be open for swimming. This event is a lock once inside, students cannot leave without a parent.

Hosted by Friends of the Family Area parks.

BALLOON GLOW AND WATERNELON FEED

Sponsored by: Fremont Children's Dentistry, Gene Steffy's, Dodge County CVB, Hy-Vee

Friday at Sunset

East of Splash Station 1 2809 Fremont Dr. Watermelon available while supplies last!

See hot air balloons inflate & glow along the skyline.

CHAUTAUOUA TENT

FRIDAY, JULY 14TH

11:30am - Dixieland Band *New Show Time! 1:00pm - That Hypnotist

2:00pm - Chautauqua Dog Show - with FurEver Homes, Inc

4:00pm - The Shucks Brothers

5:00pm - That Hypnotist Returns

6: 00pm - SoundForce (previously known as Heartland Hoedowers)

7:00pm - Omaha Street Percussion

July 15

CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES AT MIDLAND UNIVERSITY

Saturday, 9:00am-1:00pm; Midland University Campus

(0n the Green, 9th & Clarkson)

Games for all ages, firetruck rides, dance performances, martial arts demonstrations, face painting by Colors Da Clown, & much more!

Most events are FREE!

Concessions are available from Hands for Christ, First Baptist Church

SPECIAL PERFORMANCES AT MIDLAND UNIVERSITY

9:30am I Rosenbach Warriors

10:00am I ritter Close- Ups 

11:00p• I Nany Moccasins Dance Troupe

12:00p   I 3ulie’s Creative Movement & Dance

CAR SEAT CHECK EVENT I 9:00AN-12:00PN

Drive Thru Entrance on 8th & Irving across from Swanson Hall

FREE car seat inspections & installations performed by certified car seat technicians. Appointments suggested, but not required.

Call Three Rivers Public Health Dept. at 402-727-5396

or more info or to schedule an appointment.

YOUTH PEDAL PULL

Sponsored by: Fremont Kiwanis Club

Midland U Parking Lot 110th & Clarkson Street

Ages 4-12. Registration begins at 9:00am | Pull starts at 10:00am

COSMIC BOWLING

Sponsored by: Hy-Vee

Saturday, 7:00pm-9:00pm; Thirty Bowl

(l20S E. 23rd Street)

FREE bowling & shoe rental for grades 9-12

and special needs individuals of all ages.

RUFF HOUSE FANILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTER: PARENTS NIGHT OFF!

Saturday night, drop off your kids for an evening of FUN! Partial night & full night options available.

Visit www.rhfec.com/3CFLI for additional information.

KENNEDY’S CRUISERS ON MAIN CAR, TRUCK AND BIKE SHOW

Saturday, 8: 00am-4:00pm I Downtown Fremont

NEW JUDGES AND SOFTWARE FOR 2023

Take a walk down memory lane! Trophy presentation after the show. Over 400 entries every year! Contact Liz Rayl at 402-719-0291 to enter by 3uIy 1st, or sign-up the day of the show at the Car Show Center marked downtown.

CHAUTAUOUA TENT

SATURDAY, JULY 15TH

10:00am - The Essen Family

11:00am - Pathfinder Chorus

12:00pm - Magic by 3oe Cole

1:00pm - Nany Moccasins Dance Troupe 2:00pm - 3ulie's Creative Movement & Dance 3:00pm - 1st Nebraska Volunteers Brass Band 4:00pm - Magic by 3oe Cole Returns

5:00pm - Acoustic Favorites w/ Tim Howard

6:00pm - Thrada Fashion Show - When Thriftology Neets Prada

Sponsored by: Core Corp's Lifehouse

7:00pm - The Garage Band

Sunday July 16

HISTORICAL PARADE

Sponsored by: Cobolt Credit Union

PRE-PARADE ENTERTAINMENT

12:30pm | on Main Street

Eclipse Fire Freaks | Omaha Street Percussions

HISTORICAL COMMUNITY PARADE

Sunday, 1:30pm: Downtown Fremont

Parade route begins at 1st & Nain St., runs north to 11th st., then east to Clarkson St.

ICE CREAM AFTER THE FLOATS

Sponsored by: 9V9 Bonk & Midland University

Sunday, 2:00pm-3:30pm Midland University Parking Lot

Neet up after the parade for FREE ice cream!

CHAUTAUOUA TENT

SUNDAY, JULY 16TH

9:30am - Bilingual Community Church Service w/ Spoudazo,

Pastor Ryan Ankersen w/ Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

& Pastor 3uan w/ De Regreso A Casa

10:30am  Hymn-Sing w/ Pastor McQueen & Liberty Baptist Church

3:30pm - Glasspring Studio & 3D Bear Chainsaw Carving Auctions

YIN/RESTORATIVE YOGA CLASS

Saturday, 7:15-8:00am I John C. Fremont Park

3oin Erin Rock with Traveling Yoga Gypsy and Haley Winterstein with Soul

Level Healings for a beginner friendly Yoga class! This will be a Yin/ Restorative inspired class with the intention of allowing you to rest the body and the mind. $10 Fee, 25 spots available!

SPORTING EVENTS

FRENONT SOCCER CLUB 3V3 SOCCER FUN TOURNAMENT

Sponsored by: Getzschmon Heating & Methodist Fremont Health

Friday - Starting at 5:00p    I Saturday - Starting at 3:00pm

(Could go into Sunday, depending on team entries)

Fremont Soccer Club Fields I Christensen Field Rd

SAND VOLLEYBALL TOURNAIENT

Sponsored by: D&L Concrete & The Tow Line

Saturday, 9:00am I The Tow Line — Fremont Lakes SRA

Co-Ed Sand Volleyball Tournament. No park sticker required, inform the gate that you're going to the Tow Line

RODEO

Sponsored by: Debbie Durham Family Foundation, Dillon Brothers Harley Davidson, Dillon Brothers Motor Sports, Dugan's Funeral Chapel, Dodge County CVB, +First Interstate Bonk, Gene Steffy's, S2 Refuse & Recycle Emergency Services Provided By: North Bend & Cedar Bluffs Volunteer Fire Depts.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY

Christensen Field 116th& Ridge Road

GATES: 6:30PN I RODEO: 7:30PN

PRESALE TICKETS: $13 each at the Information Booth

in John C. Fremont City Park TICKETS AT GATE: $15 each

CHILDREN 12 & UNDER: FREE with adult admission

— FRIDAY NIGHT SPECIAL —

First Responders showing valid ID, buy 1 ticket, get 1 FREE! See some top cowboys in the country matched against the top stock in the Midwest. Events will include: Bareback Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding,

Calf Roping, Comedy Acts, Barrel Racing, Bull Riding, & Boot Racing!

BEER GARDEN

Music & Spirits behind The L.A. Fireproof Door Co.

FRIDAY, JULY 14TH

The Britts 8:00pm-12:00am

British Rock of the 60’s, 70’s & 80’s

SATURDAY, JULY 15TH

Lemon Fresh Day I :00pm-12:00am

Top 40, Rock, Pop, Country, R&B, Hair Metal, Classics, you name it! Listen to the best songs from every channel!

 LIVING HISTORY AT CLENNONS PARK

Clemmons Park 1 16th & Luther St.

Friday, Noon-7: 00p> I Saturday, 9: 00am-7: 00pm Sunday, 9:00am-4: 00pm

SPECIAL FRIDAY EVENT

6:00-7:00pm - 1941 Pin-Up Girls Neet & Greet

SPECIAL SATURDAY EVENTS

1:00pm - Armored Warrior Combat by Order of Wrath

and Omaha Ravens Medieval Combat

2:45pm - Horse Drawn Artillery Demonstration

by Terry's Texas Rangers 3:00pm - Nany Moccasins Dance Troupe

ENCANPNENTS

1800’S ERA WORKING BLACKSNITHS — WILLIAN COVER

BOWNAKER

- Handcrafted bows by Bill Strong

BUCKSKINNERS & TRADER CANPS

- Working camps with authentic trade goods (cookware, dresses, shirts, leather goods, toys, powder horn drinkware, jewelry, & more)

HANNER DULCINER NUSIC DENONSTRATION NANCY'S FURS & BEANIES

PATHFINDER WOOD CARVERS RENAISSANCE GROUP

SALT N PEPPER BARBECUE

SIOUX PAINTED TEEPEE

- See the authentic 18ft teepee!

SPINNERS GUILD

SWEET GRASS INFO BY CHARLIE TRADING & SWEET GRASS THE HONEY BEE NAN

- Renaissance Honey Expert

THE GREAT PLAINS SOCIETY OF NIMTARY HISTORIANS WAR DISPLAY

- SATURDAY ONLY - A display of various artifacts, equipment, weapons, and vehicles ranging from Civil War to present day.

Pet Watering Hole available lor your four legged friends!

AROUND TOWN

OMAHA CHILDREN'S NUSEUN DINOSAUR SAFARI!

PHOTOSAURUS T-REX ; STEGOSAURUS : APATOSAURUS

Sponsored by: Debby Durham Family Foundation, Dodge County CVB Corner of 6th & Nain St. I Downtown Fremont

(In the old FNB0 Building)

Friday, Noon-8:00p            I Saturday, 10:00am-8:00pm Sunday, Noon-5:00pm

children can explore a prehistoric world at the Dinosaur Safari.

This exhibit features animatronic dinosaurs, as well as fossil dig stations

PIANOS ON MAIN

Friday, 3:00pm I Corner of 6th & Nain St.

The adventurous pianists from Miss Laura's Piano School will dazzle you

with their swell tunes and syncopated stylings that will have you tapping your toes. Admire the whimsically painted pianos as you stroll down Nain Street listening to live, outdoor piano performances.

RUFF HOUSE — LASER TAG IN THE PARK

Presented by: Ruff House FEC

Friday, 11am-9p   I Saturday, 9am-7pm Sunday, 9am-4pm Barnard Park Clarkson St. & Military Ave.

$25 - All Day Play I $6 - Individual Games

Teams, FFA, Tournaments & More!

Visit their website, https://rhfec.com/3CFDLT for details and registration

RISE & SHIHE FRITTER EATIH G COMPETITION

Sponsored by: Rise & Shine Donuts & Debby Durham Family Foundation

Saturday, 9:00am- Until Done I Midland University Green Space Age 10 & Under I Ages 11-16 I Ages 17+

BACKYARD BBQ CONTEST

Sponsored by: Debby Durham Family Foundation, WholeStone Forms, Baker's Lincoln Premium Poultry, & Fremont Mear Market, Sopp Brothers - A&W, BID

Saturday 16:00am Check-In I 7:00am-3:00pm Cook Time

People's Choice Taste Testing at 3:00pm

$5/choice of meat to taste & vote for “People's Choice” Park Street I Parking Lot between 3rd & 4th Street

FREE DIABETES TESTING

hosted by: The Fremont Cosmopolitan Service Club

Saturday, 1:00pm-4: 00pm

Longacres Military & Main St. I Free & open to the public.

TRUE, BLUE & TRUSTED NELODRANA BY ANDERSON & SWEENEY

Permission of Eldridge Publishing, Inc. In conjunction with John C. Fremont Doys

Saturday 1 2 Show Times - 4:00pm & 7:00pm;  $5 Entry Fremont Opera House 1541 N. Broad St.

SALEN LUTHERAN CHURCH POLKA CHURCH SERVICE

Sunday Service begins at 8:30am

Salem Lutheran Church 1 401 E. Military Ave.

Featuring the Leo Lonnie Polka Band

WATER FIGHTS

Sunday, 3:30p• I In Front of Courthouse - Park Street (Between 4th & Sth Street)

Hosted by Fremont Rural Fire Dept & North Bend Volunteer Fire Dept.

JOHN C. FRENONT PARK

Sponsored by: Kiel's Barbershop

CRAFT VENDOR SHOW

Friday, 11:00am-9:00pm I Saturday, 9:00am-9:00pm Sunday, 10:00am-4:00pm

Outdoor exhibits & vendors throughout the park!

GLASSPRING STUDIO GLASS BLOWING

Sponsored by: Kiel's Barbershop

Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Demonstrations every 20-30 minutes throughout the day

JD BEARS — CHAINSAW CARVING

Friday: 11-12:30p I 1:30-3pm; 4-5:30pm; 6:30-8pm Saturday: 9:30-11am 112:30-2pm; 3-4:30pm; 6:30-8pm Sunday: 10-11:30am 112:30-2pm; 2:30-4pm

AUCTIONS FOR GLASSPRING STUDIO GLASS ART & 3D BEAR CHAINSAW CARVING START AT 3:30PN ON SUNDAY AFTER THE PARADE IN THE CHAUTAUQUA TENT

COVERED WAGON DISPLAY

Landscaping by: Siffring Landscaping and Garden Center

Visit our historic covered wagon display in the center of John C. Fremont City Park!

FRENONT ANTIQUE POWER

Friday, 6:00pm-9:00pm I Saturday, 8:00am-9:00pm

Antique engines, tractors & more! West end of park.

ICE CREAM! EATING COMPETITION

Sponsored by: Fremont Dairy queen, Debby Durham Family Foundation

Saturday, 1:00pm- Until Done I Center of 3CF Park Age 10 & Under I Ages 11-16 I Ages 17+

TOURS AT MAY NUSEUM

May Museum; 1643 N. Nye Avenue

Open for Tours: Friday & Saturday 1:00pm-4:00pm at a nominal fee Special Exhibits include “Wedding Bells, Matrimonial Attire and Customs  through the Decades” as well as a temporary exhibit of 19th Century Valentines.

Also visit the Victorian Flower Garden, open daily and FREE of charge!

HISTORICAL TOURS

NYE AVENUE HISTORICAL TOUR

Sponsored by: NYE Health Services

Friday, 4:00, 5:15, & 6:30pm

Board the tram at Nye Health Services at 655 W. 23rd Street.

BARNARD PARK HISTORICAL TOUR

Sponsored by: Debby Durham Fomily Foundation

Saturday, 4:00, 5:15, & 6:30pm

Board the tram at Barnard Park at 6th & Clarkson St. Tour the historical areas of Barnard Park & the Downtown Historical District.

FREE advance tickets required for both the Nye Avenue & Barnard Park Tours. These are available at Premier Staffing at 415 E 6th St (inside Lincoln Federal Building). Beginning Nonday, 3uIy 3rd, 2023. Tickets will be at the 3CF Info Booth during the festival, only if available.

FOOD

JHN C. FRENONT CITY PARK FOOD COURT

Sponsored by: Pinnacle Bonk

Friday, 10:00am-9:00p       I Saturday, 9:00am-9:00pm Sunday, 9:00am-5:00pm

Enjoy fresh squeezed lemonade, gyros, BBQ, funnel cakes, and NORE!

COSMOPOLITAN CLUB PANCAKE FEED

$7 Advance Tickets, $8 At The Door

Salem Lutheran Church I Fellowship Hall (Military & C Street, use entrance off 6th Street)

Saturday & Sunday, 7:00am- Noon

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PIE PARLOR

First United Methodist Church 1815N. Broad st. Friday, 11:00am-7:00pm Saturday, 11:00am-7:00pm Sunday, 11:00am-4:00pm

Date: July 14-15-16, 2023 

Location: Various locations in Fremont, NE

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