Columbus Days, the area's Biggest Block Party, offers attendees four fun-filled days of food, music and fun! The event takes place during the second weekend in August annually, with a different theme every year.

Schedule of Events

August 10, 2023

7:00 PM: Lawnchairs on the Square - Columbus Community Band at Frankfort Square Stage

8:45 PM: Kids Community Play - "Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz" at Frankfort Square Stage

August 11, 2023

5:00 - 11:00 PM: BBQ Classic & Food Trucks at Frankfort Square

6:00 - 9:00 PM: Inflatables at Frankfort Square

11:00 AM: United Way Lazy River Duck Run at Pawnee Plunge

6:00 PM: Lynette's Dance Studio at Frankfort Square Stage

7:00 PM: Pet Show at Frankfort Square Stage

7:00 PM: Teen Cornhole Tournament at Northeast Frankfort Square

7:00 PM: Adult Cornhole Tournament at Frankfort Square Beer Garden

7:30 pm- 11:30 PM: Street Dance: Eckophonic at 13th Street Stage

9:00 PM: Movie in the Square: Sing (PG) at Frankfort Square Stage

9:30 PM: Night Parade at 13th Street

August 12, 2023

8:00 am - 4:00 PM: All Ford Car Show at 13th Street

8:30 AM: "I'm a Little Cutie" Baby Show at Frankfort Square Stage

10:00 am-8:00 PM: Inflatables at Frankfort Square

10:00 AM: VoiceHouse at Frankfort Square Stage

11:00 AM: Barb's School of Dance & Desiree's Dancers at Frankfort Square Stage

11:00 am-1:00 PM: Joe Cockson at Under the Tent

11:00 am-11:00 PM: BBQ Classic & Food Trucks at Frankfort Square

12:00 PM: United Way Lazy River Duck Run Awards at Frankfort Square Stage

12:30 PM: All-City High School Drumline at Frankfort Square Stage

1:00 PM: Ice Cream Eating Contest at Rotary Booth

1:00 PM: Columbus Jazz Orchestra at Frankfort Square Stage

2:00 pm- 4:00 PM: Kids Meet n' Greet with Characters in the park at Frankfort Square

2:30 - 4:00 PM: Kids Party at 26th Avenue South Tent

3:00 PM: 2nd Time Around at Frankfort Square Stage

5:00 PM: Heartland Gymnastics at Frankfort Square Stage

7:30 - 11:30 PM: Street Dance: Freedom Road Thudwicker at 13th Street Stage

8:00 - 10:00 PM: Teen Fun at Frankfort Square Stage

August 13, 2023

9:15 AM: First United Methodist Church Praise Service at Frankfort Square Stage

11:00 AM: Turtle Races at South side of Square

11:30 AM: iDance Project at Frankfort Square Stage

11:00 AM: Paul Kozak Polka Band at South Tent

11:00 am - 1:00 PM: "Celebrate Ag" Lunch and Polka Band at South Tent

11:00 am- 3:00 PM: Inflatables at Frankfort Square

12:00 PM: Running of the Frankfurter Weiner Dog Races at Frankfort Square Stage

1:00 PM: Folklorico Dance Group at Frankfort Square Stage

3:00 PM: Columbus Days Parade

Date: August 10-13, 2023

Location: Various Venues in Columbus, NE 68601.

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