Sandhills Global Event Center

09/01/2026

September is turning over a new leaf with a full lineup of events at the Sandhills Global Event Center! 🍁🏇

🎨 Combining Colors – The Nebraska Paint Horse Club Show – Paint and Pinto horses take on classes ranging from ranch riding and reining to horsemanship and showmanship.
🐴 Labor Day Nebraska Quarter Horse Association Show – Spend Labor Day weekend ringside as Quarter Horses and their riders compete in a variety of events showcasing skill, precision, and partnership.
🍁 Falling Leaves Vendor Fair – Browse a variety of vendors and discover unique finds, handmade goods, seasonal items, and more.
🐴 Silver Classic Nebraska Quarter Horse Association Show– See talented Quarter Horses take the arena, with competitors putting their training and teamwork on display across a full slate of classes.

08/31/2026

08/28/2026

Looking for a place to park your RV during football season? We’ve got a pretty great spot right here in Lincoln! For a limited time, get special season parking for just $995+ from Sept. 5–Nov. 27.

💧 Water + electric hookups
📶 FREE campground Wi-Fi * NEW *
🚰 On-site dump stations
📍 Easy access

Head to SandhillsGlobalEventCenter.org for details and reservations!

08/28/2026

We're excited to partner with an amazing youth-run market at our upcoming Lincoln show! 🎉

A portion of the event hall will feature a special market where kids are the vendors, showcasing their creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and unique products.

Be sure to stop by, support these young entrepreneurs, and see what they have to offer. We can't wait to see you there! 🌱🛍️✨

08/28/2026

Throwing it back to the very first Mullet Contest at the Super Fair! 🎉

From our littlest contestants to the grown-ups proudly showing off their locks, this event had everyone laughing and cheering on the mullet magic.

A huge thank-you to our esteemed judges, August, Chas and Enrique from Goodfellas Barbershop and Salon, for helping us crown some truly memorable mullets!

And of course, thank you to Cory from Froggy981 for MC'ing and keeping everyone laughing.

08/27/2026

08/26/2026

Wednesday nights are for barrel racing! 🤠

More Twisted TURN N BURN Barrel Races are coming up, bringing fast runs, tight turns and plenty of action. Best part? They’re FREE to watch!

Come on out to Sandhills Global Event Center and catch the races starting at 7pm in the TractorHouse Pavilion, Amy Countryman Arena.

08/26/2026

"The summer of 2026 gave Lincoln the chance to show what it can do when school is out. In July, two major events were held in the city at the same time, competing for hotel space and attention.

The first was the National High School Rodeo Finals, a title that hardly does justice to what took place at the Sandhills Global Event Center. The organization includes members from Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Mexico as well as 44 states in the U.S."

🤠2,000 competitors, 🙋5,500 spectators, 👫100,000 attendees, an estimated 🏨5,000 hotel room nights and a 📈$15 million economic impact.

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08/24/2026

So cool, another Gravel Worlds in the books!

08/22/2026

It’s been a month since the National High School Finals Rodeo took over , and what a week it was! Thousands of contestants, horses, fans, and unforgettable moments made for an incredible NHSFR. 🐴🏆