NHSFR Lincoln

01/18/2026

The National High School Finals Rodeo is coming BACK to Lincoln, Nebraska 🤠🔥

Just 6 months until dirt is flying, crowds are roaring, and the best of high school rodeo takes over the city. Let the countdown begin!

09/04/2025

Back in July, we headed out to Rock Springs for the kickoff of NHSFR! Our team got a behind-the-scenes look at how this huge event comes together and picked up some great ideas as we get ready to host in 2026 & 2027.

Of course, it wasn’t all work — we had some fun along the way too (proof in the photos 🤠).

Did you spot our booth? We enjoyed sharing all the amazing things Lincoln and Nebraska have to offer while you're in town next year.

07/11/2025

Good luck to all the contestants competing at the 2025 National High School Finals Rodeo in Rock Springs, Wyoming! 🤠

Your dedication, sportsmanship, and love for rodeo preserves the Western way of life—and we can’t wait to welcome you to Lincoln, Nebraska in 2026 & 2027 at the Sandhills Global Event Center.

Next stop: Lincoln! 🐎
https://sandhillsglobaleventcenter.org/nhsfr/

06/21/2025

A few of our team members are in Des Moines this week, checking out all the action at the National Junior High Finals Rodeo!

We're learning the ropes and getting excited to host the National High School Finals Rodeo right here in 2026 & 2027.

Good luck to all the contestants competing this week! 🐎

06/12/2025

June is National Camping Month, and we’re throwing it back to one of our most unforgettable camping moments—when all 1,300+ of our campsites were full during the 2021 National High School Finals Rodeo! 🚍🐎

RVs, trailers, and rodeo dreams stretched as far as the eye could see.

Love camping? You don’t have to wait for a big event, book your campsite with us anytime of the year! https://sandhillsglobaleventcenter.org/visitors/camping/

02/25/2022

🚨 2021 NHSFR Lincoln Economic Impact Report Released Today 🚨

Dr. Eric Thompson, K.H. Nelson Professor of Economics and Director of Bureau of Business Research at University of Nebraska–Lincoln prepared a report which provides an estimate of the NHSFR’s economic impact in both Lancaster County and the State of Nebraska.

Highlights and full report available for public viewing >> http://ow.ly/30oJ50I3PW3

10/27/2021

The 2021 National High School Finals Rodeo in Lincoln, NE just won a Nebraska Tourism Industry 2021 Outstanding Event of the Year! Kuddos to the Lancaster Event Center fairgrounds and NHSRA teams and everyone who played a part in the success of this rodeo's return to Nebraska for the first time in decades. 👏👏

Looking forward to returning in 2026/27!

Outstanding Event for communities with populations 10,000 or greater - 2021 National High School Finals Rodeo Lancaster Event Center fairgrounds

10/14/2021

Did you attend the rodeo in July? Live in Lincoln and noticed more cowboy hats around town? Own or work at a local business and noticed extra visitors or stayed open late? Lancaster Event Center fairgrounds want to know!

Add your story to its economic impact report to be entered to win 1 of 20 prizes, for businesses AND individuals!

Details below 👇

07/25/2021

07/24/2021

Who will be crowned world champions!?

Find out TONIGHT at 7Pm at the short-go rodeo performance — the final of the finals.

Save time in line and get your tickets online at NHSFRLincoln.org

07/24/2021

A true cowboy knows love, pain and shame, but never cares about the fame!


𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐰𝐛𝐨𝐲!

07/24/2021

NHSRA CONTESTANT FAMILIES: Need sewer dump on way home? See below 👇