Aug
15
10:00 PM22:00
Aug
15
to Aug 16
Aug
15
7:30 PM19:30
Evening Show
Main Stage
Presentation of 1st Kernel Award
Fireman Year Pin Awards
Parade of Queens
Coronation of the 2026 Popcorn Days Queen
Evening Show—Seth Darby and Lonesome Express
Aug
15
6:45 PM18:45
Juvenile Parade
North Loup Community Center
Theme: Looking Back at 125 Years of Popcorn Days
No entries after 6:30 P.M.
No motorized vehicles. Categories for float judging will be determined at 6:30 P.M. (options include but are not limited to: wagons, strollers, groups, individuals, siblings, families, etc.)
Contact: northlouppopcorndaysinfo@gmail.com
Aug
15
6:00 PM18:00
Seth Darby & Lonesome Express
The first of TWO chances to see this high energy band on the Main Stage!
Aug
15
4:00 PM16:00
Lost in the 50's
Community Building
Bed & Betty Carlson
All your favorite hits from the 50s!
Aug
15
3:00 PM15:00
Ranch Rodeo
North Loup Arena
Contact: Joe Shoemaker: 308.750.3288
Watermelon Feed sponsored by the NLVFD.
Cow Plop Bingo by the Central Valley FFA
Aug
15
2:00 PM14:00
Pedal Tractor Pull
East Side of Community Building
Sponsored by Ken Vincik
Contact: Tony Boyce: 308.750.78522
Aug
15
2:00 PM14:00
Vehicle Scavenger Hunt
Pick up packets on west side of Community Building
Contact: Rick or Colleen Pedersen 308.750.0243
Entry fee is a donation of a canned food item!
Once you get your packet, try to solve the clues! Be the fastest team to solve all the clues! Street-legal golf carts, 4-wheelers, and Gators are also allowed.
Aug
15
1:00 PM13:00
Run of the Weenies
Check-in begins at 12pm
1 Block South of Fire Hall on the old school lot
All entrants must be a Daschund (aka a weenie dog!)
Contact: Jason 308.201.0199
Free registration
Costume Race
1st-3rd places receive a prize
Aug
15
11:00 AM11:00
Steer Riding
North Loup Arena
Contact: Levi Dale 308.750.2621
Registration begins at 9 A.M. with a 20-head max. All equipment provided. Ages 8-14.
Another new event for the 125th Popcorn Days!
Aug
15
10:30 AM10:30
Horseshoe Tournament
South Side of Fire Hall
Contact: Curtis Christensen: 402.910.0843 or Cole Pearson: 402.643.5719
Aug
15
9:00 AM09:00
4-on-4 Co-ed Sand Volleyball Tournament
North Loup Volunteer Park
Contact: Joey Cadek: 308.219.0407 or Tier Kokes: 308.730.0380
15-team limit, so sign-up soon!
Aug
15
8:00 AM08:00
North Loup Popcorn Days Dash
Contact Shelley Davis: 308.730.9520
7:00 AM - 7:45 AM Check In & Late Registration
8:00 AM - Race Start
*Awards & Raffle To Follow*
Entry Fee Includes the 2026 NLPD Dash Shirt if pre registered by August 7th. Shirt NOT guaranteed with late registration or day of registration.
Events offered: 5k run, 1 and 2 mile walk, and 1 mile kids run (13 years old and younger)
Registration forms available at area businesses on July 16th.
Contact Shelley Davis: 308.730.9520
Online pre registration link:
LINK COMING SOON
Aug
15
8:00 AM08:00
Men's Slow Pitch Softball Tournament
Sheldon Field at North Loup Volunteer Park
Contact: Camerin Schimenti 308.730.1719
Aug
16
10:00 PM22:00
Aug
16
8:00 PM20:00
Aug
16
7:30 PM19:30
Evening Show
Main Stage
Presentation of 1st Kernel Award
Fireman Year Pin Awards
Coronation of the 2025 Popcorn Days Queen
Evening Show—Back for Another Round of Hysterics!
Hypnotist Brent Brecker
Check out his Facebook page
Aug
16
7:00 PM19:00
Juvenile Parade
North Loup Community Center
Theme:
No entries after 6:30 P.M.
No motorized vehicles. Categories for float judging will be determined at 6:30 P.M. (options include but are not limited to: wagons, strollers, groups, individuals, siblings, families, etc.)
Contact: northlouppopcorndaysinfo@gmail.com
Aug
16
5:30 PM17:30
Aug
16
3:00 PM15:00
Ranch Rodeo
North Loup Arena
Contact: Joe Shoemaker: 308.750.3288
Watermelon Feed sponsored by the NLVFD.
Cow Plop Bingo by the Central Valley FFA
Aug
16
3:00 PM15:00
Aug
16
2:00 PM14:00
Vehicle Scavenger Hunt
Pick up packets on west side of Community Building
Contact Rick or Colleen Pedersen 308.750.0243
Entry fee is a donation of a canned food item
Aug
16
2:00 PM14:00
Pedal Tractor Pull
East Side of Community Building
Sponsored by Ken Vincik
Contact: Tony Boyce: 308.750.78522
Aug
16
1:00 PM13:00
Run of the Weenies
Check-in begins at 12pm
1 Block South of Fire Hall on the old school lot
All entrants must be a Daschund (aka a weenie dog!)
Call Jason 308.201.0199
Free registration
Costume Race
1st-3rd places receive a prize
Aug
16
1:00 PM13:00
Battle Log Races
Battle Log Races
North Loup Pool
Ages 4-15
Contact: Katie Thompson 308.571.0470
Open Swim to follow until 5pm
Aug
16
10:30 AM10:30
Horseshoe Tournament
South Side of Fire Hall
Contact: Curtis Christensen: 402.910.0843 or Cole Pearson: 402.643.5719
Aug
16
9:00 AM09:00
4-on-4 Co-ed Sand Volleyball Tournament
North Loup Volunteer Park
Contact: Joey Cadek: 308.219.0407 or Tier Kokes: 308.730.0380
Aug
16
8:00 AM08:00
Men's Slow Pitch Softball Tournament
Sheldon Field at North Loup Volunteer Park
Contact: Tyler Melnick 402.336.7684
Aug
16
8:00 AM08:00
North Loup Popcorn Days Dash
Contact Shelley Davis: 308.730.9520
7:00 AM - 7:45 AM Check In & Late Registration
8:00 AM - Race Start
*Awards & Raffle To Follow*
Entry Fee Includes the 2025 NLPD Dash Shirt if pre registered by August 7th. Shirt NOT guaranteed with late registration or day of registration.
Events offered: 5k run, 1 and 2 mile walk, and 1 mile kids run (13 years old and younger)
Registration forms available at area businesses on July 16th.
Contact Shelley Davis: 308.730.9520
Online pre registration link: