Rock Creek Trail Days

Take a step back in time this June 13 and explore Rock Creek Station — a place where road ranches served pioneers along the Oregon-California Trail, Pony Express riders carried mail across the West, and Wild Bill Hickok began a legendary career as gunfighter!
Watch living history demonstrations, Pony Express rider relays, and family-friendly activities on the historic ranches between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. The Visitor Center also will be open during the event.
A freewill donation lunch of pulled pork sandwiches will be hosted by the Friends of Rock Creek Station from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
A buffalo stew cookout will be at 7 p.m. at the historic West Ranch. Advance tickets for the cookout will be on sale at the park’s Visitor Center and at the Fairbury Chamber of Commerce office, 518 E St, Fairbury. Cost for adults is $10 and is $6 for those age 13 and under $6.
Enjoy entertainment from Nebraska Humanities speaker Dan Holtz immediately following the cookout as he presents Nebraska Through Song and Story, where he interweaves songs accompanied on guitar and harmonica, with excerpts from works by classic Nebraska authors. In a narrative spanning from 1850 to 1904, it tells the stories of the people who came to and through early Nebraska, the pioneers who crossed the overland trails, the settlers, and the Native Americans. The presentation is free and open to the public.
For more information about the Trail Days event and park amenities, please contact Rock Creek Station State Historical Park at (402) 729-5777 or visit the park’s webpage: outdoornebraska.gov/location/rock-creek-station-shp/
A valid Nebraska park entry permit is required for all vehicles entering the park.