Festival
Arrows to Aerospace
As the “Birthplace of Nebraska”, Bellevue is a community steeped in history. Every
August the Bellevue/Offutt Kiwanis Club celebrates Bellevue’s history while at the
same time looking to its future with the annual Arrows to Aerospace celebration.
A summer highlight every year, the Annual Arrows to Aerospace celebration features
the traditional parade through Olde Towne Bellevue, a carnival, music, crafts and
a puppet show.
Since 1983, the Bellevue/Offutt Kiwanis Club has sponsored Arrows to Aerospace.
It’s a community event for the whole family! For more information, visit www.kiwanisofbellevue-offut.org.
Fontenelle Nature Association’s Native American Music Festival
The Native American Music Festival is a celebration of music, dance, cultural and
heritage of Fontenelle Forest’s earliest dwellers. Festival features live entertainment,
guided walks, demonstrations and a concert. For more information call 402.731.3140
www.fontenelleforest.org.
RiverFest 2010: Red, White & Que July 16 & 17, 2010
Good food + Great Music + Amazing Fireworks + Beautiful riverfront =One Fantastic
Festival!
Bellevue’s premier Community Festival RiverFest: Red, Whit & Que is an annual festival
that began in 2002. RiverFest is held at Bellevue’s beautiful riverfront Haworth
Park located on the Missouri River near down-town Bellevue. The festival has three
key elements:
Nebraska State BBQ Championship
The Championship is a Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) sanctioned barbeque competition
that draws more than 77 teams from across the country to the community.
Live Music
The festival boasts a huge stage with live music both Friday & Saturday night featuring
local and regional bands.
Fireworks
Each year J & M Fireworks produces the most powerful fireworks show you’ve ever
seen! Traditionally held on Saturday night at dark it is the highlight of the festival.
KidZone
The Festival sets aside Saturday morning for kids activities, have breakfast with
the Pancake Man, enjoy bouncy entertainment and maybe even some pony rides. The
KidZone is open from 10am – 2pm.
Other activities include: Pancake Man, Car Shine & Show, Arts & Craft Fair, Karaoke
Competition, RiverFest Iron Chef Competition and a Coors Beer Garden.
RiverFest is coordinated by the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce and the City of Bellevue
and is free and open to the public. The only thing you’ll need money for is eating,
drinking and purchasing. No coolers or beverages may be brought onto the peninsula.
Offutt Open House
The Annual Offutt Open House is held every August at Offutt AFB. The open house
hosts an amazing air show along with impressive static displays. The open house
includes all of the traditional food, beverage and commercial vendors.
Nebraska’s Official Veterans Parade
Bellevue Nebraska is home to the 4th largest military installation in the United
States which is why it’s such a natural fit for Bellevue to host Nebraska’s Official
Veterans Parade. Traditionally the parade is held the Saturday prior to Veteran’s
Day, unless Veteran’s Day happens to fall on a Saturday. The parade will be held
Saturday, November 6, 2010 in Olde Towne Bellevue. The parade kick’s off with a
fly-over which is one of the great surprises because it’s a different plan every
year. The parade also features more than 100 entries ranging from veterans organizations,
businesses and civic organizations. Offutt AFB and the tenant units also participate
with impressive military displays.