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Plan a Memorial Day Road Trip!

May 26, 2021 12:41PM ● By Megan Bartholomew
white chairs on cottonwood hotel pool deck

Photo by Dana Damewood

NEBRASKA:
- Memorial Day at The Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel, May 28-31 in Omaha: Get a day pass to the Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel Pool on Friday and Monday, and enjoy a pop-up local artisan market on Friday, outdoor grilling, sets by talented DJs, and complimentary lawn games like corn hole and bocce on Memorial Day (Monday).  www.thecottonwoodhotel.com
- Migratory Bird Day Celebration, May 28-30, Lewis & Clark SRA in Crofton: 
Learn more about Nebraska’s seasonal bird migration at this all-day event including guided bird walks and a glow-in-the-dark egg hunt. outdoornebraska.gov
- Nebraska Junkathon, May 28-30 in Sargent:
Make a day of shopping for secondhand goodies. Vendors come together for a festival of antiques, food, and more. facebook.com/junkathonfleamarket
- Annual Brownville Spring Flea Market, May 29-31 in Brownville:
Recycled and up-cycled products and antiques galore await at another remarkable annual market. brownvillehistoricalsociety.org
IOWA:
- 82nd Annual North Iowa Band Festival, May 27-31 in Mason City:

It’s a weekend of music in the birthplace of Music Man! Head to composer Meredith Wilson’s hometown and enjoy a carnival, food, games, and of course a parade of marching bands. nibandfest.com
- Annual Tivoli Fest, May 28-29 in Elk Horn:
Join Iowa’s Danish Museum for a celebration of Danish culture, including traditional food, dance, and music. danishmuseum.org/visit/events/tivoli-fest

- Boone River Valley Festival, May 28-30 at the Boone Valley Brewery:
Enjoy a few days of music, crafts, and activities for your whole crew. boonerivervalleyfestival.com

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