Things to do
For more information about the tourism opportunities in Cuming County, please visit www.cumingco.com/visitors.
| Cuming County Historical Museum Complex Located in Neligh Park, West Point, NE. Open by appointment only and during the Cuming County Fair. Website: cumingcountyfair.com Phone: (402) 372-5877  | John G. Neihardt Center Hours of Operation Monday thru Friday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Saturday & Sunday 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Special tours available by appointment 306 West Elm Street Bancroft, NE 68004 Website: neihardtcenter.org Phone: (402) 648-3388 or (1-888) 777-4667  |
| Indian Trails Country Club 1128 River Road Beemer, NE 68716 Website: indiantrailscountyclub.com Phone: (402) 528-3404  | West Point Community Theatre 237 North Main Street West Point, NE 68788 Website: westpointcommunitytheatre.org Phone: (402) 372-2250  |
| Wisner Heritage Museum 920 Avenue E Wisner, NE 68791 Website: wisnerheritagemuseum Phone: (402) 529-6815 or (402) 529-6759  | |
| Bancroft Park SW Edge of Town Bancroft, NE 68004 | Beemer Children’s Park 5th Street & Harrison Street Beemer, NE 68716 |
| Beemer Village Park South Main Street Beemer, NE 68716 | Boy Scout Memorial Park North Main Street & Anna Stalp Avenue West Point, NE 68788 |
| Neligh Park 400 West Bridge Street West Point, NE 68788 | Timmermann Memorial Park 200 South Water Street West Point, NE 68788 |
| Wilderness Park Hwy 32 & 18th Road West Point, NE 68788 | Wisner River Park 1111 Avenue E Wisner, NE 68791 |
| Dinklage Memorial Park 12th Street & Avenue H Wisner, NE 68791 |
| March/April | |
| Relay for Life is held annually in West Point to unite communities across the globe to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action finish the fight once and for all!  | John G. Neihardt Center Spring Conference is a one day conference with presentations by noted educators, historians and authors with discussion of the changing landscapes of early Nebraska. |
| "Keeping it green" with brew made from Ole Irish Spuds at Wisner's St. Patrick's Day parade! Plan now to join us in this year's celebration.  | |
| June/July | |
| Feet on the Farm Adventure Race is an ag-inspired race consisting of biking, kayaking, running and ag related challenges.This year's race is Saturday, June 23rd and will start and end in Wisner.  | Wisner Jr. Livestock Show & Wisner Lions Club Rodeo showcases 4-H competitiions, barbeque and more. The Lion's Club Rodeo highlights top local and area cowboys. |
| Beemer Playdaze are sponsored by the Beemer Betterment Club. Come join us on Main Street for fun-filled activities for all ages.  | West Point 4th of July - a family fun filled day with one of the area's best fireworks displays.  |
| August/September | |
| Cuming County Fair is 4 days of 4-H events, open class shows, lots of vendors and a midway. It's the best county fair around!  | Annual Neihardt Day Celebration is held the first Sunday in August. Celebrate the life and legacy of John G. Neihardt with family, friends and fans.  |
| Thunder By the River is the ulitmate truck and tractor pull. This 2 day event has been held annually since 2004.  | Last Fling 'til Spring Car Show is every car enthusiast's dream. This event attracts over 600 custom, classic and antique cars, trucks and motorcycles.  |
| Neihardt Beer, Wine & Limerick Fest is John G. Neihardt Center's yearly fundraiser featuring tastings of Nebraska beers and wines. Enjoy the limerick writing contest while you're there.  |