Events
Taylor has plenty to do and see for all ages! Listed below are popular events throughout the year in and around Taylor. Check back often for dates, location, time, or new events.
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We hope to see you enjoying one of our events
and spending time here in Loup County!
The Log Cabin Museum
The Log Cabin Museum has collected many artifacts over the years and the museum is open to the public on the dates listed below.
For more information about the Log Cabin Museum and it's artifacts, please visit their website at:​​
Hours:
Sunday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
June 1st, June 15th, & June 29th
July 13th & July 27th
August 10th & August 24th
Also open daily during the Loup County 'World's Fair'
August 6th - August 9th
September 7th & September 21st
For appointments call Karole at 308-942-6237.
Karole also likes to open the Museum on Halloween and share treats as well as ghosts with visitors to the museum!
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Log Cabin Museum
Hosted by Loup County Historical Society
Scary faces at the Log Cabin Museum
Log Cabin Museum
Loup County 'World's' Fair
August 6 - 9, 2025
The Loup County Fair, fondly referred to by locals as the 'World's Fair', is held the 2nd week-end in August. The small village of Taylor swells in size and becomes the hub of activity for the 4-day event. The youth of the county show off their 4-H projects including arts and crafts, foods, displays, and animal exhibits. Citizens proudly show off photography, art, produce, and other items. Many family activities are planned throughout the weekend ie. turtle and duck races, cakewalks, hay scramble, ping pong ball drop, kiddie parade, and more! The Fair is wrapped up by one of the biggest and best community parades in the area on Saturday night followed by entertainment that is free for all. Come and see why Taylor triples its population during the 'World's Fair'! To see a detailed schedule of all the events during the 'World's Fair' please visit
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Loup Co. 4-H Horse Show exhibitors
Loup Co. 4-H Horse Show exhibitors
Young ladies on horseback give us a wave on the parade route of the Loup Co 'Worlds Fair' Grand Parade.
Loup Co. 4-H Horse Show exhibitors
Taylor Rodeo Arena
The Taylor Rodeo Arena is located 1 mile north of Taylor on Highway 183.
Taylor Jr. Rodeo
August 9, 2025
Come and see one of the state's best Jr. Rodeos in August held during the Loup County Fair! For more information contact Kayla Cone at 308-214-1468 or John Schroder at 308-214-0669.
Nebraska Shop Hop
September 2 -30, 2025
Over the course of the month, 17 independent quilt shops across Nebraska will be opening their doors to hoppers from near and far. Each shop will feature an exclusive Northcott block kit, stunning Shop Hop fabrics, and a coordinated quilt pattern designed by Scott Flanagan — and yes, you’ll be able to collect a free block pattern at every stop!
Stitched by Jessi Rose is an official participant in the 2025
"It’s An Adventure Nebraska Shop Hop"
Loup Loop Antique Tractor Drive
Loop the Loup Tractor Drive is back! Join us Saturday, September 13 for a drive through the country-side or just to view all the antique tractors. Drivers meet at the Jr. Rodeo Grounds at 9:30 a.m. Cinnamon rolls & coffee will be served before the drive starts. Trolley available for those who just wish to go along for the ride.
For more information contact:
Charles Nelson 308-214-0737
The trolley, with its passengers, follows the tractors on the 2025 Tractor Drive.
A variety of tractors head south on Highway 183 for the Loop the Loup Tractor Drive.
Tractor Drive participants and others who came to see the cool tractors, enjoyed ice cream and social time after the Tractor Drive finished.
The trolley, with its passengers, follows the tractors on the 2025 Tractor Drive.
Junk Jaunt
September 26-28, 2025
The annual Junk Jaunt travels through Loup County the 4th week-end in September and offers numerous stops for those searching for antiques, primitives, 'stuff', and other 'treasures'. For more information check out
Kolaches & Louisiana pies in Taylor, NE during Junk Jaunt
Junk Jaunt favorite in Taylor, NE
Unique treasures on display during Junk Jaunt in Taylor, NE
Kolaches & Louisiana pies in Taylor, NE during Junk Jaunt
Family Fall Fun Night
October 11, 2025
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Enjoy a night out with family and friends!
Food, games, face painting, wagon rides, and fun in the Taylor Park and Community Center.
The Taylor Village Square is where it's all happening during Family Fall Fun Night.
Lots of pretty painted faces in the wagon at the Family Fall Fun Night in Taylor.
A wagon full of youngsters enjoy a wagon ride pulled by Red and Blondie during the Family Fall Fun Night in Taylor, NE.
The Taylor Village Square is where it's all happening during Family Fall Fun Night.
Taylor's Annual Holiday Extravaganza
December 6, 2025
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Loup County Event Center and Loup County Community Center
Enjoy browsing or shopping the amazing crafter's booths for
gift ideas or something for yourself!
Follow on Facebook to see all the vendors!
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