Show Your Patriotism

The small town of Crawford celebrates Independence Day in a big way each year. The community goes all out, hosting two PRCA rodeos, a parade and a slew of other events, ranging from a 5K to activities for all ages at the city park. The Western Wildlife Art Show is held in conjunction with the events at nearby Fort Robinson, showcasing art that captures rural life at its best. The final PRCA rodeo concludes with a firework show.

The bulk of the activities take place on July 4, but the days surrounding Independence Day have fun events to attend.

Schedule of Events

July 2, 2025

10 a.m. – 6 p.m. – Western Wildlife Art Show, Fort Robinson State Park

11am — Humanities Nebraska Presentation: David Marsh — Music of the Plains

2pm — Humanities Nebraska Presentation: Jerome Kills Small — Children’s Stories, Animal Stories, Traditional Lakota Stories

4pm — Humanities Nebraska Presentation: Chris Sayre — Nebraska’s Musical Smorgasbord: Music of Ethnic Nebraska Settlers

5pm — Awards: Best of Show 2-Dimensional and 3-Dimensional