Elm Creek Buffalo Stampede

06/17/2026

Who remembers the kiddie games in the park after the parade? These were always one of my favorite growing up!

What was your favorite event to participate in as a kid? The sack races? Three-legged race? Mississippi Shuffle? Something else?

Drop your favorite memory below! ⬇️❤️

06/17/2026

We are proud to recognize our first Hometown Nights Sponsors!

The “Hometown Nights” level is our top sponsorship tier. Supporters at this level help make it possible to continue growing the traditions that make Elm Creek so special!

A heartfelt THANK YOU to Graczyk Lawn Landscape, FirsTier Bank and BluePrint Engines for their generosity.

We are incredibly grateful for your support!

06/16/2026

The Buffalo Stampede Committee is looking for another local group, club, team, organization, or nonprofit interested in providing a meal option (Lunch) during the Saturday festivities at Buffalo Stampede.

This is a great opportunity to raise funds for your organization while serving our community and visitors during one of Elm Creek’s biggest weekends of the year!

If your group is interested or would like more details, please send us a message. We’d love to partner with you and help make this year’s Stampede a success for everyone involved.

Please share and help us spread the word!

06/12/2026

The return of carnival rides and all the excitement surrounding Buffalo Stampede wouldn’t be possible without the incredible support of our donors.

Buffalo Stampede is funded entirely through donations, sponsorships, and community support. Every dollar given helps us provide a fun, family-friendly weekend while allowing local organizations, clubs, and groups to host events and raise funds that support their programs throughout the year.

When you support Buffalo Stampede, you’re not just supporting one event, you’re investing in our entire community.

We are incredibly grateful for those who have already contributed, and we’re still seeking donations and sponsors to help make this year’s event a success. We truly couldn’t do it without you.

Interested in becoming a donor or sponsor? Check out the information below. Feel free to reach out to our page or one of our board members for more information!

Olivia Hubbard, Jami Robinson, Kylie Crowell, Stacie Ann Brant, Amy Gillming, Pat Hellriegel, Kaylinda DeTurk, Taylor Miller

06/11/2026

Drumroll please… 🥁

The much requested CARNIVAL and RIDES are coming back for Buffalo Stampede 2026!!

06/09/2026

Join us Saturday night of Stampede at The Crick Restaurant and Bar for a street dance featuring Russ Brown and his great band Southern Fryed! You’ve probably seen them play around Kearney and North Platte and they got them for their One Last Ride tour! It’s gonna be one heck of a party! Mark your calendars for August 22nd!!!

Read up on Southern Fryed here:

Southern Fryed is known as one of the Rocky Mountain region’s hottest country acts! They bring a high-energy performance with their unique flavor of Rocky Mountain Country, deeply rooted in Texas Red Dirt and Southern Rock. Southern Fryed has been performing together for sixteen years, and have ex...

06/05/2026

Get your official Buffalo Stampede apparel and help show your support for one of Elm Creek’s biggest community events. We can’t wait to see everyone wearing their Stampede gear around town and during the festivities!

Online ordering for Buffalo Stampede 2026 ends on Fri, Jul 24, 2026 (11:00 AM CDT)

06/03/2026

🚨SOMETHING EXCITING IS COMING TO BUFFALO STAMPEDE 🚨

We’ve been working behind the scenes on something that many people in our community have been asking for.

In ONE WEEK, we’ll be making an announcement that we think is going to bring a lot of excitement back to Buffalo Stampede!

Any guesses what it might be?

Drop your predictions in the comments ⬇️

05/05/2026

We’re looking for community members, businesses, and groups who want to host an event and be part of making this year unforgettable. Big or small, every event matters, and we truly can’t do this without your involvement.

Have an idea or want to get involved? Let us know! We’d love to have you be part of it.

08/24/2025

BINGO going on at the park! $.25/card, split the pot if you win!