PINE BLUFFS -- The City of Pine Bluffs is hosting its 74th annual Pine Bluffs Trail Days this week. 

The event includes more than a dozen activities spread throughout the week from a pool party and street dance to the parade and tournaments. 

Chairman of the Trail Days Committee Allie Leitza says, “The main importance [of Trail Days] is the fellowship it provides, the sense of community, and the promotion of everything we have to offer in Pine Bluffs.” 

This year's Trail Days will include the first-ever Park Party on Saturday. It will include live music, food trucks, yard games, kids' activities, a bounce house, and adult beverages. 

“This is something I’ve always had a vision for, just to be able to see everyone enjoying a space together – people of all ages,” Leitza said. “My goal is to be able to provide something of value to every age of our community.” 

Below is the full schedule of events starting Wednesday, July 31 through Sunday, August 4. 

July 31: 

  • Queen Coronation @ 7:20 p.m. - Honoring 2024 Trail Days Queen Kaitlynn Schnell at the Pine Bluffs Community Center (708 Elm St.) 
  • Melodrama “If It’s Monday, This Must Be Murder” @ 7:30 p.m. at Historic Pine Bluffs High School (607 Elm St.) 
    • Admission: Adults $5, 12 & under $3, Preschool age Free 

August 1: 

  • Melodrama Pre-Performance Meal from 6 – 7 p.m. (Baked Ziti and dessert) 
    • Admission: $20 for meal and 7:30 performance 
  • Melodrama performance @ 7:30 

August 2: 

  • Fun Friday at the Pine Bluffs Swimming Pool from 1 – 5 p.m. 
  • Toast to Trail Days with the Council from 5 – 7 p.m. at Pine Bluffs Distilling (115 Bourbon St.) 
  • Pine Bluffs Roping Club Jackpot Roping @ 6 p.m. at Arena Complex (2nd and Beech St.) 
  • Melodrama Pre-Performance Meal from 6 – 7 p.m. and performance at 7:30 p.m. 
  • Street Dance in the Community Center parking lot from 8 p.m. - Midnight 

August 3: 

  • Longhorn Stampede at 7 a.m. starting at the Community Center (708 Lawson St.) 1 mile or 5K walk/run 
    • $25 on Race Day 
  • Parade on Main Street @ 10 a.m. 
  • Barbecue in City Park @ 11 a.m. followed by Covered Wagon Car & Bike Show (6th & Parsons St.) and Pie and Coffee at United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall (600 Main Street) 
  • Jim Darden Memorial Crow’s Nest Dedication @ noon at Arena Complex (2nd and Beech St.) 
  • Youth Rodeo @ noon at Arena Complex 
  • Horseshoe Tournament @ 1 p.m. at Reher Park on 8th Street 
    • $5 entry fee 
  • Melodrama performance @ 7:30 p.m. 
  • Street Dance at Park on Main Street from 6 – 10 p.m. 

August 4 

  • Co-Ed Mud Volleyball Tournament @ 10 a.m. (115 Bourbon St.) 
    • $70 per team 
  • Cornhole Tournament @ 10 a.m. (115 Bourbon St.) 
    • $40 per two-person team 
  • American Legion Brick Laying Ceremony and Honor Flight Welcome Home @ 1 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Plaza at 215 Main St. Followed by an ice cream social (210 W 3rd St.)