Midsummer Festival

Midsummer in Holdrege is one of those weekends where everything comes together. At its core, it’s a community festival rooted in Swedish tradition. In Sweden, Midsummer is about music, dancing, food, and gathering with people. Holdrege celebrates those same things, just in our own way. Here, it shows up as a full weekend that brings the whole town, and a lot of visitors, into the same space. Throughout the weekend, you’ll find activity across the entire community, including: A downtown parade Live music and entertainment Vendor markets and local shopping Car shows and family-friendly activities Events happening throughout Holdrege and Phelps County Midsummer brings thousands of people to Holdrege each year, creating a weekend where visitors and locals come together to eat, shop, and experience everything the community has to offer.