- Kayaking
- Contests
- Demonstrations
- Rock climbing
- Vendors
- Wildlife demonstrations
Missouri River Outdoor Expo
September 21-22, 2024 | Ponca State Park
The Missouri River Outdoor Expo is the largest outdoor expo in the Midwest. Join us at Ponca State Park for two days of family-friendly outdoor activities, including wildlife encounters, fishing, kayaking, archery, camping skills, local entertainment, cooking demonstrations, contests, food and local goods vendors, craftsmanship demonstrations and much more!
19th Annual Outdoor Expo
Thanks to everyone who attended, sponsored and volunteered at the 19th annual Missouri River Outdoor Expo at scenic Ponca State Park in September, 2024!
2024 Highlights
- Paralympic archer and fixture of the Missouri River Outdoor Expo, Matt Stutzman, will put on a display of pistol shooting and precision archery at noon both days at the Eric Wiebe Shooting Complex. Stutzman is a four-time Paralympian, and won a gold medal for compound archery this summer at the Paris Paralympics.
- Discover Channel travel show hosts Patrice and Kevin McCabe of RV There Yet? TV series will be setting up camp on Friday, Sept. 20 for a full weekend of Expo fun! They will be available for a meet-and-greet both days on the riverfront from 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 1-2 p.m.
- Stop by the new Outdoor Cooking Trailer at the expo! Guests can watch outdoor cooking demonstrations and sample delicious, freshly-cooked food.
- The Nebraska National Guard will be flying in a Chinook Helicopter and Blackhawk helicopter on Saturday at 10:30 a.m.
- For well over a decade, Steve Gould of Target Focused Life has been entertaining crowds with his mind-boggling live trick-shooting shows. Steve will be performing with his son Rylan at the 2024 Expo. Get ready to be wowed by this father-son duo!
- Bob’s Bar Burger Eating Contest: Expo guests 16 or older can compete in the ultimate food eating contest at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the main tent. The quickest to devour Bob’s famous 11 oz burger, mountain of fries, and a jumbo-sized drink wins a two night stay at a Ponca State Park mini-lodge. Don’t wait — there are only 12 spots!
Activities
With more than 100 free activities planned, there is something for everyone to touch, see and do. New activities for 2024 included a Nikon Optics Challenge, Outdoor Cooking Trailer, honey extraction demos and more!
- Shooting sports
- Fishing
- Dog shows
- Cooking demonstrations
- Entertainers
- And so much more!
Youth Half Price Lifetime Permit Drawing
Each year, those who attend the Missouri River Outdoor Expo will be eligible to enter a youth into our Youth Half Price Lifetime Permit Drawing program, which gives Nebraska youth age 15 and younger the opportunity to purchase a lifetime hunt, fish and other permits for half price. The online entry form is available during the event.
Become a vendor
If you have an outdoor-related product to sell, you have the potential to reach thousands of people in one weekend! This is a great way to meet customers face-to-face and increase your exposure and brand recognition. Vendor space is limited and all vendors must be approved by the Missouri River Outdoor Expo Advisory Board.
Get involved
This free family friendly weekend is made possible through the support of generous sponsors, educational exhibitors, over hundreds of dedicated volunteers, and thousands of visitors.
Join us as a volunteer for the Missouri River Outdoor Expo at Ponca State Park and help inspire others, learn new skills, and enjoy a rewarding experience in nature.
Our sponsors
It is through the generous support of our sponsors that the Missouri River Outdoor Expo remains free to the public. This fun-filled, family-friendly weekend is made possible through the help and support of sponsors, educational exhibitors, over nine hundred dedicated volunteers and thousands of visitors. Sponsorship can be in the form of donations including monetary, product, equipment & services, advertising & promotions and silent auction items.
