Archway Events

The Archway presents entertaining and educational events all year round. See the schedule below for coming events or create your own event at the Archway. Make your next event really special.
Contact Cherry Hill by email or call (877) 511-2724 to find out how.

The Archway: 25th Anniversary

Saturday, June 14th – Free Event
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

3:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Food Trucks –
Melty Wagon (Mac and Cheese)
Never Enough Q (BBQ)
Nick’s Gyros

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Family Fun & Museum Tour – Kick off the afternoon with engaging family activities (miniature train rides, “cow milking”, archery, horse-drawn wagon rides, photo booth, crafts and more!) and a self-guided tour of the museum. (Special Rate of $5 per person for the museum tour).

5:00 PM: Ceremony & Exhibit Unveiling – Official ceremony featuring inspiring speakers and the grand unveiling of our new exhibit! Special 25th Anniversary Reception with cupcakes & cookies to follow.

6:00 PM: Live Music & Beer Garden – Enjoy the evening with live music with Pink Kadillac and refreshments in our festive beer garden.

9:00 PM: Fireworks Spectacular – End the night with a brilliant fireworks display provided by Big Bernie’s Fireworks.

Thank You to Our Vendors

Cruise Night

38th Annual Kearney Cruise Nite Show & Shine
Friday, July 18th, 5-7:30 pm – Free Event

Dust off your poodle skirts and slick back your hair, because the Central Nebraska Auto Club is throwing a rockin’ get-together!

Experience the nostalgia of the “Good Ole Days” and a love for classic cars at this six-day event! Cruise Nite Kearney features vintage rides from Model T’s to muscle cars, including Chevrolet, Ford, Pontiac, Studebaker, and more. Food Trucks will be on site to grab some delicious eats.

More than just a car show, this event raises funds for local charities like the Buffalo County Red Cross, Salvation Army, United Way, Flight for Hero’s, Make A Wish Foundation, Goodfellows, Jubilee Center, City of Kearney Police Department, and scholarships for students in automotive tech.

Events Hosted at The Archway

7th Annual

Fishing with First Responders

Hosted at The Archway Lake

June 8th from 1pm – 6pm

Come fishing with us and the Kearney Police Department, Buffalo County Sheriffs Office, Nebraska State Patrol, Good Samaritan EMS & Air Care, and the Kearney Volunteer Fire Department!

This event is FREE for the whole family & fishing equipment will be provided by Nebraska Games & Parks

Free Hotdogs, Chips and Water will be served.
Free Will Donation Encouraged
Fishing license is required for individuals 16 years and older
Prizes for Smallest and Biggest Fish!

Spanning proudly over I-80 at Exit 275 in Kearney, NE, the Archway stands as a powerful monument to the enduring spirit of America.