The Central Nebraska Ethnic Festival is Nebraska’s largest Ethnic festival. The growth of the festival is a positive reflection of all the assets of our cultural expansion. The CNEF is a nonprofit organization focused upon the cultural diversity of the community and the ever changing area. The festival recognizes many of the cultures that reflect the image of our community. We need to celebrate our diversity and unite as one community.

The festival throughout the years have grown in popularity from 10,000 to 50,000 people who delight in the food, entertainment unites the many cultures into one whole cohesive community, wares and educational information from all over the world.

The success of the Central Nebraska Ethnic Festival celebrations is been due to the support of sponsors, board members and area volunteers. The sponsorship provides the necessary support which allows the festival to continue the positive benefits of our diversity.

The Outdoor Cultural Celebration involves food, education pavilion, entertainment, street booths-crafts, kid games and lots of fun for families and individuals.