Attendee Info
The Acton family and the Cattlemen’s Ball Board of Directors are excited to welcome you to the 2025 Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska this June! This year marks 27 years for the event and we appreciate your support of this worthy cause that has made an incredible impact on funding cancer research.
The event spans over two days for Trail Boss ticket holders and one day for Top Hand ticket holders. With more than 3,000 people in attendance, we wanted to share some important details and logistics to help you have an unforgettable experience at the Ball.
Before You Attend:
Attire for the Event: Attire for the Cattlemen’s Ball is open-ended. Our biggest recommendation is to dress for comfort, including comfortable walking shoes. The event takes place over many acres, with parking being next to the Ball grounds. Keep in mind Nebraska weather is unpredictable. View the photos below of past balls to see what others have worn.
Concessions: There will be a variety of concessions on the grounds during the event.
Live and Silent Auctions: There are several auctions that will happen on the grounds during the Cattlemen’s Ball. There are two silent auctions, a farm and ranch auction, and three live auctions. Auction items will be shared soon!
Register for Silent Auction Bidding: Silent Auction bidding and payment settlement will be through Qtego which will require a credit card. Please pre-register for your Qtego account!
Acceptable Payment: Cash and debit/credit cards can be used at the Cattlemen’s Ball. Those payment methods will be valid for live auctions, the general store, art tent, and token bins. Checks will be accepted at the Live Auctions.
Tokens: The Cattlemen’s Ball will be using tokens as payment for beer, mixed drinks, wine, and non alcoholic beverages. Each token is worth $2.00. Please remember that tokens are non-refundable. Tokens can be purchased with cash or credit/debit cards.
Shuttle: There will be shuttle buses running from Beatrice High School and Lauby Plumbing in Blue Springs. Routes and times are included below:
- Friday, June 6th
- Shuttles will start at 3:30pm and last pick-up at the Cattlemen’s Ball at 10:30pm.
- Saturday, June 7th
- Shuttles will start at 8:00am and last pick up at the Cattlemen’s Ball at 12:30am.
At the Event:
LOCATION
The 2024 Cattlemen’s Ball will take place on June 6th & 7th outside of Blue Springs, Nebraska on the pasture of Acton Farms in Gage County. The address of the event is 10751 E B Line, Blue Springs, NE 68318.
Directions from Beatrice High School (Shuttle Bus Stop):
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Take Hwy 136 East to South 36th. Then head south to east Locust Road and turn left, continue straight onto South 43rd drive and then turn right onto South 51 Road. Continue straight onto East Maple Rd and then onto South 59th. Turn left onto East B line/PWF and go 3.5 miles and the Ball site will be in the right. This route goes through Holmesville and is roughly 20min one way.
Directions from Lauby Plumbing in Blue Springs, NE (Shuttle Bus Stop):
- Head North on Hwy 77. Turn Right onto W Broad Street. Turn Left onto South 59th Road/East B Line and then turn right and go 3.5 miles to the Ball site.
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PARKING
There is parking on site and traffic will be directed. There will be golf carts running during the ball to assist people from parking areas to the main gate. On Saturday from 11-5, tractors with wagons will also be running to help get guests to the main gate.
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