3. River City Roundup and Rodeo

The Buzz -- During September, the city celebrates its western heritage with a classic rodeo and roundup. The rodeo, a sanctioned Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association event, includes bull riding, bareback riding, and steer wrestling competitions. The River City Roundup and Rodeo, a five-day event, is sponsored by the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben (a charitable organization benefitting heartland communities and youth), and held at the Omaha Convention Center and Arena. Additional activities include a parade, barbecue cook-offs, a 4-H stock show, hot air balloon rides, concerts, and several exhibitions.