Fremont
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Fremont
Where the Platte meets the prairie
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Welcome to Fremont, where the cornfields meet the Elkhorn River. Whether you're here for the Moo games, the county fair, or just to enjoy the lakes, you'll find a friendly community that loves its small-town pace.
Clubs for Fremont
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The room
One room for everyone around Fremont. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
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Marketplace
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Things to do
- Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area Series of lakes for fishing, camping, and boating.
- Elkhorn River Runs through town, popular for kayaking and fishing.
- Midland University Home of the Warriors, hosts community events.
- Fremont Opera House Historic theater for concerts and performances.
- Dodge County Courthouse Historic courthouse in downtown Fremont.
- Fremont City Auditorium Municipal venue for events and gatherings.
- Outdoors Fishing at Fremont Lakes
- Outdoors Kayaking or tubing on the Elkhorn River
- With kids Dodge County Fair
- With kids Fremont Lakes swimming and picnicking
- Evenings Fremont Moo baseball games
- Evenings Live music at the Fremont Opera House
- Locals love lake campgrounds
- Locals love farmers markets
Through the year
- Dodge County Fair summer County fair with livestock, rides, and local food.
- John C. Fremont Days summer City festival with parade, street vendors, and live music.
- Fremont Farmers Market summer to fall Weekly market for local produce, baked goods, and crafts.
- Fremont Moo home games summer Summer collegiate baseball at the local ballpark.
Fremont has a classic Nebraska climate: hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. Spring brings severe weather, while fall is mild and pleasant. Best: Late spring and early fall are ideal for being outdoors.
Talk like a local
- “Moo”
- Refers to the Fremont Moo baseball team.
- “The lakes”
- Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area.
- “The fair”
- The Dodge County Fair.
Getaways
Local flavour
Teams
- Midland University Warriors NCAA Division II
- Fremont Moo Expedition League (collegiate summer baseball)
Eat and drink
- Runza Nebraska fast-food chain with a bread pocket of beef, cabbage, and onions
- Nebraska beef Steak and burgers from the state’s cattle country
- Sweet corn Fresh corn from local fields, often grilled or boiled
Where people go
- Cornfields Endless rows of corn define the landscape
- Grain elevators Iconic towers on the horizon
- County fairgrounds Home to fairs, rodeos, and community gatherings
- Lakes and recreation areas Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area offers fishing and camping
Heritage and traditions
Fremont and its neighboring towns are proud of their deep agricultural roots, small-town friendliness, and the strong German, Swedish, and Czech heritage that still shapes their festivals, churches, and food.
Say it like a local: “FREE-mont” — The local pronunciation of the city, rhyming with 'free'.
Festivals
- Germanfest June Celebrates German heritage with bratwurst, polka music, and a parade.
- Swedish Days July A weekend of Swedish food, folk dancing, and crafts.
- Taste of Fremont August Local restaurants showcase their best dishes in a downtown street fair.
- Harvest Festival September A fall celebration with pumpkin patches, hayrides, and local vendors.
- Christmas on the Prairie December A downtown holiday parade and tree lighting.
Landmarks with a story
- Swedish Heritage Museum in Oakland Preserves the history of Swedish immigrants in the area.
- St. Mary's Catholic Church in West Point A historic Catholic church built by German immigrants in the late 1800s.
- Dodge County Historical Society Museum in Fremont Housed in a historic building, it showcases local history.
- Fremont Opera House A restored 19th-century opera house hosting performances.
Food traditions
- Bratwurst and sauerkraut at Germanfest A German tradition brought by settlers, enjoyed at the annual festival.
- Lefse and Swedish pancakes at Swedish Days Swedish immigrants brought these recipes, now a festival favorite.
- Church potlucks with hotdish and Jell-O salads A Midwestern tradition where everyone brings a dish to share.
Music and arts
- Fremont Opera House Historic theater hosting concerts, plays, and community events.
- Polka music at heritage festivals German and Czech polka bands perform at local celebrations.
- Community theater groups Local groups produce plays and musicals throughout the year.
A little history
- 1856 Founding of Fremont
- 1860s Arrival of the railroad
- late 1800s German and Swedish settlement
- early 1900s Agricultural boom
- Game day High school football on Friday nights
- Game day Fremont Moo summer baseball games
- Outdoors Pheasant hunting in the fall
- Outdoors Ice fishing on Fremont Lakes in winter
- With kids The Dodge County Fair
- With kids Fremont Lakes swimming and picnicking
Locals speak with a neutral Midland accent, saying 'pop' for soda and 'you guys' for a group. The town name is pronounced 'FREE-mont' to rhyme with 'free', not like the California city.
Only here
- The Fremont Moo baseball team has a unique cow-themed name.
- The Elkhorn River runs through town and is a popular tubing spot.
- Oakland hosts the state's largest Swedish festival.
- John C. Fremont Days features a re-enactor of the explorer.
New here? A few tips
- Learn to say 'FREE-mont' to fit in.
- Be prepared for hot summers and cold winters.
- Try a Runza at a local restaurant.
- Attend a Moo game for a fun summer evening.
- Visit the Swedish Heritage Museum in Oakland.
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Fremont, NE. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.