About Fur Trade Days, Inc.

For nearly 47 years, community members, history buffs, buckskinners, and promoters of Northwest Nebraska’s rich heritage, have gathered annually to create a celebration unlike any other.

Fur Trade Days, Inc. is a 501(c)4 Corporation whose purpose is to produce a regional event celebrating the history of the fur trade in Northwest Nebraska. It is governed by a volunteer Board, which donates their time, ideas, and vision to ensure the success of the organization.

Board of Directors

Executive Board

  • Kevin Oleksy, President

  • Miles Bannan, Vice President

  • Dave Hockenbary, Secretary

  • Nic Fisher, Treasurer

  • [VACANT], Entertainment Committee Chair

  • Jessy Roberts, Family Events Committee Chair

  • [VACANT], Marketing Committee Chair

Board Members, at-large

Tori Wild and Kerri Rempp