Big Game Awards Banquet
March 6th through 8th, 2026
Younes Conference Center South, Kearney, NE
Make plans now to attend the 2026 Banquet!
By Rick Thaden of Pleasanton NBA Central Board Member and Banquet Chairman This is an annual event for the whole family! The fun begins on Friday afternoon with the Trade Show and social hour, then continues through Saturday with seminars, auctions, contests, the trophy wall and more. The Saturday dinner Banquet includes the speaker, raffles, and awards as we celebrate our member’s trophies from the past year. Awards are given for biggest in each category and to bowhunters who shot their first big game animal. We hope you will join us! Tickets are required to attend the weekend events and will be available for purchase beginning in January, but you can start planning now to attend! This is a members only event, so you must be a member to attend. You can join using the form at the back of the newsletter, or at the link on this page! Questions or comments, please contact Rick Thaden, Banquet Chairman (308) 293-3788, bowhunt4elk@hotmail.com TICKETS Adult: $40 Youth (under 15): $20 Banquet weekend tickets will be available beginning in January. |
There are many places to stay in the Kearney area, including multiple hotels within walking distance that are part of Younes Hospitality. Our banquet will be in the Younes Conference Center South. The NBA has hotel rooms reserved throughout the Younes complex at the hotels listed below. Call and reserve a room soon. Make sure you tell them you’re with the Nebraska Bowhunters Association to get the discounted rates.
Fairfield Inn & Suites
- This hotel is attached to the conference center via an enclosed walkway.
- This hotel provides a hospitality room for us to continue conversations and controlled festivities in a specified area.
- Rate: $134.95 plus tax, per room, per night
- Address: 510 W Talmadge Road, Kearney, NE 68845
- Phone: (308) 236-4200
Holiday Inn.
- This hotel is a special treat for members with kids as this facility has a fun indoor water park for families to enjoy.
- Rate: $134.95 plus tax, per room, per night
- Address: 110 2nd Avenue, Kearney, NE 68847
- Phone: (308) 237-5971
La Quinta Inn & Suites.
- This hotel is pet friendly for those who wish to bring along their pets.
- Rate: $134.95 plus tax, per room, per night
- Address: 108 3rd Avenue, Kearney, NE 68845
- Phone: (308) 237-4400
Rick Kreuter is the 2026 Banquet Speaker
