Cortland Fest June 26-27
Don't miss Cortland Fest '09. A ton of new events are being planned, including a street dance on Friday night. Check for schedules online when they become available, as well as at the Cortland post office.

Cortland Fest Schedule of Events

Photo Contest

The theme of the Cortland Fest Parade '09 is "A Day at the Beach." See below for more info:
Parade Theme
Parade Judging & Info
Parade Ideas
Parade Registration Form

Fun Run registration form:
Fun Run
A Great Community
Cortland, Nebraska is a small community located 20 miles south of Lincoln on Highway 77. Cortland has a lot to offer, with over 50 businesses, a museum, an updated city park and community center, a ball park, and three churches. The town also has a post office and volunteer fire department.

There are many great activities hosted in town throughout the year, including: Cortland Fest, the Easter Egg hunt, Santa Claus, Baked Potato Bake, Spookfest, the Garden Walk, and Garage Sales. These events are sponsored by the Cortland Improvement Association. Please take a moment to browse through our new site. Thanks for visiting!

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world."

--Margaret Mead, Anthropologist, 1901-1978


125th Logo designed by Darrel Stevens


Upcoming Events in 2009:

  • June 12-13: Garage Sales


  • June 26-27: Cortland Fest!