Lake Ericson Events

Lake Ericson Events At the Gateway to the Sandhills in Ericson, Nebraska, Lake Ericson and the surrounding area offers the finest sandhills beauty to be found.

The serenity of nature at Lake Ericson offers lazy afternoon strolls, exciting fishing expeditions, some of the best waterfowl hunting as well as spectacular monitoring of Bald Eagles, Blue Herons, Whooping Cranes, and River Otter. An old carousel was converted to a picnic shelter many years ago, and marks the entry to the lake. The lake offers a boat ramp which allows all types of boats and ponto

ons. Lake Ericson is a NO-WAKE lake. The lake has an excellent beach and swimming area. On the south end of the lake is the dam. In the area of the dam are various fishing holes that are always producing some of the largest fish caught in the state. Additionally, the lake hosts a handicapped fishing access dock and several new picnic and camping areas. We welcome you to check out this site for more details. Ericson Lake offers.. Camping- Updated pads with water and electricity, grills and fire rings. Fishing- Great fishing from the lake, or below the dam. Swimming- A neat swimming area with a sandy beach for castles.

09/06/2026
Lake Ericson Just a few Duck Tickets Left. Get yours before they are sold out. 1 for $103 for $20https://duck-races-26...
09/02/2026

Lake Ericson Just a few Duck Tickets Left. Get yours before they are sold out.

1 for $10
3 for $20

https://duck-races-26.raiselysite.com/

**ALSO PLEASE NOTE ANYBODY POSTING THEY HAVE TICKETS TO SELL OR TRANSFER IN THE COMMENTS SECTION OF OUR POSTS ARE SCAMMERS. TICKETS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE TROUGH OUR LINKS OR DIRECTLY FROM AN ELC BOARD MEMBER**

If you haven't got your team signed up for the Lake Ericson Putt-Putt Around the Lake, sign up online at the link below ...
09/01/2026

If you haven't got your team signed up for the Lake Ericson Putt-Putt Around the Lake, sign up online at the link below or drop us a message. Weather is looking nice this year! Fun For All!
$40 / 2-Person Team
https://putt-putt-around-the-lake.raiselysite.com/

https://conta.cc/3ST85uQ
08/25/2026

https://conta.cc/3ST85uQ

Email from Ericson Lake Events Committee       REMINDER!     🎣 Cast a Line at the 13th Annual Lake Ericson Fishing Derby! 🎣 FUN FOR ALL AGES! 🐟 Grab your fishing poles, gather your friends and fami

HAVE YOU GOTTEN YOUR DUCK TICKETS YET??? WE STILL HAVE TICKETS LEFT!!!The 2026 Ericson Lake Duck Races are returning on...
08/22/2026

HAVE YOU GOTTEN YOUR DUCK TICKETS YET??? WE STILL HAVE TICKETS LEFT!!!

The 2026 Ericson Lake Duck Races are returning on Sunday, September 6th!

🎟️ Only a limited number of tickets will be sold, so get yours today!

💲 1 Duck for $10
💲 3 Ducks for $20

🥩 GRAND PRIZE: ¼ of a beef, processed and ready for your freezer!

🦆 The ducks will be dropped off the river bridge at 10:00 AM! Grab a chair and head to the tank outlet to watch the excitement as the ducks race to the finish!

🏆 Winners will be announced immediately following the race at the ELC Building.

🏈🌽 MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT AT ERICSON LAKE! 🌽🏈

Come early and join us on Saturday, September 5th, for the Husker Tailgate Party starting at 10:00 AM!

Enjoy a day filled with Food, Fun, Friends & Football as we cheer on the Huskers! 🏈🎉

Then, come back Sunday morning for the Duck Races and stick around for even more Labor Day Weekend fun, including the 2nd Annual Putt-Putt Around the Lake later that afternoon! ⛳️🦆

🎟️ Limited duck tickets. Great prizes. A full weekend of fun at Ericson Lake. Get your ducks today!

Get your tickets online https://duck-races-26.raiselysite.com/

Or get ahold of any Lake Ericson Board Member: Joe Wadas, Paul Kyncl, Ashley Kaiser, Cyndi Schure, Paul Claus Jr, Ben Edwards, Nettie Horan, Chris Levander, Delmer Pelster, Jerry Schonenberger

🍂🎉 LABOR DAY WEEKEND AT LAKE ERICSON! 🎉🍂Looking for the perfect way to spend your Labor Day Weekend? Grab your family an...
08/05/2026

🍂🎉 LABOR DAY WEEKEND AT LAKE ERICSON! 🎉🍂

Looking for the perfect way to spend your Labor Day Weekend? Grab your family and friends and head to Lake Ericson for a weekend packed with football, food, fun, and prizes! 🏈🦆⛳🌮

🏈 Saturday • September 5
Annual Husker Tailgate Party

🕙 Starts at 10:00 AM
📍 ELC Building

❤️ Nebraska Football
🍔 Great Food
🍅 Bloody Mary's
🎉 Great Company

Wear your Husker gear and cheer on the Big Red with fellow fans!

🎤 KARAOKE NIGHT
🕢 Starts at 7:30 PM
📍 ELC Building

The party doesn't stop when the game ends! Grab the mic, sing your favorite songs, and enjoy a fun night of karaoke with friends and neighbors. Whether you're a superstar or just singing for laughs, everyone is welcome!

━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━

🦆 Sunday • September 6
🦆 10:00 AM – 6th Annual Ericson Lake Duck Races

Get your lucky duck before they're gone! 🏁

🎁 Grand Prize: ¼ Beef (Processed!)
🎉 Plus LOTS of other amazing prizes!

🎟️ Limited tickets available!
Purchase from any ELC Board Member or register online:
https://duck-races-26.raiselysite.com/

⛳ 1:00 PM – 2nd Annual Putt-Putt Around the Lake

Grab a partner and enjoy one of Lake Ericson's most fun events!

👥 2-Person Teams
😂 Fun challenges at every stop
🏆 Bragging rights (and prizes!)

Register your team today:
https://putt-putt-around-the-lake.raiselysite.com/

🌮 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Mamita's Tacos Food Truck will be serving their delicious regular menu all day!

🌮 Amazing Food
🌞 Beautiful Lake Views
🎉 Fun for the Entire Family

Don't miss one of the best weekends of the summer at Lake Ericson! Tag your friends, make your plans, and we'll see you at the lake! ☀️🚤💙

Lake Ericson be on the look out for Skeeter.
07/28/2026

Lake Ericson be on the look out for Skeeter.

📌 Please keep your eyes peeled for this local families pup! Haley Bredthauer

07/27/2026

Lake Ericson Anybody interested in making & hosting a putt-putt hole for our 2nd Annual Putt-Putt Around the Lake Labor Day Weekend (Sunday). Please let us know this week. Thank You!

Send a message to learn more

⛳ Back by Popular Demand! ⛳The 2nd Annual Putt-Putt Around the Lake is back and promises another afternoon of laughs, fr...
07/11/2026

⛳ Back by Popular Demand! ⛳

The 2nd Annual Putt-Putt Around the Lake is back and promises another afternoon of laughs, friendly competition, and fun around beautiful Lake Ericson!

📅 Sunday, September 6
🕐 1:00 PM – Team Check-In
⛳ 2:00 PM – Tee Off
📝 All scorecards must be returned to the ELC Building by 6:00 PM

💲 $40 per 2-person team

Sign up online at: https://putt-putt-around-the-lake.raiselysite.com/

🌮 Free Will Donation Taco Bar following the tournament at the ELC Building from 6-8 M!

Grab your favorite putting partner and get ready to make your way around the lake as you putt your way through unique and creative holes hosted by our amazing volunteers.

🏆 Prizes, bragging rights, great food, and an afternoon full of fun await!

Mark your calendars and don't miss one of Lake Ericson's favorite Labor Day weekend traditions!

Address

49147 Pothast Road
Ericson, NE
68637

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+13087501630

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Lake Ericson Events posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Lake Ericson Events:

Shortcuts

Share