Board approves special designated license for rodeo and concert near Denton on Oct. 9

The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners approved a special designated license Sept. 29 for a rodeo and concert set for Oct. 9, 2026, on a pasture near 8091 West Old Cheney Road in Denton. Andrew Maas, the property owner, said the event is intended to encourage rodeo activity in eastern Nebraska and identified Oct. 9 as a backup date in case of rain. Patrick Reed, manager at PWR & DWD Rental Properties LLC, and Rebecca Miles, executive head chef, were present to answer questions.

Commissioner Rick Vest thanked Maas for organizing the event, and the board approved the special designated license by unanimous vote (Vest moved; Flowerday seconded; vote recorded 5-0). The SDL application lists PWR and DWD Rental Properties LLC as the applicant; event organizers should follow county requirements and any permit conditions attached to the license.