Ravenna is a city in Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Kearney, NebraskaMicropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,441 at the 2020 census. Ravenna was founded in 1886 when the Burlington Railroad was extended to that point. It was named after the city of Ravenna, Italy, and many of Ravenna’s street names commemorate other Italian places. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ravenna,_Nebraska)
Every June, the Ravenna Chamber of Commerce hosts and throws the annual city celebration, Annevar (Ravenna spelled backwards). Whether it’s a carnival or a demolition derby, a sand volleyball tournament or a fun run, there is an event for everyone young and old at Annevar.
For more information about the community of Ravenna or Annevar days visit: https://www.myravenna.com/index.php