Cog Factory

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The Cog Factory was Omaha, Nebraska's legendary main punk rock venue that was established in 1995. Bands such as Slowdown Virginia used to play at the venue. It closed for good in January 2002. Serving as the foothold for the Omaha punk rock, ska, and indie scene for many years, the cog factory was an easily accessible all ages venue. Located in downtown Omaha, Nebraska near the historic Old Market, the cog factory served as the launching pad for the careers of many Saddle Creek Records bands, as well as being a tour stop for national acts.

The Cog Factory was a non-profit 501(c)3 organization run strictly by volunteers. All the proceeds from shows were used to cover the building expenses and payment of artists. A dispute with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) led to the Cog's closing in 2002.

Footage of the venue is shown in the Spend an Evening with Saddle Creek documentary.