2012 Jefferson County Events
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Donating your old wireless phones.  Help benefit Hope Crisis Center and victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and our environment.  Drop off no longer used wireless phones and accessories from any manufacturer or carrier at 425 F Street.

MAY

May 18 & 19, Friday & Saturday
Diller Community Garage Sales, Maps available at C & C Processing and The Field.  Call Betty Bolejack 402-793-5503

May 19, Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
FREE Fishing & FREE Park Entry Day
Alexandria State Lakes, Kids Fishing Clinic. Fishing poles and supplies provided if you can’t bring your own. ONE DAY ONLY NO PARK PERMIT OR FISHING LICENSE REQUIRED.
402-729-5777 Rock Creek State Historical Park, ngpc.rock.creek.station@nebraska.gov

May 19, Saturday, 9:30 a.m. registration
"FREE for ALL" Family Fishing Day, Crystal Springs Park,  Sponsored by Optimist Club.

May 19, Saturday, 1:00 p.m.
Doubles Horseshoe Tournament. Side Trek Bar & Grill, Harbine, Bring your own partner, $10/team.  Trophies for 1st, 2nd & 3rd places.  402-754-4391

May 19, Saturday
Ride Against Rape Poker Run, Registration 2:30-4:00 p.m. Wally's, Fairbury. All proceeds go to Hope Crisis Center.

May 19, Saturday
5th Annual Rock Against Rape
Beer Garden opens at 7 p.m. Bands begin at 8 p.m. $5 cover, No minors/ID Required.  Risky's Sports Bar & Grill, Beatrice.  All proceeds go to  Hope Crisis Center to serve victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. (402) 729-2570

May 20, Sunday, 2 p.m.
Victorian Tea Party, Fairbury City Museum. 1128 Elm Street, Fairbury, Tickets available for $7 per person, purchase tickets at Ray's AppleMarket or please RSVP (507) 370-1762.  www.FairburyCityMuseum.com

May 20, Sunday, 3 p.m.
A Century of Fashion, Featuring Sue McLain, Collector of Vintage Clothing.  Open to the Public - Admission is Free, Fairbury City Museum, 1128 Elm St., Fairbury.  Questions (507) 370-1762.  www.FairburyCityMuseum.com

May 25-27, Friday-Sunday, Memorial Weekend
Girls Invitational Softball Tournament, B & C Class play only.  Age divisions 10 & under through 18 & under. Tournament Bracket
Contact Dean Schmidt 402-239-5365 or dschmidt@endicott.com

JUNE

June 1-3, Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Daykin's 125th Celebration "Turning Towards the Future"

Friday, June 1, Events begin at 6:00 pm at Freedom Field with a hamburger/brat feed, games and polka bands

Saturday, June 2, Events begin at 7:00 am with breakfast followed by fun run/walk, games, hamburger/brat feed, parade

Catered meal at 5:00 pm at Freedom Field followed by games, comedian, auction, dance and fireworks

Sunday, June 3, 10"30 am Community Church Service

For more information, contact Kathy at 402-446-7407

Rails & Trails"
June 2-3, Saturday & Sunday
"Rock Creek Trail Days"
Rock Creek Station State Historical Park located 5 miles east and one mile south of Fairbury. June 4-5 living history demonstrations, stagecoach rides, trick roping, music, reenactments, buffalo stew cookout, pony express interpretation and craft demonstrations. 
ngpc.rock.creek.station@nebraska.gov. 402-729-5777, Rock Creek Station Historical Park

June 2-3, Saturday & Sunday
"Rock Island Rail Days", at the Rock Island Depot at 910 C Street in Fairbury. Flea Market, Craft Show, food and model railroad display. Ride on miniature railroad, enjoy exhibits and model train displays.   fairburyridepot@alltel.net     
Rock Island Depot 402 729-5131.

June 2-3, Saturday
Abate #7 Steele City Ride In Bike Show.  Bikers from all over the Midwest ride the scenic byways to show off their bikes, compete for prizes and camp for the weekend.
Contact Margo at the Salty Dog Saloon 402-442-2233

June 2, Saturday 8 a.m-4 p.m.
Plymouth City Wide Garage Sales.  Maps available at the Country Store, Hwy 4, Plymouth Grocery, Main Street and each garage sale location.
Contact 402-656-5260 to place your name on listing.

June 2, Saturday, 6:00 p.m.
Mossy Creek Live, 6:00 p.m.-refreshments, 6:30 p.m. Worship Service, Special Music by:  The Flatland Hillbillies. First United Presbyterian Church, 2310 H Street. 

June 5, Monday-Friday
Can Care-A-Van. Jefferson County Farm Bureau collecting food for the Can Care-A-Van for the local food pantry.  Collection of food from May 29-June 1, drop off points Farm Bureau office, Extension office, Chamber office in Fairbury and C & C Processing in Diller.

June 8, Friday, 6 p.m.
Kids Adventure Race, Burkley Wellness Center, 2200 H Street, Fairbury, NE. . 
402-729-6139 Craig Bontrager. craigerbontrager@yahoo.com    

June 14, Thursday, 7 p.m.
Flag Day Ceremony, Fairbury Elks Lodge. Open to Public. FREE admission.

June 15-16, Friday 7 p.m.-Saturday, 7 a.m.
American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of Jefferson County.  Fairbury City Park.  Join us in the fight against cancer!  402-729-2119, Anita Everhart 

June 16, Saturday
Run, Row, Rock & Roll Adventure Race, Fairbury.
Burkley Wellness Center, 2200 H Street.  www.angrycowadventures.com
402-729-6139 Craig Bontrager, craigerbontrager@yahoo.com 

June 16, Saturday, 9 to 11 a.m.
Shredding Solutions offered by Waddell & Reed FREE of charge, 803 5th Street.

June 16, Saturday
Annual Bull Bash, Fairbury, 7:30pm, Registration at 5:30pm, Jeff Co Fairgrounds, plus
Mutton Bustin' Contest for Kids, 7pm, Registration 6:30 pm. Band following at Wally's Sports Bar & Grill. 
Eric Voss 402-587-0980

June 22, Friday
Pony Express Re-Ride, Marysville, KS-Hollenburg, KS. (Station), Kansas/Nebraska Line (Tri-County Marker). www.xphomestation.com

June 23, Saturday 7:00pm.  Hot Lap 6:30 pm
JayHusker Racing Jefferson County Speedway, Fairbury.
Scott Criner (402) 729-3008.  www.Jayhusker.com

JULY

July, Friday & Saturday
Open Horse Show, 8:30 a.m. both days. Jefferson County Fairgrounds Horse Arena
Nebraska Horse Club Association,
Contact Monnie Fischer (402) 270-1190. Awards sponsored by Lambert Vet Supply

July 4, Wednesday
41st Annual Shriner's Flea Market in the City Park in downtown Fairbury.  July 4th Parade at 10am and VFW fireworks at dusk. 
Pioneer Shrine Club (402) 729-3221, 429-7281 or 768-2500.

July 5, 6 & 7, Thursday-Saturday
116th Annual Diller Picnic "Party on the Plains", Diller, Nebraska
Activities include: The Parade, Carnival Midway, Pasture Golf, Bingo, Free Family Entertainment in the Park, Nebraska Bush Pullers Tractor Pull, Mud Drags, Friday night Fancy Free Street Dance.
Doug Lottman 402-793-5865 or www.dillerpicnic.com

July 14, Saturday 7:00pm.  Hot Lap 6:30 pm
JayHusker Racing during Jefferson County Fair. Jefferson County Speedway, Fairbury.
Scott Criner (402) 729-3008.  www.Jayhusker.com

July 12, Thursday, 9 p.m.
Miss Jefferson County will be introduced, 4-H building, Fairgrounds.
Become a Sponsor today.  Contact Jaime Lambert at 402-613-7541 or email: Jaimie@lambertvetsupply.com

July 14 & 15, Saturday & Sunday
Living History Weekend, Historic Steele City.  Visit the unique museums, located in a Church, Blacksmith Shop, Livery Barn, School and Bank Building.  Watch old-fashioned crafters demonstrate their arts, from soap making, rug weaving to blacksmithing and wagon repair.  402-729-5131.

July, Saturday & Sunday
Hallmark Ornament Premier More than 170 new ways to make memories.  Marcy's Hallmark, 1419 K Street, Hwy 15 & Hwy 136.

July, Friday-Sunday
Total Area Reunion in Fairbury.  Saturday, Dance and Beergarden with Music by Total Sound at 8:30 p.m.

AUGUST

August, Tuesday, 8:15 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Annual Progressive Agriculture Safety Day. Jefferson County Fairgrounds.  Pre-registration required.  Limit: First 200 Applicants.  
For more information:  UNL Extension, Jefferson County at 402-729-3487 or
Lana Likens at 402-729-5792 or 402-729-6855.

August 10, Friday
JCHC Charity Golf Tournament, Looking for teams & sponsors. Fairbury Country Club. 
Contact Lana Likens at 402-729-6855

August, Friday, 5-7pm
WELCOME New Teachers Business After Hours, Wally's Sports Bar & Grill Hors d'oeuvres and soft drinks provided.  PUBLIC INVITED.  Contact Fairbury Chamber of Commerce at (402) 729-3000. 

August, Sunday
Annual Music Fest and Ice Cream Social.  Fairbury United Methodist Church, 2:30 p.m. (time changed from 3:00 p.m.)  Free Will Donation will go for local church mission projects.

August 18, Saturday, 10 a.m-2 p.m.
Alexandria Carp-A-Thon, Alexandria State Lakes, Join us for our hands on Carp Experience in cleaning, scoring, baiting, cooking, recipes and samples.
402-729-5777. ngpc.rock.creek.station@nebraska.gov. 

August 18, Saturday
The Angry Cow Race, Start/Finish at the Rock Creek Station, route along & around the Little Blue River.  Solo or teams up to (4), distance/fees: 2-mile/$15 or 5-miles/$30; fees include shirt, food, insurance & prizes.  Early registration is August 8^th, an additional $10 per person after August 8^th.  Run consist of water crossings, sand, ropes, obstacles & other challenges;  registration starts at 4 p.m., race starts at 6 p.m.
“Wild attire is encouraged”.   www.angrycowadventures.com
Contact Craig Bontrager 402-729-6139 or email craig.bontrager@yahoo.com

August 18, Saturday, Hot Laps 7pm, races 7:30pm. 
JayHusker Racing, Jefferson County Speedway, Fairbury.
Scott Criner (402) 729-3008.  www.Jayhusker.com

SEPTEMBER

September 9, Sunday
Walk to End Alzheimer's.  Fairbury City Park, Jefferson Community Health Center.  More details to follow.  Lana Likens 402-729-6855

September, Monday-Friday
Homecoming Festivities begin by showing your Jeff's pride by having your business window painted.  Art students will be selling window painting.  Painting will begin September 19.  Contact Connie Schouboe at (402) 729-6116 or cschoubo@fairburyjeffs.org.

September 15 & 16, Saturday & Sunday
Treasures & Tractors, 41st Annual Steele City Flea Market & Living History Weekend. Over 100 vendors, blacksmithing and horseshoeing demonstrations, a working saw and shingles mill, old farm machinery show and tours of the buildings, which compose the Steele City Historic District. Steele City is located just 12 miles southeast of Fairbury on HWY 8. Sponsored by the Jefferson County Historical Society.
Flea Market Chair - Denise Anderson (402) 729-5131 or (402) 304-6412
Machinery Chair - Les Ward (402) 520-4171
Tractor Pull - Julianne Endorf (402) 446-7486

September 15, Saturday,  Hot Laps 6:30 pm, races 7:00pm. (tentative date)
JayHusker Racing, Jefferson County Speedway, Fairbury.
Scott Criner (402) 729-3008.  www.Jayhusker.com

September, Friday, 3:00 p.m.
Homecoming Parade/Pep Rally/Crowning downtown Fairbury.   If you would like to have a float or have any questions, contact Janet Beranek at (402) 729-6116. or jberanek@fairburyjeffs.org.

OCTOBER

October 6 & 7, Saturday & Sunday (Columbus Day Weekend)
"Trail of Treasures" Flea Market/Garage Sale Event, Along Nebraska's Heritage Highway 136 with miles and miles of bargains can be found all along the Byway!  Watch you local newspapers for more details. 1-888-404-1315 HeritageHighway136@live.com       www.heritagehighway136.com

October, Friday & Saturday
Fall Into Christmas Shopping Bazaar, United Methodist Church, 6th & E Streets.  
Crafts, baked goods, gifts, paper products, jewelry and more.

October Friday
Darrow Antiques Fall Show, 5-8 p.m. Darrow Antiques, Endicott

October, Friday & Saturday
Spook Camp!  Drive through and enjoy decorations with camper trick or treating.  State Park sticker required.

October, Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Moving To Safety!  "Stuff the van", Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Hope Crisis Center and Fairbury Wal-Mart are teaming up!

Wednesday, October 31, 5:30 p.m.
TRUNK OR TREAT, Kids Halloween Costume Contest with Safe Trunk or Treating around the downtown Fairbury Historical Square. Judging the Best Decorated Trunk Contest.
Fairbury Chamber of Commerce at 402-729-3000.

NOVEMBER

November, Friday, 5:00-9:00 p.m.
Annual Mountain Oyster & Burger Fry, VFW Club, North Hwy 15, Sponsored by Fairbury Rural Fire Department.

November, Friday-Sunday
Holiday Open House, Marcy's Hallmark, 1419 K St., Fairbury

November 3, Saturday, 9am-3pm
Frost Frolic Holiday Market  As the area's largest craft show with more than 100 booths, 22nd Frost Frolic Holiday Market attracts hundreds of shoppers each year. The show is held at the Fairbury Junior-Senior High School. Vendor Form
Journalism Department-Diane Schutt - 402-729-6116 or email diane_schutt@yahoo.com.

November 4, Sunday, 4:30-7pm.
Church Fall Supper Steele City Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall.

November 11, Friday, 5:30
Veteran's Appreciation Day, VFW Post 3113, Soup & Supper 5:30 p.m., Program 7 p.m.  FREE will donation.  Open to the Public.  Sponsored by The VFW, American Legion and the Fairbury Elk's Lodge 1203.

November, Sunday, 6:30 p.m.
Acts In Motion Annual Poker Tournament "Feed or Fold Tournament", Benefits BVCA's Food Pantry. Union Bank Basement. Entry Fee donation of 10# of food.

DECEMBER

December, Saturday, 2 p.m.
FREE Kids movie, the Bonham Theatre, Visit with Santa following the movie.  Sponsored by Kiwanis Club, Elks Lodge and Optimist Club. 

December 2, Sunday
"Celebrate Christmas" with an Old Fashioned Christmas
Soup & Sandwich Fundraiser, (11am-2pm) Join the Fairbury Kiwanis Club for assorted Soups, Sandwiches & Desserts at the American Legion, 5th & C St., Free will donation.
Festival of Trees, (11:30-5:00 p.m.  )
Picture with Santa (12:00-2:30 p.m.) at Prairie Pointe Plaza's North Pole
Crimson Elite (2:00 p.m.) performing at Prairie Pointe Plaza's North Pole
Courtroom Informational Open House, (1-4 p.m.) Refreshments served.
Christmas Musical "Go Tell It" 3:30 p.m. performance by the Group Ten Pieces
Living Crèche & Soup Supper, 6 p.m. Free will donation.

December, Saturday & Sunday
"Peppermint Weekend". Pick a Peppermint for a discount of 5%-50% off one full price item.  This Saturday and Sunday only. Open Saturday 9 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.  Marcy's Hallmark.

December 8 & 9, Saturday & Sunday
Christmas at the Depot Celebrate the Christmas Season at the historic Rock Island Depot with special entertainment, model train displays and refreshments, all done up in Christmas style and cheer.  402-729-5131.

November-December
Punch Card Promotion at participating merchants.  Receive a punch for each dollar spent in participating businesses, fill your $100 card and enter the drawing to win gift certificates and Chamber Cash.

Annual Prize Drawing & $500 Christmas Cash Giveaway held at the Chamber office, 518 E St.  Open to Public.  Appetizers & refreshments served.   Contact Fairbury Chamber of Commerce at 402-729-3000

JANUARY

FEBRUARY

February, Friday
Annual Chamber Banquet. Social Hour 6 pm. Dinner 7pm.
Contact the Fairbury Chamber of Commerce 402-729-3000.

February, Saturday
Diller Shrimp Feed, 5:30-8:00 p.m. Tickets $15 in advance; $17 at the door. Available at C & C Processing, Diller or Beatrice or any Opera House Member.
402-793-5820

February, Friday-Sunday
17th Annual Fairbury Invitational Basketball Tournament
Rules & Registration 
The Fairbury Area Girls Hoops will be hosting the 17th Annual Fairbury Invitational Basketball Tournament February 17-19, 2012 in Fairbury, Nebraska. The tournament is open to all skill levels of 4th through 8th grade boys and girls teams. Each team is guaranteed three games.
Contact Lori Ohlde: 402-239-4683 / jlohlde@bvca.net  OR Tammie Schmidt:  402-729-2001 / dtschmidt@diodecom.net.

February
Mardi Gras Party.  Side Trek Bar & Grill, Harbine, NE (402)754-4391

MARCH

March, Friday
Pheasants Forever Banquet, Wally's Sports Bar & Grill
Contact Charlie Hoge at 402-656-4435 (Wells Implement)

March, Saturday, 9:00 a.m.
Veteran's Consignment Auction Sale Bill, VFW Hall, 2337 N. K Street, Fairbury

March, Sunday, 4:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Soup Supper, Steele City Presbyterian Church. Free Will Offering.

March, Friday 7 p.m.
FFA Alumni Banquet, Dinner catered by Ricky's Cafe. 8 p.m. Entertainment. 
Contact FFA Alumni Gary Shinn 402-729-2735 or Dennis Kenning 402-729-6116

March 16, Saturday
5K Run/Walk Shamrock Shuffle.  Registration begins at 10 a.m. at Chuckles.  Run/Walk begins at 11:00 a.m., Registration at 10:00 a.m..  Live music by Jared Pete Giles 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Fairbury Chamber of Commerce 402-729-3000

March, 
Copacabana, Jr/Sr High School, 4:30 meal served.  Tickets will be available at local banks and Maatsch Sinclair.  Ted Luebbe(402) 729-6116.

March, Friday,
Pancake Supper and Silent Auction.  Hynek's Flock & Channel Seed Relay For Life.

March  Sunday, 4 p.m.
Optimist Oratorical Contest speech contest, United Methodist Church, Open to students under the age of 18.

March TBA, Saturday
Saturday, 9-3 p.m.
7th Annual Jefferson County Home and Garden Show (Free Admission).  Kids Games at the Show.  Booth Entry Form
Jefferson County Fairgrounds. 4-H Building and Merchants Building
Contact the Fairbury Chamber of Commerce (402) 729-3000.

March, Saturday 2:00 pm
Chamber Easter Egg Hunt.  Courthouse Lawn. Ages 0-10, must be accompanied by parent or adult.  Sponsored by Fairbury Chamber of Commerce and area Chamber Businesses at (402) 729-3000.  Donations of candy, eggs and trinkets needed.

APRIL

April, Sunday, 1pm  (Rain date April )
Plow Day, Come plow, displays, blacksmithing, small engines demonstration, watch the  plow demonstrations.  1-1/2 mile southeast of Fairbury on Hwy 8. 
Kenneth Dodge 402-729-3109 or Juliann Endorf 402-446-7486.

April, Tuesday, 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Fairbury Community Blood Drive Elk's Club, 6th & G Streets.  Appointments Verna at 402-729-2550.  No appointment necessary.

April, Saturday
JayHusker Racing Play Day, Free Admission Jefferson County Speedway, Fairbury.
Scott Criner (402) 729-3008.  www.Jayhusker.com

April, Saturday, Tasting 6-9 p.m.
Pork N Pints Beer & Wine Tasting Festival, VFW,  Entertainment 6p.m.-Midnight with Dueling DJ's "DJ Club Steiny" & "DJ DeFrain", Smoked Shredded Pork Meal w/fixings.  Tickets on sale at Fairbury Chamber, Lily's Flower & Gifts and Maatsch Food Shop and Maatsch Express.
Contact Fairbury Chamber of Commerce (402) 729-3000 

April, Saturday 7am-??
Fairbury Citywide Garage Sale form, Sponsored by Jefferson County 4-H Jr. Leaders.  Only $5 to advertise 20 words or less.  UNL Extension office 517 F St. Contact (402) 729-3487

April, Saturday, 9 a.m-2 p.m.
9th Annual Indoor Garage Sales, 1947 Gymnasium, Fairbury Public Schools, 703 K St.  Sponsored by Fairbury High School Journalism Dept.  Diane Schutt (402)729-6116

April , Monday-Friday
Citywide Clean Up, Contact City offices for pick up day for your neighborhood in Fairbury (402) 729-5261 or go to the City of Fairbury website or watch the Fairbury Journal News the week prior.  The City of Fairbury would appreciate it if no items are placed curbside prior to 2 weeks before their pick up date. 

April , Saturday
10 k Run or 2 Mile Run/Walk, 8:30am (registration 8:00am)
Fairbury City Park. “Put Your Foot Down Against Sexual Assault” $20 per person includes T-shirt if pre-registered by April 9^th.  Registrations accepted the day of the event. Sponsored by Burkley Wellness Center & Hope Crisis Center, 402-729-2570 Carmen Hinman, www.hopecrisiscenter.org

Monday, April , 10-2 pm
Nebraska Community Blood Bank, Jefferson County Health Center. Be the TYPE that gives.  Contact Jean Smith 402-729-6851

May , Thursday
Salad Festival, sponsored by Jefferson Health Care Foundation, 11-1 p.m., Elk's Lodge, 525 G St., Fairbury.  Advanced tickets $5.00 available at local banks and Chamber of Commerce at the door
Lana Likens (402) 729-6855.

May , Saturday & Sunday
Living History Weekend in Historic Steele City. Visit the unique museums, located in a Church, Blacksmith Shop, Livery Barn, School and Bank Building. Watch old-fashioned crafters demonstrate their arts, from soap making and rug weaving to blacksmithing and threshing. Something different planned each weekend, from playing horseshoes to marbles.
Jefferson County Historical Society at (402) 729-5131 or fairburyridepot@alltel.net 

May , Sunday, 2:30 p.m.
Take A Hike 1 MI/2MI Walk Run and Help Fight Hunger in your Community!  Join FYI Center and Your Community starts at the City Park.  Registration fee 5 cans of food for the local food pantry.  Questions FYI Center 402-729-6510.

May, Saturday
Fairbury Cycling Tour.  A scenic fun filled bicycle ride through Jefferson County-Fairbury, NE.  Bob and Wauneta Burkley Wellness Center. 
Contact Craig Bontrager 402-729-6139 or Jackie Gregory  402-239-3559

May, Sunday, 11 a.m-1:30 p.m.
Mother's Day Buffet, Fairbury Elk's Lodge, 4 meat buffet, $12.00/Adults, $6.00/Children 12 and under.  Reservations requested call 402-729-3550 from 10 a.m-noon, weekdays.

 

All dates subject to change

 

518 E Street

P O Box 274

Fairbury, NE 68352

(402) 729-3000

Fax: 402-729-3076

 

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