2012
Jefferson County Events
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2012
February 3, Friday
Annual Chamber Banquet. Social Hour 6 pm. Dinner
7pm.
Contact the
Fairbury Chamber of Commerce 402-729-3000.
February 4, 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 17-19 , 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.
March 2, Friday
Pheasants Forever Banquet, Jefferson County Fairgrounds,
Contact Charlie Hoge at 402-656-4435
March 4, Sunday, 2 p.m. Doors open at 1
p.m.
"Joseph Hall" Elvis is in the building.
Fairbury High School in the Burkley Fine Arts Center. Tickets $20
each. Contact Kim Bush 402-300-0314 or 402-729-2410 for tickets and
more info. www.JosephHall.net
March 16, Friday before
Copacabana
FFA Alumni
Banquet,
7 p.m. Dinner at 7 p.m. Catered by Ricky's Cafe. 8 p.m. Entertainment.
$5.00 Tickets on sale at Fairbury Chamber of Commerce, UNL Extension Office
and Fairbury banks.
Contact
FFA Alumni Gary Shinn 402-729-2735 or Dennis Kenning 402-729-6116
March 17, Saturday
5K Run/Walk Shamrock Shuffle. Registration begins at
TBA 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 17, Saturday
Copacabana, Jr/Sr High School, 6 p.m. Doors Open at 4:45, 5-8pm
for a catered meal. Tickets
will be available at local banks and Maatsch Sinclair. Ted Luebbe(402) 729-6116.
March 31, Saturday
Saturday, 9-3 p.m.
6th 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.
April 1, Sunday, 1pm
(Rain date April 8)
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, 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 21,
Saturday 5-9 p.m
Pork 'N' Pints Beer Tasting Festival,
VFW, Dueling DJ's "DJ Club Steiny" & "DJ DeFrain", Shredded Pork Meal
w/fixings. DJ will play until midnight.
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
23-27, Monday-Friday
Citywide Clean Up, Contact City offices for pick up day for your
neighborhood in Fairbury (402) 729-5261 or watch the Fairbury Journal News
the week prior.
April 28, 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 9th.
Registrations accepted the day of the event. Sponsored by Burkley
Wellness Center & Hope Crisis Center, 402-729-2570 Carmen Hinman,
www.hopecrisiscenter.org
April,
TBA
JayHusker Racing Play Day, Free Admission Jefferson County
Speedway, Fairbury.
Scott Criner (402) 729-3008 or 300-0567.
www.Jayhusker.com
May 3, Thursday
Salad Festival,
sponsored by Jefferson Health Care Foundation, 11-1 p.m.,
Elk's Lodge, 525 G St., Fairbury. Advanced tickets available at local banks
and Chamber of Commerce.
Lana Likens (402) 729-6855.
May 5-6, 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 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,
Saturday-6 p.m.
Rock Against Rape
6 Bands/$5 cover, No minors/ID Required. Risky's Sports Bar &
Grill. Fundraiser for Hope Crisis Center, Fairbury.
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
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, Saturday
2nd Annual Bull Bash, 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 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, 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, Monday-Friday
Can Care-A-Van.
Jefferson County Farm Bureau
collecting food for the Can Care-A-Van for the local food pantry. 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, Tuesday, 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
22, Friday
Pony Express Re-Ride, Marysville, KS-Hollenburg, KS. (Station),
Kansas/Nebraska Line (Tri-County Marker).
www.xphomestation.com
June, Saturday
7:00pm. Hot Lap 6:30 pm
JayHusker Racing Jefferson County Speedway, Fairbury.
Scott Criner (402) 729-3008 or 300-0567.
www.Jayhusker.com
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,
Diller,
Nebraska
A few of
the activities that will be held include: a parade, carnival midway, pasture
golf, bingo, free family entertainment in the park,
Nebraska Bush Pullers
tractor pull, Mud Drags, Friday night a band will perform along with plenty of fun and food for the entire
family.
Doug
Lottman
402-793-5865 or
www.dillerpicnic.com
July 12-15, Thursday-Sunday
Jefferson County Fair,
“Memories from Fairs Past ”Jefferson
County Fairgrounds, Other activities planned includes
Sean the Clown, The Hypnotist, and
horse related activities in the horse arena plus two days of car racing with
the Jayhuskers, A country music group, "The Sherwin and Pam Linton Show".
402-729-5792 Tony Likens or
www.jeffcofair.us
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 14, 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, Jackie Gregory 402-300-0657 or Addisin
McCown 402-239-5149
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, 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
8th, an additional $10 per person after August 8th.
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, Saturday, Hot
Laps 7pm, races 7:30pm.
JayHusker Racing "Fan Appreciation Night" Kids Coin Toss &
Bicycle giveaway. Jefferson County Speedway, Fairbury.
Scott Criner (402) 729-3008 or 300-0567.
www.Jayhusker.com
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, Saturday,
Hot Laps 6:30 pm, races 7:00pm.
JayHusker Racing, Championship Night. Jefferson County Speedway, Fairbury.
Scott Criner (402) 729-3008 or 300-0567.
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, 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, 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.
Online 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, 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.
Through Wednesday, December
21
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
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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