Jefferson County Events 2007
2007
FEBRUARY
Friday, February 2
Annual Chamber Banquet.
Fairbury's Got Talent entertainment, "Hawaiian Luau" theme. Guest
Speaker State Senator Russ Karpisek.
Contact the
Fairbury Chamber of commerce (402)729.3000
February 16, 17,
18
12th Annual Fairbury
Invitational Basketball Tournament. Sponsored by the Fairbury Area Girls
Hoops. Contact Rhonda Talkington (402) 587.0276
btalkington@neb.rr.com or Greg
Cromer ( 402) 729.2292 greg.cromer@jchc.us
MARCH
March TBA_
Jefferson County
AgriBusiness Banquet, 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 per ticket and
available at numerous Jefferson County Area Businesses.
Judy Zimmerman (402) 729-6089
March TBA
Copacabana, Jr/Sr High School, 6 p.m. Doors Open at 4:45, 5-8pm
Meal. Tickets available at local banks and Maatsch Amoco.
Larry Beerbohm or Ted Luebbe(402) 729-6116
March 31,
Saturday, 9-5p.m.
Jefferson County Home and Garden Show,
Jefferson County Fairgrounds.
Contact the Fairbury Chamber of Commerce (402) 729.3000
April TBA Saturday, 2pm
Easter Egg Hunt, Fairbury Courthouse Lawn, 402.729.3000 Fairbury Chamber of
Commerce
April TBA Saturday 7 a.m.
Chamber
Citywide Garage Sale. Garage sale 7am-12pm . Sidewalk sale 9am-129m.
Maps available at several locations. $5 per garage sale ad, Indoor spaces
available. For questions please contact the Fairbury Chamber of
Commerce at (402) 729-3000.
April - September
JayHusker Racing begins in April Jefferson
County Speedway, Fairbury.
Scott Criner (402) 729-3008 or 300-0567.
www.Jayhusker.com
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
www.jeffersoncountyhistory.com
May Thursday TBA
Salad Festival sponsored by Jefferson Health Care Foundation, 11-1 p.m.,
Elk's Lodge, 525 G St., Fairbury.
Lana Likens (402) 729-3351.
JUNE
June 2 & 3 Saturday & Sunday
Rock
Creek Trail Days at the Rock Creek Station State Historical Park, located
5 miles east and 1 south of Fairbury. Living History Demonstrations, tours and
entertainment will be available throughout the weekend. Buffalo Stew Cookout on
Saturday, June 4th. For Wayne Brandt at (402) 729-5777.
Rock Creek Station
June 2 & 3 Saturday & Sunday
Rock Island Rail Days at the Rock Island Depot at 910 Bacon RD in
Fairbury. Flea Market, Craft Show, food and model railroad display. Ride on
miniature railroad, enjoy exhibits and model train displays.
Rock Island Depot (402) 729-5131 or
www.jeffersoncountyhistory.com
June 9 Saturday
Adventure Race, Fairbury, NE
JCHC Wellness Center, Craig Bontrager (402) 729-6139
June 16-17 Friday & Saturday
American Cancer Society's Relay For Life in Jefferson County
Contact Darlene Novotny (402) 729-2289.
June 22, Friday
Tour de Nebraska 20th Anniversary
Bicycle Adventure. Fairbury City Park (402) 421-1401 or email:
Susan@TourdeNebraska.com
3rd week in June
Pony Express Re-Ride.
Contact Rock Creek Station Historical Park at (402) 729-5777.
July 4th, Monday &
Tuesday, 35th Annual Shriner's Flea Market in
the Fairbury City Park, over 300 vendors and 7,000 visitors fill the
park. July 4th Parade at 10:00am and VFW fireworks at dusk. Pioneer
Shrine Club (402) 729-3221, 729-2824 or 768.6522.
July 4~8 a.m.-3 p.m.
FREE shuttle from downtown Fairbury to City Park.
Fairbury Chamber of Commerce(402) 729-3000.
July 5, 6, & 7, Thursday,
Friday,& Saturday
110th
Annual Diller Picnic, Diller, Nebraska.
Theme "Let the Good Times Roll". Bush Series Tractor Pull, Mud Drags, Pasture Golf and
Parade, and much more.
(402) 793-5865 or
www.diller-ne.com /dillerpicinic.htm
July 7 &8, 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
www.jeffersoncountyhistory.com
July
12-15 Jefferson County Fair,
Jefferson County Fairgrounds.
Carnival, Demolition Derby, Car Races, and many more events.
Tony Likens at (402) 729-5792 or
www.jeffcofair.us
August TBA, Saturday
Jansen Fun Day held in Jansen, Nebraska. Horseshoe tournament, Chicken BBQ,
Kids Game, Dance and Beer Garden.
Butch Hermsmeier at (402) 424-3325.
September
7-9, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Fairburyfest Fairbury City Park Richard's
Amusements Carnival, 3rd Annual Little Blue BBQ State Championship Cook-off.
Parade Saturday 4pm. Motorcycle Show, Arts & Crafts, Flea Market, Food
Court.. Tour of Historic Homes and Museums. 402.729.3000. Fairbury
Chamber of Commerce
September 15-16, Saturday
& Sunday
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.
Jefferson County Historical Society at (402) 729-5131 or
http://www.jeffersoncountyhistory.com
OCTOBER
October
6th, Saturday
Lord's Acre
Festival,53rd Endicott, Nebraska. Parade, pancake breakfast, crafts, homemade
horseradish, jellies, bake goods, food, auction, and kids games. Contact Evelyn
Specht @ 402.729.6048
NOVEMBER
November 3,
Saturday
Frost
Frolic Craft Fair in Fairbury at the Jr/Sr High School. 402.729.6116,
Fairbury Journalism, Diane Schutt
November TBA
Punch Card kick off
begins November 20 thru December 20th. Prize drawing on December 21st. Fairbury Chamber 729.3000
December
December TBA, 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, Jefferson
County Historical Society
December Holiday Open House TBA Sunday
Dates subject to change