The Holdrege Area Chamber of Commerce cultivates a positive, optimistic culture through leadership-developing initiatives that bring businesses and citizens together to embrace the greater Holdrege area, its traditions, and growth opportunities.
The Midsummer Festival celebrates the area’s Swedish immigrant roots with a weekend of family and fun activities. You can enjoy live music, a parade, vendors, contests, food trucks and games for all.
| Thursday, June 18 | |
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| 6pm-7pm | Mayor's Proclamation & Prayer Kickoff Phelps County Courthouse FREE Hot Dogs, Inflatables, and more! Hosted by New Life Church Floats provided by Phelps County Community Foundation |
| Friday, June 19 | |
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| 8am | Midsummer Pickleball Tournament Hosted by The Don Sjogren Community YMCA Holdrege North Park Tennis Courts Register in person at the YMCA or by phone at 308-995-4050 |
| Noon (12pm) | Svenska Lunch, Swedish King & Queen Crowning Phelps County Senior Center Tickets $6 per person, must be purchased in advance |
| 1pm-8pm | Free swimming Holdrege City Swimming Pool |
| 3pm-6pm | Kids Activities Hosted by The Don Sjogren Community YMCA The Don Sjogren Community YMCA IDEAL for elementary school-age kids! |
| 5:30pm | Phelps County Sports Wall of Honor Dinner & Ceremony Nebraska Prairie Museum Free will donation Ceremony at 6:30pm |
| 5pm-Midnight | Sunset Concert Tickets: $10 | 5th & West Avenue (In case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved to the City Auditorium) 5pm-12am: Beer garden serviced by JB's Bar & Grill. (Ticket includes access to Beer Garden and Food Trucks) 9pm-12am: Live Music by the Diamond Empire Band! |
| Saturday, June 20 | |
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| 7:30am | Silver Run Hosted by The Don Sjogren Community YMCA |
| 7:30am-9am | Tre Kronor Scandinavian Society Swedish Breakfast Phelps County Senior Center $10 tickets, Available for purchase at the door |
| 8am | Grand Parade Lineup Pre-Registration recommended, but not required |
| 8am-12pm | Heartland Cruisers Car Show Registration Phelps County Courthouse 3pm: Awards Contact: Mike Sisson, 308-991-1746 |
| 8am-12pm | Holdrege Eagle Riders Motorcycle Show Registration Phelps County Courthouse 3pm: Awards Contact: Sam Bray 308-991-2226 |
| 8:30am | Holdrege Public Schools Golf Tournament Holdrege Country Club |
| 10am | Grand Parade
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| 11am-3 | Street Market 40+ Vendors: Craft Vendors, Artists, Food Trucks, Treat Trucks, and more! |
| 11am-3pm | Kids' Zone Sponsored by Phelps Memorial Health Center & Phelps Medical Group Bounce houses, Kids' Games, Balloon Animals, face painting, and more! |
| 12pm | Parade winners + Midsummer Window Decorating Contest Winners Announced Awards announced on Holdrege Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook Live. |
| 1pm-8pm | Free swimming Holdrege City Swimming Pool |
| 1pm-3pm | Ice Cream & Pie Social Phelps County Senior Center |
Abramson Appliance, Alpha Heating & Air Conditioning, BD Medication Delivery Solutions, BRJ Farms, Bridal Isle, Bricks & Company Property Development, Bruce Furniture & Floor Covering, Bruning Bank, C Plus - Bertrand, Central Community College, City of Holdrege, Clear View Realty, CPI, Dairy Queen, DeWald Deaver, L'Heureaux P.C., LLO, Edward Jones, Family Fare, Family Medical Specialties, Farm Bureau Financial Services, FiJack Entertainment Coalition, First State Bank - Holdrege, FirsTier Bank, Fulmer U-Save Pharmacy, Glenwood, Graphic Arts Shop, Gray Law Firm, Grey's Twisted Manor, HAR Livestock Dispatch, Inc., H&R Block, Holdrege Family Dental, Holdrege Irrigation, Inc, Holdrege Memorial Homes, Holdrege Soft Water Service, Holdrege Sun Theatre and Event Venue, HomeTown Builders of Holdrege, IES Commercial, Inkton Solutions, Inspire Rehabilitation, Kaup's Financial Advisors, Inc., Klein, Brewster, Brandt & Messersmith, Landmark Implement, Legacy Natural Gas, Levanders Body Shop, Lincoln Federal Savings Bank, Lost Way Brewery, MCK Radon, Midwest Wealth Management, Mission Avenue Thrift, NebraskaLand Aviation, New Life Church, Phelps County Agricultural Society, Phelps County Community Foundation, Phelps County Development Corporation, Phelps County Title Co., Phelps County Visitors Committee, Phelps County & Courthouse, Principal Financial Group, PRO Building Supply, Inc., Real Estate Connection, Reliable Pest Control Service, Rudy's Tires, Runza, S & W Auto Parts, Schaben Sanitation Service, Screen Machine, Shelter Insurance, Sonic Drive-In, Southpaw Dog Academy & Boarding, Subway, Swansons Septic, The Don Sjogren Community YMCA, Tractor Supply Co., Trinity Church, and Turner Body Shop.