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-7:30pm | Mayor's Proclamation & Prayer Kickoff Phelps County Courthouse FREE Hot Dogs, Inflatables, and more! Official Midsummer Proclamation by Holdrege Mayor Jim Liffrig Hosted by New Life Church Prayer by Russell Henderson, Campus Pastor at Holdrege New Life Church Floats provided by Phelps County Community Foundation June 18 | 6PM - 7:30PM |
| 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 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! Tickets: $10 Buy Your Tickets Now! (Call the Chamber for a Duster Alumni Discount!) |
| 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 Free Will Donation |
| 9am | 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 Theme: "From Sweden to America" Pre-Registration recommended, but not required Click Here for the Map! |
| 11am-3pm | Street Market 40+ Vendors: Craft Vendors, Artists, Food Trucks, Treat Trucks, and more! Register as a vendor here! |
| 11am-3pm | Kids' Zone Bounce houses, Kids' Games, Balloon Animals, face painting, and more! |
| 12pm | Parade 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, All Saints Catholic School and Little Saints Preschool, Allmand Inc., Alpha Heating & Air Conditioning, BD Medication Delivery Solutions, Bridal Isle, Bruce Furniture & Floor Covering, C Plus - Bertrand, CHS, City of Holdrege, DeWald, Deaver, L'Heureaux P.C., LLO, Edward Jones - Holli Rich, Edward Jones - Kayla Rehnberg, Edward Jones - Matt Simpson, Family Fare, Family Medical Specialties, FirsTier Bank, First State Bank (Holdrege), Fulmer U-Save Pharmacy, Glenwood, Graphic Arts Shop, HAR Livestock Dispatch, Inc., Holdrege Family Dental, Holdrege Family Vision Clinic, Holdrege Irrigation, Holdrege Memorial Homes, Holdrege Soft Water Service, Holdrege Sun Theater, Holdrege Trailer Sales, IES Commercial, Inspire Rehabilitation, JB’s Bar & Grill, Kaup's Financial Advisors, Inc., Klein, Brewster, Brandt & Messersmith, Landmark Implement, Legacy Natural Gas, Levander’s Body Shop, Lost Way Brewery, Loving Care Childcare Center, Midwest Wealth Management, Mission Avenue Thrift, New Life Church, Beebout Veterinary Medical Clinic, 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., Raven Tech, Real Estate Connection, Reliable Pest Control Service, Runza, Schaben Sanitation Service, Screen Machine, Shelter Insurance, Sims Shop EZ / Sinclair Gas Station, Swanson’s Septic, The Don Sjogren Community YMCA, Tractor Supply Co., and Trinity Church.