Tis the Season for Holdrege for the Holidays and Winterfest!!
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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.
Swedish Days celebrates the area’s Swedish immigrant roots with a weekend of family and fun activities. You can enjoy live music, a parade, craft fairs, contests, food trucks and games for all.
| Thursday, June 13 | |
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| 6pm-7pm | Mayor's Proclamation & Prayer Kickoff Brought to you by the Phelps County Ministerial Association Phelps County Courthouse FREE Dinner! |
| 7:30pm | Prairie Quilts of Honor - Quilt Presentation Veterans Memorial Park Public is Welcome! (bring lawn chairs if you wish to sit) |
| Friday, June 14 | |
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| 8am | Swedish Days Pickleball Tournament Hosted by The Don Sjogren Community YMCA Sponsored by Family Medical Specialties 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 $5 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 Hall of Fame Dinner Nebraska Prairie Museum Free will donation |
| 6:30pm | Phelps County Sports Hall of Fame Ceremony Nebraska Prairie Museum |
| 5pm-Midnight | Summer Sunset Outdoor Concert Sponsored by Nebraskaland Aviation $10 (Click Here for Tickets) 5th & West Avenue 5pm-12am: Beer garden serviced by JB's Bar & Grill. (Food trucks available inside gate) 9pm-12am: Live Music by Lemon Fresh Day! |
| Saturday, June 15 | |
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| 7:30am | Silver Run Hosted by The Don Sjogren Community YMCA Sponsored by Phelps Memorial Health Center & Phelps Medical Group Register Now |
| 7:30am-9am | Tre Kronor Scandinavian Society Swedish Breakfast Phelps County Senior Center $10 tickets, Available for purchase at First State Bank-Holdrege & Bruning Bank (or at the door) |
| 8am | Grand Parade Lineup & Registration No Pre-Registrations Participant Waiver |
| 8am-12pm | Heartland Cruisers Car Show Registration Phelps County Courthouse Lawn 3pm: Awards Click Here for Flyer! Contact: Mike Sisson, 308-991-1746 |
| 8am-12pm | Holdrege Eagle Riders Motorcycle Show Registration Phelps County Courthouse Lawn 3pm: Awards Click Here for Flyer! Contact: Sam Bray 308-991-2226 |
| 8:30am | Holdrege Public Schools Golf Tournament Holdrege Country Club |
| 10am | Grand Parade Sponsored by Allmand Theme: "Swede Dreams" |
| 11am-3pm | Street Festival & Kids Games on the Courthouse Lawn Kids Games sponsored by Phelps Memorial Health Center & Phelps Medical Group Street Festival Sponsored by Embecta Activities for ALL ages: Rides, bounce houses, competition games, balloon animals, face painting and more! Vendors Register Here by June 12th |
| 12pm | Parade Winners + "Swede Dreams" Painted Storefront Competition Winners Awards announced on Facebook Live. |
| 1pm-8pm | Free swimming Holdrege City Swimming Pool |
| 1pm-3pm | Holdrege Sculpture Tour (HOST): Bus Tour! Phelps County Courthouse (look for the YMCA bus!) FREE! |
| 1pm-3pm | Ice Cream & Pie Social Phelps County Senior Center Performance by The Phelps County Singing Group @ 2pm |
| 4:30pm-8pm | 3rd Avenue Smoke Show BBQ Competition Gutterz Fun Center All You Can Eat Beef Brisket - Ribs - Pulled Pork Live Music by Strings Attached @ 8pm Adults - $25, Seniors - $20, Kids - $10 (5-12), Kids 4 and Under - Free Become a People's Choice Judge for $5 Extra Click Here for Flyer! |
| 8pm-11pm | Live Music by BJ Jamison and the Twin River Band Presented by Holdrege Eagle Riders Motorcycle Club Eagles Club Click Here for Flyer! |
| 9pm | Live Music by Luke Mills JB's Sports Bar and Grill |
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