Garden County Nebraska

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Oshkosh, Lewellen, Lisco

January

January 1 New Year's Day

January 15 Martin Luther King Day

January 18th, Chamber Meeting.- Tour 17 Ranch Winery

January: 24th, 2007 Farm and Ranch Day
Farm and Ranch Day is held the third Wednesday of January each year. Vendors and merchants set up booths, tables and displays of all sorts. Food companies, utilities, seed companies, equipment sales and repair, stoves, cell phones, satellite dishes, insurance, real estate, community groups, all tout their wares. Anything to do with everyday farm and ranch life, needs and wants. (Rural and city life, too)
www.gardencone.com/events/farmday.htm

February

February 14 Valentine's Day

February 15th, Chamber Meeting.

February 19 Washington's Birthday

February 24, 2007 Oshkosh Volunteer Fire Department 55th Annual Pancake Supper
The food is delicious, and all you can eat. Pancakes, eggs, sausage, juice and coffee The proceeds from the pancake supper are used to provide materials and supplies for our firefighters that are not covered under departmental budgets.
www.gardencone.com/events/pancake.htm

March

March 11 Daylight Saving Time starts

March 15th, Chamber Meeting. -

March 17 St. Patrick's Day

April

April 8 Easter Sunday

April 19 - Chamber Meeting

May

May 5th, 2007 Catfish Classic Tournament
The tenth annual Catfish Classic is scheduled for May 5, 2007. Fishing will be permitted from the bank or from a boat on Lake McConaughy from Kingsley Dam west to the Oshkosh river bridge. Each two-person team will be allowed to weigh 10 catfish.
www.gardencone.com/events/catfish.htm

May 12th, 2007 Terry McCormick Memorial Walley Tournament
www.gardencone.com/events/walleye.htm

May 13 Mother's Day

May 24th, Chamber Meeting (changed date)

May 19 & 20th, 2007 Shut Up and Fish
The eighth annual Shut Up and Fish Walleye Tournament will be held May 19th and 20th, and is limited to the first 200 two-person teams. Daily payouts plus a big fish pot each day at Lewellen
www.gardencone.com/events/shutup.htm

May 19, 2007 . Free Fishing and Park Entry Day

May 28 Memorial Day

June

June: (TBA), 2007 Cast and Blast
North Platt Valley Sportsman Club sponsors this youth fishing and shooting day. It is held the first weekend in June to coincide with the beginning of the National Fishing and Boating week.

www.gardencone.com/events/cast.htm

June: 8, 9, 2007 Buffalo Canyon Retreat
Join us for our 27th Annual Outdoor Christian Fellowship & Country Gospel Music Jamboree. Spend a weekend in the middle of God's splendor. A serene setting with peaceful deep canyons and whispering trees surrounded by beautiful bluffs. Activities include hiking, volleyball and an evening campfire.
www.gardencone.com/events/revival.htm

June 15-16, 2007 Ash Hollow Pageant
Recreation of life on the Oregon Trail through music, story, and diary quotes. Chuck wagon supper, 5pm - 6:30 pm, Pageant, 7 pm. State Park Permit required. Meal $6 children $9 adults.
www.gardencone.com/events/ashhollow.htm

June: 16, 2007 Open House
The Crescent Lake National Wildlife Refuge is hosting an Open House on June 16th from 10-3. Activities include, kids fishing at Smith Lake, airboat rides, Nebraska Humanities Council speaker, free lunch, facility tours, birding tours and a reptile exhibit.
See the Open House schedule and details.

June 17 Father's Day

June 20th - Chamber Meeting.(changed date)

July

No Chamber Meeting in July

July 3rd and 4th Independence Day Celebrations

July 3:
Independence Day Street Dance
July 4:
Independence Day Pancake Breakfast
Independence Day Car and Bike Show
Independence Day Activities
Download 4th of July Parade Entry form
(this is a .pdf file and requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to open)

August

August 2-5, 2007 The Garden County Fair and Rodeo
Held the first week in August each year.
www.gardencone.com/events/fair.htm

August 4-5, 2007 All School Reunion - Lewellen
Registration August 4th at Village Hall on Main Street, Lewellen, from 8:00 am to Noon.

August 4-11, 2007 Sturgis Bound - Iron Horse Biker Bash
www.gardencone.com/events/ironhorse.htm

August 15, 2007 Polish Luau
The Annual Polish Luau is open to the public. It offers a great time of fellowship and renewing old friendships! The food is unbeatable! Nominal fee.
www.gardencone.com/events/luau.htm

August 16th Chamber Meeting.

September

September 3 Labor Day

September 9, 2007 47th Annual Lisco Days Celebration
In a celebration of the communities heritage, the Village of Lisco invites everyone to come join in the fun and games at this annual event. Activities include a parade, free-will donation barbeque, family rodeo events, old timer's recognition, a horse shoe tournament, antique tractor pulls, childrens activities and numerous other entertainment.
www.gardencone.com/events/liscodays.htm

September 20th Chamber Meeting.
The September Chamber of Commerce meeting will be held on Sept. 20 at the GCHS Computer Lab. Program will be by the Entrepreneur Pillar of HTC explaining their goals for the next phase of the program plus a survey for business owners regarding their learning needs. Supper will be hosted by the Lisco Oldtimers Committee. Supper at 6:30 PM; Program at 7 PM.

October

October 8 Columbus Day

October 18th, Chamber Meeting.Cancelled

October 20, 2007 9th Annual Pheasants Forever Youth Mentor Hunt
sponsored by the Antelope Valley Chapter of Pheasants Forever. Pre-registration is required. This annual event takes place the weekend before pheasant season opens.
www.gardencone.com/events/mentorhunt.htm

October 12, 2007 Fall Festival
2007 Fall Festival in conjunction with Garden County Schools and area Merchants.
www.gardencone.com/events/fallfestival.htm

October 31 Halloween

2007 Halloween Parade in cooperation with area schools and merchants.

November

November 3, 2007 Holiday Craft & Gift Show
The Holiday Craft & Gift Show is held in November each year. Unique handcrafted items, quality vendor merchandise, live entertainment, and door prizes. You can find anything at the Craft's Fair! Door prizes are given away hourly. Sign up for free drawings and give-aways at individual vendor's tables. Find that "Ohhhh...it's PERFECT!" gift item! You wont want to miss out on all the fun and good things to eat!
www.gardencone.com/events/craftsfair.htm

November 4 Daylight Saving Time ends

November 11 Veterans Day

November 12 'Veterans Day' observed

November 15th, Chamber Meeting.

November 22 Thanksgiving Day

November 24th, Local merchants begin Christmas season and decorations.

December

December 8th, 2007 31st Annual NPVSC Goose Hunt
The Goose Hunt is sponsored by the North Platte Valley Sportsman Club (NPVSC) based in Oshkosh. This is an annual event that takes place the second weekend in December each year.
www.gardencone.com/events/goosehunt.htm

December 9th, 2007 Christmas Home Tour
The Christmas Home Tour takes place the second Sunday of December. Spectacular, gorgeous and unique homes are scheduled on the tour within all three towns and the surrounding area.
www.gardencone.com/events/christmastour.htm

December 20th, Chamber Meeting.

December 25 Christmas Day

December 31 New Year's Eve