Garden County Nebraska

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Oshkosh, Lewellen, Lisco

Calendar List of Events in Garden County

January

January 1 New Year's Day

January: 20th, 2010 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

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February

February 27, 2010 Oshkosh Volunteer Fire Department 59th 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

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March

March 19, 2010 St. Patrick's Dance
Co-sponsored by the Garden County Chamber of Commerce and Eagles. Irish Stew and Corned Beef. 5:00 pm

March 20, 2010 Spring Fish Fry
The Spring Fish Fry is held on the 3rd Saturday of March each year.
American Legion Hall, Main Street, Lisco
Everyone is welcome.

Friday - March 26, 2010 - Pre-draw (for 9Health Fair April 24) from 5:30 - 10:30 a.m. - Garden County Hospital
Appointments required - call Volunteers of America 308-778-5548.

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April

April 3, 2010
13th Annual Antelope Valley Pheasants Forever Banquet and Auction

Tuesday - April 18th, 2010 - Fashion Show
An amazing collection of clothes from by-gone eras. This tea and fashion show is to help raise funds for the Volunteers of America preschool.
Oshkosh Auditorium on West 2nd in Oshkosh
Style Show

Saturday - April 24th, 2010 - 9Health Fair
7:00 - 11:00 a.m. Oshkosh Grade School
Sponsors: Volunteers of America and Garden County Health Services

Blood Chemistry Screening of 31 components includes a full cholesterol reading, liver function, blood sugar, thyroid and more. $30
(12 hour fast - drink water and take meds)
Pre-draw March 26 from 5:30 - 10:30 a.m. - Garden County Hospital
Appointments required - call Volunteers of America 308-778-5548.

• Blood cell count $15
• PSA - blood test for prostate cancer $25 (men 50 and older or family history)
• Colorectal Cancer Take Home Kit - $20 (men and women 50 and older)
• Blood Pressure
• Glucose - finger stick if have risk factors
• Height/Weight/BMI
• Vision
• Memory
• Stress Management
• Talk with a Health Care Professional

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May

May 1st 2010 Catfish Classic Tournament
The 13th annual Catfish Classic is scheduled for May 1, 2010. 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 15th, 2010 Free Fishing and Park Entry Day
Free Fishing and Park Entry Day is held the Saturday prior to Memorial Day weekend. Legislation passed in 1996 authorized a Free Fishing and Park Entry Day in Nebraska. The day is designed to attract those who no longer fish or who have never fished and to give them an opportunity to do so without the need to purchase a license. North Platte River, Blue Creek, Crescent Lake National Wildlife Refuge, and nearby Lake McConaughy

May 15th, 2010 6th Annual Terry McCormick Memorial Walley Tournament
www.gardencone.com/events/walleye.htm

May 22nd and 23rd, 2010 Shut Up and Fish
The 11th annual Shut Up and Fish Walleye Tournament will be held May 22nd and 23rd, 2010, 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

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June

June 1st, 2010 Catfish Rodeo
Youth fishing day at the Clear Creek Wildlife Management Area. It is held the first weekend in June to coincide with the beginning of the National Fishing and Boating week. For information or to offer to help, contact: Terry Wisdom at 778-0173

www.gardencone.com/events/catfishrodeo.htm

June 5th, 2010 4th Annual Beef Cook-Off
Dinner @ 4:30 p.m.
17 Ranch Winery, Main Street, Lewellen

June: 12th and 13th, 2010 Buffalo Canyon Retreat
Join us for our 30th 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 18th and 19th, 2010 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 18th and 19th, 2009 Trail Dust Days
Held in conjunction with the Ash Hollow Pageant
www.gardencone.com/events/lewellendays.htm

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July

July 1 - July 4
Four BIG DAYS of Fun and Celebrations
Garden County Centennial Celebrations
Garden County All-School Alumni Reunions
Independance Day Celebrations

A carnival, with childrens and adult rides will set up along Main Street on Thursday, July 1st. Nightly dances and concerts are planned. Food, fun, auctions, parades, fireworks, pool parties, races, kids activities, ... a bit of everything!
Independence Day Activities

July 10th, 2010 Cool Summer Nights Backyard Party,

17 Ranch Winery, 304 Main Street, Lewellen

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August

August 5-8, 2010 The Garden County Fair and Rodeo
Held the first week in August each year.
www.gardencone.com/events/fair.htm

August 6, 2010 7th Annual Lost Creek Music Festival
The Lost Creek Music Festival is an outdoor music festival. An evening of music, food, and fun

August 18, 2010 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

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September

Sept 4th, 2010 Blue Water Blues Festival
17 Ranch Winery, 304 Main Street, Lewellen

September 12, 2010 50th 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

TBA, 2010 Fall Festival
2009 Fall Festival in conjunction with Garden County Schools and area Merchants.
www.gardencone.com/events/fallfestival.htm

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October

October 16th, 2010 12th 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 31 Halloween

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November

November (TBA) 2010 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 25 Thanksgiving

November 27, 2010 Fall Fish Fry
The Fall Fish Fry is held on the Saturday following Thanksgiving each year.
American Legion Hall, Main Street, Lisco
Everyone is welcome.

November 27th, 2010
Ducks Unlimited Annual Dinner and Auction

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December

December 10-11 2010 34th 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

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