Saturday's events May 23, 2009
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Check out the local food venders in
various locations. Start with the Breakfast Buffet, 7:00 - 10:00 a.m. at the
Centennial Lutheran Church, 855 N. Dakota . For lunch the local Boy Scouts will be serving Pork burgers and Brats, 355 N. Central, or try out the Hamburger Feed at the First Presbyterian Church, 549 N. Central from 12:00 pm till gone. Then snack on cotton candy, funnel cakes and more from the Superior Lions Club booth on Central St. But don't forget the other food vendors found throughout the Festival area. |
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Parade Everyone loves a parade! The Grand Marshals will be David and Beverly Autrey. Beginning at 11:00 a.m., join us for the area's largest parade of the year. If you would like more information about how you can participate in the parade - contact us! | |||
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Activities at the Stage at 4th and Central Entrepreneur Award will be given at 10:55 AM and Holly Beavers will sing the National Anthem to start the parade. Check out awards on the Honorees page. Adam White's Magic Show at the stage from 10:00 - 10:45 AM then again at 12:00 - 12:45 PM. He will also walk through the crowd to entertain adults and children. Plaques with the Key to the City will be given to the Gracious Lady and Grand Marshals during parade. Crowning of the Little King and Queen Contest, 1:00 PM. Karaoke Contest at the stage at 1:15 PM. Photo Contest winners to be announced at the stage before the Karaoke Contest. Pie auction at 2:00 PM | |||
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Children's Activities Children's games will be between Central and Commercial on 4th St. The Petting Zoo will be at the Chamber Office on 4th and Commercial. Kaw Valley Express, train rides starting from 4th and Commercial. All starting after the parade. | |||
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Fire Station
Tours Visit the fire station and see the new ladder truck. Tours will be Saturday afternoon. | |||
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Craft Vendors Check out the craft vendors at the Stateline Elks Lodge at 230 N. Central from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. | |||
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Sidewalk Bazaar You can find the sidewalk bazaar and other vendor booths down Central Street between 3rd and 4th Streets all day. | |||
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Superior Estate Winery Open House with vineyard tours, and wine tasting starting at 10:00 AM, 200 W. 15th Street. Join us Saturday afternoon for a fun event - bottle your own wine! This hands on experience promises to be a great time. Call to reserve your spot 402 879-3001. This will be limited to small groups with a limited amount of wine. We will be bottling between 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Enjoy this behind the scenes tour! Check out dance on this page. | |||
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Victorian Tea The Victorian Tea will be held at the Vestey Center at 3:00 PM. Seating is limited and tickets need be purchased in advance by contacting our Chamber of Commerce office. | |||
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Lady Vestey Portrayal Beverly Beavers will be at the Nuckolls County Museum on Saturday afternoon to do her portrayal of Lady Evelyn Vestey. Beverly Beavers, a local resident, is a member of the Nebraska Humanities Council, and travels all around the state doing her portrayal of one of Nebraska's great women. |
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Nuckolls County Museum The Nuckolls County Museum is one-of-a-kind museum that has pioneer furnishings, a collection of mementos brought back by Lady Vestey and other historical articles of interest. Saturday and Sunday the museum will be open from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. with living history demonstrations. The museum will also be open on Friday and Monday, 1:00 - 4:00 PM. | |||
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Show 'n Shine Semi Truck Show Truckers will be here to show off their trucks following the parade. They will be set up between 3rd and 4th Streets on National. Look them over and vote for your favorite truck. Awards will be given away. | |||
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Dance at the Superior Estates Winery "Star-Dust Ball at Twilight Time" Ballroom dancing with the big band sound at the Superior Estates Winery from 8:00 - 12:00 PM. Open for the ball around 7:30 PM. Tickets will be available from the Winery starting May 1st. Victorian attire encouraged but not necessary. A prize will be awarded to the best dressed couple. No cover charge - just an evening of fun and relaxation. Desserts will be available. | |||
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Dance at the 4th Street Junction Dance to the country group "True North" at the Lady Vestey Grand Victorian Costume Ball at the 4th Street Junction. Dance from 9:00 PM - 1 PM. | |||
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Dance at the Eagles Dance to the classic rock sound with "Risky Business". Dance 9PM - 1 PM. | |||
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Alumni Banquet At the High School starting at 6:30 PM | |||
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Other Possible Activities | |||