CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Looking for something to do?  Whatever the season, we’ve got things to do in Gothenburg.  Check out the golf course calendar for tournaments.  Or if baseballs your game, the four-plex ball fields are always busy during the summer season.  Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall… we’ve got it all.

June

National Pony Express Reride
June 26, 2008
Pony Express riders will cross the state of Nebraska carrying the mail east from Sacramento, CA to St. Joseph, MO stopping at the Midway Station located on the 96 Ranch, 2 miles south of I-80 on Hwy. 47. For more information contact the Chamber Office at 1-800-482-5520.

United Way Garden Walk
June 22, 2008
Tour begins at 2:00 p.m.
Tour local gardens and visit with local retailers about gardening supplies and hints.  See fountains and rock gardens in residential yard settings.

July

Pony Express Rodeo
July 3rd & 4th, 2008
Rodeo both nights. Mutton busting for kids with steer wrestling, bronc riding and calf roping for adults.  Fireworks display on July 4th at dusk.  Other sponsored events on July 4th include: funwalk and barbecue. 
Rodeo Arena at 27th & Lake Ave. Fireworks at Lake Helen Recreation Area, 22nd & Lake Ave.

Downtown Sidewalk Sales
July 17, 2008
7:00am to 5:30pm
Bargains await the shopper at this downtown event.

Farmers' Market
July 17, 2008
4:30pm to 6:30pm
Every Thursday until September 25, 2008
Shop for fresh fruits and vegetables every Thursday evening downtown July 17 through September 25.

Fireman's Ball
July 19, 2008
Kick up your heels 
Fire Hall at 10th & Ave F

September

94th Annual Harvest Festival
September 18–20, 2008
Thursday: “Dogs on Parade”
Friday: Kid’s Parade
Saturday: Parade, Food Vendors, Arts & Crafts, Kid’s Games, Entertainment, Horseshoe Tournament, Collections Display, Bed Races and much, much more.

October

4th Annual Beef & Wine Celebration
October 2008
Get a taste of wines grown in NE Wineries and sample some of our finest beef.

Munchkin Masquarade
October 30, 2008
Trick or Treaters Invade the Downtown Businesses.
Downtown.

November

Holiday Magic on Main Street
November 29, 2008
Entertainment, Prize Drawings, Santa Arrives, Firetruck & Hayrack Rides, Food Vendors.
Downtown.

December

Holiday Tour of Homes
December 7, 2008 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Tour homes, old and new, to view holiday décor.  Entertainment in each home.
Tour begins at Sun Theatre.

Shining Light Celebration
December 13, 20087 through 31st - 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. nightly
Over 10,000 lights welcome you as you drive through the magical wonderland of sparkling displays visited annually by young and old alike.  Visit Santa, enjoy a hayrake ride and warm up with some apple cider.
KOA Campground, I-80 & Hwy. 47.

April

City-wide Garage Sales
April 25, 2009
Is it trash or treasure? It’s all in the eye of the beholder. Hold onto your hat! You’ll find bargains galore as you shop the streets of Gothenburg at the annual City-Wide Garage Sales. Maps are available in the Chamber brochure rack located in the lobby at the U.S. Post Office. For more information contact the Chamber Office at 1-800-482-5520.