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.
January
Worksite Wellness Seminar
January 18, 2012
What can worksite wellness do for your business? Health is not merely the absence of disease; it’s a lifestyle. Join Two Rivers Public Health Department as they discuss benefits of healthy employees. Seminar sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce Professional Development and Education Committee. For more information contact the Chamber Office at 1-800-482-5520.
February
Valentines Day at the Senior Center
February 14, 2012
The Chamber of Commerce Retail Committee and local businesses will be serving lunch at the Gothenburg Senior Center. There will also be a raffle for prizes, donated by local businesses. For more information or to volunteer to serve or donate gifts, contact the Chamber Office at 1-800-482-5520.
March
Annual St. Patrick’s Day Promotion
March 17, 2012
Are you lucky enough to find a leprechaun? Visit participating businesses on St. Patrick’s Day, if you find a leprechaun, you have won a prize at a different business. For more information contact the Chamber Office at 1-800-482-5520.
Chamber of Commerce & Gothenburg Improvement Company Annual Banquet
Hats Off To Our Members!
February 18, 2012 6:00 p.m.
At Walker’s Steakhouse
Reservations are required, tickets are $25.00 each
Please call the Chamber for more information.
April
City-wide Garage Sales
April 28, 2012
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.
May
Golf Tournement
May 6, 2012
Details to be announced.
June
Pony Express Re-Ride
Details to be announced.
Fireman’s Ball
June 2012
Kick up your heels and have a great time!
Fire Hall at 10th & Ave F
July
Pony Express Rodeo
July 3rd & 4th, 2012
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.
Farmers’ Market
July 15, 2012
4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Every Thursday until September 30, 2012
Shop for fresh fruits and vegetables every Thursday evening downtown July 15 through September 30.
August
8th Annual Beef, Beer & Wine Tasting Celebration
Date TBA Get a taste of wines and beers made in Nebraska and sample some of our finest beef.
September
98th Annual Harvest Festival
September 14-16, 2012
Thursday: “Dogs on Parade”
Friday: Kid’s Parade
Saturday: Parade, Food Vendors, Arts & Crafts, Kid’s Games, Entertainment, Collections Display, and much, much more.
October
Munchkin Masquarade
October 31, 2012
Trick or Treaters Invade the Downtown Businesses the many businesses that participate in the promotion.
Downtown.
November
Happy Thanksgiving
November 22, 2012
December
Holiday Magic on Main Street
Date: TBD
Entertainment, Prize Drawings, Santa Arrives, Firetruck & Hayrack Rides.
Downtown.
Shining Light Celebration
Dates to be announced
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.