August is a Busy Month!
Judging by the number of back-to-school sale ads that come in the newspaper, the summer of 2006 must be drawing to a close! However, you couldn't tell it by the warm (all right, HOT) weather, and the many festivals, events and fairs that are going on, and the many attractions that will have summer hours in place through Labor Day.
The Lincoln County Fair kicked off on July 28 & 29 with the 8th Annual Sandhills Shootout Race. It's not too late to get in on lots of action at the Fair, though. Wednesday August 2 features Splatterbox Paintball, 4-H and commercial exhibits and Go Kart Races. Thursday August 3 includes a Weiner Dog Race and Rough Stock Rodeo. Friday August 4 is the Demolition Derby and the Team Penning. Saturday's premier event is the Guiltee by Association FMX Freestyle Motocross Extreme Show along with the Kids Ranch Rodeo. So, what are you waiting for... Get on out to the Fair!
The County Fair isn't the only thing going on in August. Brady Days is an award-winning local celebration scheduled for August 4th, 5th and 6th. The best that small towns have to offer is included with Balloon Fun, Family Fun Night including Talent Show and Ice Cream Social, a Quilt Show and what local celebration would be complete without a PARADE! There will also be Turtle Races, Frisbee Golf, Corn Eating Contest, Sand Volleyball, Concert and Demo Derby! Whew!
To celebrate the importance of the Platte River to North Platte, the first ever Plattepus Waterfest is scheduled for August 11-13. Water-related activities such as River-to-River Progressive Dinner, Morning at Maloney, Water Carnival, and Canoe Races will keep you cool while the temperature soars.
August is also a busy month at Camp Maranatha. Waterfront Days will be August 6 & 13, Paintball Day August 26, and Sporting Clays Fun Shoot August 27.
Another local small-town celebration is the Hershey Fall Festival on August 26th. Lots going on, so keep the date open!
The North Platte Farmer's Market kicks into high gear with garden produce ripening by the bushel! You will find the Market in the Alco/Ace Hardware parking lot on Saturdays and Tuesdays 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Sample fresh home-grown produce, free-range chicken and organic lamb, jams, jellies and honey, and lots of delicious baked goods.
You'll be looking forward to September just to rest up from the flurry of activity in August!
Our hearts go out to our neighbors in north central and north west Nebraska as they struggle to put out all of the fires that are destroying so much beauty. Do a web search and look at some of the disheartening pictures. There is also information available for how to donate to the recovery effort.
See you around town.
