Free Family Fishing & Free Park Permit Day on Saturday, May 17 Fairbury Optimist Club  Alexandria Volunteer Fishing Club. Free Family Fishing Day @ Crystal Springs, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information: Jake 402-200-8344 or Brandon 308-838-7221.  Free Fishing and Park Entry Day allows anyone to explore outdoor opportunities at any Nebraska state park, state […]

JCH&L Gardenside, Heritage Plan Fund-Raising Car Show - May 18           Fund-Raising Car Show Entry Form JCH&L Gardenside and Heritage Care Center in Fairbury are planning their second annual fund-raising car show for Sunday, May 19, to conclude Nursing Home Week festivities for both facilities. Proceeds from the show will benefit residents […]

**TENTATIVE DATE* The Steele City American Legion and Auxiliary will have a Memorial Day Ceremony Sunday, May 25, 2024 at 2:00pm at the Steele City Cemetery. Please note this is on Sunday, not Monday.

A Grateful Nation Remembers VFW Post 3113 and American Legion Post 24 invites you to our Memorial Day Service at Fairbury Cemetery on Monday, May 26, at 10:00 AM. Let us come together to pay tribute to the brave men and women who died in battle or as a result of injuries sustained in battle. […]

Cattleman's Ball on June 6-7, 2025, Blue Springs NE MISSION DATE & LOCATION The Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska is a charity whose mission is to raise money for cancer research through an annual fundraising event. The money raised at the Ball is used for cancer research at the Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center in […]

**TENTATIVE DATE** 30th Annual Dog Days of Summer Bike Show.   Abate #7 Steele City Ride-In Bike Show on Saturday.  Bikers from all over the Midwest ride the scenic byways to show off their bikes, compete for prizes & camp for the weekend.  Food and entertainment all weekend. Saturday Bike Show.  Registration for Bike Show […]

**TENTATIVE DATES & EVENTS** Rock Creek Trail Days on June 7 & 8, 2025 When: Saturday, June 7th  10 am - 8 pm; and Sunday, June 8th  10 am - 3 pm The Oregon-California Trail, Pony Express riders carried mail across the West, and Wild Bill Hickok began a legendary career as gunfighter! Where: Rock Creek […]

**TENTATIVE DATE** Jayhusker Races at the Jefferson County Speedway Classes running will be Jayhusker Micros & Mini Trucks Also Compacts & IMCA Mod Lites Hot Laps at 6:00.  Racing at 6:30 pm. Sponsored by The Salty Dog Grandstand prices 16 and up $10 Kids 5 to 15 $5 Kids 4 and under are free. Grandstands […]

Diller Picnic, June 12-14, 2025 About Our Picnic **TENTATIVE DATE** In 2024 we're celebrating the 128th Annual Diller Picnic.  The 3-day event brings hundreds of people to our small town of only 280 people.  We've jam-packed the Picnic with multiple events for the whole family! We can't wait to celebrate with you!  Nebraska Bush Puller's […]

RCS Pony Express National Re-Ride - Here Comes the Pony! www.NationalPonyExpress.org/re-ride  When: TBA 2025 Description: Each June the National Pony Express Association recreates the Pony Express in a Commemorative Re-Ride, where letters are carried by horseback over the original trail that stretches from St. Joseph, MO to Sacramento, CA. The 1,966 mile, eight state event […]