2005 Burwell Area Calendar of Events |
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Date |
Event Name |
Event Description |
Event Location |
Event Contact |
Phone Number |
March 19-20, 2005 |
Calamus Court Challenge | Youth basketball tournament open to youth in grades 5th - 8th. | Burwell Jr. Sr. High, 190 I Street | Chuck Fryzek | 308-346-4272 |
April 1+2, 2006 |
Sandhills Fox Hunt | English Riding and Coyote Hunting. Jodpers and helmets replace Wranglers and cowboy hats as Hunt Club members enjoy the challenge of a "jump course". | Kahlandt Ranch | Joan Kahlandt on Hwy 96 | 308-346-4856 |
May 12-13, 2006 |
Burwell & Taylor High School Rodeo | Cowboys and cowgirls enrolled in a Nebraska High School can compete in 8 rodeo events. The accumulated points they earn any of the 20 rodeos each summer may qualify them to compete in the Nebraska High School Rodeo Finals, where the top 10 contestants are qualified to compete in the National High School Rodeo each July | Garfield County Rodeo Grounds Hwys 11 & 91 | Jack & Peggy Plugge | 308-348-2296 |
June 3, 2006 |
Calamus Carp Tournament | A fishing tournament that offers both Rod & Reel and Bow & Arrow divisions. This semi-annual tournament offers prizes for the most pounds of Carp caught as well as the largest individual fish caught. | Calamus Reservoir Hwy 96 | Dick Watts | 308-346-5695 |
June 9-12, 2005 |
Windmill Festival | Experience the magic of Comstock. Nebraska's biggest country music event. | 2nd Wind Ranch, Comstock | 1-800-658-4443 | |
June 13-15, 2006 |
Burwell Summer Fun Daze | The uniquely designed downtown business area is filled with fun activities and a carnival. | Downtown Burwell | Burwell Chamber of Commerce | 308-346-5210 |
June 17, 2006 |
Half Century' Bicycle Tour | A 50 mile bicycle course offers a great variety of terrain and scenery. The bicycle tour passes through the Calamus Reservoir and the Nebraska Sandhills. | Hwys 96, 183 & 11 | Hugh Holmquist | 308-346-5544 |
June 25, 2005 |
Burwell Alumni Banquet | Graduates of Burwell High School and their guests gather to rediscover teenage friends and attend class reunions. | Burwell Jr. Sr. High, 190 I Street | Ed Loeffler | 308-346-4230 |
June 26, 2005 |
Burwell Alumni Golf Tournament | A golf tournament for alumni of Burwell High School. | Calamus Golf CourseHwy 96 | Mike Jurgensen | 308-346-4008 |
July 4, 2005 |
Burwell Fire Department Barbeque | The community is treated to a barbeque and watermelon supper. The day includes outdoor games, fire equipment inspection and rides on a 1936 fire truck. Free will offering. | Burwell Fire Hall, 9th & G Street | Terry Smith | 308-346-4528 |
July 4, 2005 |
Burwell Fire Department Fireworks Display | An impressive display of fireworks begins at dusk in the Burwell City Park. | Burwell City Park, North 7th & 8th Streets | Terry Smith | 308-346-4528 |
July 14-17, 2005 |
Comstock Rock | Experience the magic of Comstock. Nebraska's largest rock music festival. | 2nd Wind Ranch, Comstock, NE | 1-800-658-4443 | |
| July 23, 2005 | Celebrate Burwell | On The Downtown Square | Burwell Chamber of Commerce | 308-346-5010 or 308-346-5210 | |
July 25-31, 2005 |
Garfield County Frontier Fair | 4-H, Open Class Homemaking, and Livestock exhibits are featured along with agricultural machinery, commercial vendors, and food stands. | Nebraska's Big Rodeo Grounds | Burwell Area Information Center | 308-346-5010 or 308-346-5210 |
July 25, 2005 |
Open Class Horse Show | Halter and reining classes for horse lovers. | Nebraska's Big Rodeo Grounds | Dale & Elaine Svoboda | 308-346-5010 or 308-346-5210 |
July 26, 2005 |
Jackpot Team Roping | #9 Roping. | Nebraska's Big Rodeo Grounds | Burwell Area Information Center | 308-346-5010 or 308-346-5210 |
July 27, 2005 |
PRCA Steer Roping | Introduction @ 6:00 - Competition @ 7:00 | Nebraska's Big Rodeo Grounds | Burwell Area Information Center | 308-346-5010 or 308-346-5210 |
July 27, 2005 |
Horse Show | Nebraska's Big Rodeo Grounds | Burwell Area Information Center | 308-346-5010 or 308-346-5210 | |
July 28, 2005 |
Horse Show Judging | Nebraska's Big Rodeo Grounds | Burwell Area Information Center | 308-346-5010 or 308-346-5210 | |
July 28-30, 2005 |
NEBRASKA'S BIG RODEO | Burwell the Outdoor Rodeo Capital of Nebraska has been hosting Nebraska's Big Rodeo since 1921. Once special trains from Lincoln, Nebraska brought spectators to the rodeo for a day of spectacular fun. Fans from most states & several foreign countries attend this action filled event each year. | Nebraska's Big Rodeo Grounds Hwys 91 & 11 | Burwell Area Information Center | 308-346-5010 or 308-346-5210 |
July 29, 2005 |
Miss Burwell Rodeo Queen Pageant | Young ladies 18-23 years of age compete for this coveted crown. A win in the Burwell pageant qualifies the young lady to enter the Miss Rodeo Nebraska contest. | Catholic Parish Hall, 727 I Street | For Reservations: Tammy Rowse | 308-346-5010 or 308-346-5530 |
July 30, 2005 |
Rodeo Breakfast | Breakfast featuring pancakes, sausage and the trimmings. | Catholic Parish Hall, 727 I Street | ||
July 30, 2005 |
Rodeo Parade | The annual rodeo parade travels from the City Park and around the downtown square. 10 a.m. | Burwell Chamber of Commerce | 308-346-5010 or 308-346-5210 | |
July 30, 2005 |
Longhorn Cattle Show | 12:30-1:00 p.m. | Nebraska's Big Rodeo Grounds | Shawn Huffman | 308-346-4452 |
July 31, 2005 |
Demolition Derby | 7th Annual Pick-up and Car Demo | Nebraska's Big Rodeo Grounds | Burwell Area Information Center | 308-346-5010 or 308-346-5210 |
August 5-7, 2005 |
Godstock Music Festival | Experience the magic of Comstock. Nebraska's largest Christian Music Festival. | 2nd Wind Ranch, Comstock | 1-800-658-4443 | |
August 6, 2005 |
Calamus Carp Tournament | A fishing tournament that offers both Rod & Reel and Bow & Arrow divisions. This semi-annual tournament offers prizes for the most pounds of Carp caught as well as the largest individual fish caught. | Calamus Reservoir Hwy 96 | Dick Watts | 308-346-5695 |
August 20-21, 2005 |
Jet Ski Rodeo | The 3rd annual Jet Ski Rodeo competition. Amateurs compete on Saturday and the pros compete on Sunday | Calamus Reservoir Hwy 96 | Burwell Chamber of Commerce | 308-346-5210 |
August 27-28, 2005 |
Calamus Wind Surfing Rodeo | Wind-surfers of all ages an levels f experience test their skills on the clean waters of the beautiful Calamus Reservoir. | Calamus Reservoir Hwy 96 | Dr. Roger McCartney | 308-728-3420 |
September 3, 2005 |
Old Timer's Rodeo | Cowboys and cowgirls 40 years of age & older compete in 6 Rodeo Events. | Garfield County Rodeo Grounds | Burwell Chamber of Commerce | 308-346-5210 |
September 23-25, 2005 |
Nebraska's Junk Jaunt | A 220-mile perpetual yard sale in Nebraska's heartland where 2 Nebraska scenic byways converge in a beautiful loop between the Loup Rivers Scenic Byway (Hwy 11 & 91) and the Sandhills Journey (Hwy 2). | Loup Basin RC&D | 308-728-3393 or 308-346-4815 | |
October TBA |
Sandhills Fox Hunt | Jodpers and helmets replace Wranglers and cowboy hats as Hunt Club members enjoy the challenge of a "jump course". | Garfield County Rodeo Grounds | Joan Kahlandt | 308-346-4856 |
October 1, 2005 |
Cribbage Classic | A fun tournament held twice a year. A wonderful opportunity to play cribbage, meet new friends and win cash prizes. | Calamus Lodge (Hwy 96 & Dam Road) | Darlene Tetschner | 308-346-5097 |
November 18, 2005 |
Legion Auxiliary Craft Fair | The ladies of Auxiliary host an annual craft fair attracting a number of 'crafty' vendors. | Burwell Legion Club, 657 G Street | Scotti Roberts | 308-346-4434 |
November 18, 2005 |
November Fest | A craft fair featuring artisans of many kinds from homemade jellies & foods to elaborate ceramics. | Catholic Parish Hall, 727 I Street | Teresea Lech | 308-346-5040 |