Area residents are being encouraged to make plans to attend this year's Winside Old Settlers events which began on Thursday, June 12 and will last through Sunday, June 15.
This year's celebration kicked off June 12 with Nebraska historian Jeff Barnes’s presentation of “Jesse James in Nebraska.”
The event was held at the Lied Winside Public Library and was sponsored by Humanities Nebraska.
Also on Thursday, there was a Cruise Main in Winside on Main Street.
City-wide garage sales will be held throughout the weekend with maps with locations and times available at the Winside Store.
On Friday, June 13, A Slow Pitch Softball Tourney will begin at 6 p.m. at Weible Fields. Cash prizes will be awarded and a concession stand will be available. Contact Briana at (402) 369-6375 for more information.
A Kids Obstacle Course will take place at the tennis courts at 6:30 p.m. Contact Abby at (402) 750-5133 for more information.
The Amazing Race will also take place at the tennis courts at 7 p.m. Teams of two will participate in a running/walking obstacle course around town. Abby is the contact for this event also.
Saturday's events start with a Bloody Mary Bar at Wildcat Bar & Grill at 9 a.m.
A Texas Hold 'Em Tournament will be held at Wildcat Bar & Grill beginning at 10 a.m.
The annual Lawn Mower & Golf Cart Poker Run will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. No ATVs or UTVs will be allowed to be a part of the event. For more information, contact Jared at (402) 518-8111 or Jeff at (402) 369-3946.
Food vendors will be located at the east end of the park, beginning at 5 p.m.
A Craft Show will be held in the Village Park from 5 to 9 p.m.
The Winside Alumni Banquet will be held at the Winside Auditorium from 5 to 9 p.m. with classes ending in "5" to be honored.
A Street Dance, featuring Wiskey Tango Foxtrot, will be held from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. All gate proceeds will go to the Summer Rec Ball Field Renovation Projects.
Sunday's events include A Food Court in the Winside Auditorium from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Homemade pies, sandwiches, snacks and drinks will be available..
A Craft Show will once again be available at the park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The 10th annual Gene Topp Memorial Car Show will be held on Main Street from 1 to 4 p.m. with the presentation of Colors by American Legion Post #252 at 1 p.m.
An open house and book sale at the Lied Winside Public Library from 1 to 4 p.m.
The Winside Museum will be open from 1 to 4 p.m.
One of the highlights of Sunday will be the Parade of Wheels at 2 p.m. on Main Street. This year's theme is "Cowboy/Cowgirl/Farmer. Youth may enter two-wheeled, three-wheeled, four-wheeled and battery operated entries. However, gas-powered entries will not be allowed. Those taking part are asked to line up at the Winside Co-op. For more information contact Kathy at (402) 750-2744 or Shelby at 712-898-0093.
From 2 to 5 p.m. the Burt Heithold Band will provide music in the auditorium and beginning at 2:30 p.m., a five-point pitch tournament will be held at the American Legion Hall.
The Winside Old Settlers event is sponsored by the Winside P.R.I.D.E - Investing in the Community of Winside. It is funded, in part, by a grant from the Wayne County Convention & Visitors Bureau.
