Past Event
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Jan 23 – Jan 24
Cork Thornton Memorial Ice Fishing Tournament
Jan
23–24
The tournament draws over 65, two person teams from all over Nebraska, South Dakota, Kansas, and Iowa and as far away as Missouri. It is the only ice fishing tournament that pays 100 percent of the entry fees back to the top 20 places. Cork Thornton was an avid ice fisherman who died in an auto accident.
Event Details
Dates, Location & Info
- Dates
- Jan 23 – Jan 24
- Address
- Merritt Dam Reservoir
- Phone
- 402-376-2969
- Website
- www.visitvalentine.org
While You're in Valentine
More Upcoming Events
May
17
Valentine High School Rodeo
Jun
20
Valentine Rural High School Alumni Reunion
Jun
22–23
Valentine Classic Motor Club Cruise Night and Car Show
Jun
28
Annual Turtle Races & Art in The Park
Jul
4
Independence Day Celebration, Demolition Derby
Jul
18
Valentine City Wide Garage Sale
Aug
1–9
Cherry County Fair and Rodeo
Sep
12–13
Annual Cowboy Poetry Gathering and Old West Days
Things to Do
Attractions in Valentine
Cherry County Historic Bridges – NHR
Cherry County has six bridges listed on the National Historic Register usually designated as such…
Learn more →Centennial Hall and Museum
The bond issue to build the Valentine Public School was approved in February 1897. It…
Learn more →Cherry County Courthouse – NHR
Although Cherry County is the largest county (in square miles) in Nebraska, early settlement did…
Learn more →Arthur Bowring Sandhills Ranch Historical Park
Ever wonder what ranch life was like during the settlement of the Sandhills in the…
Learn more →