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Weeping Water, Nebraska

Upcoming Events in Weeping Water Nebraska


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Farmers Market - July thru October - Saturday mornings, 9 am to noon. Vegetables, eggs, poultry, baked goods, jams and jellies, and craft items.

Ph: 402-267-5152 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.weepingwaternebraska.com

July

4 Independence Day in Murray, NE - Come celebrate Independence Day with us in nearby Murray, Nebraska!

7-11 a.m. - MVFD Pancake Feed, 508 HWY 1 These fine folks will be there when you need them!
7 a.m. - REGISTRATION for 5K Freedom Fun Run/WALK - Age up to 5, free; 6-18, $15; 19-55, $25; over 56, $20.
Medals awarded for winners of each age group and gender
8 a.m.-9:30 p.m. - CONCESSIONS Conestoga Boosters/Wrestling Team. Nachos, hot dogs, candy & more to choose from!
8 a.m. - 5K Freedom Run/Walk Starts - On your mark, get set, GO!
8-8:30 a.m. - SMASH-a-CAR! - 5 hits/$3 with a sledgehammer!
9 a.m.-9:30 p.m. - DETONATOR RAFFLE TICKETS - 3/$1 Be at Young Park at 9:45 p.m. for your chance to start the
FIREWORKS show!
9 a.m. - REGISTRATION for the LEGENDARY OOZEBALL (MUD VOLLEYBALL) GAMES! - $10/person. Dbl-elimination;
(under 18 needs parent signature). SHOES REQUIRED, NO flip-flops.
10 a.m. - OOZEBALL GAMES START - Play fair, have fun and good luck keeping ‘clean’!
10 a.m.-2 p.m. - CAR SHOW & SHINE Main St., (HWY 1) at N. Park Ave. to Campbell. Show off your favorite ride!
11 a.m. - GRAND MARSHAL & MISS MURRAY announced at CAR SHOW area.
11 a.m.-4 p.m. - concessions MURRAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH featuring homemade ice cream, walking
tacos, root beer floats, brownie sundaes, pie and more!
2-4 p.m. - OLD TIME GAMES, FACE PAINTING MURRAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH, tug-o-war, water balloons,
3-legged races & more!
2 -5 p.m. - BINGO! Conestoga Elementary, 104 W. High St. Fun for ALL ages!
6 p.m. - PARADE LINE-UP Conestoga Elementary, east parking lot area
6:30 p.m. - FREEDOM PARADE STARTS, at Railroad Ave. on Young St., ending at Young Memorial Park
7 p.m. - MUSIC in the PARK by singer/songwriter, Lucas Minor
8:30 p.m. - EAGLE SCOUT FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY Don’t miss this moving event with guest speaker,
3-Star General, (Ret.), Roger Lempke
9:45-10 p.m. - DETONATOR RAFFLE WINNER announced , followed by LINDA GRUNEWALD singing our NATIONAL
ANTHEM, and...........................................FIREWORKS!!!!
www.MurrayFreedomFestivalNE.com

Address: Downtown , Weeping Water, Nebraska
Ph: 402-267-5152 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.weepingwaternebraska.com
Fee: Free

August

30 - 3 Cass County Fair - Second Week - 4-H and open class exhibits, live entertainment, truck and tractor pulls, carnival, parade and more.

Address: 2 mi. N. at 144th & Hwy 1 , Weeping Water, Nebraska
Ph: 402-298-8102 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: cassfair.com/
Fee: Free

September

14 Weeping Water Fall Festival - Be sure and get your scarecrows ready to show! There will be lots of activities to do, starting with a pancake feed at the Hopper Community Center at 7am. This event is sponsored by the Weeping Water Close Up group. Free will donation.

Other happenings around town include:

Car show
Scarecrow Contest
Craft Show
3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
Cow Pie Bingo
Volkswalk
Pumpkin Festival at Bloom Where You're Planted
Community Garage Sales
Museum Tours
Blacksmithing
Rope Making
Pumpkin Painting

Hope to see you there!!!

Ph: 402-267-5152 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.weepingwaternebraska.com/
Fee: Free

December

23 Come Home for The Holidays - First Saturday - Visit from Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus and their elves, decorating a large Christmas tree, entertainment, soup supper, drawing for prizes, hot chocolate and cookies, and craft show.

Ph: 402-267-5152 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.weepingwaternebraska.com

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Memory Lane Museum

The newest addition to the Heritage House Museum Complex is located in downtown Weeping Water in the building built by the Oddfellows for Oddfellows, Rebeccas, Masons, Eastern Star and Rainbow, I.O.G.T., G.A.R., Royal Arcanum and Royal Neighbors. The local newspaper,

Weeping Water, NE Museums

Congregational Church/Library

The Weeping Water Public Library was constructed by community effort in 1871. Built of native limestone, it served as the Congregational Church until a new brick church was constructed in 1887-90

Weeping Water, NE Historic Churches

Limestone/Independence Day

The annual Limestone/Independence Day Celebration is a combined celebration of two former events, Limestone Days and Fourth of July.

Weeping Water, NE Festivals

Gibson House - NHR

The Gibson House, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is an excellent example in Nebraska of Georgian architecture. The house also incorporates Italianate features in its design. The two-story brick dwelling was built for Mary

Weeping Water, NE National Register

Theodore Davis Site - NHR

On a prominent natural terrace of Weeping Water Creek, the Davis village, located near the town of Weeping Water, is the most extensively studied community of the Nebraska Phase. This culture flourished along the Missouri River and its tributaries from A.D. 1100-1400

Weeping Water, NE Archaeology

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