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Upcoming Events in Beaver City Nebraska


July

3 - 8NE0408003e035 - Beaver City Furnas County Fair - Welcome to the events of the Furnas County Fair in Beaver City.

Family Night, Wednesday. Free Grandstand Show, 8 p.m. Family Rates on the Lions Clubs Charities' County-owned Carnival.

Rodeo, Thursday AND Friday.

Demolition Derby, Saturday.

Open-class and 4-H exhibits and animal judging.

Address: Furnas County Fairgrounds, North 9th Street , Beaver City, Nebraska
Ph: 308-289-9966 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: beaverchamber@yahoo.com
Web: www.beavercitynebraska.org/

4 Independence Day Celebration - Join the FIRST STATE BANK and the CHAMBER of COMMERCE in celebrating our nation's birth and our FREEDOM

FIREWORKS will be lit at dusk.

Address: Furnas County Fairgrounds , Beaver City, Nebraska
Ph: 308-289-9966 (Always call and confirm events)
Fax: 308-268-9966
Email: beaverchamber@yahoo.com
Web: www.beavercitynebraska.org/
Fee: FREE

September

7 - 8NE0408003e008 - Beaver City FREE CAR SHOW - Antique Cars, Trucks and Tractors - In conjunction with EAGER BEAVER DAYS, owners and other interested individuals and families are invited to attend the annual parade and car show.

Antique cars, trucks and tractors are HIGHLIGHTED in the parade and immediately after the parade cars are put on display on the shaded eastern parking area of the downtown GAZEBO PARK. During the CAR SHOW, vehicles from the 1940s, the WAR YEARS & the BABY BOOMERS, will be given a place of honor.

Plaques are given to everyone entry in the show. Prizes are awarded in many different categories.

The entire day is filled with activities, including a craft show, Chautauqua historical presentation (The 1940s and WWII), games for the kids, food, home-made ice cream and pie, and THE RUNNING of the BALLS.

Join us for EAGER BEAVER DAYS. WELCOME !!

Address: BEAVER CITY'S GAZEBO PARK - DOWNTOWN , Beaver City, Nebraska
Ph: 308-268-9966 (Always call and confirm events)
Fax: 308-268-9966
Email: beaverchamber@yahoo.com
Web: www.beavercitynebraska.org/
Fee: FREE

7NE0408003e027 - Beaver City EAGER BEAVER DAYS - Join us for Beaver City's annual late summer celebration, EAGER BEAVER DAYS.

There are lots of events: a big PARADE, ARTS and CRAFTS SHOW, LUNCH in the GAZEBO PARK, kids TURTLE RACES and the STICK HORSE RODEO, DUCK POND, PING-PONG BALL DROP, the historical CHAUTAUQUA featuring the 1940s and WWII, POKER WALK, CAR SHOW (cars, trucks and tractors) and the RUNNING of the BALLS.

COMMUNITY WORSHIP SERVICE in the Gazebo Park on Sunday.

Address: GAZEBO PARK - town square , Beaver City, Nebraska
Ph: 308 268 9966 (Always call and confirm events)
Fax: 308-268-9966
Email: beaverchamber@yahoo.com
Web: www.beavercitynebraska.org/

20 - 22 Heritage Highway Trail of Treasures - A three days of sales in businesses, garage & yard sales in 16 towns over 15 counties in South Central Nebraska. Located along Heritage Highway Byway 136 and surrounding areas. Held each year during the First Weekend in October.

Ph: 888-404-1315 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: info@heritagehighway136.com
Web: www.heritagehighway.com/

October

21NE0408003e009 - Beaver City Halloween Party - In the late afternoon (3:30-5:30 p.m.) of Halloween, all young GHOSTS, GOBLINS, MONSTERS and PRINCESSES (through the 6th grade) are welcome to attend the festivities centered around the downtown SQUARE, the Gazebo Park and the Chamber-member businesses.

TRICK or TREAT activities will be planned by the Chamber of Commerce and its members.

Look for a Jack-o-lantern and a WELCOME sign in the window.

CONTACT a CHAMBER OF COMMERCE member-business for more information!!! or phone 268-9966 !

Address: Downtown Square , Beaver City, Nebraska
Ph: 308-289-9966 (Always call and confirm events)
Fax: 308-268-9966
Email: beaverchamber@yahoo.com
Web: www.beavercitynebraska.org/
Fee: FREE

November

14 - 17NE0408003e017 - Beaver City Thanksgiving Day and Weekend - Thanksgiving is one of AMERICA'S most important holidays. People gather together with friends and family to give thanks for the blessings that have been bestowed upon their lives. The holiday has both religious and cultural significance. Contact the Beaver City CHAMBER OF COMMERCE or a local church for more information about the activities being held in our community.

Ph: 308-289-9966 (Always call and confirm events)
Fax: 308-268-9966
Email: beaverchamber@yahoo.com
Web: www.beavercitynebraska.org/

15 A SHOP AT HOME CHRISTMAS - Join the merchants and entrepreneurs of the Beaver City area in starting off the Holiday Season with a big celebration.

Lots of activities will be taking place in Beaver City with special emphasis on the downtown square around the Gazebo Park.

Stores will be open during the evening. Hayrack rides and caroling will liven up the square. Entrepreneurs will have displays of their wares and services.

Santa and his elves have been invited.

The Chamber will sponsor a fundraising event for its community improvement projects. A silent auction will take place with wonderful gift baskets up for auction.

Get ready for the Chamber Soup Supper being planned for January.

Address: Beaver City , Beaver City, Nebraska
Ph: 308-289-9966 (Always call and confirm events)
Fax: 308-268-9966
Email: beaverchamber@swnebr.net
Web: www.beavercitynebraska.org/

Attractions and Upcoming Events

G.W. Shafer & Son, General Merchandise

In 1910, on the square in Beaver City, George Washington Shafer opened what his family lovingly calls, "the first Wal-Mart," G.W. Shafer's. "Grandpa Shafer was the first Wal-Mart," said Jean Shafer of Beaver City. "He sold everything ... absolutely everything."

Beaver City, NE Historic Buildings


Beaver City Firsts

Flying Doctor - Our town has recorded some unique "firsts" in the field of medicine and aviation. Beaver City was the home of Dr.Frank Brewster, Nebraska's first flying doctor. Brewster bought a Curtis-Wright JN4D biplane in 1919. Purchased for $8,000

Beaver City, NE Famous People

Kool-Aid's Beginning

"Mother would bring home some of the soft drink powder that Edwin was experimenting with and my father didn't know if he wanted to drink that powder, sugar, and water mixture!" - A partial reprint from the booklet Hendley Nebraska Centennial

Beaver City, NE One Of A Kinds

First Presbyterian Church

Since the beginning, the Beaver City First Presbyterian Church has been a significant part of the community. Being the first church organized in the county, it has influenced the other churches in the area. It all began in the days of the wild, wild west in the year 1874. The first "church"

Beaver City, NE Historic Churches

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