Summer Fun Just Around the Bend

A host of summer activities will dot the local landscape over the next several months. Here is a short list of just some of the events on this summers horizon. Check back to this article often as it will be updated with new events as they come in. Every Friday, KAM Raceway, Hastings, NE - Go-kart races. Hot laps start at 7:40 p.m. and racing begins at 8:00 p.m. Admission is $5, 12 and under free. Check Schedule Every Saturday, Mid-Nebraska Speedway, Doniphan, NE - Regular Racing featuring Grand National Late Models, I.M.C.A. Modifieds, I.M.C.A. Hobby Stocks, Happy Hornets. Racing at: 7:30 p.m. Check Schedule July 2-8, Franklin County Fair, Franklin, NE July 9-12, Clay County Fair, Clay Center, NE July 10-12, "Major League Book Sale", City Auditorium, Hastings, NE - Hastings Public Library Annual Used Book Sale. booksale July 11, Summer Extravaganza, downtown, Hastings, NE - sidewalk sales featuring car show and shine, taekwondo demonstrations, games, food and other activities, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 402-461-8413 or visit www.hastingsdowntown.com. July 11, Free movie, "Grease", downtown, Hastings, NE - Downtown park, east side of Eakes, 8:30 p.m. downtownhastings July 11 & 12, Antique Collector's Show, Dyers Park, Ayr, NE -- Gates open at 7:00 am, $5 admission, 10 and under free. Presented by Platte Valley Antique Machinery Association, Inc. See Flyer July 11, Campbell Road Ralley, Campbell, NE - Registration at 1:30 p.m. Road Rally at 2:00 p.m. Bingo 2-4, Jump-a-roo, Little Tuggers Pedal Tractors ages 4-12 TBA, Dunking Booth 5-8, Barbecue 5:30 - 8, Beer Garden 6 - 12:30, Raffle Prizes and Road Rally winners 8, Free Dance 8:30 - 12:30. July 11, Republican River Tank Float, Red Cloud, NE - Registration at 10:00 a.m., Start at 1:00 p.m., Starts 4 miles west of Red Cloud and 1 mile south on Road 800. July 13 & 14, Nuckolls County Fair & Rodeo, Nelson, NE - 7:30 pm July 18 & 19, Coors Light 3 Man Scramble, Southern Hills Golf Course, Hastings, NE - Tee times 7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. bot hdays. $300 entry fee per team. Prime Rib Dinner Saturday 6 - 7:30. Calcutta Saturday 8 p.m. Skins game, flag prizes and beer specials. July 16 - 18, Webster County Fair & Rodeo, Bladen, NE - See full schedule. July 18-23, Kearney County Fair, Minden NE July 22-26, Adams County Fairfest, Hastings, NE - Entertainment. July 24 & 25, Q125 Celebration, Lawrence, NE - See Flyer. August 2, Citywide Garage Sale, City Auditorium, Hastings, NE - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. August 9, Deweese Fall Festival, Deweese, NE - BBQ, Street Dance, Beer Garden and Demolition Derby. August 7-9, Street Car Days, Red Cloud, NE - Golf, softball, soap box derby, parade, swimming, bingo, children's theater and more. August 14-16, Kool Aid Days, Hastings, NE - Boat races, bicycle tour, volkswalk, farmer's market, child ID, parade, trolley, kool aid drinking contest, live entertainment, mini railroad, Car Show, model rockets, flying disc golf and more. see brochure. August 22 - September 1, Nebraska State Fair, State Fair Park, Lincoln, NE - see Standard Schedule. August 23, Juniata Fire Department Annual Car Show, Juniata, NE - Location : Downtown Juniata Juniata NE 68955 402 751 2690 www.juniatafd.com Additional Info : Entry Fee $10 Send To Jeff Wills First 10 Entries Receive A Free T -Shirt Send Name Address And Car Make & Model To Jeff Wills 404 N. Blue River Ave Juniata NE 68955 [Before July 23 2009] August 29, Kiwanis 4 Person Golf Scramble, Elks Golf Course, Hastings, NE - $75 per person / $300 per team. Cash payout and numerous flag prizes. Contact Ken Pitz at 402-463-6813. September 4-6, Oregon Trails Rodeo, Adams County Fairgrounds, Hastings, NE - see info.