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Swedish Days Celebrates the Area’s Swedish Immigrant Roots With a Weekend of Family and Fun Activities. You Can Enjoy Live Music, a Parade, Craft Fairs, Contests, Food Trucks and Games for All.

Schedule:

Thursday, June 13

6pm - 7pm - Mayor's Proclamation & Prayer Kickoff

Brought to You by the Phelps County Ministerial Association

Phelps County Courthouse

Free Dinner!

7:30pm - Prairie Quilts of Honor - Quilt Presentation

Veterans Memorial Park

Public is Welcome! (Bring Lawn Chairs if You Wish to Sit)

Friday, June 14

8am - Swedish Days Pickleball Tournament

Hosted by the Don Sjogren Community YMCA

Sponsored by Family Medical Specialties

Holdrege North Park Tennis Courts

11:30am - Svenska Lunch, Swedish King & Queen Crowning

Phelps County Senior Center

Tickets $5 Per Person, Must Be Purchased in Advance

1pm - 8pm - Free Swimming

Holdrege City Swimming Pool

3pm - 6pm - Kids Activities

Hosted by the Don Sjogren Community YMCA

The Don Sjogren Community YMCA

Ideal for Elementary School-age Kids!

5:30pm - Phelps County Sports Hall of Fame Dinner

Nebraska Prairie Museum

Free Will Donation

6:30pm - Phelps County Sports Hall of Fame Ceremony

Nebraska Prairie Museum

5pm - 12am - Summer Sunset Outdoor Concert

Sponsored by Nebraskaland Aviation

Tickets: $10

5th & West Avenue

5pm - 12am - Beer Garden Serviced by Jb's Bar & Grill. (Food Trucks Available Inside Gate)

9pm - 12am - Live Music by Lemon Fresh Day!

Saturday, June 15

7:30am - Silver Run

Hosted by the Don Sjogren Community YMCA

Sponsored by Phelps Memorial Health Center & Phelps Medical Group

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7:30am - 9am - Tre Kronor Scandinavian Society Swedish Breakfast

Phelps County Senior Center

$10 Tickets, Available for Purchase at First State Bank-holdrege & Bruning Bank

8am - Grand Parade Lineup & Registration

No Pre-registrations 

Participant Waiver

8am - 12pm - Heartland Cruisers Car Show Registration

Phelps County Courthouse Lawn

3pm - Awards 

8am - 12pm - Holdrege Eagle Riders Motorcycle Show Registration   

Phelps County Courthouse Lawn

3pm - Awards 

8:30am - Holdrege Public Schools Golf Tournament

Holdrege Country Club

10am - Grand Parade

Sponsored by Allmand

Theme: "Swede Dreams" 

11am - 3pm - Street Festival & Kids Games on the Courthouse Lawn

Kids Games Sponsored by Phelps Memorial Health Center & Phelps Medical Group

Street Festival Sponsored by Embecta

Activities for All Ages: Rides, Bounce Houses, Competition Games, Balloon Animals, Face Painting and More!

12pm - Parade Winners + "Swede Dreams" Painted Storefront Competition Winners

Awards Announced on Facebook Live.

1pm - 8pm - Free Swimming

Holdrege City Swimming Pool

1pm - 3pm - Ice Cream - & Pie Social

Phelps County Senior Center

Performance by the Phelps County Singing Group at 2pm

4:30pm - 8pm - 3rd Avenue Smoke Show BBQ Competition

Gutterz Fun Center

All You Can Eat Beef Brisket - Ribs - Pulled Pork

Live Music by Strings Attached at 8pm

Adults - $25, Seniors - $20, Kids - $10 (5-12), Kids 4 and Under - Free 

Become a People's Choice Judge for $5 Extra

8pm - 11pm - Live Music by BJ Jamison and the Twin River Band

Presented by Holdrege Eagle Riders Motorcycle Club

Eagles Club

9pm - Live Music by Luke Mills

JB's Sports Bar and Grill

Register here

Date: June 13-15, 2024

Location: Downtown Holdrege

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