The Holdrege Area Chamber of Commerce cultivates a positive, optimistic culture through leadership-developing initiatives that bring businesses and citizens together to embrace the greater Holdrege area, its traditions, and growth opportunities.
Swedish Days celebrates the area’s Swedish immigrant roots with a weekend of family and fun activities. You can enjoy live music, parades, craft fairs, contests, food trucks and games for all.
| Wednesday, June 14 | |
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| All day | Flag Retirement Ceremony In honor of flag day at the Prairie Home Cemetery. The American Legion will perform the sacred ceremony. |
| Thursday, June 15th | |
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| 6pm-8pm | Mayor's Prayer & Proclamation Kickoff Brought to you by the Phelps County Ministerial Association Veterans Memorial Park (South Park) FREE Dinner! |
| Friday, June 16th | |
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| 8am | Swedish Days Pickleball Tournament Sponsored by The Don Sjogren Community YMCA Holdrege North Park Tennis Courts Register in person at the YMCA or by phone at 308-995-4050 |
| 11:30am | Svenska Lunch, Swedish King & Queen Crowning Phelps County Senior Center Tickets $6 per person, must be purchased in advance |
| 1pm-8pm | Free swimming Holdrege City Swimming Pool |
| 3pm-6pm | Kids Activities Sponsored by The Don Sjogren Community YMCA Courthouse lawn FUN for all ages! Bounce houses, ladder ball, corn hole, 4 square and so much more! |
| 5pm-7pm | Nebraska Prairie Museum Swedish Dinner Free will donation |
| 6:30pm | Phelps County Sports Hall of Fame Wall of Honor Nebraska Prairie Museum |
| 5pm-Midnight | All Class Reunion & Street Dance Sponsored by BD-Medication Delivery Solutions 5th & West Avenue$5 Entry fee / Cash ONLY Your gate fee helps the Chamber cover things like local band Yachta Yachta, the large shade tent, sound and lighting for the band, etc. 5pm-12am: Beer garden serviced by JB's Sports Bar & Grill. Food trucks open. Opener: Local band, Yachta Yachta 8pm-12am: Live Music by Kyle Killgore & Seth Reid |
| Saturday, June 17 | |
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| 7:30am | Silver Run Sponsored by The Don Sjogren Community YMCA Register Now |
| 7:30am-9am | Swedish Breakfast Phelps County Senior Center $10 tickets, Available for purchase at First State Bank-Holdrege & Bruning Bank |
| 8am | Grand Parade Lineup & Registration High School parking lot No PRE-Registrations Participant Waiver |
| 8am-12pm | Heartland Cruisers Car Show Registration 3pm: Awards Contact: Mike Sisson, 308-991-1746 |
| 8am-12pm | Holdrege Eagle Riders Motorcycle Show Registration 3pm: Awards Contact: Sam Bray 308-991-2226 |
| 8:30am | Holdrege Public Schools Golf Tournament (registration) |
| 9am | Tournament start |
| 10am | Grand Parade Sponsored by BD-Medication Delivery Solutions Theme: "Throwing it back to our roots! VIP Parade Cabana Reservations Register HERE Registration CLOSES on Wednesday, June 14th at 5:00pm! FAQs |
| 11am-3pm | Street Festival & Kids Games Courthouse lawn Kids Games sponsored by PMHC & Phelps Medical Group Rides, bounce houses, competition games, balloon animals, face painting and more! Activities for ALL ages! Vendors Register Here **Registration CLOSES on Wednesday, June 14th at 5pm! |
| 12pm | Parade Winners + "The Swedest Thing" Painted Store Front Porch Competition Parade Awards announced on Facebook Live. |
| 1pm-3pm | The Dala Dash Sponsored by Farm Bureau Financial Services, Phil Hinrichs Teams of 5 dashing through Holdrege completing challenges and riddles. Not a participant? Cool off and watch LIVE at the Holdrege Sun Theater & Event Center on the big screen! Concessions and drinks will be open. Winner announced at the Street Festival upon completion. Register HERE **Registration CLOSES on Thursday, June 15th at 5pm or when we hit our team cap! |
| 1pm-8pm | Free swimming Holdrege City Swimming Pool |
| 1pm-3pm | Ice Cream & Pie Social Phelps County Senior Center |
| 9pm | Kyle Sayler Band JB's Sports Bar and Grill |
City of Holdrege, Phelps County
Adam Seeds Company, Bruning Bank, CHS, Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District, First State Bank-Holdrege, Landmark, Phelps County Development Corporation, Wells Flying Service, DeWald, Deaver, L'Heureux Law Firm, Family Medical Specialites, Holdrege Memorial Homes, Glenwood Telecommunicaitons, Real Estate Connection, Sampson Construction, The 308 Boutique, Edward Jones - Holli Rich, Edward Jones - Kayla Rehnberg, Edward Jones - Matt Simpson
Holdrege Trailer Sales, Gotta Go, South Central Sanitation, Phelps County Visitors Center, JB's Bar & Grill, Graphic Arts, Phelps County Ministerial Association, Phelps County Community Foundation, Double A Livestock Express, F. Johnson Building, Ag Service Associates, BRJ Farms, Bruce Furniture & Flooring, Central Valley Irrigation, First State Bank Investment Center, Gruhn Transport, Holdrege Equipment, IES, Lions Club, Holdrege Irrigation, InSPIRE Rehabilitation, NebraskaLand Aviation, Platerworx, Principal Financial, Sargent Irrigation, Skiles Construction, Bricks & Company, Bridal Isle, The Cutting Room, Clear View Realty, Holdrege Sun Theater & Events Center, Lost Way Brewery, Trails End Tire & Auto