Plains Edition Ag Events
April 9
Chemigation Training Program, Lexington, Neb., Dawson Co. Fairgrounds, 1:00 p.m., Dave Boxler, (308) 696-6721.
April 9-10
Wyoming Board of Agriculture Meeting, Cheyenne, Wyo., Wyoming Department of Ag Building, 8:00 a.m. -5 p.m., (307) 777-6569.
April 10
Chemigation Training Program, Stapleton, Neb., Logan Co. Courthouse, 9 a.m., Dave Boxler, (308) 696-6721.
April 13
Small Fruit Production Workshop, Norfolk, Neb., Life Long Learning Center, 7-9:30 p.m., (402) 370-4040.
April 13-15
Platte River Art Show, Ashland, Neb., Eugene T. Mahoney State Park, fine arts celebration featuring over 30 artists, (402) 944-2523.
April 14
Tree Fruit Production Workshop, Norfolk, Neb., Life Long Learning Center, 9-11:30 a.m., (402) 370-4040.
April 14
Spring Festival Crafts Show, Kearney, Neb., fairgrounds, handmade crafts from more than 185 vendors, (308) 440-0153.
April 15
Miss Teen Rodeo Nebraska Pageant deadline, North Platte, Neb., Lynn Shearer, (308) 530-0064.
April 18
Landscape Seminar 2007, Sedgwick Co. Fairgrounds, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Linda Langelo, (970) 854-3616.
April 19
Farmer and Rancher Clinic, North Platte, Neb., contact Michelle at the Nebraska Farm Hotline, (800) 464-0258.
April 20
Chemigation Training Program, North Platte, Neb., West Central Research & Extension Center, 1:00 p.m., Dave Boxler, (308) 696-6721.
April 20-22
Festival of Quilts, Chadron, Neb., Assumption Arena, contact Charlotte, (308) 432-4041.
April 20-22
ABATE District 8 Motorcycle Show & Swap Meet, Hastings, Neb., fairgrounds, (308) 647-6933.
April 20-22
Spring Arts & Crafts Show, North Platte, Neb., Platte River Mall, (308) 534-3090.
April 21
Grief Conference with Dee Brestin, Kearney, Neb., Countryside Christian Church, Rosalie McMullen, (785) 877-3026.
April 21
Kid’s Safety Day, Ogallala, Neb., St. Paul’s Lutheran Fellowship Hall, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., displays and safety booths, prizes and demonstrations, Julie Hothan, (308) 284-2599.
April 21-22
3rd Annual Iron Horse Bike Show, Grand Island, Neb., Fonner Park, noon-6 p.m., extensive motorcycle show, (308) 382-7020.
April 23
Midwest Country Music Show, Grand Island, Neb., featuring the Green River Band, (402) 757-3201.
April 26-28
7th Annual Country Bluegrass Show, North Platte, Neb., Lincoln Co. Fairgrounds, Antique Flea Market, Antique Machinery & Tractor Displays Jim Robinson (308) 530-9248 or Raquel Jurjens (308) 532-4841.
April 27
Beef & Wine Tasting Extravaganza, Ogallala, Neb., Grey Goose Lodge, Pam Spurgin, (308) 284-6023.
April 27-29
135th Annual Arbor Day Celebration, Nebraska City, Neb., children’s activities, entertainment, parade, arts festival, (800) 514-9113.
May 1
Chemigation Training Program, North Platte, Neb., West Central Research & Extension Center, 1:00 p.m., Dave Boxler, (308) 696-6721.
May 3-4
Heartland Storytelling Festival, Beatrice, Neb., Homestead National Monument, 9:30 a.m. daily, storytellers tell stories about pioneer life and westward expansion, (402) 223-3514.
May 5
Tractor Museum Open House and Parade of Tractors, Lincoln, Neb., UNL East Campus, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., (402) 472-8389.
May 5-6
Flatlanders Car Show, North Platte, Neb., Platte River Mall, (308) 534-3090.
May 11-12
Nebraska Outdoors: Expo 2007, Kearney, Neb., Firstier Event Center, archery, boating, camping, dog training, fishing, wildlife viewing, (402) 499-9295.
May 12
Stock Car Races, North Platte, Neb., Lincoln County Fairgrounds, Mini Sprints, IMCA Modified, IMCA Stock Car, Late Models & IMCA Hobby Stocks, 7:00 p.m.
May 13
Arts in the Park, North Platte, Neb., Cody Park, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., (308) 535-6772 or (308) 539-7217.
May 24
Chemigation Training Program, North Platte, Neb., West Central Research & Extension Center, 1:00 p.m., Dave Boxler, (308) 696-6721.
May 24
Sandhill’s Cattle Assoc. Annual Convention, Valentine, Neb., (402) 376-2310.
June 1
From Recipe to Reality Seminar, Lincoln, Neb., Jill Gifford, (402) 472-2819.
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