Neligh's Old Mill Days Feature Both New Events & Favorites

Neligh's annual celebration kicks off this weekend and will continue throughout the Fourth of July weekend with both new events and family favorites.

Sponsored by the Neligh Young Men's Club, activities begin Sunday, June 28, their annual free-will offering pancake feed and poker run. New this year is a trap shoot at the Antelope County Shooters Club.

"We have several new events this year that are sure to be fun for all ages," said president Adam Mortensen. "We've added a trap shoot and archery shoot and brought back the water fights. Like last year, most activities will be on Main Street in front of the courthouse."

Also new this year is a beer garden on July 4, which will be located between the Pinnacle Bank drive-thru and Urbanec's Furniture and Flooring. It will open around noon.

Mortensen said the annual Stop Light Drags will not be taking place this year due to runway work at the airport; however, the fireworks will still be shot off at the airport for everyone to see.

"Nearly all events are free to the public, so we encourage people to bring their families to Neligh for a weekend of fun," Mortensen said. "There will be lots of fun, prizes and all-around good time in Neligh."

Sunday, June 28 
Pancake Feed
Pavilion in Riverside Park 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Sponsored By NYMC
Poker Run
Starting at Riverside Park Pavilion 9:00 a.m. Sponsored By American Legion Riders
Trap Shoot
Antelope County Shooters Club ï 4 p.m. Random Prize Rounds & Tournament. Must Be           16+ Bring Own Shotgun & Shells

Wednesday, July 1
Cruise Night 
Meet At Legion To Start, 6:00 p.m. Sponsored by the American Legion

Friday, July 3
Scavenger Hunt
West Side of Courthouse 7:00 p.m.
John Petersen
Congregational Church 7:00 p.m. Free-Will Donation. Linger Longer
Mr. Hand
Downtown Street Dance & Beer Garden. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Saturday, July 4
Lion’s Club 
Breakfast/Lunch 7:00 a.m. at Senior Center Building
Archery Shoot 
Antelope County Shooters Club, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. $15 Adults, $8 Kids
Fishing Contest
9:00 a.m. Fred Penn Lake (Ages 0-13)
Parade Line-Up
10:00 a.m. Riverside Park (no pre-registration)
Ice Cream Social
11:00 a.m. Courthouse Lawn. Lutheran Youth Group
Parade Judging
11:30 a.m. Riverside Park. Grand Parade Noon - Main Street
Legion Hotdog Feed
Following Parade - American Legion
Water Fights
Following Parade - Main Street. Sponsored By Neligh Volunteer Fire Department
Kids Tractor Pull
(Non-Sanctioned: Ages 4-5-6-7) Following Parade - Courthouse Lawn
Turtle Races
Bring Your Own Turtle. Following Tractor Pull - Courthouse Lawn
Horseshoe Pitching
Rolly Johnson Memorial - Riverside Park . 2:00 p.m. start
Bath Tub Races
Teams of 3 - Must Be 16 Or Older. Following Turtle Races - Courthouse Lawn
Ducky Derby
6:00 p.m. at Riverside Park
Fireworks
Antelope County Airport at Dark. Bring Your Grill & Refreshments And Grab A Good Seat To See The Awesome Fireworks Display

Sunday, July 5
Archery Shoot 
Antelope County Shooters Club, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.  $15 Adults, $8 Kids

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