Holdrege
Nebraska
Swedish Days in Holdrege 2023
Arts and Entertainment
June 8, 2023
From: Swedish Days in HoldregeJoin us in Holdrege for our 2023 Swedish Days celebration!
Schedule
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Flag Retirement Ceremony in honor of flag day at the Prairie Home Cemetery. The American Legion will perform the sacred ceremony.
Thursday, June 15th, 2023
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, 2023
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, 2023
7:30am: Silver Run sponsored by The Don Sjogren Community YMCA
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
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
Registration CLOSES on Wednesday, June 14th at 5:00pm!
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 playing at JB's Sports Bar and Grill
Important Information
"The Swedest Thing" Window Decor Contest?
Registration CLOSED
Voting will run June 1-16, winner announced on June 17
???VIP Parade Cabana Reservations
Seating FAQ
Registration CLOSES on Thursday, June 15th at 5:00pm, OR until all spots are filled!!
?Dala Dash Competition
Registration CLOSES on Thursday, June 15th at 5:00pm, OR until all spots are filled!!
?All Class Reunion Activities can be found below this schedule on graphics.
Festival Date & Time
June 14-17, 2023
Location: Various locations in Holdrege, NE
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