Schedule of Events

The Seward Area Chamber of Commerce Spring Showcase. Come join several thousand visitors for this annual event. Over 55 exhibitors from Seward and the surrounding area exhibit in the booths at the Seward County Ag Pavilion. The weekend includes food samples and vendors, wine samplings, musical entertainment, dance performances and various activities for young and old. The 2010 Spring Show will be held February 19-20 and will feature a demonstration by Dick Turpin from NE Games & Parks. Cost is FREE to the public. Click "HERE" for a printable vendor registration.

The Seward Kiwanis Club and Seward Area Chamber of Commerce Ag Banquet is held the third week in March. The Kiwanis honor the farm family of the year. The Chamber honors and recognizes the achievements of several people, who have contributed significantly in the area of agricultural in Seward County, by inducting them into the Seward County Agricultural Hall of Achievement.

The Chamber holds its Annual Golf Tourney in the third week of May. Nearly 18 teams of 4 play in the tourney at our Seward Country Club. Prizes, refreshments, and good food are also a part of this enjoyable event.

Seward hosts one of the finest Farmer's Markets in the area. Beginning the first weekend in June and continuing thru October (weather permitting), every Wednesday evening from 5-8 PM and every Saturday morning from 7 AM-Noon, individuals find the north side of the Courthouse square, in downtown Seward, a hustle and bustle of shoppers seeking fresh produce and baked goods. Vendors come from Seward and surrounding areas with all types of produce, jellies and jams, baked goods and crafts. There is no cost to set up and sell at the market, however, we do ask that you respect other vendors and the Courthouse properties while in Seward. Refreshments and entertainment are scheduled for many Wednesdays. For any additional information, contact the Chamber of Commerce at 402-643-4189.

The Municipal Band performs at the historic Bandshell at 7:30 p.m. May through
August.

The famous Seward 4th of July Celebration, since 1868, has honored and celebrated the anniversary of our United States. Rich in community history,this celebration has grown to state and national attention, emphasizing the total community effort. This example of "small town" America celebrating, as it has for over 140 years, will again happen this July 4th and we invite you to share this day with us, if not in person, at least in spirit!
Seward, recognized as America's Small Town 4th of July City, hosts the State of Nebraska in an old-fashioned family celebration each July 4th. The observance is unique in that major leadership is provided by high school youth. This event adds new attractions each year and draws upward of 30,000 people. It has been televised nationally on numerous occasions.


Information about the Seward County Fair, traditionally held in August, can be found at www.sewardcountyfair.org

The Annual Seward County Duck Race is traditionally held on the Sunday
afternoon of the Seward County Fair. Prior to the County Fair, the Chamber adopts out hundreds of little rubber ducks. The ducks are numbered and people purchase numbered tickets. On the day of the Great Seward County Duck Race, all the ducks that have been adopted are dumped in the Blue River, and the race is on. Great prizes are awarded to the winners.

The Annual Junior Women's Club Fall Craft Show is held annually in November and draws over 100 artisans/crafters/vendors from all over the state of Nebraska. Great place to do your one-stop Holiday shopping! The 2009 Craft Show will be held November 21st - 9am to 3:30pm at the Ag Pavilion and 4-H Building at the Seward County Fairgrounds.

"Ride The Ridge Road"
A beautiful day trip through the Bohemian Alps - Click here to download brochure/map.