August 25, 1010
North Platte/Lincoln County
Convention and Visitors Bureau
Newsletter
Weekly Happenings
219 S. Dewey, PO Box 1207,
North Platte, NE 69103-1207
308.532.4729 - 800.955.4528
www.VisitNorthPlatte.com
In This Issue
Community Assessment Presentation
Music & Nightlife
A little later this
week!
But there's still plenty of time to make
plans to attend some of our wonderful events this
weekend!
Poetry, Literature, Theater, Visual Art
Kids and Families
Special Events
The CVB staff has been busy representing Lincoln
County at the Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island. We
have had a wonderful response to our booth. Fair goers
have been really appreciative of finding out more great
things to do and see in Nebraska.
Farmers Markets
Sporting Events
Quick Links
www.VisitNorthPlatte
Rail Fest
2010
September 17, 18 &
19
Rail Fest organizers
are planning great
things for the 2010 celebration fast
approaching on September 17, 18 &
19.
From a full schedule of entertainment
to bus tours of Bailey yards, railroad
equipment displays and even a fashion
show, there is something for
everyone.
Thank you so much to our partners who helped us out
at our booth: Lincoln County Historical Museum, North
Platte Burger King, Super 8 Motel, Fort McPherson
Campground, Quality Inn and Suites, Country
Bluegrass Show and the Golden Spike Tower and Visitor
Center. We couldn't have done it without you!
Sunday and Monday, Nebraska's royalty, Miss Nebraska
Teresa Scanlan, Miss Rodeo Nebraska Michelle
Boeshart, Lady-In-Waiting Rebecca Grimm and Miss
Teen Rodeo Nebraska Shelby Peters, all crowned in
North Platte, will greet Fair goers at our booth.
Please visit the community calendar on our website at
www.visitnorthplatte.com, as new events are added all
the time. Please feel free to email Ginger at
gady@visitnorthplatte.com if you have an item you
would like to have added to the calendar. Remember,
we can't tell people about your event if we don't know
about it!
Do you Twitter? Follow us on Twitter at
www.twitter.com/NorthPlatteNEBR
How about Facebook?
www.facebook.com/VisitNorthPlatte
We post lots of fun stuff in both locations.
Check out the full event schedule on
their website at www.nprailfest.com
Improvement
Fund Grant
Applications
Available
The Advisory Board of the North
Platte/Lincoln County Convention and
Visitors Bureau announces that
applications for 2010 Improvement
Fund grants are now available.
Guidelines and applications can be
obtained at the office at 219 S.
Dewey, calling (308) 532-4729, or emailing mclark@visitnorthplatte.com.
Improvement Fund grants are
available to non-profit organizations
for improving or expanding tourist
attractions within Lincoln County. The
deadline for returning completed
applications is 5:00 p.m. Thursday
September 30. All organizations
applying for funds must give oral
presentation of their application on
Wednesday October 20 at the regular
Board meeting of the NP/LCCVB
Advisory Board.
Since the creation of the Improvement
Fund in 2006, the North Platte/Lincoln
County Convention and Visitors
Bureau has distributed more than
$100,000 in funding to improve local
tourist attractions, including the
Lincoln County Historical Museum, the
North Platte Area Children's Museum,
Creativity Unlimited Arts Council,
Platte Valley Girls Softball Association,
and NEBRASKAland DAYS.
You can find the guidelines and
application online at
www.VisitNorthPlatte.com/Industry.
As always, just reply that you would like to be removed
from the list if you no longer want to receive these
updates.
A Look at North Platte Through
the Eyes of a Visitor
Roger Brooks of Destination Development, Inc. to
Present Findings of Community Assessment
What are the first and lasting impressions a visitor has
of North Platte? Is it easy to find their way around? Is
there the right business mix, and are the places they're
interested in visiting open the right hours? Does the
local attitude make them feel welcome? Are there fun
things to see and do, and is it easy to find out about
what there is? Is North Platte a community that
understands and is comfortable with its' identity?
The need to have answers to these questions is what
prompted local partners including the North
Platte/Lincoln County Convention and Visitors Bureau,
North Platte Area Chamber and Development
Corporation, Golden Spike Tower and Visitor Center,
Original Town Association, Mid-Nebraska Community
Foundation, and North Platte Community College to
contract with Roger Brooks of Destination
Development, Inc. to conduct a Community
Assessment.
Brooks will present the findings of his
Assessment in a public workshop on Friday
September 10 from 8:30 to 11:00am in the North
Platte Community College Theater, South
Campus, 601 W. State Farm Rd.
The Assessment process included an evaluation of
North Platte's marketing efforts, what information is
available on the Internet and how easily it is accessed,
an appraisal of how easy it is to get to North Platte, and
how easy it is to get around once in town. From there
the Destination Development team "secret shopped"
area businesses including retail, food service and
lodging as well as attractions and activities.
The fast-paced, entertaining and multi-media filled
workshop will include his evaluation of how North Platte
stacks up against the competition and suggestions, tips
and tricks that can bring spending to the area. Any
shortcomings will be pointed out with good humor, and
will be accompanied by concrete, doable ideas for
improvement.
Over the past 25 years Roger Brooks and his awardwinning Destination Development International (DDI)
Team have assisted more than 800 communities
around the world in their efforts to become outstanding
destinations, great places to live, work, and to visit.
The Destination Development, Inc. Community
Assessment program is the forerunner of an in-depth
Community Branding process that will be undertaken
within the next twelve months.
To RSVP for the workshop or for more information on
the Community Assessment, contact the North
Platte/Lincoln County Convention and Visitors Bureau at
308.532.4729 or the North Platte Area Chamber and
Development Corporation at 308.532.4966.
You can find a printable flyer for the presentation at
www.VisitNorthPlatte.com/Industry.cfm.
MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE
Taylors Bayou Performs at Shooters
Sept 3 & 4 9:00 PM - 1 AM
Taylors Bayou will perform at Shooters, August 20 &
21. Music starts at 9pm. 2221 East 4th Street, North
Platte, NE Phone; (308) 534-1942, $3 cover.
Beer Garden & DJ at Lakehouse
September 4 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
The Lakehouse at the Inlet at Lake Maloney will be
hosting a Beer Garden with DJ on Saturday September
4 beginning at 2pm. 206 W. North Lake Road North
Platte, NE 69101. The Lakehouse is a family friendly
place. There has been a lot of fishing out at the inlet so
a family can come in from a day of fishing and snack on
some food and listen to the band. The convenience
store and campground is open right now at Lakehouse
the bar will be opening up August 27th. 308.534.5315.
Pizza Party at 5 Trails Winery
September 4, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: 5 Trails Winery, 104 North Oak Street,
Paxton, NE. For more Information: 308.239.4999
Fifth of Wisdom at Anchor Inn
September 4, 9:00pm
711 East North Lake Road, North Platte, 308.532.1303,
www.anchorinnorthplatte.com
Bynded in Concert at Lakehouse
September 5 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
The Lakehouse at the Inlet at Lake Maloney will be
hosting a Beer Garden on Sunday September 5
beginning at 2pm. Local band Bynded will take the
stage at 4pm. 206 W. North Lake Road North Platte, NE
69101.
McKenzie River Band at Shooters
September 10 & 11, 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
McKenzie River Band will perform at Shooters,
September 10 & 11. Music starts at 9pm to 1am. 2221
East 4th Street, North Platte, NE Phone; (308) 5341942, $3 cover.
POETRY, LITERATURE,
THEATER, VISUAL ART
Dog Days to be the Art and Gift Gallery's
September Show
The Art and Gift Gallery announces its annual petthemed show for the month of September. Entitled
"Dog Days", the show is all-media and is open to any
art work of a pet theme.
516 N Dewey, North Platte. For more information: 308
534 1946. The Art and Gift Gallery is open Tuesdays
through Saturdays. Admission: Free
Open Mike at A to Z Books
September 10, 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM
An evening of music, poetry, prose, friendship and
laughter. Twice a month, the second Friday and the last
Saturday at 7 pm. All ages, all styles! Each performer
gets 3-5 minutes at the microphone at least twice each
evening. Music, musings, poetry, prose, comedy, ideas,
sing-alongs and laughter! Come to perform or come to
watch. Casual atmosphere. No admission charge.
Coffee and tea are provided; people bring snacks to
share. Donations of $1-10 are appreciated but not
necessary. Jam session follows. Location: 507 N Jeffers
North Platte NE 69101; Phone: 308-534-0140
United States Navy Band Bluegrass Group
September 11, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The North Platte Telegraph and Mid-Plans Community
College will be hosting the United States Navy Band
Country Bluegrass Group on September 11, 2010. To
obtain your FREE ticket visit the North Platte Telegraph
at 621 N. Chestnut or Mid Plains Community College
South campus, at 601 West State Farm Rd. Doors will
open at 6:00pm. Location: Mid-Plains community
College South Campus in the Gymnasium.
KIDS AND FAMILIES
North Platte Area Childrens Museum
Open Monday through Saturday, 9:30am - 5pm
Children and adults $4.00/day
314 N. Jeffers, 308.532.3512
info@NPChildrensMuseum.com
www.NPChildrensMuseum.com
Preschool Story Time
September 7, 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Come to the North Platte Public Library and enjoy story
time with your small readers. Preschool Story Time is
each Tuesday at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
for 30 min. Location: North Platte Public Library at 120
West 4th Street, North Platte. For more information call
the North Platte Public Library at (308) 535-8036
Drool In The Pool
Tuesday Sept 7 and Thursday Sept 9, 6:30 - 8:30pm
Cody Pool has gone to the dogs! Dogs will be able to
run and swim off leash in the swimming pool fenced in
area at Cody Pool, $1.00 per dog. Let your dog take a
dip in the pool, fetch balls, and make new doggie
friends. Human companions are not allowed in the
water during this event. Your 4-legged friend is sure to
have a "drooling good time".
Fishin In The Pool
Sunday Sept 12, 11:00am to 3:00pm
The swimming pool will be stocked with fish so anglers
13 years of age and younger can bring their poles and
bobbers for a fun day of fishing in the pool. Cost to fish
is $1 per child.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Cattle Country Beef for Our Troops
September 9, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
NebraskaLand National Bank will host a prime rib
sandwich feed on September 9th, 2010 from 4 to 6
p.m. in their main bank parking lot. The meal will
include a prime rib sandwich, chips, beans and a drink
for a suggested donation of $10. Tickets will be sold at
any NebraskaLand National Bank location. All proceeds
will be donated to the Cattle Country Beef for Our
Troops fund, which will make it possible to send an 8
oz. Package of Sweet Beef steak to each soldier. An
account is set up at NebraskaLand National Bank for
the Cattle Country Beef for Our Troops fund. Donations
can be made at any NebraskaLand National Bank
location. Please help us show our support for the
troops. For more information contact Danielle Nichols at
Nebraskaland National Bank at 308-534-2100.
Art Sculpture Ribbon Cutting
September 10, 12:00 noon
Centennial Park, Oak and Leota Streets - Creativity
Unlimited Arts Council will unveil the third of five
Community Unity Art Sculptures featuring hand-painted
tiles by local citizens.
Nebraska State Rodeo Finals Social Hour
September 10, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Come join us at the Depot for a Social Hour and
introduction of the contestants of the Nebraska State
Rodeo. Location The Depot 520 N. Dewey. For more
information call Linda Evans at 308-520-1058.
Colonel Cody's Cruise Show & Shine
September 10, 11, No Time
16th Annual Colonel Cody's Cruise Show & Shine in
downtown North Platte. Registration September 10
3pm to 8pm. Kick off BBQ Party, Games, Door Prizes
6:00 til ???? Holiday Inn Express. Saturday September
11 Registration, Show & Shine & Poker Walk
Downtown. Sunday September 12 Church Service,
Awards, Host Hotel Holiday Inn Express, 532-9500.
Sponsoring Motel Ramada Limited, 532-3120. For more
information contact Todd Freeburg 308-532-6727.
Wellfleet Fall Festival
September 11, 9:00 AM - 11:45 PM
Events: Motorcyle Poker Run; 10 a.m.; 2nd Annual
Wellfleet Stock Dog Classic; 10 a.m.; Coed Mud
Volleyball; 1 p.m. Antique Tractor Pull; Noon Free Pit
BBQ with entertainment by The Maywood Tigerette
Dance Team; 1 p.m. Beer Garden Opens; 2 p.m.
Parade; After Parade, Kids Games, Foot Races, Penny
Scramble, Stik Horse Team Penning, Mutton Bustin and
more; 1:00 p.m. Horse Races; 3:00 p.m. Team
Sorting; 3:30 p.m. Free Watermelon Feed; 4 p.m.
Poker Run Train Ride; 9 p.m. to midnight. Free Street
Dance by Blue Collar Band; All Day- Craft & Quilt Show,
Flower & Vegetable Show and Old Time Photos For
complete information, go to wellfleetfallfestival.com
Contact: Randy Bollish 308-963-4350 or 308-9634494; Email: knox15@wellfleetfallfestival.com
Arts in the Park
September 12, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Cody Park, 1402 N. Dewey, North PLatte.
Crafts show featuring numerous booths and food. No
charge Contact: Marilee Phone: 308-535-6772
FARMERS MARKETS
North Platte Farmers Market (Saturday)
Sept 4 & 11, 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Parkade Plaza, Downrown North Platte, on E.
6th St. east of Jeffers St. Viaduct. Produce (in season),
baked goods, homemade chips, crafts and more!
Market will be every Saturday morning at 7:30 through
October. Contact Erin Rybolt, Market Manager, 308539-4625
North Platte Farmers Markets (Tuesday)
Sept 7 & 14, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Contact Erin Rybolt, Market Manager, 308-539-4625.
Tuesdays 3pm to 7pm July through October in the
Platte River Mall parking lot, 1000 S. Jeffers. South end
near the theater just off Francis Street. You will also
find vendors in the Alco/Ace Hardware parking lot.
Sutherland Farmers Market
Sept 7 & 14, 5-7pm
Locally grown fresh produce, west Highway 30 in
Sutherland, across from the Village Clerks office.
Hershey Farmers Market
Sept 9 & 16, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Hershey Senior Center, 326 Lincoln Avenue
Hershey, NE. Fresh Produce, Seifer Farms Chicken,
Nebraska produced cheeses, jams and jellies, fresh
baked bread and pies. For more information: 308-5205718
SPORTING EVENTS
Western Nebraska PBR Challenge
September 4 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Professional Bull Riding Event at the Wilde West Arena,
2400 North Buffalo Bill Ave. Admission charged. For
more info call Mark Ward, 530-9697.
Disc Golf
September 5 Noon
Every first and third Sunday, at noon, at Cody Park.
Format will be random draw doubles. For more info,
send email to northpattediscgolfclub@yahoo.com or
call Nicky, 308-660-1136 or Jay, 308-539-0520.
Nebraska State Rodeo Finals
September 11 & 12
What better way to spend your afternoon then at a
rodeo. The Nebraska State Rodeo Association will be
hosting their State Rodeo Finals September 11 -12.
Come enjoy the rodeo performance, including Kids Wild
Pony Race, Steer Roping, Wild Horse Race, and
Western Trade show. Saturday 1:00pm & 7:30pm;
Sunday 1:00pm, Wild West Arena. For more
information contact Linda Evans at 308-520-1058
It is the mission of the North Platte/Lincoln County
Convention and Visitors Bureau to enhance and
promote a positive image of the communities in
Lincoln County, to assist in the development,
continuation and promotion of quality events,
attractions and amenities for the enjoyment of
residents and visitors alike, and to help ensure that
the highest standards of customer service are
practiced in our establishments.
Sincerely,
Muriel Clark
North Platte/Lincoln County Convention and Visitors
Bureau