SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Thursday, July 27th
Co-Ed Softball
Will the Gen Z's hold their title, or will the Millenials take the rein for 2023? First pitch is at 6 PM, bring your glove! Contact Jess Vapenik (308-883-0100) with questions. Pickup game will follow to main game.
Pickleball
Grab your team and join in on the Harvest Fest Pickleball Tournament! Play opens up at 6:30 PM. Contact Todd Bunker to sign up!
$2 Night Swim
Start the weekend off right (and cool!). Head down to the Village of Wauneta Swimming Pool for $2 night swim from 7 PM - 11 PM.
Friday, July 28th
Farmer's Market
Support your local artisans and creators at the Wauneta Farmers Market from
9 AM - 12 PM at the Harchelroad's Awning. Find local baked goods, jellies, crafts, handmade products, plants, and more!
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Regular Swim
Cool off from the summer heat at the Village of Wauneta Swimming Pool from 1 PM - 3 PM.
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Pool Games
Following regular swim, showcase your aquatic competitive side! Pool games begin at 3 PM and continue through 5 PM. Contact Michaela Dukes for more information.
Galen Todd Cornhole Tournament
Grab your partner and toss some bags at the Galen Todd Cornhole Tournament. First round starts at 5 PM at the tennis courts. Contact Sara (308-883-1189) or Susan (308-350-0504) to sign up.
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Kids Free Play Games in
the Park
Swing by the Wauneta City Park for FREE games for the kiddos! Games start at 5 PM.
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Music in the Park by NIGHT SOUNDS
Dance and sing to FREE music in the park by NIGHT SOUNDS. Music starts at 5 PM!
Saturday, July 29th
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Yucca Run
Conquer the hill during the Wauneta Yucca Run. Registration begins at
7 AM at the Senior Center, or register early by signing up online. Choose between a 3K and 5K, run begins at 7:30 AM. Want something more low-key? Join the Fun Run at 8 AM! Contact Ariel Fanning with questions.
Parade
Celebrate our local community at the Harvest Fest Parade. Find your spot on Main Street for a 10 AM kickoff. Parade float lineup begins at 8:30 at the school parking lot. Contact RanDee Littrel to enter a float.
Photo Contest Winners Display
See whose photo made our Chamber members smile the most! Swing by Main Street across from the Bank for the Photo Contest Winners Display at 10 AM!
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Wauneta VFD Smoke Off
Join your WVFD for the 8th Annual Harvest Fest Smoke-Off at the Wauneta City Park! Bring your best Bloody Marys, Briskets, Ribs, and Pork Butts. Bloody Mary judging begins at 9 AM, Side Dish at 2 PM, Ribs at 3 PM, Pork Butt at 4 PM, and Brisket at 5 PM. Contact Jeremy Walgren or Luke Curl to reserve your spot.
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Poker Walk
Join the Harvest Fest Poker Walk, sponsored by Harchelroad Motors, at 11 AM.
Kids Games
Join us for Kids Games after the parade at 11 AM on Main Street sponsored by Village Massage, Sandhill State Bank, and Rural Rehabilitation Services.
WVFD Water Fights
Get your team together for the Harvest Fest Water Fights sponsored by your Wauneta Volunteer Fire Department! Games begin at 12 PM on Main Street. Contact Rogan Einspahr (970-380-4925) or Mike Gardner (308-350-0221) to sign up. Must be 15 or older, 4-person teams.
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Dunk Tank
Show off your throwing skills at the Dunk Tank on Main Street sponsored by Wauneta-Palisade Junior High Girls and The Beauty Bar.
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Car Show
Check out Wauneta's sweetest rides at the Car Show at Harchelroad Ag Awning from 11 AM - 1 PM.
Cody Fanning Horseshoe Tournament
Throw some ringers at the Cody Fanning Memorial Horseshoe Tournament at 1 PM. Contact Jo Fanning (308-350-5374) to sign up.
Duck Race
Pick your duck, cheer it on, and support your Wauneta-Palisade FFA during the Harvest Fest Duck Race! Race begins at 2PM.
River Raft Race
Get your rafts ready! The Annual HFC Egress River Raft Races begin at 3PM at the North Bridge. Rafts must be made out of cardboard and tape, paddles will be provided. Contact Hondo Fanning with any questions.
FREE Swim
Take a dip at the Village of Wauneta Swimming Pool from 1 PM - 4 PM.
Sand Volleyball
Bump, set, spike at the Harvest Fest Co-Ed Sand Volleyball Tournament! Games begin at 5 PM at the Wauneta City Park. 8 team limit, 4-6 people per team. Contact Dakota West (308-414-2185) to register your team.
Sunday, July 30th
Regular Swim
Round out the weekend at the Village of Wauneta Swimming Pool. Regular swim from 1 PM - 5 PM.
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Kenny Smith Memorial
Ranch Rodeo
Watch your local cowboys and cowgirls at the Wauenta Harvest Fest Ranch Rodeo at the Smith Arena. Events include Doctor/Branding, Trailor Loading, Mugging, and Barrel Racing. Rules at 1:30 PM, Calcutta at 1:45 PM, and Rodeo at 2 PM. Contact Jesse West (308-883-1312) to register.