SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Thursday, July 24th

Medallion Hunt

Let the hunt begin! Hosted by Meadowlark Lane, this year’s Medallion Hunt kicks off Monday with the first clue available at Meadowlark. A new clue will be released each day until the medallion is found. Be the first to discover it and win $200 cash! Happy hunting!

Co-Ed Softball

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

Join us for Pickleball starting at 6 PM! Whether you're a seasoned player or a beginner, come enjoy a fun and energetic evening on the court. No registration necessary! Contact the Village Office with questions (308-394-5390).

Free Night Swim

Start the weekend off right (and cool!). Head down to the Village of Wauneta Swimming Pool for free night swim from 7 PM - 10 PM sponsored by BWTelcom.

Friday, July 25th

Chalk the Walk

Hosted by Bloom Marketing & Design and Rural Rehabilitation Services, Chalk the Walk invites kids—and kids at heart—to help decorate Main Street for the Harvest Fest Parade! Join us on Friday, July 26th for a fun and creative way to kick off the weekend. Bring your parents, grab some chalk, and let’s make Wauneta colorful together!

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!

Photo Contest Winner Display

See whose photo made our Chamber members smile the most! Swing by the Farmers Market for the Photo Contest Winners Display at 9 AM!

Free Swim

Cool off from the summer heat at the Village of Wauneta Swimming Pool from 1 PM - 3 PM.

Pool Games

Following regular swim, showcase your aquatic competitive side! Pool games begin at 3 PM and continue through 5 PM. Contact Hannah Curl for more information.

Galen Todd Cornhole Tournament

Grab your partner and toss some bags at the Galen Todd Cornhole Tournament. First round starts at 5:30 PM at the tennis courts. Contact Sara (308-883-1189) or Susan (308-350-0504) to sign up.

Live Music by Loaded Dice

Kick off your Harvest Fest weekend with Loaded Dice, a high-energy Western Nebraska party band bringing the tunes you love and the vibes you need! Join us Friday at 7:30 PM in Wauneta Park for a night of great music, dancing, and community fun. Don't miss it!

Saturday, July 26th

Yucca Run

Conquer the hill during the Wauneta Yucca Run. Registration begins at

6:45 AM at the Senior Center, or register early by signing up online. The 5K run begins at 7:15 AM. Want something more low-key? Join the Fun Run at 8 AM! Contact Ariel Fanning with questions.

Cars and Coffee

Check out Wauneta's sweetest rides and sip on a hot cup of joe at Cars & Coffee at Harchelroad Ag Awning from 7 AM - 9:30 AM. Contact Bill Bischoff at (308)883-0024 for more information.

Wauneta VFD Smoke Off

Join your WVFD for the 10th Annual Harvest Fest Smoke-Off at the Wauneta City Park! Bring your best Bloody Mary's, 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.

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.

Dunk Tank

Join us Saturday after the parade for a Dunk Tank event to support the Wauneta-Palisade Junior High Girls! Come and take your best shot at dunking your favorite local personalities, all while contributing to a great cause. Contact Staci Applegarth for more information.

Poker Walk

Join the Harvest Fest Poker Walk, sponsored by Harchelroad Motors, at 11 AM.

Face Painting and Balloon Artist

Join Meadowlark Lane for Face Painting and a Balloon Artist starting at 11:00 AM! Bring the kids for a fun and colorful experience.

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Kids Games

Join us for Kids Games after the parade at 11 AM on Main Street sponsored by Sandhill State Bank.

Water Fights

The Water Fights are back for its final year! Hosted by the Wauneta Volunteer Fire Department, this event kicks off with registration at 11 AM and the fights starting at noon. Gather a team of 4 (ages 15+) and dive into the action. To register, contact Tanner Bardsley (308-883-1463) to sign up.

Cody Fanning Horseshoe Tournament

Throw some ringers at the Cody Fanning Memorial Horseshoe Tournament at 1 PM. Contact Jo Fanning (308-350-5374) or Abbie Kerahaw (308-350-0385) to sign up.

HFC Fun Zone

Get ready for some high-flying fun! Join us at Wauneta Park on Saturday from 2–6 PM for the HFC Fun Zone, hosted by HFC, Fanning Farm Repair, and Baxter Concrete. With inflatables provided by Fun Jumpz, kids of all ages can bounce, slide, and play!

Duck Race

Pick your duck, cheer it on, and support your Wauneta-Palisade FFA during the Harvest Fest Duck Race! Race begins at 2PM.

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.

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Sunday, July 27th

Cowboy Church Service

Join us Sunday morning at 10 AM under the Harchelroad Awning for a special Cowboy Church Service. Come as you are for a relaxed, faith-filled gathering that celebrates community, gratitude, and the Western spirit. All are welcome!

Free Swim

Round out the weekend at the Village of Wauneta Swimming Pool. Regular swim from 1 PM - 5 PM.

Flag Football Tournament

Get your game face on! Join us Sunday at 2 PM at Wauneta Park for a competitive and fun-filled Football Tournament hosted by Cattlelac Engraving. Bring your team, bring your fans, and let’s see who takes home bragging rights!