Due to weather conditions, the Gran Fondo (bike ride) part of the festival weekend has been cancelled.
Festival-October 14th, 2017
Join your fellow Nebraskans for the STEAMBOAT TRACE TRAIL FESTIVAL on Saturday, October 14, 2017, to celebrate a historic trail connecting three historic cities...Nebraska City, Peru, and Brownville. Buy a bus ticket for $10 per person and participate in each town’s unique festival - all of which include the Steamboat Trace Trail at the most beautiful time of the year. Also enjoy orchards, a car show, Living History at Arbor Lodge State Historical Park, live music, art, beer gardens, and delicious food!
Fun events in NEBRASKA CITY include: family activities at our museums, bounce houses and kids games, hayrack rides, wine tastings, Living History, U-Pick apples at the orchards, live music, and a BBQ contest.
Stop in PERU at the trail head photo station, Show ‘N Shine Car Show, beer garden, and entertainment by the Peru State College Jazz Band.
A little further to the south you will visit BROWNVILLE, where they will have a Farmers Market, pioneer demonstrations, outdoor artists, a beer garden, carriage rides, trolley rides, and boat rides on the Spirit of Brownville.
COME ENJOY A WONDERFUL CELEBRATION IN SOUTHEAST NEBRASKA!
Fun events in NEBRASKA CITY include: family activities at our museums, bounce houses and kids games, hayrack rides, wine tastings, Living History, U-Pick apples at the orchards, live music, and a BBQ contest.
Stop in PERU at the trail head photo station, Show ‘N Shine Car Show, beer garden, and entertainment by the Peru State College Jazz Band.
A little further to the south you will visit BROWNVILLE, where they will have a Farmers Market, pioneer demonstrations, outdoor artists, a beer garden, carriage rides, trolley rides, and boat rides on the Spirit of Brownville.
COME ENJOY A WONDERFUL CELEBRATION IN SOUTHEAST NEBRASKA!
Gran Fondo (CANCELLED)-October 14th, 2017
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EVENT – The Gran Fondo and Steamboat Trace Celebration is NE150 Sesquicentennial Signature event! The Gran Fondo is a 42 mile ride that will begin at the OPPD trailhead. There will be one timed section (optional) at Brownville with prizes for the fastest times. Riders can make this a ride that matches their skill and experience while at the same time enjoying celebrations that will be happening in Nebraska City, Peru, and Brownville.
REGISTRATION-7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. at the OPPD trail head. Click here for a map to the Trail head location. ROUTE – The route will be an out-and-back beginning and ending at the Nebraska City OPPD trailhead on the Steamboat Trace Trail. Riders will meet at the trailhead at the north end of the Steamboat Trace and will take the Steamboat Trace to Peru and into town. Riders will then travel on the Steamboat Trace to Brownville, along the spur trail through Brownville and then travel to the Lied along the Steamboat Trace and through Nebraska City. For a map of the trail, please click here. SURFACE – The surface is primarily crushed limestone with paving in the towns. There is some hard gravel on the return route. Thin tire road bikes are not recommended. COST - The cost for the Gran Fondo will be $50.00 ($80.00 if attending the banquet on the 13th). Registration includes T-shirt, Festival packet, and one complimentary pass for the buses. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION – Each town along the route will be hosting a celebration offering unique activities and food. For those who will not be riding bicycles (or only want to do a short ride), there will be three tour buses running between the various venues all day long - participants will be able to get on and off at their leisure. A $10 pass will allow the person to use the buses the entire day (routes and schedules will be provided). The buses will not accommodate bicycles. QUESTIONS – Contact Jim Thurman at thurmansbikesports@windstream.net COME ENJOY A BEAUTIFUL RIDE AND WONDERFUL CELEBRATION IN SOUTHEAST NEBRASKA! |
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Banquet-October 13th, 2017
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The banquet will be hosted by the Arbor Day Foundation to welcome each participant, celebrate Nebraska’s heritage and future and inspire participants to collaborate on extending the trail for future generations. It will start at 6pm at the Arbor Lodge and Conference Center and the menu will consist of: Caesar Salad, Antipasto Salad, Charcuterie Display with Grilled Breads, Linguini & Penne Pastas, Alfredo & Marinara Sauces, Shrimp Scampi, Meatballs Pomadora, Roasted Marinated Vegetables, Assorted Cannoli's
The cost per ticket to this event will be $50.00 ($80.00 if doing the Gran Fondo as well). Ticket prices includes 20% service charge and 7.5% sales tax. |
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