Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 871 Atkinson, NE 68713 402-340-9760
EVENTS
Note: Not ALL events listed on this page are exclusive to (or sponsored by) the Atkinson Chamber of Commerce, but placed here for informational purposes.
Don't forget to pick up your Atkinson 'gear' before the next event!
New Hoodies & Crew Neck Sweatshirts coming soon! Make GREAT Christmas gifts!
Available at two convenient locations!
Atkinson Community Thrift Store
& The Frosted Lane Boutique.
New Designs ARE HERE!
Available in many sizes and colors.
2024 Calendar of Events
Mid-March ~ Design An Ad Contest Pam Winer event Chairperson
March 30th ~ Annual Easter Egg Hunt (Atkinson City Park) Brandi Mitchell & Lisa Alder event chairpersons --see details in add below.
April 26-28 ~ Bargain Buyways (contact Chamber secretary for advertising) The Ultimate Roadtrip! Maps available to download FREE at Bargainbuyway.com
May 25~ Alumni Banquet Sponsored by the Atkinson Alumni Association.
(Note: the association is no longer doing RSVP's ---just come/pay at the door---20yr class is in charge of planning)
June 1 ~ City-Wide Rummage Sales Chamber Secretary event Chairperson Email atkinsonchamber@gmail.com or info@atkinsonchamber.com with your listing.
June 5 ~ TRAN -Tractor Ride Across Nebraska, making a pit-stop in Atkinson.
July 1 & 2 ~ D.C. Lynch Carnival (AtkinsonCommunityCenter) Sponsored by the Atkinson Lion's Club. Chris Winer - event chairperson.
July 13 ~ Christmas in July (Quilt Walk every-other year {odds}) Shari Flannery event chairperson.
August 16, 17, 18 ~ Hay Days Celebration
(see link below for more info) Chris Winer, President & Bev McConnell, Secretary/Treas.
September 13-15 ~ Cowboy 200 and Cowboy 100 Ultramarathon along the Cowboy Trail (see link below)
November 2 ~ Holiday Open House Business open houses, sales, special events, +craft & vendor fairs
Bev McConnell ~ craft fair contact / Candy Keogh ~ vendor fair contact
November 25 ~ Christmas Promotion Begins
(drawings will be held Dec 2, 9, 16, & 23.) For more information, contact Chamber Officers.
December 1st ~ Christmas Parade of Lights 7pm State & Main Streets contact officers for info. See info and parade entry forms below.
Library Happenings at the Atkinson Public Library:
22nd Annual Holiday Silent Auction at the Atkinson Public Library. Donations are welcome – please bring your items to the library by Saturday, Nov. 16th. Stop by the library to bid anytime during open hours on Wednesday, November 20th through Monday, December 9th
Monday, Dec. 2 – Christmas crafts at the Atkinson Public Library from 9:00-4:45
Tuesday, Dec. 3 – Christmas crafts at the Atkinson Public Library from 9:00-4:45
Monday, Dec. 9 – Santa will be at the Atkinson Public Library from 3:00-6:00 p.m. Plan now to bring your children to have their photo taken with Santa. Photos will be taken by Amber Shane. A movie will be shown while you are waiting for your turn with Santa.
Reminder to all Chamber Members...
We are making popcorn balls and filling Santa sacks on Friday, November 29th at 6pm at the KC Hall (kitchen).
Many hands make light work! Volunteers needed.
Mark your calendars to attend the many activities planned for Dec 1!
Watch the Atkinson Graphic for details
6:30p.m.
Balldrop
6:45p.m.
Tree Lighting
7:00p.m.
Parade
Atkinson's
Time-Honored
Tradition!
Soup Supper, Cookies, Cider, Contests, SANTA, and much more to come!
Local Volunteers Are ALWAYS Needed & Welcome!
For Race Information
What's NEW with YOU? If you have an event that you would like shared on this webpage or our social media page, just send us an email with your event info to info@atkinsonchamber.com
Hay Days!
3rd Weekend in August
For more information, listing of events and contacts, check out the event website:
www.atkinsonhaydays.com
2024 Dates are August 16, 17, 18
Watch for up-to-date info on Facebook!
