WLCN Community Calendar
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This event takes place in conjunction with the Balloons Over 66 fesival. Click here to register to participate in the 5K event. Cost for participation is $30. The Balloons Over 66 festival returns to Lincoln in 2022 with an art fair, backyard barbecue contest, vendor fair, the Dock Dogs, and much more...including, of course, hot […]
The market takes place rain or shine each Saturday through September 24 in the Expo Building at the Logan County Fairgrounds. The market features: locally-grown produce free health screenings activities for children SNAP matching benefits The market also offers free rides as well as free admission and parking.
The 9th Annual Up In Smoke On The Square Backyard Barbecue Competition takes place in downtown Lincoln on the weekend of the Balloons Over 66 festival. Participants can show up Friday after 4 PM to set up their cook site. The competition takes place Saturday; check the page listing information about Balloons Over 66 in […]
The LMH Community Health Collaborative is offering several free fitness courses at the Lincoln Fitness Court. In this class, participants will go through circuit training with the instructor. Event code cchwf, ccfre
This drive-thru breakfast takes place at the Lincoln Park District and features a $10 biscuits and gravy breakfast burrito. The cost for kids 5 to 12 years of age is $5; children under 5 eat free. Event codes ccfb ccfdd ccgovt
Attendees will pick-your-own (PYO) strawberries from the vertical, hydroponic growing system. This uniquely designed way of growing allows picking while standing up rather than on the ground. No reservations are needed; interested persons can just show up on a Saturday (until the final date on September 24) by 9 AM. Open picks take please on […]
Stock up on reading material at the annual buck a bag sale. Event codes ccel ccfdd
Artists Tamara Becerra Valdez, Jordan Hess and Dakota Mace present a mixed media show entitled "Inhabiting Rivers, Unfinishing Circles." The show is curated by Lease Agreement which is an artist-run and nomadic curatorial project directed by Adam Farcus. A screening of time-based works will be aired on September 2nd at dusk. An opening reception will […]
Food will be served on a drive-thru basis only from 10 AM to 2 PM and again starting at 4 PM until gone outside the Eagles Lodge #2708. Pork chop sandwiches only cost $5, and a pork chop dinner (consisting of pork chop sandwich, chips and baked beans) costs $8. Event codes ccfb ccfdd
This craft and vendor fair takes place at the Oasis Senior Center during the Saturday of the Balloons Over 66 festival. In addition to crafts and products, there will also be hot dogs, brats and corn on the cob sold (corn sponsored by Jim Xamis). Persons interested in securing a vendor space should contact the […]
The Lincoln Arts Institute hosts its 2nd annual art fair in historic downtown Lincoln in conjunction with the Balloons Over 66 festival. Click here to visit the Lincoln Arts Institute web site for an application and guidelines about being an artisan for the event. The Balloons Over 66 festival returns to Lincoln in 2022 with […]
The Dock Dogs return to downtown Lincoln as the animal amazes spectators with their jumping abilities. There are several different timeslots during which registration, practices and competitions take place. Click here to check the full listing of events in the Balloons Over 66 page in the Logan County Tourism Bureau web site for specific times […]
This free fish fry meal is fit for the family with all the trimmings. In addition to the free fish fry meal, there will be DeMarchi's coffee truck, bouncy houses, arrowhead making, and fellowship during the Balloons Over 66 weekend. Event codes ccaca ccfb ccfce ccff ccfre ccrel ccsoc
Enjoy good company and drink specials as Silas Tockey performs in the parklet behind Spirited Republic adjacent to the entrance to Guzzardo's Italian Villa and Top Hat Creamery. Event codes ccent cclm ccfre
The Thornhill Duo features several original songs as well as a catalog of recognizable cover songs. The Balloons Over 66 festival returns to Lincoln in 2022 with an art fair, backyard barbecue contest, vendor fair, the Dock Dogs, and much more...including, of course, hot air balloons! WLCN is listing the events in the WLCNOnline.com community […]
Food will be served on a drive-thru basis only from 10 AM to 2 PM and again starting at 4 PM until gone outside the Eagles Lodge #2708. Pork chop sandwiches only cost $5, and a pork chop dinner (consisting of pork chop sandwich, chips and baked beans) costs $8. Event codes ccfb ccfdd
Stroll through downtown Lincoln on the historic square viewing classic autos on display. There will also be a 50/50 raffle and door prizes as well. The event takes place on the Saturday of the Balloons Over 66 festival weekend, which returns to Lincoln in 2022 with an art fair, backyard barbecue contest, vendor fair, the […]
Three launches and a balloon glow are scheduled throughout the Balloons Over 66 weekend. In case of inclement or questionable weather, please use the links further down this page to find out the latest updates. Three flights are scheduled for the weekend: Friday, August 26 at approximately 6 PM Saturday, August 27 at approximately 6:15 […]
Caitlin Abrams, known as @manicpixiemom on the social media app TikTok, believes that the epitaph of each headstone tells a unique story, whether it be drama, comedy, tragedy or all of the above. As seen in her social media content, she travels to cemeteries, cleaning graves/headstones and doing genealogical research and finding historical context relating […]
Bad Medicine brings its catalog of current hits to tunes from past decades to the stage. Food and drinks will be available for purchase starting at 6 PM; food will be available until 9 PM. The outdoor concert is free of charge. Attendees can bring their own lawn chairs. No outside coolers/food/drinks are allowed; food […]
Decade of Decadence '80s Hair Night at Mackinaw Valley Winery will take the audience back to the big hair metal glory days with music by bands like Motley Crue, Def Leppard, Guns and Roses, Poison, Ratt and more. Admission is $5 per person with kids 12 and under admitted for free. Attendees can bring lawn […]
Zan Aufderheide tours as a comedian and also is a charity auctioneer who has worked on stage with celebrities like Tom Hanks and Jimmy Kimmel while helping nonprofits across the country raise over $100 million for worthy causes. Event codes ccent, cclc
Three launches and a balloon glow are scheduled throughout the Balloons Over 66 weekend. In case of inclement or questionable weather, please use the links further down this page to find out the latest updates. Three flights are scheduled for the weekend: Friday, August 26 at approximately 6 PM Saturday, August 27 at approximately 6:15 […]
Stereo Typical features a catalog covering several genres of music, including classic rock, country and pop dance tunes. The Balloons Over 66 festival returns to Lincoln in 2022 with an art fair, backyard barbecue contest, vendor fair, the Dock Dogs, and much more...including, of course, hot air balloons! WLCN is listing the events in the […]
The trio of Scat, Sean and Kacey will play some of their original tunes along with favorite cover songs. Event codes: ccent, ccfb, cclm