Join us for 3 days and nights of summer fun, including a carnival, street dance, a classic car show, and much more.

Stir-Up Days is Historic, Downtown Ashland, Nebraska's largest, and most anticipated annual community event.

Highlights of this year's celebration include the the Stir-Up Coronation & Balloon Glow on Friday night. On Saturday, take in the Grand Parade, dress up like your favorite super hero or come say hello to the many Super Heroes walking down Silver Street or test your super skills in the Super Heroes Training obstacle course! Plus all day on Saturday, we'll have lots of food, fun, and activities for ALL ages including the Art Show, SAC Museum Interactive Trailer, Carnival Games & Rides, Beer Garden and Street Dance with live music. On Sunday come one, come all to see the legendary Ashland Car Show on Sunday or check out the epic Craft Show with over 150 vendors!

Schedule of Events

July 19, 2024

8:00am: Alumni Golf Tournament - Registration 7:00am: Shotgun Start 8:00am: Ashland Golf Club

12:00pm-5:00pm: Library Book Sale - 1324 Silver St - Ashland Library

10:00am-5:00pm: High School & Community Art Show - Voting on site (People's Choice Awards) - 1324 Silver St - Ashland Library/The Arts Council/AGPS School Art Department

5:00pm-7:00pm: Swine & Dine - Pulled Pork, Salads, Desserts, Drinks & Sides - AG Middle School Commons - 806 N 17th Ave - Free will donation - AG Spirit Squad

7:00pm: Stir-Up Coronation - AG Middle School Auditorium - 806 N 17th Ave - Ashland-Greenwood Women's Club & Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce

8:00pm: set up - Balloon Glow - begins at dusk - Nebraska Balloon Club - North of AG High School - 17th Ave - Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce

July 20, 2024

7:00am Start - Brick House Fun Run - 5K Run / 1 & 2 Mile Walk option - 6:30am Registration - Brick House Fitness Center - 105 N 15th St - Brick House

7:00am: Breakfast - Eggs, Biscuits & Gravy, Juice - i3 Bank - 2433 Silver St - Boy Scout Troop #34

8:00am: Smile Contest - i3 Bank - 2433 Silver St - i3 Bank

9:00am: Bake Sale - between 14th & 15th on Silver St - Ashland-Greenwood XC & Track Teams

9:00am: Chamber Table - Tickets for Rides - 15th & Silver St

9:30am: Kiddie Parade - Silver Street - Pre-judging line up between 9:00am -9:15am at 18th & Silver St - Ashland Rotary Club

10:00am: Grand Parade - Silver St - Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce

Following Parade:

Until 2:00pm: Lunch on the Lawn - Homemade Bunza's, Chicken Pockets, Frosty Burgers, Hot Dogs, Salads & Desserts - Ashland History Museum - 207 N 15th St - Ashland Historical Society and Farmers & Merchants Bank

Sloppy Joes, Brats, Chips, Beverage - St Mary's Education Center - 17th & Silver St - St Mary's Altar Society

Face Painting & Princess Make-overs - 15th & Silver St - AG Spirit Squad

Until 3:00pm: Obstacle Course - "Super Heroes Training" - 13th & 14th on Silver St - Ashland Guard Camp

Stir-Up Days T-Shirt Sales - 13th & 14th on Silver St - Limitless Branding

Various Organizations Fundraising Events - 13th & 14th on Silver St - Hero Smash - AG Soccer

"Through the Years" Surplus/Uniform SaleBluejay Athletes

Raffle - Library Foundation

Super Hero ******* - NE Ambassadors of Music 2025

4H Information Booth - NE Extension

Until 4:00pm: Sac Museum Interactive Trailer - experience flying an airplane, walking on the space station, make dog tags, browse SAC merchandise and more! 13th & 14th on Silver St - SAC Aerospace Museum

Splatter Beat make your own splatter paint t-shirt with a musical beat (t-shirts sold on site) - between 15th & 16th on Silver St / Farmers & Merchants Drive-Thru area - Creative Art District fundraiser

10:00am-2:00pm: Goat Raffle - East of Post Office - AG FFA Alumni & Supporters

10:00am-3:00pm: Library Book Sale - 1324 Silver St - Ashland Library

10:00pm-3:00pm: High School & Community Art Show - Voting on site (People's Choice Awards) - 1324 Silver St - Ashland Library/The Arts Council/AGPS School Art Department

11:00am-3:00pm: Beverage Sales, Koozies, Water, Soda, Lemonade, Iced Tea - 15th & Silver St - AG Spirit Squad Booster Club

Food Court: Silver St between 13th & 15th
11:00am-1:00pm: The Cheese Life Food Truck
11:30am-7:00pm: Cabin Kettle Corn, Fresh Squeezed Lemonade, Funnel Cakes, Kettle Corn, ChurroTruck, Kona Ice Truck, Sweet Treats Mini Donuts, La Cabanita Taco Truck, World Plates Food Truck

11:30am-1:30pm: Super Hero Characters - walking around Silver St

11:30am: Sand Volleyball Tournament - Teams $30, Call 402-326-4818 to register your team by July 15th, 12th & Silver St Volleyball Courts

12:00pm: Make & Take Baseball Theme Charm Bracelets - Connecting Baseball Objects and the Farm- 15th & Silver St- Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation

12:00pm-5:00pm: Cotton Candy & Snow Cones - Cheri O's - 14th & Silver St - Cheri O's

12:00pm-3:00pm: Water Fights & Water Misters - 16th & Silver St - Ashland Fire Department

1:00pm: Kiddie Tractor Pull - Registration at 12:30pm: 17th & Silver St - Lee Sapp Ford

1:00pm-4:00pm: Obstacle Course Inflatable - 16th & Silver St - Riverview Community Church

1:00pm-7:00pm: Bungee Jump / Mechanical Bull Ride / 9-Hole Miniature Golf / Dunk Tank / Electronic Basketball

Carnival Rides: Gyro Extreme / Super Sonic / Chaos Swing, / Revenge of the Sea / Saddle Up / Tubs of Fun - 15th - 17th on Silver St

1:30pm: Youth Corn Hole Tournament - Age 16 & Under - Registration at 1:00pm, $5.00 per person, North on 16th & Silver St - American Lutheran Church

2:00pm: Adult Corn Hole Tournament - Registration at 1:30pm, $10.00 per person, North on 16th & Silver St - American Lutheran Church

2:00pm-12:00am: Sons of the American Legion Beer Garden & Street Dance - 16th & Silver St - $10 Wristbands at Gate

10:00am-2:00pm Kona Ice

2:00pm-9:00pm High Stakes Strength Challenge Game

BANDS:
7:00pm - 9:00pm: Lucas Minor
9:00pm - 12:00am Bucka Ruse

9:00pm: Salute to Veterans Tribute

2:00pm: 4:00pm: Homemade Ice Cream, Cakes & Pies - 1442 Adams St - Ashland United Methodist Church

4:00pm: 8:00pm: Rotary Club Washer Tournament - Amateur & Professional Divisions - American Legion Beer Garden - 16th & Silver St

6:00pm: 10:00pm: Roc N the Park - 6th grade through age 19 - Wiggenhorn Park - 2600 Clay St - ROC Youth Center

6:30pm: 9:00pm: Bingo - St. Mary's Catholic Church - 16th & Adams St - Knights of Columbus

July 21, 2024

7:00am: 11:00am: Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Hashbrowns, Biscuits & Gravy - 16th & Silver St - Sons of American Legion

8:00am: 12:00pm: Ashland Car Show Registration - in front of NAPA - 15th & Silver St

8:00am: 3:00pm: Cabin Kettle Corn - Funnel Cakes/Fresh Squeezed Lemonade - 16th & Silver St

10:00am: 3:00pm: Craft Show - Featuring 150+ Vendors - Grass Field North of Volleyball Courts - 11th & Silver St

10:30am: 3:00pm: Concessions - 15th & Silver St
Lunch - AG Post Prom Fundraiser
Food on a Stick - Local NE Ambassadors of Music 2025 Fundraiser
The Cheese Life Food Truck
DonutNV Truck

12:00pm: 5:00pm: Sons of American Legion Beer Garden - Free Admission Bloody Mary Bar, High Stakes Strength Challenge Game - 16th & Silver St

12:00pm: 3:30pm: Ashland Car Show - NAPA Ashland Auto Supply, The Collision Center, Lee Sapp Ford

1:00pm: 4:00pm: Minnow Races Tournament- American Legion Beer Garden - 16th & Silver St

2:00pm: 4:00pm: Live Music - Caddy Lite- American Legion Beer Garden - 16th & Silver St

3:30pm: Ashland Car Show Trophy Presentation - in front of NAPA Store

Date: July 19-21, 2024

Location: Various Venues in Ashland, NE 68003

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