Back in August after I visited the Platte River State Park, I saw a sign for Cellar 426 winery in Ashland. Not having anything to do that afternoon, I decided to stop and enjoy a wine tasting.
The winery is brand new and just opened back in May of this year. The newly built building made the wining tasting a little more exciting, it’s kind of like the feel of getting to drive a brand new car. The structure, design and feel of the place made feel as if I was drinking wine in a cabin in Colorado (the only thing that was missing was mountains). I didn’t know what to expect first walking in, but there were a lot of people.
All the wines and labels have a signature look, which as an advertising graduate I believe is great for having a strong brand name. The look is more modern than other wineries I have been, I like their use of colors as well, colors always put me in a cheerful mood and when you are cheerful and drinking wine then it makes life feel great. My favorite wine was Lacrosse, which I had to buy a bottle to bring home, so if you make it to this winery then I recommend you try some.
I wish many joys to the owners of Cellar 426 and I foresee them doing many great things in the future of building the winery name in Nebraska. If you have never been to this winery yet but live near Ashland then I recommend you visit within the next month.
I am sorry that I have been a little out of commission and have not blogged lately on the places I have visited. I was recently offered a job in Sidney, Nebraska at Cabela’s and I start on Monday the 24th so I am working on moving. I promise to get my other blogs posted as soon as I can, even if I must pull an all nighter. Thank-you for your continue support and I look forward to producing more good stories soon!
1. Petting Zoo for the family and kids of all ages.
2. The Parade was dedicated to the veterans of Nebraska and it was Veterans day at the fair.
3. Nebraska Lottery Spin N’ Wheel.
4. Smoked turkey legs, it is a state fair must.
5. The swine barn filled with lots of cute pigs from all over the state.
It was a great year at the Nebraska State Fair! I know I will be coming back next year and I hope everyone else will take some time to come enjoy time at the fair with me!
1. Sheep barn where you can see plenty of sheep, chickens and rabbits.
2. Watch women spinning wool in a demonstration in the sheep barn.
3. If you are a John Deere fan then be sure and stop by to visit with the people of Greenline to see all their different kinds of equipment.
4. The Beef Pit has and excellent choice or prime rib sandwiches, which is a favorite for many people.
5. In the exhibition building stop by the Catholic Health Initiatives booth to learn all about their different hospitals and home care systems in the state of Nebraska.
1. You could enjoy a funnel or you could have some fried Girl Scout Cookies from King’s Funnel Kings! The Caramel Delights fried will taste like heaven for you!
2. Talk a walk through the cattle barn and see plenty of cows from all over the state there are plenty to see from calves to big steers.
3. The Budweiser Clydesdales are here at the state fair and you can register to get a free 6-pack.
4. Put your name in a drawing to win a Ford Escape from Ford.
5. What is a state fair without country music? Last night Billy Currington bought good country music to Nebraska with his concert!
1. The Quilt Exhibit where you can see hundreds of quilts made by people from all over the state.
2. The Trio Studio played polka songs!
3. The Fray put on an awesome concert!
4. Pig In The Bag makes really delicious nachos, it is a must have at the fair.
5. Sign the petition for the farm bill with the Nebraska Corn Board inside of the exhibition building.
1. Nitro Ice Cream. The ice cream is cold and creamy, taste similar to custard but better. It is located in the exhibition building.
2. The Tiger Show. Check out 7 tigers putting on a show and you can stop by and see them in their cage all day long.
3. The Girl Scouts have free samples of their cookies in the commercial 4-H building.
4. Want a state fair souvenir, T-shirt, sweatshirt or something else? Then be sure and stop by the official State Fair Store.
5. My favorite marching band today was Bruining-Davenport they did an awesome job marching and an even better job with playing their songs. They bought a lot of life to the fair this morning and got my attention.
The other day I was in Sidney, Nebraska and I visited Ricky and Lucy’s Country Greenhouse that is just north of town about 7 miles. It is not the greenhouse that I was thinking of that would just be a big clear tent with plants, it was more than that. The place has trees, flowers, schrubs, herbs and spices growing all around inside a greenhouse and outside. It’s pretty and peaceful so if you have lots of time on your hands you can sit on one of their benches and just enjoy time outside. Lucy and Ricky’s has great landscape including a waterfall and they even make and sell pottery. The best part of the trip is that they make spices and pastas that you purchase to take home. I purchased a pack of lemon peppered fettuccine and sweet potato fettuccine. If I lived in the area the place could be a new hangout of mine on cool spring and fall days just to sit outside and read a book.
1. The Grow Nebraska Store is set up in the exhibition building so fair attendees can stop by and purchase some made from Nebraska items.
2. Check out over a thousand of 4-H exhibits in the commercial building.
3. A great treat to have at the fair is Dippin’ Dots. If you have never had it then you are missing out.
4. Nebraska Public Power District has a power station where you can learn all about electricity and safety of being around electricity. They also have demonstrations that kids will be amazed by what they learn.
5. The Gatling Brothers put on two shows today as part of being “Older Nebraskans Day at the Fair.”
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