Duncan, Nebraska- Duncan Ribfest runs Saturday-Sunday. Go out, try some delicious ribs, have a cold brew and support the Duncan Wrestling Club.
North Platte- NebraskaLand Days is still going on and it’s concert weekend. Kid Rock and Lee Brice perform tonight and Halestorm and SickPuppies take the stage Saturday night.
Please be on the lookout for some severe storms that may pop up throughout the weekend. Have a plan of action, but have an enjoyable weekend!
I got to see Buffalo Bill in North Platte.
North of Kimball just off Highway 71 is Beehaven Farms. It is worth a stop to pick up some organic foods such as eggs, cheese and some granola. Beehaven Farms raises chickens, goats, lambs and bees. Yes, you read it right, bees. The owners make their own honey from the bees they raise and you can get a bottle in the store located at the center of their farm.
Beehaven Farms also carries other items in their store from local and state wide makers. You can pick up soy candles from Heritage Candles and some soap made from goat milk.
Not only did I pick myself up some granola and honey, but I got to meet and pet some of the animals. You can also check out Beehaven Farms at the Scottsbluff farmers market every Saturday in the summer. However, if you want the real experience of the farm you will need to make a trip to the roadside market and visit Miss. Beehaven.
Martin Bay swimming area.
I had a great Memorial Day while being back in Lincoln. On Sunday, I decided to take a little drive a visit a few wineries from my Nebraska Wine Passport. Approximately 30 minutes north of Lincoln, Macovicka Winery is located in Brainard, Nebraska.
I sampled 5 different and added an extra one for fun. Anyone that knows me will know how proud I am to be Czech. Macovicka has a wine called Cervene Vino which is Czech for red wine. The wine of my choice to bring home a bottle of was Pink Lace. Pink Lace is a sweet fruit wine which would go great with deserts and chocolate.
Macovicka has a beautiful porch and deck that allows for a heavenly relaxation to sit outside on a sunny day enjoying wine. I took time to sit on the porch for a while making conversation with other individuals visiting the winery on the same day. I recommend to all my readers that have a free Sunday to enjoy an afternoon sitting on the porch at Macovicka while sipping a glass of wine.
On Saturday, I had an amazing day exploring southwest Nebraska. I went to Sage Hill Vineyard and Winery in Parks. The winery is nestled among the hills of southwest Nebraska. The owners are extremely welcoming and will take care of you like family. I enjoyed a tasting and we sat on the porch for at least an hour; sipping wine and making conversation. My wine of choice from Sage Hill is the Ewing’s Gold, it’s a sweet white wine that is great with either cheese or strawberries.
Sage Hill offers a bed and breakfast service with a room right above their tasting room. This is a great place for a couple to spend a night or two away from home. Sage Hill also has kayaks for rent and you have a great opportunity kayaking at Rock Creek Lake. June 15th would be a perfect day to visit Sage Hill Vineyard as they will be hosting a kayak race to help raise money for Park’s Community Center.
I hope everyone will take some peaceful time, make a drive and visit Sage Hill Vineyards and Winery for a delightful afternoon.
Last Saturday, I met a friend in Kearney to have lunch at the Thunderhead Brewing Company. Thunderhead is a favorable restaurant and bar that brews their own beer. I had the honey wheat, while my friend had the Grand Cru. Just from how good my beer was, I believe any of their beers would be a good choice.
Thunderhead is more than just beer, it’s a great place to get some pizza or a calzone. My choice is the ThunderZone calzone; the mixture of chicken and alfredo sauce made it delicious.
Various places around Nebraska sell Thunderhead beer. Therefore, if you can’t make it to Kearney you can pick some up at one of the locations across the state to enjoy on a Friday or Saturday night.
Do you have your 2013 Nebraska Games and Parks Pass? If you don’t, I would encourage you to get one today! The weather forecast looks great for being outdoors this weekend; I recommend in checking out one of Nebraska’s State Parks. There are plenty of parks to choose from all across the state; which one will you be going to this weekend?
The Nebraska Passport has rolled out for 2014. All the tours this year look exciting. I am ready for some new adventures this summer in order to discover these places and a lot of them are places I have never visited. I encourage everyone to take time and discover these places in Nebraska along with me. Continue to check out my blog as I write about the places I visit and the people I meet.
Check out all the tours at: http://www.nebraskapassport.com/.
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