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.
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. 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.
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.”
Today I was not at the fair. It was my day off so I traveled to a few different places in Nebraska. Be on the look out for blogs on those places as soon as I get them written up in the next week!
Thanks to all my fans who continue to read my blog and I am excited to keep providing more information on places in Nebraska.
1. The Nebraska Wheat Board was serving up chocolate chip cookies today and they were delicious as always like each year.
2. iCan the showbot. iCan is a robot that rolls around the state fair talking to people and playing music. iCan is representing Napa Auto Parts, so if you are at the fair and see iCan be sure to go up to him and say hi.
3. If you wan a real experience with fair food then you should defintely eat food from Topper Connessions stands.
4. Sand Castle carving, check out the tent by the commercial exhibit buildings to see professional guys carving sculptures out of sand.
5. See baby pigs, sheep, cows, chickens in the birthing pavilion. University of Nebraska-Lincoln vet students are on site to answer any an all questions about the baby animals.
1. Take a ride on a combine, whether you want to test ride or just ride one for fun, Case IH provides everyone the chance to ride a combine for free.
2. See some Sea Lions perform. The sea lions come all the way from California and if you want to you can get a picture of one them kissing you on the cheek.
3. The Slush Factory where you can get a slushy in a really cute cup. You can choose from a variety of flavors but my two favorites are lemonade and orange.
4. Nebraska Beekeepers Association. You can learn all about and see some actual live bees.
5. Play trivia with the Nebraska Department of Agriculture. Test your knowledge and see how much you know about the agriculture in Nebraska. Their booth is in the Exhibition building.
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