The Willow Tree Festival is named for a real Willow Tree that still lives on the banks of Antelope Creek near the Sheridan County Fair Grounds in Gordon, Nebraska. The Lone Willow was for many years a meeting place for all of the early residents of the area including cowboys, settlers, fur traders and Native Americans. It is in this spirit of "A Place to Meet" that we invite you and your family to meet us at the Willow Tree Festival on the banks of Antelope Creek at Winship Park in Gordon.

The Willow Tree Festival is nearing its 40th anniversary as a kaleidoscope of entertainment for the whole family with simultaneous performances on three stages. Art and Craft Vendors surround the grounds and “Food Row” offers divine taste treats. There are children’s activities to entertain the young at heart and two museums that are open for your enjoyment. The festival grounds encompass two city parks and the community building. Adjacent streets are blocked off to make the grounds a large, safe area for all day family fun.

Schedule:

Saturday, September 10, 2022

Gazebo:

10:00-10:45: BJ Jamison
10:55-11:40: David Boye
11:50-12:35: Crane Theory
12:45-1:30: 17th Avenue AllStars
1:40-2:25: BJ Jamison
2:35-3:15: David Boye
3:25-4:05: Crane Theory
4:15-5:00: 17th Avenue AllStars

Community Stage:

10:00-10:45: Rebekah Pobanz, Piano, Guitar and vocal
10:55-11:40: David Seay, Storyteller, Train Songs and Tales  
11:50-12:35: Barbara Lepke Simms, Harpist
12:45-1:30: Halftime with Billie J, Comedy
1:40-2:25: David Seay, Nebraska Territory Stories
2:35-3:15: Barbara Lepke Simms, Harpist
3:25-4:05: Halftime with Billie J, Comedy
4:15-5:00: Rebekah Pobanz, Piano, Guitar and vocal

Sunday, September 11, 2022

Gazebo:

9:00-9:50: Church Service
10:00-10:40: Crane Theory
10:50-11:30: 17th Avenue AllStars
11:40-12:20: David Boye
12:30-1:10: BJ Jamison
1:15-1:55: Crane Theory
2:00-2:35: 17th Avenue AllStars
2:40-3:20: David Boye
3:25-4:00: BJ Jamison

Community Stage:

9:00-9:50: Church Service
10:00-10:40: Barbara Lepke Simms, Harpist
10:50-11:30: Halftime with Billie J, Comedy
11:35-11:45: Cheerleader performances, GRHS and Tumblers
11:50-12:30: David Seay, Nebraska Territory Stories
12:35-1:10: Rebekah Pobanz, Piano, Guitar and vocal
1:15-1:55: David Seay, Train Songs and Tales
2:00-2:35: Barbara Lepke Simms, Harpist
2:40-3:20: Halftime with Billie J, Comedy
3:25-4:00: Rebekah Pobanz, Piano, Guitar and vocal

Date:

September 10-11, 2022

Hours:

Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Location:

Winship Park,
N Oak Street,
Gordon, NE 69343

Admission:

One button will admit you to both days of festival activities.

Advance Purchase: Adults $10.00 Youth 5-18 $2.00

At the Gate: Adults $12.00 Youth 5-18 $3.00

Buttons may be purchased in advance at:

Gordon: First National Bank, Grocery Mart, Chamber of Commerce, Stockmen’s Drug, Gordon Memorial Hospital, Kut & Kurl, Gordon Vision Center

Other Sites: Security First Bank in Merriman, Rushville, Chadron, Martin, Cody, Hay Springs, and Crawford. Vision Center in Chadron. Chamber of Commerce in Alliance and Chadron. Sandhill Oil in Hyannis

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