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New Downtown Mural & Big Give Gage

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2021 means it’s time for more downtown public art in Beatrice!

This year we have teamed up with Sydney Saathoff to create a large mural for Beatrice located close to 5th and Ella Streets downtown.

This year’s project came out of a selection process with several area artists. Sydney’s design won over the committee and she has been busy making it into a reality!

We have received the assistance of the Hevelone Foundation, Lepant Law Office, the Gage County Foundation, Mead Lumber and Main Street Beatrice to make this mural possible.

We invite you to help us continue making Public Art possible in Beatrice!

You can do this by making a donation to Main Street Beatrice.

On September 10th our public art projects are part of the Big Give Gage Event where the public comes together to support the efforts of over 60 non-profits in Gage County. We hope you will select Main Street Beatrice as one of the causes you will support! These donations will go to finish this mural and start future projects!

To learn more visit: https://www.biggivegage.org/Organization-Profile/Main-Street-Beatrice

*NEW* Downtown Revitalization Grant Pre-Application Available

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The City of Beatrice is applying for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to create a 2021/2022 Downtown Revitalization Improvement Program. To demonstrate the interest level of this program for a successful application by local business owners, the City is asking interested parties to submit a pre-application no later than September 1, 2021. 

The pre-application is easy to complete. If you have work that needs to be done on your building or you might want to rehabilitate the upper floors of your building this is an opportunity for you! Grant can cover up to 75% / Owner pays at least 25%.

Fill in your information and send it in to the City. This is not a commitment on your part, treat it like a letter of interest. It does not require you to go get bids right now but only to have a project in mind and give the best estimate on possible costs.

Need to talk about it or bounce ideas around? Call Tobias Templemeyer with the City or Michael Sothan with Main Street Beatrice 402-223-3244.

For complete program details please visit the City’s website at https://www.beatrice.ne.gov/community-development/page/2021-downtown-revitalization-grant-application

Pre-Application PDF Fillable/Printable Form

Pre-Application PDF Fillable/Printable Form

Ribfest is set for June 26th! During Homestead Days

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Join us on Saturday, June 26th from 4:00pm – 11:30pm

Main Street Beatrice & Stone Hollow Brewing Company have teamed up to offer you Ribfest in 2021!

*NEW Location* 301 Court Street at Stone Hollow Brewing Company. You’ll squeal for more at the annual Main Street Beatrice Ribfest event, featuring succulent award-winning BBQ from four bbq vendors plus funnel cakes! Enjoy it all under the big tent with live music, a beer garden, and more! It’s fun for everyone! $5.00 event cover.

Leading Sponsors: Security First Bank, Lammel Plumbing & Hydo Properties, the Nebraska Pork Producers, and Farmers’ Cooperative.

Live music will be performed by the Amarugia Ridge Runners of Kansas City and Skylar Meints of Beatrice and Michael Rye of Lincoln!

Please help us thank our event sponsors:

Ribfest is part of the annual Beatrice Homestead Days events to learn more about other events taking place during Homestead Days please visit: https://www.beatricechamber.com/homestead-days

Beatrice Farmers Market Is Open!

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The 2021 Season started on May 20th and will run through October 14th. Find us at our new location, 318 North 6th Street, the corner of 6th and High Street, Centenary United Methodist Church.

Open Thursday’s 4:00-6:30pm we are your home for all sorts of produce, lots of baked goods from breads to sweets and kolaches, jams, jellies, eggs, crafts, and art.

Follow the Beatrice farmers markets for regular updates at https://www.facebook.com/BeatriceFarmersMarket

Beatrice Farmers Market – Pre-Season Vendor Meeting

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Pre-Season Meeting – All vendors or those interested in becoming a vendor are welcome.Thursday, April 29th, 6:00 pm


The meeting will be held in person at the Gage County Extention Building1115 West Scott St. Beatrice NE 68310If you would like to join us digitally please let us know in advance.

Meeting Agenda:
1. Welcome & quick pre-view of the 2021 season

2. Nebraska Department of Ag Weights and Measures presentation & scale certification (remember to bring your scale if you use one).

3. General overview of farmers’ market rules as it relates to food safety & newer Cottage Food Law.

4. An update on the Southeast Nebraska Digital Farmers Market by: Tara Dunker & Katie Jantzen

5. Round table discussion/open Q & A on 2021 season changes.

Questions please message us or call 402-223-3244 and ask for Michael. More market details and news at this link: https://conta.cc/3vqlN7h

Find the event on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/events/1211896395936874/

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