Stir-Up Days 2022
Who You Gonna Call? Ghostbusters!
We're back and better than ever! Stir-Up Days is Ashland, Nebraska's single largest annual community event. This year's theme is GHOSTBUSTERS! Highlights from previous celebrations include the Stir-Up Coronation on Friday night, the Grand Parade on Saturday morning, Balloon Glow Event, plus lots of fun and activities for all ages including Helicopter Rides, Bungee Trampoline, Carnival Games, Beer & Wine Garden and Live Music, and closing with the ASHLAND CAR SHOW on Sunday.
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! Can you help? For General Inquiries or to host/volunteer for an event please contact Cindy Walsh - email: stirup2019@gmail.com or call 402-944-2050
HOW TO GET TO ASHLAND, NE - CLICK HERE FOR GOOGLE MAP
***Where To Park*** There are 2 public parking lots - one on the corner of 13th & Silver (which has ChargePoint Charging Stations for electric vehicles) and one on the corner of 14th and Adams. Overflow parking is available on the East side of Salt Creek (10th & Silver) in the grass. Streetside parking is also available, please obey all street signs.
2022 Stir-Up Days • Ashland, NE • July 15, 16, 17
OFFICIAL MAP & SCHEDULE OF 2021 EVENTS
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FRIDAY
8:00am - Alumni Golf Tourney - 7:00am Registration Opens - Shotgun Start 8:00am - Ashland Golf Club
12:00pm - 5:00pm - Library Book Sale & Toy Car Sale, Escape Room (a challenge based on a series of short clues) - 1324 Silver St - Ashland Library
5:00pm - 7:00pm - Swine & Dine - AG High School Commons - 18th & Furnas - Free will donation - AG Spirit Squad
5:00pm - Chamber Table - T-shirt Sale - AG High School Commons
7:00pm - Stir-Up Coronation – AG High School Gym – 18th & Furnas – Ashland-Greenwood Women’s Club & Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce
8:00pm set up - Balloon Glow begins at dusk - Nebraska Balloon Club - AG Soccer Fields– East of 14th between Euclid & Furnas – SoutheastCommunity College, Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce.
SATURDAY
7:00am Start - Brick House Fun Run – 5K Run / 1 & 2 Mile Walk option - 6:30am Registration at Brick House 105 N 15th
7:00am - Breakfast (Eggs, Biscuits & Gravy, Juice) – 2433 Silver St - i3 Bank & Boy Scout Troop #34
8:00am - Smile Contest – 2433 Silver St - i3 Bank
9:00am - Bake Sale & Food Court - between 14th & 15th & Silver St - Ashland-Greenwood Speech Team
9:00am - Chamber Table - T-shirt & Ghostbuster Friendly Treasures for Sale - 15th & Silver St
9:30am - Kiddie Parade – Silver Street - Line up between 9:00-9:15 at 17th & Silver St - Ashland Rotary Club
10:00am - 2:00pm - Goat Raffle - East of Post Office - FFA Alumni
10:00am - 3:00pm - Escape Room (a challenge based on a series of short clues) - 1324 Silver Street - Ashland Library
10:00am - 5:00pm - Library Book Sale & Toy Car Sale - 1324 Silver St - Ashland Library
10:00am - Grand Parade - Silver St - Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce ***Pre-Registration Preferred*** register online at the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook Page: www.Facebook.com/ashlandchamber or call Kayla 402-217-4229
11:00am - 3:00pm - Ghostbusters Roller Coaster Adventure (repeats every half hour) - 1324 Silver St - Ashland Library
11:00am - 5:00pm - Ghostbusters Ecto 1 Car of Lincoln & Ghostbusters Nebraska Division Characters - 13th & Silver Street
FOLLOWING PARADE until 2:00pm • Lunch on the Lawn - Homemade Specialty Sandwiches, Salads, Desserts, Hot Dogs - Ashland History Museum - 207 N 15th St - Ashland Historical Society and Farmers & Merchants Bank • Sloppy Joes, Brats, Chips, Beverage - St Mary’s Education Center - 17th & Silver St - St Mary’s Youth Group • Venkman Burgers, Pasta Salad, Chips, Beverage - Raikes Beef - 1408 Silver St • Face Painting & Princess Make-overs - AG Spirit Squad - 15th & Silver St
11:30am - 7:00pm - Food Court - Silver St between 14th & 15th • Cabin Kettle Corn - Fresh Squeezed Lemonade, Funnel Cakes, Kettle Corn • Nacho Taco Truck - Tacos, Burritos, Nachos, Quesadillas • Game Time Philliies - Philly Sandwiches • Kona Ice - 20% of Sales to ROC Ministry • Breadeaux Pizza - Ghostly Specials, Take Out Available • BW’s Pub & Grill • Fariner Bakery • Cheri O’s
12:00pm - 5:00pm - Helicopter Rides - $60 per person, cash or Venmo only - 13th & Silver St
12:00pm - 5:00pm - Cotton Candy & Snow Cones - Cheri O’s - 14th & Silver St
12:00pm - 3:00pm - Water Fights - 16th & Silver St - Ashland Fire Department
12:00pm - 4:00pm - Saturday Art Show and AGHS Student Exhibit - St Stephens Church - 16th & Adams - Ashland Arts Council
1:00pm - Kiddie Tractor Pull - Registration at 12:30 - 17th & Silver St - Lee Sapp Ford
1:00pm - 4:00pm - Obstacle Course Inflatable - 16th & Silver St - Riverview Community Church
1:00pm - 7:00pm - Bungee Jump / Mechanical Bull Ride / 9-Hole Miniature Golf / Dunk Tank / Electronic Basketball Carnival Rides: Gyro Extreme, Rock n Roll, Super Sonic, Ballistic, Chaos Swing, Revenge of the Sea - 15th - 17th & Silver St
2:00pm - Corn Hole Tournament - American Lutheran Church Parking Lot - 1941 Silver St
2:00pm - 9:00pm - Beer Garden - Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce - 15th & Silver St
2:00pm - 1:00am - Sons of American Legion Beer Garden & Street Dance - 16th & Silver St - $10 Wristbands at Gate. Steakburgers from Ruhlman’s Steakhouse, Specialty Beers from Kinkaider Brewery
BANDS: 4:30pm – 6:30pm Riverfront Band 7:00pm – 8:30pm Cooper James 9:00pm – 1:00am Battle of the Bands: 4 on the Floor and Tyler Anthony Band
2:00pm - 4:00pm - Homemade Ice Cream, Cakes & Pies - Ashland United Methodist Church - 15th & Adams St
3:00pm - Frog Jumping Contest – Registration 2:45pm - Bring your own frog or rent one for $1 – 15th Street, North of Silver - The Gift Niche
4:00pm - 8:00pm - Rotary Club Washer Tournament - in Chamber Beer Garden at 15th & Silver St
6:00pm - 11:00pm - ROC N the Park - 6th grade through age 19 - Wiggenhorn Park - 2600 Clay St - ROC Youth Center
7:00pm - 10:00pm - Bingo - St. Mary’s Catholic Church - 17th & Adams St - Knights of Columbus
SUNDAY
6:00am - 10:30am - Breakfast - Breakfast Burritos/Juice - 17th & Silver St - Azria Health Care
8:00am - Continental Breakfast (Rolls & Coffee) -16th & Silver St - American Legion Auxillary
8:00am - Pancake Fundraiser Breakfast - Historical Museum Lawn - 207 N 15th - Ashland Rotary Club
8:00am - 12:00pm - ASHLAND CAR SHOW Registration - in front of NAPA - 15th & Silver St
8:00am - 3:00pm - Cabin Kettle Corn - Funnel Cakes/Fresh Squeezed Lemonade - 16th & Silver St
9:00am - Breakfast - Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Pancakes, Biscuits & Gravy - 16th & Silver St - American Legion
9:30am - 3:00pm - Pulled Pork Sandwiches - 15th & Silver St. - ROC Ministry
10:00am - 3:00am - Hawaiian Shaved Ice Truck - 16th & Silver St
10:00am - 3:00pm - Craft Show - Grass Field North of Volleyball Courts - 11th & Silver St
10:30am - 3:00pm - Concessions - Walking Tacos, Desserts, Beverages - Post Prom Fundraiser - 15th & Silver St
11:00am - Hamburger, Hot Dogs, Chips, Beverage - 17th & Silver St. - Azria Health Care
11:00pm - 4:00pm - Helicopter Rides - $60 per person, cash or Venmo only - 13th & Silver St
11:30pm - 12:30pm - Registration for Arm Wrestling $25 - All Ages & Multiple Divisions - 16th & Silver - Wrestling begins at 1:00pm - American Legion
12:00pm - 6:00pm - Beer Garden & Lunch - Ruhlman’s Steakburgers - Sons of the American Legion - 16th & Silver St - American Legion
12:00pm - 3:30pm - ASHLAND CAR SHOW - Ashland NAPA Auto Parts, The Collision Center, & Lee Sapp Ford
1:00pm - 4:00pm - Dunk Booth - American Legion - 16th & Silver St - Ashland Police Department D.A.R.E Program
3:30pm - ASHLAND CAR SHOW Trophy Presentation - in front of NAPA Store
Public restroom facilities are available at the following locations: 2 on the West side of Lutton Law Offices (Handicap Accessible), 2 on the West side of the American Legion, 2 on the West side of the NAPA Store, 2 East of Lee Sapp Ford (Handicap Accessible)
Thank you to all of our incredible sponsors and tireless volunteers who make it possible for us to host this event each year!
