Haigler, Nebraska Bluegrass Breakdown

5th annual festival Coming Aug 6, 2006!
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These articles are used with permission from the Benkelman Post. This is taken from August 10th, 2005 Benkelman Post, Benkelman, NE.
Annual Haigler, NE bluegrass Breakdown performance from 2005
Another Success
The Haigler Improvement Committee hosted another successful "Bluegrass Breakdown" on Sunday afternoon and evening, Aug 7. "We are very pleased with the outcome", said Jody Crouse, one of those who helped organize and plan the event. Free-will donations in the "pass the boot" collection amounted to $1,200. Funds will be used to finish the Village of Haigler Christmas lighting project and to start a scholarship fund for Dundy County youth. Crouse reported that Cowboy Catering served about 250 people and that it estimated that about 400 people attended the bluegrass show at the village park. "Of those attending, we heard a lot of positive comments about this year's entertainment. The groups got the crowd and families involved in what they were doing," Crouse said. She went on to say that two groups have already committed to come next year. The date of Sunday, Aug 6, 2006 has been tentatively selected with the format to remain the same as this year. Although it was a hot summer day, the park had plenty of shade and a nice breeze kept the air moving most of the time and the bugs didn't seem to bother. Jam sessions were held after the formal entertainment with three going at different locations in the park until about 8:30 p.m. Photos by Richard Bartholomew
Haigler, NE Annual Bluegrass Breakdown crowd from 2005
Haigler, NE annual fundraiser Bluegrass Breakdown

The Haigler, NE Bluegrass Breakdown is an annual fund raising event held in a town of just over 200 people. The population almost triples on the day of the festival!

WHERE: Haigler is located where the three states of Nebraska, Kansas, and Colorado come together. Haigler is 186 miles or about 3 hours east of Denver, and 312 miles or 5 1/2 hours southwest of Lincoln.
WHEN: August 6th, 2006 12:00pm til 6:00pm (time may change)
COST: Voluntary Donation

CONTACT: Jody Crouse (308) 297-3613 or Deb Stute (308) 297-3670 or by email

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