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NEBRASKA Sumner Other activities on the Fourth include a volleyball tournament, boat race, car show, firemen’s barbecue, money pile, foot races, crafts, live entertainment, fireworks and more.
Where Community Comes Alive
By Jose Perez Lexington Clipper-Herald
cooked meals, including chicken-fried steaks, prime rib and pies. Beyond its culinary offerings, Tub’s Pub serves as a community hub, hosting events such as the annual street dance during Fourth of July festivities and providing a private space for meetings and parties. Sumner’s community park features a sod house and plenty of shade. A splash pad was installed in 2016. Sumner offers youth softball and baseball programs during the summer.
You are invited to visit Sumner, a northeast Dawson County community 20 miles northeast of Lexington. Sumner first appeared on the map when the post office was established there on Aug. 6, 1889. Named for Sen. Charles Sumner of Massachusetts, an advocate of the abolition of slavery, Sumner was surveyed in June 1890 and platted that July. Located along the Wood River, the fun- loving folks in Sumner enjoy several community gatherings each year and work on community improvements with a team spirit. Annual activities include a community Easter egg hunt. The Fourth of July is celebrated in a big way with rodeos July 3 at 7:30 p.m. and July 4 at 1:30 p.m. A rodeo, dance and parade with 90-100 entries take place every year.
In September the community hosts a back-to-school picnic, and in December a Soup and Santa night. The Sumner Commercial Club, Sumner Saddle Club, Sumner EMTs and Fire Department all work together to make these annual events a success. Tub’s Pub remains a beloved local establishment, renowned for its home-
Let’s eat!
Downtown Sumner, Nebraska Open six days a week • Closed Sunday Daily hot lunch specials Wednesday night specials Prime rib every Friday and Saturday night Let us cater your party or special event! 308-752-9925 Find us on Facebook and at www.tubspub.com
Sumner Mural
Sumner Community Park
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