Dawson & Gosper County Travel Guide 2025 | 7
Downtown Elwood
Gosper County Fair Rodeo
Our hometown-operated, family- friendly carnival is open Thursday- Friday-Saturday from 7 to 11 p.m., and the rodeo is held on Thursday and Friday evenings. The carnival is full of rides and games for all ages and includes a full concession stand. Other fair-time events include a golf scramble,horseshoe tournament, 4-H events and displays, free entertainment at the Civic Center bandstand and a parade every other year on “odd” years. Fall and winter months in Gosper County are full of sporting events, Husker parties and good food. The Great Elwood Chili Cook-off is an annual event. The general public is invited to show off their best chili or soup. Or, if you are more into eating than cooking, we invite you to come out and try all the offerings and vote on your favorite. In December, the Elwood Chamber hosts Old Fashioned Christmas, where
businesses and organizations invite the public to attend their open houses in beautiful downtown Elwood. Attendees can talk to Santa at the Gosper County Senior Center, ride on a fire truck at the Fire Hall and be treated to endless amounts of delicious food at each stop, all while entering drawings for door prizes and Chamber Bucks. During warmer weather, the village participates in a citywide garage sale during the first weekend of June Since 2023, Elwood’s downtown has been home to The Press, a popular restaurant located at 308 Smith Ave. Owned by husband-and-wife duo Susie and Jay Edwards, The Press has quickly become a local favorite, attracting not only residents from nearby Nebraska communities but also visitors from as far away as New York and Alberta, Canada. The Press serves up a diverse breakfast and lunch menu, featuring weekly
specials alongside a variety of offerings such as paninis, grilled Italian sausage, baked potatoes, pancakes, smoothies, salads, chili dogs, coffee and tea. The restaurant also serves as a small boutique store. In 2024, Elwood welcomed its newest addition to the downtown scene, The Cove, a lively bar located at 311 Smith Ave. Owned by Erica Fallon and Dylan Paris, The Cove gets its name from Paris’ love for fishing and the outdoors. The bar has become a go-to gathering place, hosting events like NCAA men’s basketball watch parties, karaoke nights, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations and Super Bowl Sunday festivities. Be sure to check out the Elwood Chamber’s Facebook page or website elwoodnebraska.com for the latest news on attractions in Gosper County, as well as the dates for Old Fashioned Christmas and other upcoming events.
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