July 2023 - The Siouxland Blog

Cherokee County Fair

July 22, 2023November 21, 2023Uncategorized

The American county fair has a rich history that dates back to the early 19th century. Its origins can be traced to a combination of agricultural traditions, social gatherings, and economic development. Having been to

BEES! A Look Inside Their World

July 20, 2023September 22, 2023Uncategorized

So far, we have had a very eventful spring and summer bash, but today we are going indoors and sitting in on a seminar…about bees! The North Sioux City Library is hosting Phil Breed, a

Jefferson Beer Supply

July 14, 2023September 22, 2023Uncategorized

Our second brewery that we visited during our Spring and Summer fest is Jefferson Beer Supply. Closer than Johnnie Byrd in Wayne, Nebraska, this brewery is becoming one of my favorites in all of Siouxland.

Outlaw Tractor Pull

July 13, 2023September 22, 2023Uncategorized

The emergence and transition to tractors in the early 20th century came about when technology began to evolve from horse-drawn farming equipment to diesel power. Once one farmer in the area got himself a mechanized

Wayne Chicken Show

July 8, 2023September 22, 2023Uncategorized

Why is Chicken so Good? Because! Because you’ve made it to the Wayne Chicken Show, so congratulate yourself, since you are now one of the few people to have participated in the World’s Largest Chicken

“Oliver!” The Musical

July 7, 2023September 22, 2023Uncategorized

Based on Charles Dickens’ classic novel “Oliver Twist”, this Broadway musical was first premiered in London on June 30th, 1960. Written by British composer and playwright Lionel Bart, “Oliver!” was an instant hit, receiving critical