Annevar 2025 events, (Ravenna Chamber of Commerce, Courtesy)
RAVENNA — Every June, the Ravenna Chamber of Commerce hosts and throws the annual city celebration, Annevar, events run from Thursday, June 12 to Sunday, June 15.
“Whether it’s a carnival, a demolition derby, a sand volleyball tournament, or a fun run, there’s an event for everyone, young and old, at Annevar,” according to Visit Kearney.
Thursday, June 12
- 8:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. – Teen Dance at Ravenna City Auditorium, $5 admission
Friday, June 13
- 2 p.m. – Pie Baking Contest and Auction, drop pies off after 12 p.m. at Ravenna Library, double crust pies only. Winning pies to be auctioned after the contest. Proceeds benefit Ravenna Senior Center.
- 4 p.m. – Prince and Princess Contest, Ravenna High School Theater, ages newborn to two-year-olds.
- 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. – Quilt Show, at City Auditorium.
Saturday, June 14
- 8 a.m. – Fun Run, 5K Run/Walk, check in at VFW Park, Lions Club serves pancakes to runners after event.
- 9:15 a.m. – Kids Quarter, half and one mile run, Ravenna High School Track.
- 9 a.m. – Sand Volleyball, VFW Park, will break for parade.
- 9 a.m. – Disc Golf Tournament, Buffalo County Lake, $10 entry fee.
- 11 a.m. – Float Parade, register at Ravenna High School parking lot at 9 a.m., voting at 10:30 a.m.
- 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. – Quilt Show
- 12 p.m. – Ice Cream Social, United Methodist Church, free will donation
- 12 p.m. – Historical Luncheon, Ravenna Historical Society
- 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. – Car Show, Town and Country Bank
- 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. – Ravenna Alumni Meet and Greet, Catholic Perish Hall
- 6:30 p.m. Demo Derby, Pits open at 2 p.m., admission gate opens at 4 p.m.
- 6:30 p.m. – Hot Dog Eating Contest, during intermission of the Demo Derby
Sunday, June 15
- 9 a.m. – 3-Man Golf Scramble, Ravenna Golf Club
- 1 p.m. – Trpa Shoot, Ravenna Trap Range
- 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. – Family Fun Zone, Buffalo County Lake Pavilion
- 2 p.m. – Frog Hop and Turtle Race, Buffalo County Lake Pavilion Area
- 2 p.m. Annevar Fishing Event, Buffalo County Lake
- 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. – Music in the Park, South Loup Sunrise – classic rock, Buffalo County Lake Pavilion
