(Neligh, Nebraska) Featured during this year's Labor Day weekend festivities in Neligh is Breadman, a somewhat mysterious superhero who carries a wooden spoon. Breadman is the iconic symbol of the annual Bread 'N Jam Festival which starts September 5th.
Breadman to the rescue!
There will be music, food, a baking contest, a quilt show, a watermelon seed spitting contest, a classic car show and tours of the historical site of Neligh Mills. The Trail of Tears and White Buffalo Girl will be honored during a special dedication ceremony on September 6.
Neligh is a small (pop. about 1,500) community which lies approximately 100 miles west of Sioux City. Update your travel plans.
Regarding Breadman, it would seem to make more sense for his costume to display a "B" for Breadman. Without explanation, the "BJ" is curious. Also, a guy bursting from an outhouse with "BJ" emblazoned on his chest and waving a wooden spoon doesn't even come close to making me think of bread.
If any readers get a chance to visit during the festival, send an email or leave a comment about the experience. On a personal note, as a youngster I worked one summer on a farm not far from Neligh. The area is sparsely populated, however, I couldn't help but notice that the people were salt-of-the-Earth, nice folks all around. And, I bet they are Big Red fans.
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