It's professional service that makes all the difference at Gothenburg Eyecare & Optical. Whether it's a pain-free check-in or finding stylish frames, Dr. Kimberly Johnson and her staff are focused on providing a pleasant patient experience. Call 537-2020 to make an appointment.

GIC invites the public to a community celebration as they announce a $750 million business investment in Gothenburg on Wednesday, June 28, in the new Wearparts building. Lunch will be served 1-2 pm with program at 2 pm including remarks from Gov. Jim Pillen and other dignitaries.

We'll be there for you ... 'cause you're there for us too ... We are SO excited to finally be able to share the 2023 Harvest Festival schedule with you all! The Chamber's events committee has worked hard to provide fun for ALL ages. Don't be stuck in second gear ... get involved!

We're kicking off Harvest Festival 2023 with something new! FRIENDS Trivia & Open Mic will begin at 7 pm on Wednesday, Sept. 13. Test your knowledge of the FRIENDS series and between trivia rounds, the mic will be open to anyone wanting to offer their best Phoebe impression.

School starts in Gothenburg on Wednesday and you're about to see LOTS of back-to-school photos. The Chamber didn't want to miss out on the fun, so we created our own version of the first day board. Here's to another great year!

Cornhole, cold drinks and food with a FRIEND-ly game of foosball on the side. What more could you want on a Saturday evening? Live music, of course! The Kyle Sayler Band is hugely popular in Central Nebraska right now. Even if you're not playing cornhole, come have a listen.

The Harvest Festival parade is always one of the biggest events of the weekend. With the "FRIENDS Fest" theme, it should be easy to put together a parade entry this year. Pre-register at the Chamber or show up on parade day. Let's make this year's parade the best yet!

The Harvest Festival Glow Party is back with fireworks that will be better than ever! Join us at Lake Helen at dark and have a BLAST!!

This Harvest Festival show at the Sun Theatre ought to blow your mind! You're sure to walk away from this asking your FRIENDS, "How was that possible?" Come check it out!

The Harvest Festival car show is a fan favorite, year after year. Come check out the wide variety of vehicles at Ehmen Park, then sit in the shade and listen to music all afternoon.

It's always fun to see what designs folks come up with to liven up the downtown sidewalks. An added treat this year ... high school art students will be showing off their skills, available to help businesses get creative. There is chalk available at the Chamber while it lasts.

You're going to want to work the Glow Party & Fireworks into your schedule during Harvest Festival. It will be a BLAST!

How much do you know about FRIENDS? Show off your knowledge during Harvest Festival Trivia Night & Open Mic at the Sun Theatre on Wednesday, Sept. 13. Trust us ... the questions won't all be this easy!

Have you heard The Kyle Sayler Band from Kearney yet? Here's your chance! Kyle Sayler and his band will be in Gothenburg during Harvest Festival. They're playing downtown Sept. 16 during the cornhole tournament. Enjoy live music, beer garden and food in front of the Sun Theatre.

The deadline to register a team for the Clint Demoret Memorial Barbecue is Friday. Show off your skills and have a lot of fun at the same time! Contact the Chamber for information.

Why not have the best seat in the house? FRIENDS Fest 2023 will be so much more memorable if you're hanging out on the FRIENDS couch. This is VIP seating at its finest! You know you want to win. Go ahead... Click the link! gothenburg.ticket.qtego.us/tickets/list

Hey FRIENDS! Get your registration turned in if you want to be a vendor during Arts in the Park on Saturday, Sept. 16, during Harvest Festival. NO LATE REGISTRATIONS will be accepted. Contact the Chamber for more info.

Just a tiny little change of plans for FRIENDS Fest. The magician had to cancel so the Sun Theatre is bringing you a comedy night instead. YAY! It's the one where we laughed together ... A LOT! Come join us!

Time is running out to get registered for the Harvest Festival cornhole tournament before the price goes up. Save yourself $10 to spend on supper or a couple of drinks by getting your registration in before Sept. 11.

Who's got chalk?