Bike Ride Across Nebraska (BRAN) is coming to the Burg June 5th!

As we gear up to double our population on June 5th, we’ll be adding information for riders and community members to stay up to date on all-things “Ridin’ the Burg”

*NOTE: Schedule is subject to change. In case of inclement weather, food and entertainment will move to The Village Campus.

BRAN Riders - Welcome to the Burg!

  • Refueling Options

    From our local charitable organizations to our restaurants and grocery store - we have all you need to refuel for your next leg of BRAN:

    WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5

    1-3pm:

    • Taco/Taco Salad Lunch (hosted by the Petersburg Community Club) @ Highway 14 Park

    • Pie & Ice Cream Social (hosted by St. John’s Alter Society) @ Legion Club

    • Full menu (burgers, fish, chicken sandwiches, salads, etc. Vegan and vegetarian options available. (open all day) @ Knotty Pine

    • Chester’s Chicken + Snacks @ Rae Valley Market (open until 6pm)

    5-7pm:

    • Steak Sandwich Dinner (hosted by Petersburg Community Foundation) @ Highway 14 Park

    • Homemade Pizza @ 386 Tap (open 4p-1a)

    • Prime rib sandwiches, full menu (see above) and an assortment of appetizers @ Knotty Pine (open all day until 1a)

    THURSDAY, JUNE 6

    5-8a - Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, Pancakes + Fruit @ Petersburg Fire Hall on Main Street (hosted by Petersburg Volunteer Fire Dept.)

  • Entertainment Options

    Petersburg is known for our friendly people and chill vibe. But we have a ton of stuff to do, too!

    WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5

    1-5pm:

    • Tour + Shop Local Businesses: Leifeld’s Hardware (1-6p), Petersburg Building & Supply (1-5p), Rae Valley Market (open until 6p), Patriot’s Landing - come see metal artwork and see a demonstration (1-5p), and more!

    • American Legion: Come sit in the A/C and see a pedal tractor display, Jim Schindel’s wood art and Rae Valley Heritage Association’s 2024 raffle tractors.

    • Knotty Pine: A/C, pool, shuffleboard, darts, bank shot, cards and many other games. (open until 1a)

    3pm:

    • Art in the Park, 4-Hole Golf Course, Yard Games @ Highway 14 Park

    4pm:

    • Laredo Ridge Wind Farm Tour (shuttle will leave Hwy 14 park at 4pm)

    • Trivia @ 386 Tap (shuttle available)

    • Live Music by Jared Temme

    5pm:

    • Tour of Raeville Church (shuttle to leave Hwy 14 Park - NORTH end - as soon as wind farm tour ends)

    • Entertainment (Alan Temme 6p) and Beer Garden @ Highway 14 Park

HOUSING OPTIONS

Tents
Our primary area for BRAN is the Highway 14 Park. We’ll have our welcome table, food, entertainment, and other key elements of the event located here. Park your bike here and we’ll show you where to pitch your tent!

Campers

Camper hook-ups are limited so reserve yours ASAP! The Highway 14 Park is in the middle of the action. Six spots have water and 50 amp electric. Reserve through the village office: 402-386-5551.

Other options:

  • R&R Campsites one block from park: 7 camper sites ($20/night) with 30 and 50 amp: 402-394-8380

  • Dale Salber: one hook-up located on the southwest corner of town. Call 402-649-5955

  • Clyde Stuhr: one hook-up, located near Dale’s spot on the southwest corner of town. Call 803-968-3941

Other Options

  • 386 Tap: Sleeps 4-5, two queen beds and a couch. $125/night. Located on the south side of town. Message Radene at 402-843-6537

  • Chickweed Guesthouse: 114 E. Leona Ave., Four bedrooms, Call Andrea Jarzynka: 402-657-6231

  • More to come.

Petersburg Volunteers:

  • Volunteers

    While our goal is to make this an easy and fun day for all, it does take volunteers to make things happen. If you’d like to give some time… whether it be welcoming riders, checking trash, or offering your talent to entertain them, we’d like to know. Please click below and we’ll be in touch regarding how you can help.

    Volunteers

  • Steering Committee

    Have questions? Here’s your steering committee:

    • Tina Stokes, Chair (Petersburg Comm. Foundation

    • Ashley Thieman (Petersburg Comm. Foundation

    • Emily Jacobson (Petersburg Community Club)

    • Dani Koch (Petersburg Community Club)

    • Kaitlin Bachman (Petersburg Community Club)

    • Jen Thieman (Petersburg Community Club)

    • Clyde Stuhr (American Legion Post #162)

    • Connie Stuhr (St. John’s Alter Society)

    • Dale Salber (Petersburg Volunteer Fire)

    • Tyson Lodge (Petersburg Volunteer Fire)

    • AJ Jacobson (Petersburg Volunteer Fire)

Let’s dress up the Burg for BRAN!

Petersburg residents: we need your help to get our town ready to welcome 300+ riders June 5th! We’d love for you to grab some sidewalk chalk and head to the Highway 14 Park and decorate a square (or several).

Want to do even more? Find or grab an old bike, make a bike, or come up with something unique to decorate our town and celebrate these incredible people riding across Nebraska!

Questions? Call or text Tina Stokes: 402-430-3176.