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Meals at Husker Harvest Days support local schools

Numerous vendors will help keep you fed during the show.

Charlotte Brockman

September 10, 2024

2 Min Read
food vendor cooking food on grill at HHD
WORTH THE WAIT: To avoid waiting in lines at food vendors across the show site during the noon rush, consider eating earlier or later.Elizabeth Hodges

Editor’s note: Husker Harvest Days is Sept. 10-12 in Grand Island, Neb. Visit HuskerHarvestDays.com.

Walking the quadrants of Husker Harvest Days exploring all of the latest technology can wear a person down. Refueling at one of the food booths not only satisfies hunger but also contributes to supporting local Grand Island schools.

“Dining at school vendors during Husker Harvest Days is a win-win,” said Matt Jungmann, national events director for Farm Progress. “Not only do you get to enjoy delicious food, but your purchase also directly supports local schools and their various activities. By investing in education, we all help cultivate future stewards of agriculture.”

Here are the school food vendors at this year’s Husker Harvest Days:

G.I. Central Catholic. The Knights of Grand Island Central Catholic offer a variety of menu items for breakfast, lunch or supper. From breakfast sandwiches to Polish sausages and the classic steak sandwich, there is a meal for everyone. Volunteers even deliver orders to exhibitors. This effort helps raise funds for athletics, fine arts programs and leadership development. Find it on Lot 338.

Pork Place. Run by Sutton Christian School, the Pork Place is a one-stop shop for all pork cravings. Start the day with a juicy breakfast burger, and then come back for lunch to dine on the famous pork bacon burger or pork loin sandwich. Don’t forget to top off the meal with a root beer float. Proceeds support Sutton Christian School’s operating costs, benefiting 48 students from kindergarten to eighth grade. It’s on Lot 915.

Eagle’s Nest. Land at the Eagle’s Nest, run by Wood River Rural Schools, for a cinnamon roll, bacon cheeseburger, or cherry and apple turnovers. In support of extracurricular activities, students and supporters volunteer to serve you. This year Eagle’s Nest, Lot 734, sells vouchers for exhibitors to distribute to customers.

Viking Shipyard. Run by the GI Northwest Athletic Boosters, the Viking Shipyard has a full menu to stave off hunger pains, including its famous sausage pepper Philly sandwich. All funds go to support the Grand Island Northwest athletic programs, covering facility maintenance, team support and $5,000 in annual scholarships. Head over to Lot 534 and calm a growling stomach.

Cactus Jacks. Operated by Centura Boosters, Cactus Jacks will bring its full menu of gourmet burgers, mac and cheese topped with smoked brisket or chicken, and smoked sandwiches. In partnership with Centura Boosters, proceeds support all extracurricular activities. Last year, the organization gave $30,000 back to the student body. Stop by Cactus Jacks on Lot 938 in between Eighth and Ninth streets right along Central Avenue.

About the Author

Charlotte Brockman

Charlotte Brockman is a student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where she studies agronomy and international trade. Although originally from Idaho, moving to Nebraska proved to be an opportunity to connect further with her agricultural roots, and showcase the producers of Nebraska. Growing up a generation removed from a small dairy and row crop operation in Macon, Neb., and a cow-calf operation in southern Idaho, Brockman often takes inspiration from past generations to pursue innovation around the world and tell the important stories of Nebraska's agriculturists. 

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