Friendsgiving 2025

Schedule

Sat, 08 Nov, 2025 at 05:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Buffalo County Fairgrounds | Kearney, NE

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Who says Thanksgiving can't be an entire month? Celebrate Friendsgiving with United Way on Saturday, November 8th!
What is Friendsgiving? This trend began as a way to gather close friends, chosen family, who weren't able to gather with their loved ones for the holiday. We're bringing people together in an act of community, care for our neighbors, and celebration of generosity in the middle of our 2026 campaign.
Let's come together and build a foundation of community, celebrating all that we have to be grateful for as we head into the holiday season. There is something for everyone at this event!
-Traditional Thanksgiving meal
-Football
-Bounce houses
-Pumpkin decorating
-Card games and board games
-Flower bar
-Silent Auction
-Raffle drawing
Event Details
When: Saturday, November 8, 2025
Doors open at 5pm
Dinner served at 6pm
Raffle drawing at 7pm
Silent Auction closes at 7:30pm
Where: Buffalo County Fairgrounds Exhibit building
Cost: $25/person or $160 for a table of 8 people
The proceeds from this event benefit our partner agencies and current initiatives.
Other ways to give
You can fully participate in the Friendsgiving spirit by purchasing an extra ticket for someone to attend who could not otherwise afford it by making a donation along with your ticket purchase. Free tickets will be distributed through our partner agencies as they are available. Any unused tickets/extra funds will be redirected toward the United Against Hunger fund.
Food donations will be collected for Jubilee Center and Community Action Partnership. For every bag of non-perishable food or hygiene items donated, you will receive a ticket for a drawing for a special prize basket!
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Where is it happening?

Buffalo County Fairgrounds, 3807 N Avenue,Kearney, Nebraska, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

United Way of the Kearney Area

Host or Publisher United Way of the Kearney Area

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