Smith Center Old Settlers Day

04/20/2026

OSD Planning Meeting tonight (Monday, April 20th) at Srader Center. 5:15pm!

04/20/2026

OSD planning meeting tonight (Monday, April 20th) at 5:15pm at Srader Center.

03/17/2026

OSD planning meeting tonight at 7pm at Srader Center. See you then!

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02/16/2026

First meeting for planning of Old Settlers' Day 2026. Tuesday February, 17th 2026 at 6:30pm. (might start slightly late if Chamber Board meeting runs late).

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10/06/2025

We are seeking applicants for full or part time kitchen help.

10/02/2025

Behind every small business is a big dream. 💡

And one of those excellent small businesses in Smith County is Pete's. Their commitment to serving our community goes beyond business — it’s about investing in people, relationships, and the future of Smith County. You know your “usuals” by name, by drink order, and always offering a special of the day knocks our socks off!

Thank you for making our community stronger.

09/30/2025

This year the Smith Center Old Settlers' Day Committee and the Smith Center Chamber of Commerce hosted a Talent Show!

Vocalist 1st Place: Arleta Conaway
Vocalist 2nd Place: Kaydence Dodds

Instrumentalist 1st Place: Emily Behrends
Instrumentalist 2nd Place: Wilma Pearson

Thank you to all the participants who sang or played an instrument for our inaugural year! Every one of you did an amazing job and without you we couldn't have this event! Also, thank you to our audience members who came out and supported these amazing talents!

09/30/2025

This year the Smith Center Old Settlers' Day Committee and the Smith Center Chamber of Commerce hosted an Art Show! Winners were determined by the public vote.

Young Adult:
Drawing Category:
🏆Zoey Nixon; Title: Alive Dead
Paint Category:
🏆Tegan Rego; Title: Sibling Love
Mixed Media Category:
🏆Sadie LaDow; Title: Jesus Tapestry
🏆Miriam Dawling; Title: Starfish
Ceramics Category:
🏆Cora Shaffer; Title: Courage
🏆Aurora Rego; Title Pancakes
Digital Art Category:
🏆Zoey Nixon; Title: Self Portrait
Overall People's Choice:
🏆Emily Pruden; Ceramics; Title: Spotty!

Adult:
Drawing Category:
🏆 Sharon Black; Title: Desert
Paint Category:
🏆Sharon Woitaszewski; Title: Horse
Mixed Media Category:
🏆Maretta Johnson; Title: Tornado #2
Overall People's Choice:
🏆Sharon Woitaszewski; Title: Horse

Thank you to the local Artists who input pieces for judging and thank you to the community members who participated by judging our local talent! We also want to thank Ashley Breshears for her help in organizing this event!
Our hope is that this event will continue to grow in the years to come!

09/30/2025

Thank you to all the entries for the parade this year! It was a wonderful time!

Winners of this year's parade include:
🏆Bright Beginnings🏆
🏆Class of 1985🏆
🏆Tracie and Kelly Ford driving 1965 Mustang Convertible🏆
🏆Gail, Gary, and Glen VanderGiesen with John Deere 40V🏆
🏆The First Christian Church🏆
🏆Shriner's Hospitals🏆
🏆Smith Center High School Cheerleaders🏆
🏆Maranda Benjamin with Dog, Milo🏆
🏆Franklin Flyer Marching Bank - Franklin, NE🏆

Thank you again to all who participated!

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09/30/2025

09/30/2025