The Callaway Chamber of Commerce wishes to sa thank you to everyone who participated in hosting th Bran riders last week. “You all were amazing and appreciated. We received so many compliments about Callaway, the friendly people and great food and how nic and clean the town looked,” said Chamber president Ke Pitkin.

The Chamber thanks Bryon and Heath and the crew at Callaway Public Schools for preparing and hosting the campground and overnight accommodations. Also, thank you to the Village crew - Rod, Joe and Zach for working to make Callaway look great, even after the Sunday storm.

Many organizations, businesses, citizens and individuals worked or volunteered for BRAN and deserve a big pat on the back - from hospitality, housing, food, services, golf carts, trailers to transport riders, sign makers, flag men, museum volunteers and more. You are appreciated!

“And thanks to all the Chamber members who volunteered hours in planning and on the day of BRAN,” Pitk added. “Working together we can do great things.”

Though BRAN is now behind them, the Callaway Chamber is not finished hosting guests just yet. The Villa will be hosting Tour de Nebraska as they pass throu Callaway on Thursday, June 23. Then coming up th weekend, June 24-26, will be the annual Pioneer Picnic.

“So, we are having a cleanup night to get this on Tuesday, June 21 at 5:30 at the park,” said Pitk “We will spruce up the park and weed-eat extra plac downtown and get ready for the carnival and that ki of stuff.”

Tour de Nebraska is anticipated to begin arriving Callaway about 7:30 a.m. next Thursday, and they will hang around until about noon. The museum will r open and there will be some food options available for the riders.

“I’m really proud of our community,” Pitkin added.