Going back to Nebraskas’ roots, the Sandhill’s Journey National Scenic Byway built a sod house. With the help of local volunteers and the use of heavy equipment, the sod house was built in about two days total time.
Scenic Byway Representative Rick Maas told KCNI/KBBN, “It’s good to have a lot of help. We had about 60 volunteers in total. Maybe 30-35 on three different occasions so that was something we’re really thankful for. All the generosity that we see in this community and beyond is just amazing and that is what gets these things done”
A ribbon cutting will take place at 5:30 pm on October 5 to celebrate the completion of the sod house. Not only will a ribbon cutting take place, but there will also be the exciting pie contest. Judging will start at 4:15 and those competing are invited to drop off the pies anywhere from 10 to 3pm.
Contestants are invited to bring one 8″ two-crust fruit or fall pie in a disposable tin. Crusts can be pie crust or cracker crust, topping can be pie crust or crumb topping (no soft pies). Pies will be judged on overall taste and appearance and one winner will be the SJBSC Pie Champion for 2023 with their name on the plaque that hangs at the red barn. Then the pies will be served to the public for a free will donation.
Following the pie contest, Nebraska Humanities Speaker Karen Wyatt Drevo will be speaking about “Life of a Prairie Pioneer.”
