Wayne proudly bills itself as “Wayne America.” Shopping opportunities include home decor, clothing and antiques in a trendy district with unique dining options, a renovated historic movie theater, and a brewery in Wayne’s former fire station.
The Wayne Chicken Show in July features contestants imitating fowl in its National Cluck-Off, and challenging their capacity for fun with a hard-boiled egg eating contest. Fun activities by the dozen are planned for 2018. (402) 375-2240 or chickenshow.com.
Residents, students and other visitors are invited to attend magnificent laser light shows cast on a 30-foot dome from two fisheye projectors at Wayne State College’s Fred G. Dale Planetarium. (402) 375-7471.
For more information on Wayne, contact Wayne Area Economic Development at (402) 375-2240 or visit cityofwayne.org.