Comstock Windmill Festival

08/28/2024

Hennry Nuxoll is now accepting speaking engagements:

"Paul Harvey, one of the great storytellers, invited us each week to hear the Rest of the Story. In our small communities, we all believe we know the whole story. I would like to offer the rest of the story of Comstock Windmill Festivals and the business and relationships behind it for your guests at your next gathering. I have a dozen stories that would qualify for Ripley's Believe It or Not.

Over 30 festivals and 250,000 people to a community of 100 would seem like a good tickler for any conversation. Those improbable situations are only the middle of the story. The rest, as you know, is the most exciting and intriguing part. Everything from CMA award winners walking through Nebraska's pastures, being the largest seller at Husker Harvest Days to starting with a new auction company as their first independent representative and watching it grow from eight employees to 125 and over a billion dollars in auction sales, to Bob Devaney sending me a letter and more. You may have driven through Comstock during the last 10 Christmas seasons and wondered how and why Hennry put up so many lights. I've had financial miracles in tandem with financial setbacks, bad mistakes in the moments of fortune dropping into my lap. Family and faith is the spine of my story, no matter how many chapters I put in for the rest of the story.

Attached is a resume of my speaking experiences. I hope we share a few laughs and moments of learning about some extraordinary experiences in an ordinary man's life. That will be the rest of the story at your next gathering. I look forward to hearing from you.

In all sincerity,
Hennry Nuxoll"

05/31/2024

The proprietor of the Dempster House, named after the Dempster windmills surrounding it, is excited to announce that it will open its doors to the public. Whether you're looking for a bed and fix your own breakfast experience, a venue for family or class reunions, graduations, weddings, a hunting lodge, meetings, or general gatherings, the Dempster House is the perfect choice.

Located on the cusp of the many years of Comstock Festivals at the country canyon concert site, this historic venue has a rich history dating back to its construction in 1897. Two years before the town of Comstock was incorporated as a railroad town in 1899, the Dempster House stood as a mansion with two stories. It even had a ground floor room with its own direct outside entrance, providing accommodation for the local country school teacher who boarded there. While it originally lacked inside bathrooms, the Dempster House now boasts five bathrooms and four bedrooms, all furnished with fixtures and decor that harken back to a bygone era.

What truly sets this venue apart is its wrap-around porch, offering breathtaking views of the canyon. Countless concert-goers have enjoyed performances by some of the greatest talents in country, rock, and Christian music from this very spot. Additionally, the Dempster House served as a hub for dining, entertainment, meet and greets, and acted as a hospitality house for stars under the stars for over 20 years. Every celebrity who has graced its halls has praised the house, and their posters line the lower basement walls as a testament to their presence.

Catering can be arranged. 100 Electrical camping sites are available. A concert venue will also be considered. If you're interested in experiencing the unique charm and history of the Dempster House, whether for a day, a week, or any other duration, please feel free to contact Henry at 308-370-1023.

03/26/2024

Comstock rest stop is closed today. It is too cold to go! Get it?

01/01/2024

Happy New Year from Comstock!

12/08/2023

The Village of Comstock will again convert to a Comstock Christmas City the Day after Thanksgiving to Jan 1 of 2024. What started as a way to impress a Twin brother who could see it from heaven and a 15 month old granddaughter who couldn't remember it for 15 minutes has ballooned into the largest Christmas display in the Midwest. It wasn't my idea. I was done decorating my House the Day after Thanksgiving and and inflatable Santa & Reindeer Showed up anonymously. During the next 30 days, 3000 dollars of decorations showed by the same fashion and they all got put up.

Fast forward, Comstock now has 20 connecting blocks of Christmas displays. 40 Scenes, (Grinchville, Bed Rock, Snowmans Land, Teddy Bear Boulevard, Comstock Police and on and on) ,Dozen cars, boats & Campers, Buggys, Sled & horse Drawn Equipment, 12 Buildings, 20 trees, 50 Santas, Mile of running lights, mile of extension chords, 1000 tent stakes, over 400 inflatables from 3 foot to 20 Foot Tall and just added last year the Base Ball field with an inflatable at every position.

New for 2023 will be a Need a Bike Take One, Got an Extra Bike Leave One, a program started for kids that want or need one. No cost. Starts out with 20 Bicycles.

Also new for 2023, the Saddle up Saloon, a soon to open Business in town will offer FREE hot Chocolate and Cider from 6 to 10 every night to promote their new upcoming establishment.

Will leave the lights on from the Day after Thanksgiving to New Years Day. 6 to 11 o'clock. No cost of admission. It takes a half hour to Drive it and an hour to walk. It started all with most generous anonymous donations of Christmas decorations 7 years ago. Call 308-370-1023 in case of inclement or too windy conditions.

06/20/2023

This picture represents one of the main reasons that I am retiring the Windmill Festival Business. I have seen only one of my Grandparents during a few weeks' visit to my parent's homeland in Germany. I want that to be different with mine!

God Bless a hundred great volunteers that made the 2023 Windmill Festival the best ever. I wanted to end with a bang and not get shot. Best ever!

I was mad at God for letting it rain until a friend told me it was God crying because it was the last Windmill Festival. It's all good. Rain helped the farmers & beer tents.

Thanks for 23 years.

In All Sincerity,
Hennry Nuxoll

06/15/2023

Thank you to everyone who attended the 2023 Windmill Festival! The weather didn't always cooperate, but we still experienced the magic of Comstock! Pick up a memento of this year's festival below. Thank you again on behalf of Henry and the Windmill Festival crew!

06/08/2023

Ned LeDoux singing "This Cowboy's Hat." See Ned this Saturday at the Comstock Windmill Festival! Buy tickets at www.windmillfestival.com.

05/29/2023

Only on June 10th at the Comstck Windmill Festival - come experience the power of music with Ned LeDoux! One of the most incredible things about great music is its ability to take the listener to a place they'd rather be. With his insightful lyrics and warm, strong voice, Ned LeDoux brings people, places, and emotions vibrantly to life. His new album Buckskin celebrates a life many aspire to, but few actually live - don't miss out! Buy tickets to see Ned LeDoux at the 2023 Comstock Windmill Festival at www.windmillfestival.com.

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05/26/2023

Don't miss the chance to experience something truly special - the unparalleled country music of William Michael Morgan on June 8th at the Comstock Windmill Festival! With his roots in Mississippi, this singer-songwriter stands out with a combination of classic sounds and contemporary lyrics. Hear his beautiful Southern vocal range and heartfelt words for an outstanding country performance. Don't let this opportunity pass you by! Buy your tickets now at www.windmillfestival.com.

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05/25/2023

Reminder: All firefighters in Nebraska who fought a fire in the last few weeks have earned a free ticket to the Comstock Windmill Festival, June 8 - 10, for any single-day admission. I was parked on a gravel road right by this house, talking to the owner for 15 minutes. A few hours later, lightning struck and burned his house to the ground; the chimney was the last thing standing. Local volunteer firefighters are the best of the best. They care, they try, and they help. Thank you so much. -Hennry

05/20/2023

Experience the phenomenal Mitchell Tenpenny, an undeniable force in country music. His whimsical yet sophisticated tracks showcase his devotion to perfecting his craft - from the debut album Telling All My Secrets to the 3x Platinum single "Drunk Me." Beloved by audiences everywhere, you don't want to miss your opportunity to witness him live at the 2023 Comstock Windmill Festival! Buy your tickets now at www.windmillfestival.com.

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05/16/2023

Calling all music lovers! On June 10th, 2023, CJ Solar will bring his unique blend of Country, Southern rock and Delta blues to the 2023 Comstock Windmill Festival. Having been named one of the "New Artists You Need To Know" by Rolling Stone Country and racking up over four million streams on Spotify, Solar is already turning heads in Nashville, Baton Rouge and beyond. Don't miss out on an unforgettable live performance - buy your tickets now at www.windmillfestival.com!

Music video for CJ Solar "American Girls"

05/12/2023

Join the party at the 2023 Comstock Windmill Festival featuring the emerging Country star Shane Profitt! The 22-year-old from Columbia, Tennessee is a modern Country tunesmith making waves in the music industry. From pulling overtime at his job to now rocking sold-out crowds at the historic Ryman Auditorium and touring with chart-topping heroes, Shane is living proof that life can change fast! His genuine tunes make you feel like you're slipping into a pair of broken-in work boots. Get your tickets now at www.windmillfestival.com and don't miss out on this performance on June 10th, 2023.

Music video by Shane Profitt performing How It Oughta Be. © 2022 Big Machine Label Group, LLChttp://vevo.ly/Gl1a0J

05/06/2023

See Canaan Smith take the stage at the 2023 Comstock Windmill Festival on June 10th! After years of writing, working and refining his craft, Smith first hit it big in 2015 with "Love You Like That," the lead single off the critically acclaimed album "BRONCO." The PLATINUM-selling song skyrocketed to #1 on Billboard's Country Airplay chart and established Smith as one of the country's hottest young artists. Don't miss his high-octane show and unique sound! Buy tickets now at www.windmillfestival.com.

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05/05/2023

This photo represents the 100 good people that live in Comstock, population 100. It also represents the 100 people making the Magic of the Comstock Windmill Festival, what it is, and who makes it happen. The Volunteers, Comstock Fire Department, Ord High School Football team Stage Set up Team, Young Famers Shuttle Drivers, Stage Crew, FFA trash picker-uppers, Ticket sale Sponsors, Ticket & campsite & parking People,
The grounds crew and many hard-working people are the heart of Comstock, making the possibility of world-class talent coming to a pasture surrounded by windmills to a town that doesn't exist on a 2020 Rand McNally Map.

We're extending the two for one price for the last time. The best seat in the house at pre-gate prices till Mother's Day. The best lineup of young country ever! The best present you can give is a good Time. The worst decisions in the world are the opportunities we didn't take. In all sincerity, Hennry

Every year Comstock, NE comes to life with the Windmill Festival and top national country music acts. Buy your tickets to join the fun at Nebraska's big pasture party!

05/02/2023

Be inspired by the story of Jay Allen, whose song "Blank Stares" went viral with over 500 million views on Facebook. After seeing his mother suffer from Alzheimer's, Jay wrote the song, which has gone on to raise over $50 million to help fight the disease. Join us at the 2023 Comstock Windmill Festival to hear Jay Allen perform the song live, while honoring his late mother and supporting the Alzheimer's Association. Get your tickets now at www.windmillfestival.com.

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04/28/2023

Calling all country music fans! Get ready to experience the power of pedal steel and good stories with Chevel Shepherd! This 18-year-old New Mexico native first charmed America as the champion of season 15 of The Voice, nurtured by coach Kelly Clarkson. Now you can experience Chevel's modern country music that toes tradition's best lines at the 2023 Comstock Windmill Festival! Buy tickets now at www.windmillfestival.com. Don't miss this special event!

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04/21/2023

We've seen it all around the internet but here's the real deal: a fan-made dance video set to Cooper Alan's song Can't Dance! Make sure you catch Cooper Alan performing live at the Windmill Festival on June 9th – get your tickets now at www.windmillfestival.com! Who else has been jamming to this song? 🎶

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04/18/2023

A message from Henry for all local firemen: "I Was listing some farm Equipment For Big Iron (My Day Job) for a Lady 9 miles North and 4 Miles west of Anselmo on a dead-end road into the Sandhills. I noticed a train caught some land on fire just before I turned west. It was put out the day before. As I took pictures, the wind picked up and restarted the fire, 100,00 to 150,000 acres. Many Fire Departments As I watched the smoke get bigger and bigger, I wondered if I would have to drive thru fire to get Back to Comstock. I returned to Highway 2 and encountered an older gentleman in a pickup, watching the smoke across the road. He said his son & Grandson were fighting. Three hours later, Lightning Struck south of his house. His house and an empty house perished in the Flames. All that remained standing was a chimney and a statue of St Joseph. Brave Volunteer firefighters Saved his son's house.
There are ten commandments. Some think they are multiple-choice Questions. If you need help remembering them, remember three things, Care, Try & Help. Local Volunteer Fire Departments Live by the motto Care and Try And Help to save lives and property, risking Their Own. To honor their service as we do with all active duty service men, we will include local firefighters who have fought a fire in Nebraska free admittance to any day of this year's Comstock Windmill Festival. Show up at the gate and let us know the fire you fought. In all sincerity, Hennry Nuxoll"

04/17/2023

Immerse yourself in the unforgettable sounds of country music with William Michael Morgan at the 2023 Comstock Windmill Festival! This talented Mississippi native is an unforgettable mix of classic and contemporary, penning evergreen melodies imbued with genuine lyrics and pure Southern vocals. Don't miss this fantastic chance to experience a real luminary of country music up close! Buy your tickets now at www.windmillfestival.com.

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04/14/2023

Your pals heading to Comstock Windmill Festival this June? Sure hope so! Expect a weekend full of great music, tons of activities, and the best beer under the stars. Plus, it wouldn’t be a festival without extreme bull riding - All happening June 8-10th in Comstock NE!

04/12/2023

April Fools has come and gone, but here's a deal you would be a fool for not taking. Any Ticket purchased before April 15 Tax Time will admit two people. Bring a friend. Bring an enemy. He will be your friend for life after the concert. Buy your tickets at www.windmillfestival.com.
We were glad to share the last 23 years of The Comstock Windmill Festival with you. We have brought the best talent in the world to a town called Comstock, which didn't exist on a 2020 Rand McNally Map. We have the best young talent this year with 10 Nashville acts plus extreme bull riding. And that's the best seat in the house. No VIP Sections because everybody is important at Comstock.

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04/06/2023

The Comstock Windmill Festival announces a promotion for the last concert of the 23-year music festival series. Any ticket purchased for this year's event will admit two people at the gate. Tickets are two for the price of one if purchased by Easter. The ultimate goal of this promotion is to encourage those who have come in the past to come one last time and make it affordable to families who cannot afford the high cost of attending concerts as a group. Four generations of one family have attended in the past. Comstock has never charged VIP Tickets, which made Chris LeDoux rebook his appearance the week after he performed at the Festival. Unfortunately, he died the day 2000 posters with him as a 2005 headliner. He said," I love how Comstock treats everybody the same." Many acts that started and were once heard at Comstock demand $250,000 to $1,000,000 to perform at concerts today. Comstock has seen 25 CMA award winners just beginning their young careers.

The Comstock Festivals have 23 years of bringing the best talent in the world to near a town called Comstock, a population of 100, not existing on a 2020 Rand Nally Map. 2023 is possibly the best young talent lineup yet, with 10 Nashville Acts. Plus, Extreme Bull Riding. No VIP Sections.

Thursday features William Michael Morgan with the number one song "I Met a Girl." Voice Winner with a million votes Chevel Shepherd. Jay Allen, another Voice finalist raising money and awareness for Alzheimer's.

Friday features Mitchell Tenpenny coming off number-one hits with "Drunk Me," "Truth About You," and "At the End of a Bar" with Chris Young. Next is the ever-popular Cooper Allen, with 8.1 million followers on TikTok. Back for the third time in a row, Ali Colleen is carrying on the legacy of her father, the biggest star in the history of country music.

Saturday has four Nashville acts. Ned LeDoux created a Legacy of his Own. Cannan Smith is known for his # one song, "Love you like That." Rising Star Shane Profitt with chart Moving "That's how it Outta Be." CJ Solar, who has written for Morgan Wallen, is back again by popular demand. Saturday also features afternoon extreme bull riding.

Food, Beer, and Vendors will all be available on the grounds. Comstock remains the only concert setting in the world in a canyon surrounded by windmills.

Tickets and campsites are available at windmillfestival.com. All tickets purchased before Easter will admit two at the gate.

Every year Comstock, NE comes to life with the Windmill Festival and top national country music acts. Buy your tickets to join the fun at Nebraska's big pasture party!