NESTFest, a free family festival to celebrate the local community and Nebraska’s state-sponsored NEST 529 College Savings Plans, will be 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, May 7, at Midland University, Anderson Complex, in Fremont.
The festival is hosted by the Nebraska Educational Savings Trust (NEST), First National Bank, and Assistant Nebraska State Treasurer Rachel Biar. In addition to free food and entertainment, NESTFest provides an opportunity for families to learn more about how to save for their children’s educational futures.
Designed for young families, NESTFest will feature entertainment and activities including a state-sanctioned kids pedal tractor pull; Amazing Arthur magic show and activities by the Balloon Brigade; performances by the Freshtones Acapella Group and Midland University Cheer; demonstrations by RWTB Karate and the Midland University Warrior basketball players; as well as free food, face painting, games, prizes, and crafts.
“NEST has been recognized by national experts as one of the top 529 college savings plans in the nation,” said Deborah Goodkin, Managing Director of College Savings Plans, First National Bank of Omaha. “We’re extremely proud of the program and equally as proud of the commitment thousands of families have made to save for college and help create a bright future for their children. NESTFest is an opportunity to celebrate Nebraska’s 529 College Savings Plans and the many opportunities ahead for Nebraska’s youth.”
“NESTFest is a fun event that gives young families an opportunity to spend time together outdoors and, at the same time, learn more about saving for college to ensure their children’s educational futures. We are expecting a large turnout this year,” said Assistant State Treasurer Biar. “We want families in the Fremont area and across Nebraska to know about our fine state-sponsored college savings plans that are available to them.”
As part of the NESTFest celebration, NEST is offering each new customer a $50 new account bonus to jump start a college savings plan account. Representatives from NEST will be available to answer questions about the bonus, the NEST plans, and saving for college.
About NEST
NEST is a tax-advantaged 529 college savings plan and provides four plans to help make saving for college simple and affordable: NEST Direct College Savings Plan, the NEST Advisor College Savings Plan, the Bloomwell 529 Education Savings Plan, and the State Farm 529 Savings Plan. The Nebraska State Treasurer serves as Program Trustee. Union Bank & Trust Company serves as Program Manager, and all investments are approved by the Nebraska Investment Council. Families nationwide are saving for college using Nebraska’s 529 College Savings Plans, which have more than 285,000 accounts, including over 94,000 in Nebraska. Visit NEST529.com and treasurer.nebraska.gov for more information.
