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Event Calendar

Festivals & Celebrations


Festivals are listed alphabetically. Check the Event Calendar for events by date.
Altamont Flag Day
407 S Houston, Altamont, KS 67330 (LB)
Annual. 7:30 am June 12, 2010 Fun run, Quilt show, horseshoe tourney (entry fee), other activities. [112]

Anderson County Corn Festival

North Lake Park, Garnett, KS 66032 (AN)

(785) 448-6767

http://www.accornfest.com

Annual.   September 25, 2010. 5K Run, CAN-U-CRUISE car and motorcycle show, craft and food vendors, pageant, homemade raft races, entertainment, evening outdoor, lawnchair

concert featuring Joe Nichols, opener: Travis Marvin & Hammer Down. Free parking, free shuttle within park. Admission charged to Concert on the Hill. [357]



Artist Alley
Downtown Chanute, Chanute, KS 66720 (NO)
620-431-0056
http://www.chanutechamber.com/  
Annual. September 25, 2010 Arts and crafts festival, car show, library book sale. [371]

Autumn Blaze Days - Pumpkin Festival
Anderson County Fairgrounds, Garnett, KS 66032 (AN)
http://www.garnettkofc.com/PumpkinFest.html  
Annual. BBQ lunch 11:00 am-1:30 pm October 16, 2009 Pumpkin patch, kids' activities, 4-H petting zoo, recipe contest, cooking demonstrations, pumpkin slingshot, raffle. Fee for lunch. [181]

Balloons, Bikes, Blues & BBQ

Forest Park & Tolen Creek Park, Parsons, KS 67357 (LB)

(620) 421-7030    jzaleski@parsonsks.com

http://www.VisitLabette.com

Annual.   October 15-17, 2010. Hot Air Balloon Glow & Races, KCBS sanctioned BBQ Cook-off, Blues Music, Benefit Bike Run [374]


Biblesta

Humboldt, KS 66748 (AL)
620-473-3374
http://www.biblesta.com/  
Annual. October 2, 2010 Held annually 1st Saturday in October. Biblesta has been held in Humboldt, Kansas on the first Saturday in October, every year since 1957. The name is
a combination of Bible and Fiesta. Religion-based event Concerts, entertainment, parade, train & pony rides. Food and beverage booths. Run/walk, ham & bean feed. [109]

BPW Square Fair

Town Square, Courthouse lawn, Garnett, KS 66032 (AN)

(785) 448-6767

http://www.garnettbpw.com

Annual.   May 8, 2010. Arts and crafts festival held the Saturday before Mother's Day. Quilt show, concessions and entertainment. [358]


Southeast Kansas Tourism Region - Music Festivals and Events

Chautauqua Hills Blues Festival

2028 Kansas Road, Sedan, KS 67361 (CQ)
greg@cqbluesfest.com  
http://cqbluesfest.com/  
Annual. May 29-30, 2010 10th anniversary of festival. On-site camping. Admission. [78]



Colony Days

Downtown Colony, Colony, KS 66015 (AN)

(620) 852-3321
Annual.   September 4, 2010. Fun walk, auto show, quilt show, parade, pony pul, pie and basket auction, talent show, community evening meal. [359]



Columbus Hot Air Balloon Regatta - October
Columbus Day Festival

Downtown Square, Columbus, KS 66725 (CK)
620-429-1492 columbuschamber@columbus-ks.com  
http://www.columbus-kansas.com/  
Annual. October 9, 2010 Car and tractor show, Children's Corner, craft fair, entertainment, food and other activities. See site for details. [368]

Columbus Hot Air Balloon Regatta

Industrial Park, Merle Evans Dr & 69 Hwy, Columbus, KS 66725 (CK)
620-429-1492 columbuschamber@columbus-ks.com
http://www.columbus-kansas.com/chamber  
Annual. October 8-10, 2010 The only balloon ralley in SE Kansas. Balloon glow, 3 hare and hound races. Parking $5. [96]


Cowtown Days
Baxter Springs, KS 66713 (CK)
http://www.baxtersprings.org/events.html  
Summer. Arts & crafts fair, free live entertainment, vendors, gospel music, contests for kids, car show. [182]

Dalton Defender Days
113 East 8th St, Coffeyville, KS 67337 (MG)
620-251-2550 awilson@coffeyville.com  
http://www.coffeyvillechamber.org/Dalton-Defenders-Days-37951.asp  
Annual. Chili cook-off Friday evening, raid re-enactments Saturday October 1-2, 2010 Held annually 1st full weekend October. Chili Cook-off (Friday evening), Dalton Gang raid re-enactment (Saturday). Other activities. [285]

Elsmore Day
Downtown, Elsmore, KS 66732 (AL)
620-365-5252
http://elsmorekansas.tripod.com/  
Annual. September 11, 2010 See site for details. [298]

Farm City Days
Iola Courthouse Square, Iola, KS 66749 (AL)
620-365-5252 chamber2@iolaks.com  
http://www.iolachamber.org/  
Annual. October 16, 2010 [300]

Fredonia Fall Festival & Homecoming
Various Locations in, Fredonia, KS 66736 (WL)
620-378-3221 fredoniakschamber@twinmounds.com  
http://www.fredoniachamber.com/  
Annual. September 27-October 2, 2010 87th annual event. Week-long events: golf tourney, treasure hunt, star search, pageant, chili cook-off, carnival, parade, and other activities. See site for details. [441]

Fredonia Flag Festival
Historic Square, Fredonia, KS 66736 (WL)
620-378-3221 fredoniakschamber@twinmounds.com  
http://www.fredoniachamber.com/  
Annual. June 10-11, 2011 Fri-KCBS sanctioned BBQ cook-off & pork shoulder contest. Beer garden & appetizers; "Open Mic Nite"; free movie on square; Sat-6,141,777mm run; music; arts/crafts booths; kids activiites; Mr Leggs contest; wave of chocolate challenge; night golf tournament. Proceeds to help maintain the flag & historic site at the south mound where the flag flies high. [438]

Humboldt's Civil War Days
Humboldt, KS 66748 (AL)
620-473-3130 debbie.lake@sbcglobal.net  
http://www.humboldtks.net/attractions.html  
http://www.usd258.net/hcwd/index.html  
Annual. June 12-14, 2010 Various sites around town. Mount Hope Cemetery, Reenactments of Raid & Burning of Humboldt 1861. FREE Gala Union Dance. FREE Tours at Humboldt Historical Museum. Costumed reenactors. [152]

Kincaid Free Fair

Downtown Kincaid, Kincaid, KS 66039 (AN)

(620) 496-8038

Annual.   September 30 - October 2, 2010. 102nd anniversary of the fair includes exhibits, Toby's Amusements (carnival) and  a parade that is over 1 hour long. [360]

Labor Day Celebration
Cedar Vale, KS 67024 (CQ)
620-758-2278
http://www.cityofcedarvale.com/Home_Page.html  
Annual. Labor Day weekend Parade, 5-K fun-run, an egg toss, a tractor pull, and a ranch rodeo. [149]

Little Balkan Festival
Pittsburg, KS 66762 (CR)
620-231-1000
http://www.ozarkvacation.com/kansas/?ar=64  
Crawford County CVB, Pittsburg Area Chamber
Annual. Labor Day weekend A community festival celebrating the history and ethnic variety of Southeast Kansas. [281]

Mardi Grass Rural Heritage Celebration
City Park, Yates Center, KS 66783 (WO)
620-625-2118
http://www.cityofyatescenter.com/  
Annual. July 9-10, 2010 American legion riders bike show & beer garden. The Brawn & Beauty Antique Tractor & Car Show. Kids petting zoo; Bike, tractor, and car shows , there will be an arts & crafts show, kids games, petting zoo, free swim & big splash Contest, ice cream social, threshing demo by the power of the past antique engine & tractor association, chicken bingo, national guard climbing wall, horseshoes, concessions, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks exhibit, Yates Center fire department smoke house, and other activities. [319]

May Day Celebration
Downtown Iola, Iola, KS 66749 (AL)
620-365-5252 chamber2@iolaks.com  
http://www.iolachamber.org/  
Annual. May 1, 2010 See site for details. [293]

Mexican Fiesta
Santa Fe Park and other locations for various events, Chanute, KS 66720 (NO)
http://www.chanutechamber.com/events/calendar.html
Annual. September 10-11, 2010 Annual event for more than 90 years. Entertainment, food, activities. Visit site for more info. [370]

Moran Days
Downtown, Moran, KS 66755 (AL)
http://www.skyways.org/towns/Moran/moranday.html  
Annual. September 18, 2010 63rd annual event. Parade, events, music. [9]

Southeast Kansas Tourism Region - Festivals - Neewollah IndependenceNeewollah Festival
Independence, KS 67301 (MG)
877-633-9655 general@neewollah.com  
http://www.neewollah.com/  
Annual. October 22-30, 2010 Neewollah is the oldest and largest annual celebration in Kansas. 3 parades, a Chili Cook-off, a hometown musical and queen's pageant, food vendors, carnival, nightly entertainment, arts and craft show, Great Pumpkin contest, Band Competition, fun run and bike ride, children's show, professional entertainment Saturday night. See site for details, registration forms, and contact info. [330]

Neewollah Fun Run/Walk
Independence, KS 67301 (MG)
(877) 633-9655 general@neewollah.com  
http://www.neewollah.com/Events-217.asp  
Annual. October 22-30, 2010. A one mile Fun Walk and a USA Track & Field Certified 5K Run. Starts in the park to kick off the first weekend of Neewollah. [334]

Old Settlers Day
114 N Montgomery, Elk City, KS 67344 (MG)
620-627-2486
http://www.skyways.org/towns/ElkCity/osd.html  
Annual. City Hall: Mon-Fri 8:00 am-11:30 am September 10-11, 2010 Parade, free bean feed, talent contest,tractor pull, games, horseshoe pitching contest, volleyball, Queen, Prince and Princess contest, pie auction, homemade salsa contest, watermelon contest, dance, other activities. [215]

Old Soldiers and Sailors Reunion
101 North Main St, Erie, KS 66733 (NO)
620-244-3461 cityhall@cityoferie.kscoxmail.com  
http://www.erieks.com/Reunion.html  
Annual. July 12-17, 2010 136th Annual reunion. Erie is famous for its annual free Bean Feed where thousands of guests share a free meal. Special appearances by Country & Western recording artists from Nashville. [217]

Southeast Kansas Tourism Region - Festivals - OK Kids Coffey CountyOutdoor Kansas for Kids Coffey County
John Redmond Riverside West Campgrounds, New Strawn, KS 66839 (CF)
620-364-8484 scot@burlingtonrec.com  
http://www.okkidscc.com/  
Annual. Friday night, all day Saturday, Sunday morning September 10-12, 2010 Held annually the weekend following Labor Day. Rain or shine event. Free camping Friday & Saturday nights or day trip adventure for the family. Campers set-up Friday night, leave Sunday. Weekend activities include catch-and-release fishing tourney, archery, crafts, canoeing, paint-ball trail shoot, outdoor movie, special programs, and many other activites. Meals provided: lunch & dinner/dessert Saturday, breakfast Sunday. [313]

Pioneer Harvest Fiesta
Bourbon County Fairgrounds, Fort Scott, KS 66701 (BB)
620-215-1942 dledford@classicnet.net  
http://www.pioneerharvestfiesta.org/  
Annual. September 24-26, 2010 54th Annual Pioneer Harvest Fiesta. Antique farm equipment and demonstrations, parade, bean feed, arts/crafts, quilt show, draft horse pull, and more. [67]

Polka Parties
701 S Broadway (US 69), Franklin, KS 66735 (CR)
620-347-4220
http://www.franklinkansas.com/polkaparties.html  
Year-round. Bi-monthly Sundays 2:00-5:00 pm. Call to verify date/time Bi-monthly on Sundays Bi-monthly polka parties are held at the Franklin Community Center & Heritage Museum. Dinner may follow dance. [228]

Prairie Days
2507 CR 3000, Independence, KS 67301 (MG)
620-289-4238 lhouse@totelcsi.com  
http://www.littlehouseontheprairie.com/  
Annual. June 12, 2010 Re-enactors, Little House Character contest, entertainment, kids' crafts, crafters of the era. Admission $5 adults, $1 kids (5-12) [349]

Riverfront Festival
Fort Scott, KS 66701 (BB)
620-223-3566
http://fortscott.com/july.php  
Annual. July 3, 2010 2nd Annual Riverfront Festival. See site for activities. [223]

Safari Days & Chanute Business Expo
800 West 14th, Chanute, KS 66720 (NO)
620-431-3350
http://www.discoverchanute.com/  
Annual. April 23-24, 2010 Annual safari film festival at the Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum, business expo, health fair. Various locations. See site for details. [344]

Spring Fling Festival
Downtown, Cedar Vale, KS 67024 (CQ)
620-758-2278
http://www.cityofcedarvale.com/Home_Page.html  
Annual. April 24-25, 2010 Vendor booths, arts and crafts booths, an antique car show, a ranch rodeo, a barbeque cookoff and dinner, and a community dance. [147]

Veterans Day Parade
Downtown, Iola, KS 66749 (AL)
620-365-5252 chamber2@iolaks.com  
http://www.iolachamber.org/  
Annual. November 6, 2010 Fly-over, memorial service, musical entertainment, bean feed, and parade at the Allen County Veteran's War Memorial, historic downtown courthouse square. [108]

Westphalia Days

Downtown, City Park, Westphalia, KS 66093 (AN)

(785) 489-2420
Annual.   July 3, 2010. Parade, contests and community supper. [361]


William Inge Theatre Festival
1057 W College Ave, Independence, KS 67301 (MG)
620-331-7768 info@ingecenter.org  
http://www.ingecenter.org/  
Annual. April 21-24, 2010 William Inge Center for the Arts, Independence Community College campus. 29th Annual William Inge Theatre Festival. Visit website for registration and ticket info. [174]

Southeast Kansas Tourism Region - Festivals and Cook-ffsWoodson County Fall Festival
Yates Center Courthouse Square, Yates Center, KS 66783 (WO)
620-625-3235 info@woodsoncountychamber.com  
http://www.woodsoncountychamber.com/  
Annual. October 9, 2010 Arts & Crafts fair, chili cook-off, recipe contest, run/walk, exhibitors, and other activities. Visit site for details. [302]

Yates Center Day
105 West Rutledge, Yates Center, KS 66783 (WO)
620-625-3235 info@woodsoncountychamber.com  
http://www.woodsoncountychamber.com/  
Annual. May 29, 2010 Parade, kids' games, homemade ice cream recipe contest, free BBQ lunch, prize drawing. Free admission. [347]

Yellow Brick Road Festival
Sedan, KS 67361 (CQ)
Annual. Memorial Day Weekend See site for schedule of events. Parade, activities, Mountain Oyster Cook-off. [77]