April

Apr 1-30
Herbert Brownell Memorial Lecture, Abilene
Exact date TBA--please call.
Eisenhower Center
2 miles south of Abilene exit off I-70
785-263-4751

Apr 1-May 2
KANZA Days, Winfield
Three-day celebration, family entertainment.
Cowley County Fairground
316-221-2420

Apr 3
Forpaz Park Opening Day, Independence
Free rides, entertainment, family fun!
Riverside Park & Ralph Mitchell Zoo
2 blocks east of Hwy 75 on Oak St

Apr 3
Sedgwick County Zoo Easter Eggstravaganza, Wichita
Easter crafts and games for kids.
Off I-235, Exit 10, Zoo Blvd
316-942-2213 ext 386

Apr 4
Easter Pageant, Abilene
Live, realistic Easter Sunrise Pageant.
Brown's Park, south on K-15 4 miles
785-263-2231

Apr 9-11
Kansas City Indian Market and Southwest Showcase, Overland Park
Dates, times subject to change.
Overland Park International Trade Center
6800 W 115th St
800-259-9547

Apr 9-10
Mennonite Relief Sale, Hutchinson
Quilt auction, German food, crafts.
KS State Fairground Buildings, 24th & Main
316-543-6633

Apr 10
Townwide Garage Sale, Fort Scott
Come find that special bargain.
316-223-3566

Apr 10-11
C.O.W.B.O.Y.S. Spring Gather, Ellsworth
Cowboy camp, chuckwagon, cowboy ball.
Downtown, on the Plaza
785-472-4703

Apr 10
City-wide Garage Sales, Valley Center
Over 175 sales, free maps.
2 1/2 miles west of Exit 17 on I-135
(2 1/2 miles west of Kansas Coliseum)
316-755-7340

Apr 10-11
Ellis County Cancer Council Polkafest, Hays
Annual Polkafest.
Fanchon Ballroom located on E Hwy 40
785-735-2230

Apr 10
Itzhak Perlman, Violin, Lawrence
World's most-loved violinist.
Lied Center, 15th & Iowa St
785-864-ARTS

Apr 10-11
Civil War Encampment, Fort Scott
Meet Union Army soldiers.
Fort Scott National Historic Site
316-223-0310

Apr 10
K-State All University Open House, Manhattan
25,000+ students and parents learn about the available educational
opportunities.
K-State University
785-532-6237

Apr 14-17
William Inge Festival, Independence
Performances honoring nationally known playwrights.
Independence Community College
800-842-6063

Apr 15-25
"Taffetas," Hutchinson
Women's version of "Forever Plaid," a foot-stompin' musical. April 15, 18,
22, 25.
FLAG Theater, Downtown, 310 N Main
316-662-7469

Apr 16-18
Arts and Crafts Show, Dodge City
Arts and crafts exhibits.
Village Square Mall, 2601 Central
316-227-8196

Apr 16-18
Spring Fling XVII, Ulysses
For-profit trade show.
Grant County Civic Center, 1100 W Patterson
316-356-4700

APR 17
Heritage Toy Show, Abilene
Collectible toys and dolls exhibit and sale.
Sterl Hall in Eisenhower Park
785-263-2681

Apr 17
Sedgwick County Zoo Via Christi Children's Fair and Zoo Run, Wichita
Family-oriented health fair booths and Zoo Run for all ages.
Off I-235, Exit 10, Zoo Boulevard
316-942-2213 ext. 386

Apr 17-18
Tulip Time, Belle Plaine
Tulips, crafts, quilts, family fun.
Kansas Turnpike to Exit 33, west on K-53 to 81 Hwy, south to K55, east
to Belle Plaine
316-488-3401

Apr 22-24
3i Show, Garden City
Implements, Industry, Irrigation--45th Annual Agriculture Show.
Finney County Exhibition Complex
316-227-8082

Apr 22-24
New Beginning Festival, Coffeyville
Musical entertainment, carnival, and more!
Downtown, 2 blocks north of Hwy 166 & 169 Junction
800-626-3357

Apr 23-24
Annual Topeka Genealogy Conference, Topeka
Hank Jones, speaker; mini-sessions; vendors.
Maner Conference Centre, Kansas Expo, 17th & Western
785-233-5762

Apr 23-24
Kansas Storytelling Festival, Downs
Official state storytelling event, nationally acclaimed storytellers, festival
atmosphere. http://skyways.lib.ks.us/kansas/towns/Downs/downs.htm.
Morgan Ave
800-877-1980

Apr 24
By-Gone Days, Salina
Central Kansas Flywheels Museum
1100 W Diamond Dr
785-827-0787

Apr 24
Frontier Life on the Border, An Adventure in History, Fort Scott
Historical tour of frontier activities.
In Bourbon & Linn Counties at 9 sites along
69 Hwy
417-966-7335

Apr 24
Kechi's Red Bud Festival and Outdoor Quilt Show, Kechi
Over 100 quilts displayed. Vintage clothing, food, and fun.
I-35, Exit 14, 2 miles east at 61st St N & Oliver St
316-744-9403

Apr 24-25
KLOE Home and Garden Show, Goodland
Commercial exhibits.
785-899-2039

Apr 24
St. Johns Arts and Crafts Show, Beloit
Arts, crafts, and food booths.
St. Johns School Gym, 209 Cherry St
785-738-3722

Apr 24-25
Victorian Days, Waterville
House tours, tea, opera house, historic hotel.
Waterville
785-363-2041

Apr 26-May 1
SAFECON Nationals, Salina
National collegiate aviation/flight competition.
KSU-Salina campus at Salina Airport
785-826-2600

Apr 27-May 1
Cinco De Mayo, Hutchinson
Celebration promoting Hispanic cultural awareness.
Downtown & Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
South Hutchinson
316-663-2257

Apr 29-May 1
Barbed Wire Swap & Sell Convention, La Crosse
Antique barbed wire, tools, collectibles.
La Crosse City Auditorium
785-222-9900

Apr 30
Apple Blossom Festival, Newton
Outdoor festival, food, entertainment, booths.
1 block west of I-135 at the Broadway exit
316-283-5400

Apr 30-May 2
Good Sam Camper Club Kansas Samboree, Hutchinson
Camper rally.
KS State Fairgrounds, 2000 N Poplar
316-524-1334

Apr 30-May 2
Women's Weekend, Overland Park
Dates, times subject to change.
Overland Park International Trade Center
6800 W 115th St
800-259-9547