August

Aug 1-8
Allen County Fair, Iola
Rodeo, demolition derby, tractor pull.
Riverside Park
316-365-6513

Aug 1-Sept 30
Covered Wagon Train Trips or Trail Rides, Cottonwood Falls
See information under Cottonwood Falls Attractions.
20 miles southeast of Cottonwood Falls
316-283-2636

Aug 1-7
Lyon County Free Fair, Emporia
Enjoy old-fashioned county fair.
Lyon County Fairgrounds, Industrial & Hwy 50
316-342-5014 or 316-443-5604

Aug 1-8
Linn County Fair and Rodeo, Mound City
Since 1863--among the largest.
1/2 mile north of Mound City on Kansas Hwy 7
913-795-2317

Aug 2-7
Grant County Free Fair, Ulysses
Annual county 4-H fair.
Grant County Civic Center, 1100 W Patterson
316-356-1808

Aug 2-5
Reno County 4-H Fair, Hutchinson
County fair.
KS State Fairgrounds, 2000 N Poplar
316-662-2371

Aug 3-7
Decatur County Fair and Home-owned Carnival, Oberlin
Fun, family-oriented entertainment.
785-475-8121

Aug 3-7
NCK Free Fair, Belleville
Carnival, entertainment, exhibits, flea markets.
Fairground north edge of Belleville
785-527-5554

Aug 4-7
Cheyenne County Fair, St. Francis
Home-owned carnival, 4-H activities.
Cheyenne County Fairgrounds, N College St
785-332-3171

Aug 4-8
Finney County Free Fair, Garden City
Family fun, carnival, country concert.
Finney County Fairgrounds, 9th St & Isabel
316-272-3670

Aug 4-8
PRCA Rodeo, Dodge City
Five action-filled nights of professional rodeo and western pageantry.
Dodge City Roundup Arena, Market & 14th
316-225-2244

Aug 5-7
Belleville Midget Nationals, Belleville
Fastest half-mile dirt oval race.
Belleville High Banks Race Track
785-527-2244

Aug 5-7
Lane Fair, Lane
Annual fair, parade, food booths, and exhibits in Lane, Kansas.
785-867-3298

Aug 6-8
20th Annual Pro Am Golf Tournament, Garden City
Come watch the pros play!
S Hwy 83
316-276-1210

Aug 6-8
25th Annual Threshing Days, Goessel
Historic farming demonstrations, ethnic food.
Mennonite Heritage Museum, 200 N Poplar
316-367-8200

Aug 6-8
Come On Home Festival 1999, Coldwater
Good old-fashioned family fun!
316-582-2546

Aug 6-7
Ellsworth Cowtown Festival, Ellsworth
Historical reenactments, parade, food, crafts.
Cowtown Plaza, S Main & Hwy 14
785-472-3491

Aug 6-7
Gardner Craft Fair, Gardner
Sponsored by the Gardner Chamber of Commerce, held in conjunction with the Johnson County Fair, 140+ crafters.
I-35 & Hwy 56, About 25 miles southwest of Kansas City
913-856-6464

Aug 6-9
Greenwood County Fair, Eureka
Exhibits, shows, carnival, family fun.
Greenwood County Fairgrounds, Hwy 54 & Jefferson St
316-583-7455

Aug 7-8
Arts and Crafts Show, Dodge City
Arts and crafts exhibits.
Downtown
316-227-3119

Aug 7-15
Coffeyville Interstate Fair and Rodeo, Coffeyville
Concerts, demo, rodeos--one price!
Walter Johnson Park, Hwys 166 & 169
316-251-2550

Aug 7
Kiddie and Fair Parade, Gardner
Fun, family entertainment--sponsored by Gardner Chamber of Commerce, held in conjunction with Johnson County Fair.
I-35 & Hwy 56, About 25 miles southwest of Kansas City
913-856-6464

Aug 9-16
Five State Fair, Liberal
Exhibitors, food vendors, live entertainment, 4-H, carnival, rodeo, car races.
West edge of town at fairgrounds

Aug 9-14
Leavenworth County Fair, Leavenworth
Exhibits, carnival, livestock sale/auction.
From I-70, north on Hwy 7-73, west on Hwy 24-40, west on Hwy 16 1/4 mile
913-684-0475

Aug 11-14
Harper County Fair, Harper
4-H and open class exhibits, carnival, entertainment, food, family fun.
Fairgrounds in downtown, 9th & Washington
316-896-7871 or 316-962-5417

Aug 11-14
Tri-Rivers Fair, Salina
Exhibits, carnival, rodeo, draft horses.
Kenwood Park
785-827-4425

Aug 13-14
El-Kan Western Riders Rodeo, Ellsworth
Call for exact dates. Broncs, bulls, cowboys, clowns, mutton bustin', entertainment, live dance band. Call ahead to confirm date.
Rodeo Arena, 221 W Douglas
785-472-3403

Aug 13-15
Doyle Valley Chautauqua, Peabody
New experiences from by-gone days.
Santa Fe Park, Downtown, 1st & Walnut
316-983-2174

Aug 14-15
Barnes Old Home Days and Threshing Bee, Barnes
Threshing, family entertainment, 10K, crafts.
City Park, 3 blocks north of Kansas Hwy 9
785-763-4339

Aug 15-Sept 26
Before Freedom Came: African-American Life in the Antebellum South from Smithsonian, Montezuma
Powerful story told through language, images.
111 N Aztec (main st), 1/4 mile south of US 56 on Aztec St
316-846-2527

Aug 16-22
Civil War Days, Lawrence
Highlighting Lawrence's Civil War history.
Eldridge Hotel, 701 Massachusetts St
785-749-5011

Aug 18-21
Sumner County Fair, Caldwell
Exhibits, kolaches, carnival, concerts.
Fairgrounds, S Chisholm St
316-863-2466

Aug 20-22
Antique Engine and Tractor Show, Salina
Central Kansas Flywheels Museum
1100 W Diamond Dr
785-827-0787

Aug 20-22
Clifton-Vining Country Music Festival, Clifton
Country music celebration, 11 categories.
785-455-3660

Aug 20-22
Flint Hills Beef Fest, Emporia
Contests, entertainment, and beef dinners.
Lyon County Fairgrounds, Industrial & Hwy 50
316-528-3354

Aug 20-22
K & O Steam and Gas Engine Show, Winfield
Featuring: Ford and Fordson Tractors.
Winfield Fairgrounds, Hwy 160 W
316-221-7608

Aug 21-22
Annual Sawlog 'N' Strings Bluegrass Festival, Dodge City
Folk crafts, bluegrass and folk music, and horse-drawn wagon rides.
Ford/Hodgeman County Line by Hwy 283
316-357-6534 or 316-385-2456

Aug 21
Art in the Park, Garden City
Juried art/craft show.
Stevens Park, Downtown Garden City
316-275-4503

Aug 21
Walnut Valley Doll Show, Winfield
Kansas-only competition doll show.
Winfield Community Center, 700 Gary, Hwy 160 east to Gary, left 2
blocks to Community Center
316-221-2160

Aug 26-28
Days of '49, Hanover
Parades, carnival, music, beer garden.
Downtown & ballpark area
785-337-2252

Aug 27-28
Another Bloomin' Festival, Hesston
Crafts, parade, carshow, dance, more!
I-135, Exit 40, 1/2 mile west to
King Memorial Park
316-327-4102

Aug 27-28
Tiblow Days Centennial, Bonner Springs
Mayors banquet, parade, carnival, etc.
913-441-4538

Aug 28
"Saturday Night Out on the Town," McPherson
Old-fashioned ice cream social, entertainment.
Main St
800-324-8022

Aug 28
14th Annual Kechi Fair, Kechi
Antiques, arts, crafts, parade, carnival, and dance.
2 1/2 miles east of I-135 on 61st N
316-744-9287

Aug 28-29
5th Annual Wheat Bowl, Ellinwood
NAIA sanctioned pre-season College Bowl football game. Banquet, parade, and half-time entertainment.
Sports Complex, Ellinwood
316-564-3359

Aug 28-29
Tumbleweed Festival, Garden City
Arts, music, children's activities. Admission.
316-275-8621

Aug 28
Yoder Heritage Day, Yoder
Amish community festival--food/games.
Southeast of Hutchinson on Hwy 96
316-465-2475

Aug 29
Pony Express Festival, Hanover
Pioneer demonstrations, reride, entertainment, food.
Hollenberg Station State Historic Site
1 mile north on 148, 1 mile east K-243
785-337-2635