July

July 1-4
Community Days, Lenexa
Fun for the whole family!
Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park, 87th St Pkwy & Lackman Rd
913-541-8592

July 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

July 2-4
Chisholm Trail Festival, Newton
Entertainment, parade, food, carnival, fireworks.
Athletic Park, Between W 1st & W 5th Sts
316-283-2560

July 2-4
Wild West Festival, Hays
Huge fireworks display, concerts, food booths, and more all family-oriented activities.
Frontier Park on S Main St, Downtown
785-628-3386

July 3-4
4th of July Celebration, Lebo
Parade, fireworks, games, live entertainment, ice cream social, baby contest.
Jones Park
316-256-6622

July 3-4
Chautauqua Days, Ottawa
Civil War reenactments, Wild West shows, fireworks, arts and crafts.
785-242-1411

July 3-4
Fourth of July, Peabody
78th annual fireworks extravaganza.
City Park, 2nd & Locust
316-983-2174

July 3-4
Old-fashioned 4th of July, Sterling
BBQ, fireworks, games, street dance.
Downtown & Sterling Lake
316-278-3699

July 3-4
Spirit of Kansas '99, Topeka
A July 4th celebration with arts and crafts, food, children's games, live entertainment, and a spectacular fireworks display.
Lake Shawnee, A few miles south of I-70 off 29th & Croco
785-267-1156

July 3-4
Sundown Salute, Junction City
Free Independence Day celebration.
6th & Washington
785-238-2885

July 3-4
Toronto Days, Toronto
Giant fireworks display, crafts, bean feed, mud volleyball, street dance.
12 miles west of Hwy 54 & 75 intersection
316-637-3235

July 4
4th of July Celebration, Caldwell
Games, entertainment, concessions, rodeo, fireworks.
City Park, W Central St, 7 blocks west of Main
316-845-6444

July 4
4th of July Celebration, Chetopa
Large fireworks display, family entertainment.
Veterans Park, 1st & Maple
316-236-7511

July 4
4th of July Celebration, Mahaska
Fireworks, ice cream social, fun!
City Park
785-245-3283

July 4
4th of July Celebration, Ulysses
Art in the Park. Music concert. Fireworks display.
Throughout Ulysses
316-356-4700

July 4
Finney County Museum Open House, Garden City
Behind-the-scenes tours.
403 S 4th St, In Finnup Park next to Lee Richardson Zoo entrance
316-272-3664

July 4
4th of July Fireworks, Norton
Fireworks display over Lake Sebelius.
4 miles west on Hwy 36
785-877-2501

July 4
Boomtown, Gridley
Parade, fireworks, German dinner, games, 3-on-3 basketball, horse shoes.
Downtown
316-836-3145

July 4
City of Overland Park Star Spangled Spectacular, Overland Park
Corporate Woods
913-451-4466

July 4
Freedom Fireworks, Russell
Community Independence Day celebration!
Memorial Park, E Hwy 40
785-483-6960

July 4
Harper County 4th of July, Anthony
Fireworks, volleyball, family activities and entertainment--9am-10pm.
Anthony Lake, 1 mile north & 1 mile west of Anthony
316-842-5456 or 896-7378

July 4
Independence Day Celebration, Emporia
Parade, music, BBQ, dance, fireworks.
Downtown & Lyon County Fairgrounds
316-342-2488

July 4
July 4th Celebration, Great Bend
Best fireworks show in Kansas.
Expo Complex, 3 miles west on 10th St
316-793-4160

July 4
July 4th Freedom Fest Celebration, Goodland
Fireworks display, carnival rides.
785-899-7130

July 4
Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration, Lindsborg
Outdoor fun--food, entertainment, fireworks.
Swensson Park
N Main between Olsson & Swensson
785-227-3706 or 888-227-2227

July 4
Red, White & Blue 4th of July, Independence
Fireworks, parade, games, family fun.
800-882-3606

July 4
Zoobalee, Garden City
Enjoy old-fashioned Independence Day Celebration.
Lee Richardson Zoo, S 4th St
316-276-6243

July 6-11
Barton County Fair, Great Bend
Exhibits, demonstrations, carnival, entertainment, concerts.
Expo Complex, 3 miles west on 10th
316-797-FAIR

July 7-11
A Mid Summer's Night Antique Show, Overland Park
Dates, times subject to change.
Overland Park International Trade Center
6800 W 115th St
800-259-9547

July 8-12
Kansas Wheat Festival, Wellington
Five days of contests, shows, special events, dances, activities for everyone.
Various locations, 207 S Washington
316-326-7466

July 9-18
95th Running at Anthony Downs, Anthony
Pari-mutuel horse and greyhound races. Families welcome. July 9-11, 16-18.
Intersection of Garfield-Madison in northeast Anthony
316-842-3796

July 9-10
Frontier Military Living History-- Fort Harker Days, Kanopolis
Encampment, military drills, weapons demonstrations, etc.
308 W Ohio
785-472-3059

July 9-10
Linn Picnic, Linn
Carnival, ball tournaments, entertainment, dance.
City Park
785-348-5547

July 10
Coal Centre Days, Mound City
Parade, art/crafts, food, car show.
Main St
913-471-4871

July 10
Solomon Valley Eagles Annual Car Show, Beloit
Judged noon-4pm.
Chautauqua Park, South of Solomon River Bridge on Hwy 14
785-738-2699 or 785-738-5735

July 11
Buffalo Bash, Dighton
Living histories, entertainment, buffalo burger.
Lane County Museum Park, 333 N Main
316-397-2211

July 11-13
Ohio Days, Waverly
103rd Anniversary! Parade, carnival, baby contest, BBQ, dance, ice cream social, live entertainment.
Downtown
785-733-2212

July 11-13
Richmond Free Fair, Richmond
Annual fair, parade, carnival, food booths, crafts, and exhibits.
785-835-6329

July 13-17
Fiesta Mexicana Week, Topeka
Celebrate a week of Topeka's Hispanic culture with authentic Mexican food, traditional entertainment, crafts, and carnival.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, I-70 to Adams, north to Seward Ave, turn right on Chandler
785-232-5088

July 14-18
After Harvest Festival, Ellinwood
Four days of musical entertainment, parade, family fair, dance, carnival.
Downtown
316-564-3361

July 14-17
Pretty Prairie Rodeo--Kansas' Largest Night Rodeo, Pretty Prairie
Family nights Wednesday and Thursday; rodeo/dance all four nights.
Southwest of Hutchinson, West of Hwy 17
316-459-4653

July 15-18
Franklin County Fair and Rodeo, Ottawa
Pro-rodeo, exhibits, carnival rides, food booths, demolition derby.
785-229-3520

July 15
Kansas Senior Olympics, Topeka
Announcement: Entry forms for Kansas Senior Olympics may be obtained by calling 785-368-3798.
City-wide
785-368-3798

July 16-24
Broadway R.F.D., Lindsborg
Special 40th Anniversary Musical Theater Production, July 16-17, 23-24.
Swensson Park Bandshell
785-227-3706

July 16-20
Ford County Fair, Dodge City
Ford County Fairgrounds, W Park
316-227-4543

July 16-18
Pickin' on the Plains Bluegrass Festival, Colby
Bluegrass and folk music.
I-70 Frontage Rd between Exits 53 & 54
785-462-7643

July 16-25
Sunflower State Games, Lawrence
Kansas' Olympics open to all ages. July 16-18 and July 23-25.
City-wide
785-842-7774

July 17-18
43rd Annual Hutchinson National Auto Races, Hutchinson
Five classes of racing action.
KS State Fairgrounds Grandstand, 2000 N Poplar
316-755-1781

July 17-18
Fowler Threshing Days, Fowler
Threshing exhibit, parade, races, carnival, crafts, BBQ, entertainment.
Downtown & City Park
316-646-5748

July 17-18
Jewell County Threshing Bee, Mankato
22nd Antique Farm Machinery Show and Threshing Bee.
Mankato City Park & Threshing Bee Grounds
785-378-3945

July 18-22
Marshall County Fair, Blue Rapids
Parade, 4-H and open class judging, Figure 8 race, demolition derby, barbecue, petting zoo, carnival, livestock exhibits, concessions, tractor pull, 10K walk-run, Kiddie Land, team penning.
Marshall County Fairgrounds AKA Riverside Park in Blue Rapids
785-363-7306

July 19-24
Ellis County Fair, Hays
Family-oriented county fair including rodeo, carnival, food booths, 4-H exhibits, and much more!
Ellis County Fairgrounds at I-70, Exit 157
785-628-2578

July 20-24
Bourbon County Fair and Rodeo, Fort Scott
Agricultural fun for everyone!
Bourbon County Fairgrounds
316-223-3566

July 22-24
Attica Saddle Club Rodeo, Attica
51st annual nighttime rodeo, daytime family activities, food, parade, dances.
Rodeo Grounds, east side of Attica
316-254-7625

July 22-25
Downs Celebration, Downs
Celebration of family, homemade food, quilt show, music festival.
On the Great White Way
800-877-1980

July 22-24
Jingle Bells in July, Winfield
A three-day community promotion.
Winfield
316-221-2420

July 22-24
Kaw Valley Rodeo and Riley County Fair, Manhattan
Broncs, bulls, cowboys, clowns, barrel racers, skydivers...it's world class ProRodeo.
Cico Park, Wells Arena
785-537-6350

July 23-26
118th Annual Coffey County Fair, Burlington
Oldest consecutively held county fair. Parade, carnival, demolition derby.
4-H exhibits, free country music show. Call for dates.
Kelley Park
316-364-5313

July 23-25
Arts and Crafts Show, Dodge City
Arts and crafts exhibits.
Village Square Mall, 2601 Central
316-227-8196

July 23-25
Christmas in July Arts and Craft Sale, Overland Park
Dates, times subject to change.
Overland Park International Trade Center
6800 W 115th St
800-259-9547

July 24-25
Amelia Earhart Festival, Atchison
Downtown festival, fireworks on the river, outdoor concert, special guests, luncheon.
800-234-1854

July 24-25
Haddam Frontier Days, Haddam
Parade, sports tournaments, entertainment, dance.
Throughout the city
785-778-2818

July 24-25
Kansas River Valley Art Fair, Topeka
Over 100 national artisans showing original works. Live entertainment, food, and children's area.
Gage Park, Gage Boulevard Exit off I-70, south to 6th, turn west & take first left
785-368-3888

July 26-30
Geary County Free Fair, Junction City
Animals, exhibits, photography, Barnyard Olympics.
Geary County Fairground, Spring Valley Rd
785-238-4161

July 26-31
Thomas County Fair, Colby
PRCA Rodeos, concert, car races.
Thomas County Fairgrounds on Range, north of Exit 53 at I-70
785-462-7643

July 28-31
Pratt County Fair, Pratt
Entertainment, entries, commercial displays, carnival.
South of Pratt at the intersection of Hwys 281 & 64
316-672-6121

July 29-31
Mitchell County Fair, Beloit
4-H, demo derby, rodeo.
Fair Grounds, E 13th & Walnut St
785-738-5448

July 29-Aug 1
Tri-State Antique Engine and Thresher Show, Bird City
Steam engines, museum, antique autos.
E Hwy 36
785-734-2483

July 30-31
6th Annual Junction City Rodeo, Junction City
Open competition rodeo.
Fairground, Spring Valley Rd
785-238-4161

July 30-31
Czech Festival, Wilson
Czech festival, arts and crafts.
1 mile south of I-70, right to Wilson downtown
785-658-2211

July 30-Aug 1
Nicodemus Emancipation Celebration/Homecoming, Nicodemus
Annual festival with vendors, entertainment, and history.
I-70 to Hays, KS, north on 283 to Stockton west on Hwy 24 for 19 miles
785-839-4280

July 30-Aug 8
Dodge City Days, Dodge City
PRCA Rodeo, parades, street dances, arts and crafts fair.
City-wide
316-227-3119

July 30-Aug 7
Wyandotte County Fair, Kansas City
Educational exhibits, livestock shows, entertainment, and carnival.
913-788-7898