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Upcoming Events in Blue Rapids Kansas


July

4 July 4th Celebration - Fire Dept. BBQ, Music Program and Fireworks Display.

Ph: 785-363-7991 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: bluerapidschamberofcommerce@yahoo.com

5 - 9KS0705009e001 - Blue Rapids Marshall County Fair and Parade - Parade, 4-H and open class judging, barbecue, petting zoo, carnival, livestock exhibits, concessions, tractor pull, 10K walk-run, Kiddie Land, demolition derby, figure 8 race..

Ph: 785-363-7306 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: marshallcofair@networksplus.net
Web: www.mscountyfair.com

December

23 Annual Lighted Tractor Parade - Lighted tractor parade around the towns round square. Visit from Santa and other activities. 6:00pm. Soup Supper from 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm at the Community Center.

Address: Blue Rapids City Square , Blue Rapids, Kansas
Ph: 785-363-7991 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: bluerapidschamberofcommerce@yahoo.com

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Fountain Park Square

The downtown area is built around a Fountain Park which gives Blue Rapids the distinction of being the only round town square in Kansas. Founders platted the town much like those in New England to include a "hub"

Blue Rapids, KS Recreation

Gypsum Plant

In 1871, Judge J.V. Coon of Elyria, Ohio, visited Blue rapids and took samples of gypsum back to Ohio for testing. It was found to be suitable for the manufacturing of plaster of paris. In 1872, he and a brother returned and set up the first machinery for processing gypsum. In the early 1900

Blue Rapids, KS Tours

Alcove Spring

Alcove Spring is a spring of fresh water flowing from the side of the alcove into the basin below the Naomi Pike 10-12 foot falls, all in a woodland setting. The spring has never been known to dry up, even during severe Kansas droughts. Today, the spring is part of a 223

Blue Rapids, KS Landmarks

Outdoor Mural

This mural painted by local artist, Kenny Winkenwader, depicts the historic Alcove Spring park located five miles north of Blue Rapids. Alcove Spring is one of the best-known stopping points in the 1850s for travelers making the trip west on the Oregon Trail.

Blue Rapids, KS Arts

Historic Library

The Blue Rapids Public Library, second site in Marshall County chosen for the National Register of Historic Buildings, was built in 1875 for a library and has served for that purpose ever since. The library has existed in one location longer than any other library in the state.

Blue Rapids, KS National Register

Things to do near Blue Rapids, KS

Sears Roebuck and Co. House

Jackson County Courthouse

Horton Swimming Pool

Roebke Historical Home

Historic Library