Pickin' on the Plains Bluegrass Festival
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THIRD WEEKEND - Enjoy top-notch bluegrass bands under 4,000 sq. ft. of water-cooled shade. . Youth activities, a craft fair and musical workshops are also part of the activities.
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Pickin' on the Plains Bluegrass Festival
Phone : 800-611-8835 (Always call and confirm events.)
Email Address : cvb@thomascounty.com
Web: www.pickinontheplains.com/
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Attractions and Upcoming Events
The Eller House
The Eller House, displaying typical furniture, clothing, and objects, tells of farm life in the 1930s. The house was built in 1906 in Colby, was moved to a farm south of town in 1917 and was moved to the museum site in 1981.
Colby, KS MuseumsBiggest Barn in Kansas
The Cooper Barn is one of the largest barns in Kansas and holds a wealth of Thomas County History. The cattle barn was built in 1936 and was part of the Foster Farms operation. The barn is 66 feet wide, 114 feet long and 48 feet high. It was moved to the site in 1992 and houses the exhibit "
Colby, KS MuseumsLone Star Presbyterian Church
The Lone Star Presbyterian Church denotes the strong religious faith of the settlers. The Charming white country church was built in 1915 north of Gem, Kansas. In 1988, the building was moved to the museum site. It was the third time the building had been moved.
Colby, KS Historic Churches"Spirit of the Prairie" Sculpture
This representation of the steadfast spirit of the early pioneers that led the way into the frontier stands in front of the Thomas County Courthouse. Artist - Charles Norton, 1985, from Leoti, Kansas
Colby, KS Arts