LASR.net Homepage




Menu


Marion, Kansas

Upcoming Events in Marion Kansas


May

5 Marion Walleye Tournament - The KWA welcomes anglers of all ages. It is tournament fishing for fun. Many of our teams consist of men and women, parent and child, grandparent and grandchild, cousins, friends and co-workers. Membership in the KWA is not required to enter any of our tournaments.

FOR UPDATES, ENTRY FORMS, AND MORE DETAILED INFORMATION GO TO kansaswalleye.org/

Address: Marion Reservoir, US 56 , Marion, Kansas
Ph: 620-662-0296 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: webstert@kansaswalleye.org
Web: kansaswalleye.org/
Fee: Entry fees

June

24 - 26 Chingawassa Days - Annual Chingawassa Days first full weekend in June. Fun for the entire family! Each year brings a new big name act. Past years’ entertainment has included "The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band," "Kentucky HeadHunters," "Three Dog Night," "Little River Band," "Little Texas," "Restless Heart," "The Guess Who," "Grand Funk Railroad," "FOGHAT," "The Bellamy Brothers," and "Starship!"

Lots of music, food, races and contests, rides and games, anvil shoot, Texas Hold 'Em, bingo, 3 on 3 basketball, Rock, Paper, Scissors Contest, Texting Contest, arm wrestling, and much more!

Chingawassa Is Proud To Announce RCA Records Artist Love and Theft as Headliner for 2014!

Ticket Locations
Central National Bank, Marion National Bank,
Tampa State Bank, Carlsons' Grocery, Marion Pharmacy, & the Marion City Office
To purchase by phone:
620.382.3425

FOR MORE INFO,TICKET PRICES, AND VENDOR INFO CLICK LINK BELOW

Address: Central Park , Marion, Kansas
Ph: 620-382-3425 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: chinga@eaglecom.net
Web: www.chingawassadays.com/
Fee: General Admission (does not include Saturday Concert): $5 in advance, $7at gate, Ages 10 & under FREE

15 Marion's Garden Tour - Annual Garden Tour. 4 gardens will be on display and the Copper Shed will also be open for shoppers. Refreshments will be served at the Library. 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Tickets available at the Marion City Library only.

Address: 101 Library St , Marion, Kansas
Ph: 620-382-2442 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: mlibrary@eaglecom.net
Web: marionmykansaslibrary.org
Fee: $5.00

September

7 Art in the Park and Craft Show - Over 250 artists from all around the United States, live entertainment, large food court, all in a shady and relaxing setting. Gift certificates will be given away from the Chamber of Commerce, to be used at the craft show. Playground nearby and safe atmosphere. Free shuttle bus service from parking lots on West Main and Eisenhower Drive. THIRD SATURDAY. 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Find application forms on the city’s web site. HAVE FUN!!

Address: Central Park, Downtown , Marion, Kansas
Ph: 620-382-3425 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.marionks.com/artinthepark.php
Fee: Free

14 Old Settlers' Day - Old Settler's Day is a day long event held the last Saturday in September which is our traditional "homecoming" for residents, past and present, that grew up in Marion. It is our annual chance for old friends and classmates to gather and reminisce.
The festivities start off in the morning with a run at Marion County Park and Lake, sponsored by Marion Recreation.
At 11:00am, there is a parade down Main Street, followed by food, entertainment and games in Central Park, hosted by Marion Kiwanis Club.

During the festivities at Central Park, members of the graduating classes from Marion High School, in 5 year increments, are brought up to the gazebo and introduce themselves. 2013's graduating classes will be 2008, 2001, 1998, 1991, 1988, 1981, etc.

Class reunions are traditionally held during this weekend also.

If you are a graduate of Marion High School, we invite you to come "back home" and enjoy our Old Settler's Day celebration and join your old class mates at your reunion.

Ph: 620-382-3425 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.marionks.com/events_oldsettlersday.php

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Presbyterian Church

The distinction of being the oldest church organization in Marion County belongs to the Presbyterian Church of Marion, which is also listed on the State Register of Historic Buildings. The native stone used to build this structure was cut in 1872

Marion, KS Historic Churches

Civil War Memorial

The Civil War Memorial was erected in 1929 by Theodore P. Burkert, a Civil War veteran. It is dedicated to Civil War veterans and the Women's Relief Corps.

Marion, KS Memorials

Elgin House Apartments

The Elgin House apartments was originally a 42 room hotel with a dining room that seated 80 guests, and provided billiard and card rooms. It was built in 1886 of native stone, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Marion, KS Historic Hotels

Historic Homes Tour

The Marion Historic Committee has prepared a tour of designated historic homes within the city. These homes range in design of the oldest cut stone of the Wm. Kellison Home dating 1879 to the elegant Victorian examples of the early 1900's.

Marion, KS Historic Homes

Central Park

Central Park continues to be a favorite spot to gather for outdoor fun, or sometimes just a stoll among the century old Burr Oaks. The shade from these mighty oaks makes this an outdoor haven even during those warm Kansas summers. The historic fountain built in the park in 1884

Marion, KS Recreation

Things to do near Marion, KS

Fall River Hunting

Most lands and waters at Fall River are open for public hunting with the exception of Kansas State Park lands, developed camp...