Mined Land Wildlife Area - Strip Pits, KS Events

April

6	Easter Egg Hunt - Altamont - 1 p.m. Sharp Ages: 0 to 8 years old Parking available in back ... Easter Egg Hunt

7	Chamber Golf Tournament - Columbus - Chamber Golf Tournament. Register with Mike. ... Chamber Golf Tournament

20 - 22

City Wide Rummage Sales - Altamont - Junk in the Trunk will take place downtown on the East side of Huston Street starting at 7:00 a.m. Bring your vehicles and have your sale right out o ... City Wide Rummage Sales

May

11 - 4

Altamont Swimming Pool - Altamont - ALATMONT SWIMMING POOL: 7th & Wabash 620-784-5759 Chris Gilreath - Pool Manager Hours: Daily 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Family Swim: Tuesday ... Altamont Swimming Pool

18	Big Brutus Birthday Bash - Columbus - Food trucks, live music, demonstrations. Big Brutus, West Mineral. ... Big Brutus Birthday Bash

24 - 26

Annual Katy Days Festival - Parsons - In 1870 the first Missouri-Kansas-Texas train rolled into a new town in southeast Kansas, that would become Parsons, and the railroad would be remembe ... Annual Katy Days Festival

June

25	Annual Kids Fishing Derby - Altamont - Fish at your favorite fishing hole or Idle Hour Lake. Age Groups: 3-5 yrs. old 6-8 yrs. old 9-12 yrs. old. Medals awarded for the largest in weight, ... Annual Kids Fishing Derby

1	Columbus KS City Wide Rummage Sale - Columbus - Maps available starting Thursday evening through Saturday at Casey's General Store, Apple Market, Quik Shop, Fastmart, Daylight Donut, & Girl Scout Ho ... Columbus KS City Wide Rummage Sale

3 - 9

NSCA US Open Sporting Clays Championship - Columbus - What began as a vision in 1991 following the purchase of an old farm, has become a resort attracting both the avid sportsman and tourist from all over ... NSCA US Open Sporting Clays Championship

8	Altamont Flag Day Celebration - Altamont - Come visit Altamont for a day full of fun activities for the whole family. We will have a parade, games for the kids and adults, sanctioned pedal pull ... Altamont Flag Day Celebration

14 - 15

Southeast Kansas Old Time Gas Engine and Tractor Club Show - Pittsburg - COME AND ENJOY LOOKING AT ITEMS FROM THE PAST RESTORED AND OPERATING! FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT! Movin On Band 2 HOUR CONCERT STARTS @ ... Southeast Kansas Old Time Gas Engine and Tractor Club Show

22 - 23

IPRA - JCRA Rodeo - Columbus - IPRA-ICRA Rodeo Saddle Club Arena, Admission, 8:00 pm ... IPRA - JCRA Rodeo

28 - 30

Columbus All School Reunion - Columbus - Renew lost friendships, see classmates you have not seen in years. ... Columbus All School Reunion

July

29 - 30

Fireworks Display and Old Fashioned Picnic in the Park - Pittsburg - Large fireworks display and a complete family day in the park. Carnival rides provided by Cardinal Amusements, baby contest, 5K run, tennis tournament ... Fireworks Display and Old Fashioned Picnic in the Park

29	July 3 Fireworks & Music - Altamont - South side of Harrison Auditorium Fireworks will starting about 9:30 p.m. ... July 3 Fireworks & Music

29	Farm Bureau Ice Cream Social & Music in the Park - Altamont - Farm Bureau will serve ice cream starting at 6:00 p.m. Music with the Whiskey Poet Band starting at 7 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs to enjoy a gre ... Farm Bureau Ice Cream Social & Music in the Park

12 - 14

The Four State Farm Show - Pittsburg - Farmers and ranchers will explore more than 25 acres of agricultural technology and equipment at the 2017 Four State Farm Show near Pittsburg, Kansas. ... The Four State Farm Show

20	Kansas Shrine Bowl All-Star Football Game - Pittsburg - The Kansas Shrine Bowl game will feature the state's best graduated high school football players, and will also feature many of the top high school ba ... Kansas Shrine Bowl All-Star Football Game

22 - 27

Cherokee County Fair - Columbus - Carnival each evening beginning at 6:00 pm. Entertainment each evening around 8:00 pm. 4-H and Open Class entries. Livestock shows. See us on Face ... Cherokee County Fair

August

2 - 4

Arma, Kansas Annual V-J Homecoming Celebration - Pittsburg - Arma puts its own twist on its annual homecoming celebration by paying tribute to those who serve our country. Arma is home to the Arma Veterans Memor ... Arma, Kansas Annual V-J Homecoming Celebration

10	Back to School Dance - Altamont - Kick off the school year with your friends and some good music. 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. ... Back to School Dance

17	Annual Big Brutus Polka Fest - Pittsburg - Big Brutus, the world’s largest electric shovel, celebrates 28 years as a tourist attraction in conjunction with the annual Polka Fest. Polka Fest f ... Annual Big Brutus Polka Fest

17	Polka Fest - Columbus - Dance the Polka from 7-11 p.m. ... Polka Fest

September

23 - 25

Little Balkans Days and PAACA Folklife Festival - Pittsburg - This is the largest Festival in Southeast Kansas. Labor Day weekend brings the celebration of the coal mining heritage back to life. The entire city o ... Little Balkans Days and PAACA Folklife Festival

14 - 15

City Wide Rummage Sales - Altamont - Junk in the Trunk will take place downtown on the East side of Huston Street starting at 7:00 a.m. Bring your vehicles and have your sale right out o ... City Wide Rummage Sales

October

28	Festa Italiana - Pittsburg - The Festa Italiana is a fund-raiser hosted by the Frontenac Education Foundation. The funds are used to provide scholarships for every graduate of Fro ... Festa Italiana

4 - 6

Columbus Day Festival - Columbus - Columbus Day Festival & Hot Air Balloon Regatta Balloon Races, Car Show, Children's Festival, Craft Fair, Entertainment & more ... Columbus Day Festival

5	PSU Homecoming - Pittsburg - Thousands line the streets of Pittsburg for the biggest parade of the year featuring colorful floats, bands and the famous mascot- Gus Gorilla! Don't ... PSU Homecoming

5 - 6

Columbus Hot Air Balloon Regatta and Festival - Columbus - The Columbus Hot Air Balloon Regatta is held during the Columbus Day Festival in October of each year, the weekend prior to National Columbus Day. T ... Columbus Hot Air Balloon Regatta and Festival

5	Rainbow Meadows Sporting Clays Charitable Fundraising Shoot - Columbus - PULL!!! Fall is in the air and it's time for the annual Rainbow Meadows Sporting Clays Charitable Fundraising Shoot at Claythorne Lodge! Gather a team ... Rainbow Meadows Sporting Clays Charitable Fundraising Shoot

19	5th Annual Halloween Boo Bash - Altamont - • Costume Contest 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. • Pumpkin Contest • Kid’s Games, Treat Bags Free Hotdogs, Prizes Cake Walk If you would like ... 5th Annual Halloween Boo Bash

November

WinterFest of Lights - Pittsburg - A drive through display of over 1.7 million lights in Lincoln Park. Displays range from elaborate custom designs including a nativity, snowmen, Santa' ... WinterFest of Lights

18	Pittsburg Annual Christmas Parade - Pittsburg - The first Monday after Thanksgiving features floats, bands and Santa Claus. 6:30 PM. Contact the Pittsburg Parks & Recreation Dept. for information. ... Pittsburg Annual Christmas Parade

27	Columbus Christmas Celebration and Parade - Columbus - Parade, Children activities, food. ... Columbus Christmas Celebration and Parade

27	Christmas Celebration - Columbus - Parade, Children activities, Chocolate ... Christmas Celebration

December

22	Altamont Christmas Parade - Altamont - Parade starts at 6:00 p.m. Lineup behind Harrison Auditorium starting at 10:30 p.m. Turkey Drawings and Pictures with Santa will be at City Hal ... Altamont Christmas Parade

23	Lighting of Big Brutus - Pittsburg - Join us in December when we "turn on the lights" on the area's largest tourist attraction. A great way to celebrate the holidays. 6:00 PM. ... Lighting of Big Brutus