Tuttle Creek Lake, KS Events
February
| 3 | Annual Sundown Salute's Rat Race - Junction City - Come join the fun and help support Junction City's Sundown Salute celebration. Race time: 7 pm. Dinner begins at 6 pm: hamburger or hot dog, bag of ... Annual Sundown Salute's Rat Race |
| 9 - 11 | KSU Annual Rodeo - Manhattan - Collegiate rodeo featuring mens and womens events including roping, bullriding, barrel racing and more. This year's event is expected to bring more th ... KSU Annual Rodeo |
March
| 1 | Grand Celtic Music Tour - Wamego - With music full of culture, the Grand Celtic Music Tour is back at The Columbian! And what better way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? Join this St. ... Grand Celtic Music Tour |
| 3 | Annual Rotarian Polio Plus Golf Tournament - Junction City - 4-MAN SCRAMBLE at Rolling Meadows Golf Course. Registration at 8 am. Shotgun start at 9 am. Breakfast & lunch provided with beverage. Drinks provi ... Annual Rotarian Polio Plus Golf Tournament |
| 16 | Annual Aggieville St. Patrick's Parade and Road Races - Manhattan - Celebrate St. Patrick's expulsion of snakes from Ireland with a parade and green beer. The 2 mile fun run and walk begins at 10am, and at 12:45, the 1 ... Annual Aggieville St. Patrick's Parade and Road Races |
| 23 | Catfish Chasers Classic Fishing Tournament - Junction City - 7am to 4pm. Don't Miss This One!!! Teams of two will compete in this two day event. Catfish Chasers are a couple of Kansas guys who are trying to brin ... Catfish Chasers Classic Fishing Tournament |
April
| 17 | ESPN Bassmasters Series Tournament - Junction City |
| 30 | Kansas State University Open House - Manhattan - Enjoy food, fun and plenty of purple at K-State Open House. Explore our 250-plus majors and options, 475-plus student organizations, and the family at ... Kansas State University Open House |
| 30 - 31 |  Wamego Tulip Festival - Wamego - The Annual Tulip Festival brings over 20,000 people to town each year to the beautiful Wamego City Park and showcases tulips planted throughout the do ... Wamego Tulip Festival |
| 30 | Cabin Fever Challenge Bike Ride - Wamego - Please join us for a fun day in the Flint Hills of Pottawatomie County, KS. Three paved routes from 17-64 miles are suitable for all ages and abilitie ... Cabin Fever Challenge Bike Ride |
| 6 | Easter Egg Hunt - Alma - Saturday before Easter - This Alma Chamber of Commerce event is held at the Wabaunsee County Courthouse lawn. Children up to age 8 are divided into ag ... Easter Egg Hunt |
| 6 | Easter Egg Hunt - Wamego - The Saturday morning before Easter at 10am in the Wamego City Park, kids gather to begin the hunt for over 3,000 eggs. ... Easter Egg Hunt |
| 13 | Spring Crank Up! Tractor Show & Cruise - Alta Vista - Parade of Power and Tractor Show. Rain or Shine. The Public is welcome to join the parade for free. Gates Open 8:00 a.m. Please come to register betwe ... Spring Crank Up! Tractor Show & Cruise |
| 20 | Earth Day at Sunset Zoo - Manhattan - Celebrate Mother Earth and our animal friends and learn what you can do to help keep the Earth and its inhabitants healthy and happy for the future. 9 ... Earth Day at Sunset Zoo |
| 27 |  VFW Post 1786 Golf Scramble - Manhattan - The Manhattan Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1786 is holding a Golf Scramble to raise funds in support of veteran outreach projects. ... VFW Post 1786 Golf Scramble |
May
| Midget Car Races - Clay Center |
| City Band Concerts - Clay Center - Every Wednesday, 8p.m. ... City Band Concerts |
| Paxico Farmers Market - Paxico - Every Saturday starting on Memorial Day weekend to October Paxico will host a Farmers Market as well as a Flea Market. It starts at 10am and will b ... Paxico Farmers Market |
| 13 | City Wide Garage Sale - Clay Center |
| 14 | Wildflower Celebration and Sale - Junction City - Bring moms out to celebrate the beauty of wildflowers and enjoy some Mother's Day activities. As an added bonus, wildflowers also attract butterflies ... Wildflower Celebration and Sale |
| 26 | Kaw Valley Festival - St. Marys - Festival celebrating the Kaw Valley. Craft and food vendors, car show, tractor pull, parade, and plenty good times. 9am-5pm. ... Kaw Valley Festival |
| 27 - 21 | City-Wide Garage Sales Days and German Meal - Alma - The event started in 1990 and each year there have been at least 50 garage sales. The Chamber holds a German meal, which features bierocks, bratwurts ... City-Wide Garage Sales Days and German Meal |
| 27 |  "Walk A Mile In Her Shoes" - Junction City - The "It’s About Me," Breast Cancer Awareness Association a 501 (c) 3 is hosting its annual "Walk A Mile In Her Shoes" 5K walk/run on May 12, 2012 f ... "Walk A Mile In Her Shoes" |
| 4 |  Annual Yard Art Classics Club Cars in The Park - Manhattan - Antiques, Classics, Collectibles and Modern Vehicles. Dash plaques for first 150 entries. goodie bags, door prizes, 50/50 pot, Food Vendors and DJ sty ... Annual Yard Art Classics Club Cars in The Park |
| 5 | Iris Day - Manhattan - The iris collection of more than 300 varieties will be in bloom, a spectacular display of color. Iris Day is on Mother's Day every year from 1:00 pm - ... Iris Day |
| 10 - 11 |  Annual Bayou GatorCraw Fest - Manhattan - The 5th Annual BayoU GatorCraw Fest will hosted at the Blue Earth Plaza in Manhattan, Kansas. The Bayou GatorCraw Fest is what great Cajun-Creole cult ... Annual Bayou GatorCraw Fest |
| 11 | Junction City Balloons, Blues, and BBQ Car Show - Junction City - Any car, truck, or motorcycle is welcome! $25 entry fee. Each car, truck, motorcycle, and best of show winners will receive $50. T-shirts, dash plaqu ... Junction City Balloons, Blues, and BBQ Car Show |
| 12 | Mother's Day at the Zoo - Manhattan - All mothers receive FREE admission with a child's admission. The first 50 mothers receive a carnation. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. ... Mother's Day at the Zoo |
| 20 | ZOObilation - Manhattan - Celebrate Memorial Weekend at Sunset Zoo. Check out the arts, crafts and folklife vendors and satisfy your tastebuds at the food vendor booths. There' ... ZOObilation |
| 20 | Native Stone Festival,Spring Muligan & 5K Run/Walk - Alma - This event is sponsored by the Alma Chamber of Commerce. A Muligan, which is similar to a vegetable stew, is a tradition unique to this area. Old time ... Native Stone Festival,Spring Muligan & 5K Run/Walk |
June
| 3/4 Midget Car Races - Clay Center - ... 3/4 Midget Car Races |
| City Band Concerts - Clay Center - Every Wednesday, 8p.m. ... City Band Concerts |
| 17 - 18 | Women's Annual Fishing Tournament - Junction City - Friday at 6:00 will be the pre-meeting/dinner. Saturday from 7:00am-2:00p.m. ... Women's Annual Fishing Tournament |
| 24 - 14 | Music in the Park - Junction City - EVERY FRIDAY, 7PM - Bring a lawn chair and listen to great music! Hosted by the Arts Council, enjoy evenings of great entertainment under the stars at ... Music in the Park |
| 24 - 25 | Annual Kansas Wildscape's Fishing & Golf Tournament - Junction City - Kansas Wildscape is excited to announce this year's Governor's Fishing & Golfing Classic will be held in Juncton City. Event information, along with a ... Annual Kansas Wildscape's Fishing & Golf Tournament |
| 31 - 21 | Arts In The Park Concert Series - Manhattan - June - July., Arts in the Park is our summer concert series that brings live music to you every Friday throughout the summer. For over 40 years, the M ... Arts In The Park Concert Series |
| 1 | Westmoreland City Wide Garage Sales - Westmoreland - Westmoreland City-Wide garage sales will start at 8:00 A.M. If you wish to participate, please mark your property with either balloons or signage. Th ... Westmoreland City Wide Garage Sales |
| 1 | Oregon Trail Festival BBQ Craft Show and Farmer's Market - Westmoreland - Craft show and farmer's market from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This in conjunction with the Westmoreland Area Chamber Annual Westmoreland Wagon Wheels Car ... Oregon Trail Festival BBQ Craft Show and Farmer's Market |
| 1 | Kansas Aviation Expo - Junction City - Come join Flinthills EAA 1364's celebration of all things with wings. Always the first Saturday in June. Walk among antique, experimental, and modern ... Kansas Aviation Expo |
| 1 | Art in the Park - Junction City - Artists, crafters, musicians, entertainment, and food vendors in lovely, historic Heritage Park. Start the day with a colorful 2K run. Come back to th ... Art in the Park |
| 6 | Geary County Historical Gala - Junction City - An old-fashioned home town social celebrating local history with song dance & great food. ... Geary County Historical Gala |
| 8 - 9 | Milford Lake Walleye Tournament - Junction City - For more detailed information to to www.kansaswalleye.org ... Milford Lake Walleye Tournament |
| 16 | Father's Day at the Zoo - Manhattan - Celebrate Father's Day at Sunset Zoo. All fathers receive FREE admission with a paying child. The first 50 fathers receive a coupon for the concession ... Father's Day at the Zoo |
| 27 - 30 | St. Marys 4th of July Red, White, and Blue - St. Marys - Have the most fun at St. Marys 4-day event planned with a full schedule of activities from Thursday through Sunday, including community bingo, a car a ... St. Marys 4th of July Red, White, and Blue |
July
| 3/4 Midget Car Races - Clay Center |
| City Band Concerts - Clay Center - Every Wednesday, 8p.m., ... City Band Concerts |
| 4 | Parade and Celebration - Westmoreland - Fourth of July - 7pm. Homemade Ice cream. ... Parade and Celebration |
| 4 | Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration - Alma - Features an old-timers baseball game in the early evening, visiting, meal, free homemade ice cream social, and beautiful fireworks at dark. There is a ... Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration |
| 4 | Fourth of July Fireworks - Clay Center |
| 4 | July 4th Celebration - Blue Rapids - Fire Dept. BBQ, Music Program and Fireworks Display. ... July 4th Celebration |
| 21 - 19 | Music in the Park - Junction City - EVERY FRIDAY, 7PM - Bring a lawn chair and listen to great music! Hosted by the Arts Council, enjoy evenings of great entertainment under the stars at ... Music in the Park |
| 25 | Walter P. Chrysler Antique Car Show - Wamego - In conjunction with the annual 4th of July celebration, the annual Walter P. Chrysler Antique Car Show features hundreds of antique and restored cars ... Walter P. Chrysler Antique Car Show |
| 27 - 30 |  Wamego Independence Day Celebration - Wamego - Celebrate Freedom in Wamego this Independence Day. The day doesn’t just start with the #1 rated firework show in Kansas at 10pm, it's an all-day cel ... Wamego Independence Day Celebration |
| 28 - 26 | Arts In The Park Concert Series - Manhattan - June -July, Arts in the Park is our summer concert series that brings live music to you every Friday throughout the summer. For over 40 years, the Man ... Arts In The Park Concert Series |
| 29 | Annual Kiwanis Pancake Feed - Manhattan - The Annual Kiwanis Pancake Feed is the ORIGINAL pancake feed in Manhattan. Pancakes, KSU Call Hall sausage, orange juice and coffe are served for the ... Annual Kiwanis Pancake Feed |
| 29 |  St Marys Red, White, and Blue - Car and Bike Show - St. Marys - The Car and Bike Show for all makes and models is an annual event in St. Marys' 4th of July activities. Pancake Breakfast, Petting Zoo, Fire Departmen ... St Marys Red, White, and Blue - Car and Bike Show |
| 4 | Sundown Salute Independence Day Celebration - Junction City - Come celebrate the annual largest FREE Independence Day celebration in Kansas. Features Carnival, Vendors, National Recording Artist, Local and Region ... Sundown Salute Independence Day Celebration |
| 4 | Freedom Fest Freedom Run - Junction City - The Freedom Run is a 10k/5k Run. 7:00 AM, (Registration for both races begins at 5:30am) 8:30 AM One Mile Fun Run 5th & Jefferson. Proceeds from th ... Freedom Fest Freedom Run |
| 5 - 9 |  Marshall County Fair and Parade - Blue Rapids - Parade, 4-H and open class judging, barbecue, petting zoo, carnival, livestock exhibits, concessions, tractor pull, 10K walk-run, Kiddie Land, demolit ... Marshall County Fair and Parade |
| 6 |  Annual Wagon Wheels Car, Motorcycle, and Tractor Show - Westmoreland - 2021 CANCELLED. Make your way down the Oregon Trail and join us in celebrating our annual summer Car Show and Barbecue! Our show includes cars, trucks ... Annual Wagon Wheels Car, Motorcycle, and Tractor Show |
| 11 - 14 | SUMMER THEATRE ACADEMY - Wamego - The Summer Theatre Academy will be returning to The Columbian Theatre stage this July. The production is a town favorite and always fills up fast. T ... SUMMER THEATRE ACADEMY |
| 16 - 21 | Clay County Free Fair - Clay Center - Including Lion's Club Bar-B-Q and Farmer's Market. ... Clay County Free Fair |
| 18 - 22 | Riley County Fair and Kaw Valley Rodeo - Manhattan - 4-H and open class exhibits, parade, livestock, children's tractor pull, carnival, turtle races, PRCA Rodeo (Thurs.-Sat.) ... Riley County Fair and Kaw Valley Rodeo |
| 18 - 20 | Kaw Valley Rodeo - Manhattan - The Kaw Valley Rodeo is Manhattan's premier PRCA Rodeo! Watch BareBack Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Bull Riding, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Tie Dow ... Kaw Valley Rodeo |
| 19 - 23 | Wabaunsee County 4-H Fair - Alma - The fair is a day of fun and excitement for the entire family. Start with the rides and move on to the entertainment and the agricultural exhibits and ... Wabaunsee County 4-H Fair |
| 21 - 25 | Geary County Free Fair - Junction City - Come out and see livestock, arts & crafts, photography and much more. Features "Barnyard Olympics" and events the whole family will enjoy. ... Geary County Free Fair |
| 27 | National Day of the Cowboy - Manhattan - This annual observance celebrates the cowboy as symbol of the American West. Join the celebration of cowboy heritage, love of the land and in particul ... National Day of the Cowboy |
August
| 3/4 Midget Car Races - Clay Center |
| 27 | Tuttle Creek Crappie Club Tournament - Manhattan - There's some big crappie lurking in the depths of Tuttle Creek Lake, just waiting to be caught. Teams of anglers will go in pursuit of those monster c ... Tuttle Creek Crappie Club Tournament |
| 27 | Brew 2 Shoe 10K, 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run - Manhattan - Join us for the 12th Annual Brew 2 Shoe road races. The race is on August 1st, 2020 at 7 am. This year we are proud to be sponsored by Midwest Dream C ... Brew 2 Shoe 10K, 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run |
| 17 |  Hot Alma Nights - Alma - Come out and enjoy an old-fashioned Saturday night in the Flint Hills. Saturdays were the "social" event of the small towns years ago. You can experi ... Hot Alma Nights |
| 22 - 23 | Purple Power Play - Manhattan - The school year and K-State sports seasons start with family and heavy doses of Purple Pride, K-State band, food and loads of family fun right in City ... Purple Power Play |
September
| 3/4 Midget Car Races - Clay Center |
| 24 | Annual Lake Wabaunsee Fall Market - Alma - Join the Lady Lakers in a fundraising event for Wabaunsee Pines Golf Course. Surely you'll want to buy some of these things at the Market. Crocheted R ... Annual Lake Wabaunsee Fall Market |
| 31 | Del Motors 70's Kids Car Show - Junction City - Car show entry fees will be donated to the Junction City animal shelter and Junction City food pantry. First 100 registered receive dash plaques. Winn ... Del Motors 70's Kids Car Show |
| 1 | Grandparents Day at Sunset Zoo - Manhattan - Grandparents receive FREE admission when they bring their little wild ones to the Zoo. The first 50 grandparents receive a coupon for the Safari Outp ... Grandparents Day at Sunset Zoo |
| 12 - 15 | AggieFest Music & Art Festival - Manhattan - Aggiefest celebrates live art and music in Manhattan; local, national and international musicians. 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM. ... AggieFest Music & Art Festival |
| 13 - 14 | Fabulous Finds on Hwy 99! - Wamego - "Come buyaway with me" on Kansas Hwy 99 to find the best deals in September and have fun visiting each community to see what kind of business deals, y ... Fabulous Finds on Hwy 99! |
| 14 | Piotique Fall Festival - Clay Center - Vendors, military equipment, the Mark Champan 5K and 2 mile Run at 7 a.m.; BPW car show at Dexter Pak and an art show at the new site of the Clay C ... Piotique Fall Festival |
| 14 |  OZtoberFest - Wamego - Celebrate all things Oz in this terrific fall festival in charming downtown Wamego.
Visit the OZ Museum to see Original Munchkin Margaret Pellegri ... OZtoberFest |
| 14 | Old Settler's Day - Alta Vista - Step back in time at this family fun event. Enjoy activities such as a tractor parade, Blue Grass music, quilt show,possible 5K Walk/Run, Corn Picking ... Old Settler's Day |
| 14 |  Paxico Blues Festival - Paxico - Held Annually in downtown Paxico on the 3rd Saturday in September, the Paxico
Blues Fest delivers BIG CITY BLUES in a small-town setting. Admission ... Paxico Blues Festival |
| 14 | Yellow Brick Road Bike Ride - Wamego - Bicycling event for all ages & abilities. Three routes from 16-50 miles in the scenic Flint Hills. Come and bring the whole family for a fun day in Wa ... Yellow Brick Road Bike Ride |
| 14 |  Ruby Slipper Run - Wamego - The Ruby Slipper 10K & Scarecrow 2-Mile Fun Run start each year in downtown Wamego during OZtoberFest. Come out and have fun! ... Ruby Slipper Run |
October
| 22 | Native Stone Festival - Alma - The Native Stone Festival will be held on Sunday with a 2 mile Fun Run/Walk at 1:00. Get your registration in early to be guaranteed a fabulous shirt! ... Native Stone Festival |
| 27 - 28 | Annual Pumpkin Patch Arts and Craft Show - Manhattan - Sponsored by the Mercy Regional Health Center Auxiliary, an arts and crafts festival featuring 150 vendors from six different states. Everything is ha ... Annual Pumpkin Patch Arts and Craft Show |
| 10 | Annual Promenade on Poyntz - Manhattan - Downtown business serve as "Stops" along the Promenade path as participants stroll around sampling a variety of wine and food. Each business will feat ... Annual Promenade on Poyntz |
| 12 | Hillbilly Casino - Wamego - Booking their own tours, producing their own records, and marching to the beat of their own drum (literally and figuratively); this Rockabilly band i ... Hillbilly Casino |
| 19 - 20 |  Spooktacular at Sunset Zoo - Manhattan - SPOOKtacular is an annual two-day event featuring a Half-Way Haunted Trail, daily Rock Band On-Stage Jam for guests, live music, drum circle, KSU-Tap ... Spooktacular at Sunset Zoo |
| 26 | Boo Party - Manhattan - Children may enjoy trick-or-treating at participating stores, play fun games, have their faces painted and see balloon animals by Pixie the Clown. 5:3 ... Boo Party |
November
| 2 | Flint Hills Sheek Boutique Shop and Crop - Manhattan - The Flint Hills Sheek Boutique is a unique bi-annual Holiday shopping event that brings various local and not so local businesses together in one plac ... Flint Hills Sheek Boutique Shop and Crop |
| 2 | Pott. County Posse - Wamego - Originally formed as the live band for our beloved Hoo Haw show, this independent group is making another appearance at The Columbian Theatre. Cele ... Pott. County Posse |
| 2 | Tyler Gregory - Wamego - A native to the rolling hills of Kansas, Tyler Gregory will celebrate all that Kansas is to everyone. He travels all around the country sharing his mu ... Tyler Gregory |
| 3 | Annual German Mennonite Meal & Intern'l Craft & Bake Sale - Manhattan - This event will feature a German Mennonite meal featuring borscht (chicken & vegetable soup-no beets), homemade bread, whole hog sausage and New Years ... Annual German Mennonite Meal & Intern'l Craft & Bake Sale |
| 9 | Annual Buttons & Bows Arts & Crafts Show - Manhattan - An Arts and Crafts Fair with vendors from several states selling their original hand crafted work. Items available are: wood, pottery, jewelry, fabric ... Annual Buttons & Bows Arts & Crafts Show |
| 9 | Manhattan Veterans Day Parade - Manhattan - Come support our Veterans on their special day. This year we will have elements of the Big Red One marching in the parade along with area students and ... Manhattan Veterans Day Parade |
| 16 |  Lighted Christmas Parade and Illumination Ceremony - Wamego - To celebrate the Christmas Season, the Wamego Chamber of Commerce sponsors the annual Christmas Parade at 6pm the Saturday after Thanksgiving each yea ... Lighted Christmas Parade and Illumination Ceremony |
| 22 | Festival of Lights Celebration and Lighting Ceremony - Manhattan - Manhattan Festival of Lights welcomes the holiday season as Blue Earth Plaza in southeast Manhattan is bathed in glorious lighting to usher in the cel ... Festival of Lights Celebration and Lighting Ceremony |
| 23 | Homemade for the Holidays Arts and Crafts Show - Manhattan - Large craft show with 55 plus crafts in a large facility with plenty of free parking available. All items will be handcrafted with a strong emphasis o ... Homemade for the Holidays Arts and Crafts Show |
December
| Christmas Homes Tour - Clay Center |
| Clay County Museum Open House - Clay Center - 35 decorated trees throughout the museum. ... Clay County Museum Open House |
| 23 | Annual Lighted Tractor Parade - Blue Rapids - 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 Communi ... Annual Lighted Tractor Parade |
| 30 | Santa Comes to Town - Alma - This Chamber sponsored event is a must for the whole family. Activities begin in the afternoon, with local businesses being open for Christmas shoppin ... Santa Comes to Town |
| 30 | Christmas at the Museum - Junction City - Geary County Historical Museum holiday open house and community social focusing on Christmas customs and activities of the past. 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM ... Christmas at the Museum |
| 30 | Christmas Open House - Paxico - On the first Saturday of December, the merchants of Paxico welcome shoppers with a town decked out for Christmas. As you browse the antique shops, enj ... Christmas Open House |
| 30 | St. Marys Christmas Celebration - St. Marys - Bells of St. Marys holiday celebration with Carriage Rides, Vendors, Merchant's open house, Santa's Parade of Lights & Bells, and More! ... St. Marys Christmas Celebration |
| 7 | Christmas Open House - Westmoreland - Saturday before Christmas. ... Christmas Open House |
| 27 | Annual Little Apple Ball Drop - Manhattan - Enjoy New Year's Eve day and evening with fun, food, and a party atmosphere at Manhattan establishments. Then, join us for fireworks, laserworks, a Tr ... Annual Little Apple Ball Drop |
| 27 | KIDS' NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY - Manhattan - jumpin' beans is having a Kid's New Year's Eve Party!! This is a chance for the kids to have a ball & for you to get out for some fun of your own!! Ou ... KIDS' NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY |