Waconda Lake, KS Events

January

12 - 13

Beloit Invitational Wrestling Tournament - Beloit - The Beloit Invitational Wrestling Tournament is held in mid-January at the high school each year. This tournament has been held for 30 consecutive yea ... Beloit Invitational Wrestling Tournament

March

25	Between Yes & I Do Bridal Fair - Downs - Doors Open at 1 PM and close at 4 PM Runway Show - Approximately 3 PM Admission is $5 per person Brides, Pre-Register Today Win 1 of 2 - $250 ... Between Yes & I Do Bridal Fair

April

13	Yellow Brick Run - 1/2 Marathan & Bicycle Event - Downs - 13.1 Mile (Half-Marathon) Running & 40 Mile Bicycle Event. Individual, Two-Man, and Four-Man Teams. 9 AM Start. Early Registration ... Yellow Brick Run - 1/2 Marathan & Bicycle Event

19	Beloit Relays - Beloit - The Beloit High School has been hosting the Beloit Relays since 1941. With as many as 52 schools attending in the 1960's to the 28-35 schools that hav ... Beloit Relays

19 - 20

Kansas Storytelling Festival - Downs - A weekend to celebrate stories and the art of storytelling - from the fables that we learned as children to the retelling of poignant moments in histo ... Kansas Storytelling Festival

May

25	Homecoming Parade-Memorial Weekend - Beloit - Memorial Weekend is a time to honor our fallen veterans. Also during this time, it is a chance to reunite with school classmates. Homecoming We ... Homecoming Parade-Memorial Weekend

25	Mankato 150th Celebration & Car Show - Mankato - Car Show, Parade, games, dance, free supper ... Mankato 150th Celebration & Car Show

June

24	HWY 24 Garage Sale - Osborne - 8 Counties & 17 Communities have joined forces to bring you the first ever Highway 24 Garage Sales!! One 3-day weekend only, the first weekend in June ... HWY 24 Garage Sale

31 - 2

HWY 24 Garage Sale - Glen Elder - 8 Counties & 17 Communities have joined forces to bring you the first ever Highway 24 Garage Sales!! One 3-day weekend only, the first weekend in June ... HWY 24 Garage Sale

31 - 2

HWY 24 Garage Sale - Cawker City - 8 Counties & 17 Communities have joined forces to bring you the first ever Highway 24 Garage Sales!! One 3-day weekend only, the first weekend in June ... HWY 24 Garage Sale

1	Kansas 8-Man All Star Football Game - Beloit - In 1985, the 8-Man Coaches Association created the Kansas 8-Man All Star Football Game. The following year, area students participated in the first ga ... Kansas 8-Man All Star Football Game

8	Annual Glen Elder Walleye Tournament - Glen Elder - Another tournament will be held 1-17 Glen Elder Lake - check their site out. Great group! The KWA welcomes anglers of all ages. It is tournament ... Annual Glen Elder Walleye Tournament

13 - 15

Downs Celebration - Downs - 3 nights of Carnival with 3 great nights of bands and beer garden... You are sure to have a great time here in Downs. Opens at 6 pm all 3 nights! ... Downs Celebration

July

4	Summer Barbecue and Fireworks - Osborne - It's an old fashioned celebration with music, games, BBQ and fireworks at dark. You don't want to miss this! ... Summer Barbecue and Fireworks

4	4th of July Fireworks - Glen Elder - Come to the dam at the north side of Glen Elder Lake to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks and patriotic music broadcast by the local radio sta ... 4th of July Fireworks

4 - 7

Jewell County Fair - Mankato - Exhibits, animals, dog show, BBQ, Inflatables, Pedal Tractor Pull, Fun Rodeo for all ages, Catch-an-Animal Contest, Jackpot Barrel Race, Round-Robin S ... Jewell County Fair

13 - 14

Threshing Bee - Mankato - Threshing Bee activities include: antique tractor pull, kiddie tractor pull (Saturday only), musical entertainment, chainsaw carver, working blacksmi ... Threshing Bee

13	Glen Elder Fun Day - Glen Elder - Annual event. Pit BBQ, games, fun run, entertainment, motorcycle/car rally, 3-day softball tourney, evening parade and street dance. ... Glen Elder Fun Day

24 - 27

Osborne County Fair - Osborne - Join in on the fun at the Osborne County Fair. See the animals and craft projects; participate in the talent show or enter your own project to be judg ... Osborne County Fair

August

16 - 17

CCCC Twine-A-Thon - Cawker City - 3rd Weekend - Cawker City Parade and Picnic. Twine wrapping on Friday Night Saturday is the Cawker City Picnic - charge for food -- fun and gam ... CCCC Twine-A-Thon

September

23 - 24

Hole in the Wall Gang Annual Rod Run - Osborne - Friday nite:Sloppy joes and drinks Registration 5-9 pm Sat.: Registration 9-3pm people games and car games, Supper at 7:00, Awards at 8:00, Dance af ... Hole in the Wall Gang Annual Rod Run

31	Fall Festival - Osborne - Osborne's Fall Festival activities range from a black powder shoot and a golf tournament to an art show. Second weekend in September. ... Fall Festival

7	Annual St. John's Harvest Festival - Beloit - Bingo, dance, food, children's games, rides, farmer's market, and carnival games. 6:00 PM - 12:00 Midnight. Activities will begin following the 5:0 ... Annual St. John's Harvest Festival

12 - 14

Annual Great U.S. Highway 36 Treasure Hunt - Mankato - Join us for mile after mile of garage sales and yard sales all along the 400 miles of U.S. 36 Highway in Kansas. From Elwood to St Francis overlooking ... Annual Great U.S. Highway 36 Treasure Hunt

October

28	Friends of Mankato City Parks Car Show/Fundraiser - Mankato - Annual Friends of Mankato City Parks Car Show Fundraiser is to help promote the City Park and Community. The event begins at 9:30 for Registration, pr ... Friends of Mankato City Parks Car Show/Fundraiser

12	Farmers Market - Mankato - 3rd SATURDAY - Featuring craft displays, food, etc. ... Farmers Market

12	Beloit Holiday Fair - Beloit - The Beloit Holiday Fair, formerly the Delphian Arts and Crafts show has been a long standing tradition in Beloit. The Delphian Club passed on the reig ... Beloit Holiday Fair

November

1	Chamber Lighting the Holidays Celebration - Osborne - Celebrate the start of the holiday season in Osborne. Several stores will be open 5PM until 7PM. The Osborne County Memorial Hospital Fundraising Co ... Chamber Lighting the Holidays Celebration

2	Osborne Annual Rotary Community & Hunters Feed - Osborne - Hunting, dining, and shopping are the name of the day in Osborne during the opening of hunting season on the second Saturday in November! After a day ... Osborne Annual Rotary Community & Hunters Feed

2	The Arts and Craft Show - Osborne - 9AM - 4PM. Follow the Candy Cane Lane! Arts & Crafts fair with homemade crafts, candles, woodcrafts, and much more! Second Saturday. ... The Arts and Craft Show

9	Veteran's Day Parade - Beloit - Annual parade with BBQ at the VFW building. 11am. ... Veteran's Day Parade

15 - 16

Tree Fest - Downs - THANKSGIVING WEEKEND - A celebration of the Christmas season, family, and community, Tree Fest provides the atmosphere with trees decorated by local b ... Tree Fest

16	Glen Elder Christmas Lighting Ceremony - Glen Elder - Annual event. Musical entertainment, caroling, hot chocolate, and Santa. 7pm. ... Glen Elder Christmas Lighting Ceremony

20 - 27

Chautauqua Isle of Lights - Beloit - Christmas in Beloit took on a new dimension in 1999 when the Isle of Lights was established in Chautauqua Park. The Isle of Lights Committee took adva ... Chautauqua Isle of Lights

December

23	Sizzln' with Santa Chili Cook-Off - Beloit - Join us for a fun morning of chili cooking, chili tasting, shopping and entertainment! The Chamber will be hosting a “Sizzln’ with Santa” Chili ... Sizzln' with Santa Chili Cook-Off

28	Chautauqua Isle of Lights - Beloit - Christmas in Beloit took on a new dimension in 1999 when the Isle of Lights was established in Chautauqua Park. The Isle of Lights Committee took adva ... Chautauqua Isle of Lights