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April

5 - 6 KanOkla Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt - Friday Ages ------ 9-12
Friday at ----8:30 p.m.-------

Flashlights will be provided
An adult must accompany children
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Saturday -----10:00 a.m.--------
KanOkla headquarters

-----Ages up to and including 8 years old-----

An adult must accompany children

Address: KanOkla Headquarters , Caldwell, Kansas
Ph: 620-845-5682 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.caldwellkansas.com

May

26 - 27 Chisolm Trail Festival - Head ‘em up and move ‘em out to the Border Queen City of Caldwell for the Annual Chisholm Trail Fest! Caldwell will be geared up to pay tribute to the historic cattle trail and the wild and rowdy atmosphere that was not uncommon in a border town such as this. Cowboys and trail bosses came in droves getting their Texas cattle to market via the Kansas rails, while outlaws could easily escape the law by running to the canyons of Indian Territory just south of the state line. Caldwell provided the reprieve to the young cowboys with a little money in their pocket and a thirst needing quenched.

FRIDAY - Caldwell will be celebrating the Chisholm Trail Festival starting on Friday with Teams of 4 -6 will travel along a designated route of 4 establishments (Mag’s Redlight Bar & Grill, Sugar Sisters, Joe B’s Border Queen Saloon and Richards’ Last Chance Bar & Grill) partaking of each establishment’s fine “offerings” while completing a series of feats and/or challenges before moving on to the next designated establishment. Registration for the event begins at 7:30 p.m. at Mag’s (corner of Main and Central) with start time of 8:00 p.m. (small entry fee to participate) Participation points will be gathered along the way with prizes to be awarded at the final destination.

SATURDAY - Circle the wagons back downtown Saturday morning for a full day of exciting events from sun-up to sun-down. Saturday’s schedule starts bright and early with a whole passel of events beginning at 9:00 a.m. Kick off the day with a fresh, hot kolache at the Kolache Kitchen and browse through the wares at Nostalgia Nook located at 4 N Main. Local merchants will be “takin’ it to the streets” as they bring their sale items outside for a sidewalk sale while others will be offerin’ up plenty of good bargains inside as well. The Chisholm Trail Festival Arts & Craft Show will have a wide range of booths set up in and around Heritage Park, with over 35 vendors on hand offering everything from pottery to jewelry to baked goods to hand-crafted items- just to name a few of the goodies you’ll find.
Also beginning at 9:00 a.m. will be a Barn Quilt Painting Class, sponsored by the Sumner Co Fair Assoc, Sumner Co Economic Development, Wellington C of C and the Sunflower RC&D. The event will be held at 17 E 1st (the former John Deere implement building) in Caldwell. You must pre-register for this event by May 1st by calling 620-326-7466 or by e-mailing Julia Strnad at sucofair@gmail.com.
A special “Make & Take” Mother’s Day Craft Event for the kids will help celebrate the grand opening of the new “Youth Area” at the Caldwell Public Library, 120 S Main at 10:00 a.m. While there, be sure to sign up for a chance to win a quilt to be given away during the “Ladies’ Night Out” event later that evening.
The first of two hilarious performances of the Caldwell Historical Society Theatre Group’s “Like a Woman Should” will be held at 10:00 a.m. at the Caldwell Opera House, located at 2 S Main. You won’t want to miss this hilarious production featuring a colorful cast of local characters doin’ a lot of singin’, dancin’, fightin’, shootin’ and spoutin’ rowdy language. As always, it’s sure to be a crowd pleaser! Admission is by donation, with all proceeds going towards the Opera House roof fund.
Caldwell’s Czech Chapter will sponsor a beer garden located in the empty lots behind Joe B’s Saloon at East 1st and Chisholm St. beginning at 11:00 a.m. Come, “kick back”, and have a cold one while taking a break from the day’s busy activities. While there, be sure to try your hand at pitchin’ horseshoes!

Facebook - www.facebook.com/caldwellchisholmtrailfest/

Ph: 620-845-6666 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: caldwell@kanokla.net
Web: www.caldwellkansas.com

July

4 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks - Special activities and a "money drop" will be part of the 4th of July fun at the Caldwell Municipal Pool.

EVENING FIREWORKS::: CALDWELL ATHLETIC COMPLEX

THIS IS A GOOD ONE FOLKS!!!!! DON'T MISS THIS ONE!!!!

STARTS AT DARK --------------------





Address: ON WEST 1ST AVENUE -- NEAR THE PARK , Caldwell, Kansas
Ph: 620-845-6444 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: caldwell@kanokla.net
Web: www.caldwellkansas.com
Fee: Free

August

25 - 28 Sumner County Fair - The Sumner County Fair Association takes pleasure in welcoming you to Caldwell, KS for the annual free fair. We thank everyone for participating as exhibitors. Every effort is being made by the Board to make the fair successful. We have NEW EVENTS, and the same tried and true events coming this year. Make sure to check out the application page for any applications you might need and the Rules page for rules for events. Please email us with your suggestions and comments. We would love to hear from you.

Ph: 620-845-6666 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: caldwell@kanokla.net
Web: www.sumnercountyksfair.com/
Fee: Free
SCHEDULES ------ www.sumnercountyksfair.com/fair-book

9 - 10 Sumner County Fair Figure 8 Race - Held in conjunction with the Sumner Count Fair and Demolition Derby.

1st prize: $600 & plaque 2nd: $400 3rd: $200 4th: $100 5th: $50

Cruiser & women's races payout contingent on number of entries.
For information call race chairman Scott York - 620-845-2561 or 620-845-6557.

GATE ADMISSION: gate opens at 6 p.m.

Adults - $8; ages 6-12 - $6; 5 and under free

General admission bracelets good for Demo Derby gate price reduction! SAVE THEM AND COME BACK SATURDAY!

Address: Caldwell Rodeo Grounds , Caldwell, Kansas
Ph: 620-845-4254 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: sumnercountyksfair.com

10 - 11 Sumner County Fair Assn. Demolition Derby - Annual Demolition Derby. Entry Fee: $40 on day of event

Payout contingent on number of cars.

25 or more cars: $1000, $650, $400, $150, $75

Less than 25 cars: $800, $400, $200, $100, $50

(Heat winners are last two cars running. No payout to Heat winners)

For information call Scott York - 620-845-2561 or 620-845-6557

GATE ADMISSION: gate opens at 5 p.m.

Adults - $8; ages 6-12 - $6; 5 and under free

Adults attending Figure 8 race who paid general admission and return for demo derby and still have their arm band will be admitted for $6; ages 7-12 for $5.

Address: Caldwell Rodeo Grounds, 818 W Central , Caldwell, Kansas
Ph: 620-845-2561 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: caldwell@kanokla.net
Web: sumnercountyksfair.com
Fee: admission fee

September

24 Border Queen Cruisers Annual Car Show - Border Queen Cruisers Annual All Wheels Car Show at the Caldwell City Park. Registration is from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. $300.00 Poker Cruise is at 1:30. there is also a $500.00 Grand prize.

Address: City Park, 3 S Boyd , Caldwell, Kansas
Ph: 620-845-6666 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: vette@kanokla.com
Web: www.borderqueencruisers.com
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October

28 Oktoberfest - Pumpkin Decorating for the Kids!!! Purchase your pumpkin at the Gazebo.

"JAKES" and Daisy BB Gun - Take Aim Shooting Trailer -- Located on the grounds.

Kolache Kitchen at Nostalgia Nook - 4 N. Main
Come in early and enjoy a fresh hot kolache

City Wide Garage Sales - Sidewalk Sales - Bake Sales - Craft Booths
Main Street

KanOkla's Annual Volunteer Fire Department Competition
2:00p.m. East of Gazebo

Caldwell Fire Department Annual Figure 8 Race
7:00p.m. Caldwell Fair Grounds west of town

Ph: 620.845.6444 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: caldwell@kanokla.net
Web: www.caldwellkansas.com
Fee: Free

28 City Wide Garage Sale - Caldwell City Wide Garage Sale. Maps available at One Stop, Grocery Store and at the Gazebo.

Ph: 620-845-6666 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: caldwell@kanokla.net
Web: www.caldwellkansas.com/

November

16 Caldwell Christmas Bazaar - Come and enjoy a fun filled day in Caldwell, shopping! We will have lots of booths to choose from & this year you can come & get your family pictures taken from 10-noon by Becky Hedstrom Photography. Santa will be there from 1:00-2:00. Free admission & door prizes given regularly. Doors open at 9:00 - 3:00p.m.

For more information on the family pictures please email strnad@kanokla.net or call 620-863-2471.





Address: Caldwell Community Building , Caldwell, Kansas
Ph: 620-845-6666 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.caldwellkansas.com/
Fee: Free

December

27 Lighted Christmas Parade - Join us for our Annual Lighted Christmas Parade and Business Open Houses. Help celebrate your Christmas with the Caldwell Chamber.

Merry Christmas to all!

Ph: 620-845-6444 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: caldwell@kanokla.net
Web: www.caldwellkansas.com

Attractions and Upcoming Events

"Talking Tombstones Tour"

During the "Talking Tombstones Tour", some of Caldwell's infamous cowtown characters"come back" to tell their stories at their real graves.

Caldwell, KS Tours

Historic Walking Tour

Caldwell, the Border Queen, has seen wild days as a cowtown beside the Chisholm trail, a brief period of booming times during the Oklahoma Land Rush days, and quiet prosperity based on the vast grain fields of Sumner County.

Caldwell, KS Tours

Carnegie Library

The Caldwell Carnegie Library was one of 59 public libraries constructed in Kansas. Built in 1912, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Buildings.

Caldwell, KS Carnegie Libraries

Cherokee Strip Bridge

This bridge built by Grant County, Oklahoma and Sumner County, Kansas is a new monument to those hardy and determined men and women who ran the Cherokee Strip Run in 1893.

Caldwell, KS Historic Bridges

Caldwell Cemetery

See the tombstones of Cadwell's notorious ancestors in Caldwell Cemetery. George Wood, husband of Mag Wood, were the owners of the famous Red Light Saloon.

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