Douglas County Fair
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Experience the excitement of the annual county fair. Events include: Barrel Racing, Concerts, Antique Tractor Pull, Demolition Derby, Carnival, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo and Turtle Race. Along with great food and information booths.
4-H Shows include: Horse, Poultry, Bucket Calves, Dairy and Dairy Goat, Swine, and Rabbit.
Time: 9am-11pm.
Douglas County Fair
Phone : 785-843-7058 (Always call and confirm events.)
Web: www.dgcountyfair.com
County Fairs
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Santa Fe Trail Well
Located three blocks north of Highway 56 on Washington Street in Baldwin (the only Palmyra street to still carry its original name), the Santa Fe Trail Well provided the first fresh water for travelers on the Trail.
Hand dug to 40 feet, it was later deepened to 70
Baldwin City, KS Pioneer LifeParmenter Hall
Parmenter Hall with its distinguishing tower, is the first building actually built on the Baker University campus and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places . The cornerstone was laid in June, 1866, but lack of financing delayed completion until 1881
Baldwin City, KS National RegisterBlack Jack Log Cabin
A white oak log cabin stands at the roadside park three miles east of Baldwin on Highway 56. Built in observance of Kansas' centennial in 1961, it now houses historical artifacts as well as hosting meetings and gatherings.
Baldwin City, KS Pioneer LifeAllen (Depot) Park
Allen Park, Main and High streets in West Baldwin (formerly Media), is privately owned and maintained by the Santa Fe Trail Historical Society. While privately owned, it is open to the public and offers a ball field, play area and shelterhouse with picnic tables, running water and grills.
Baldwin City, KS Parks
Collins Library
Collins Library is the Baker University Library but also houses the Methodist Historical Library and two of the nation's top collections - The Quayle Rare Bible Collection and Rev. Coole's Ancient Chinese Coin Collection.
The library also houses an authentic 18
Baldwin City, KS Historic Libraries