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Upcoming Events in Lakin Kansas


March

Little Britches Rodeo - Ph: 620-355-6067 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.lakinkansas.org

April

20 Jelly Bean Jamboree - Lakin Grade School, band and music concert, May Pole Activities and games.

Address: 407 N. Main , Lakin, Kansas
Ph: 620-355-6191 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.lakinkansas.org

July

4 4th of July - Community fireworks display and ice cream social,

Address: Thornbrough Park, Kendall & Bopp Streets , Lakin, Kansas
Ph: 620-355-6389 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.lakinkansas.org

12 - 13 Kearny County Saddle Club KPRA Rodeo - The Kearny County Saddle Club KPRA Rodeo is Friday and Saturday at 8:00 p.m.

Address: Louck’s Park 1 mile west of Lakin , Lakin, Kansas
Ph: 620-271-8045 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.facebook.com/kearnycountyfairgrounds/

13 Rodeo Parade - The Saddle Club Rodeo parade will be Saturday at 10:00 a.m.to 11:am on Lakin’s Main Street.

Address: Lakin’s Main Street , Lakin, Kansas
Web: www.lakinkansas.org

14 - 18 Kearny County Fair - Open Class fair exhibits. Concessions. Pet Show. Carnival. Turtle Races. Kiddie Tractor Pull. Fish Fry. Entertainment.

Address: 1482 Road R , Lakin, Kansas
Ph: 620-271-8045 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.facebook.com/kearnycountyfairgrounds/

September

31 - 2 Annual Labor Day Golf Tournament - Ph: 620-355-7394 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.lakinkansas.org

November

2 Annual Arts & Craft Festival - Art and Craft sales and food served. Opening day of Pheasant Season.

Address: Fair Bldg, W Hwy 50 , Lakin, Kansas
Ph: 620-355-6389 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.lakinkansas.org

9 Annual Veterans Day Celebration -

Ph: 620-355-6252 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.lakinkansas.org

December

30 Christmas Parade - Dozens of organizations participate-floats, buggy's, old cars, horses, etc.

Come and enjoy a chilly day in a warm and friendly community.

Address: Main Street , Lakin, Kansas
Ph: 620-355-6389 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.lakinkansas.org

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Santa Fe Depot

Lakin originated as one of the early stops on the Santa Fe Railroad from Dodge City to Colorado in 1872. This depot, constructed in 1876, replaced the original boxcar depot. The depot was moved to the museum site and restored in 1984. Mr. James Thomas, grandson of the O'

Lakin, KS Railroad History

Columbian School House

The Columbian Schoolhouse, built in 1893, was named after the Columbian Exposition held in Chicago. Later shortened to Columbia, the school conducted its last class approximately 1945. This one room school was moved to the museum site from 15 miles north of Lakin and restored in 1984.

Lakin, KS Historic Schoolhouses

Kearny County Historical Society Museum

Step back in time as history unfolds at the Kearny County Museum on Buffalo Street. Established in 1979, the museum won the Kansas Historical Society's Award of Excellence in 1982. In 1974

Lakin, KS Museums

Round Red Barn

The Kearny County Historical Society has purchased the old, 12-sided barn on the west edge of Lakin. It was restored at its present site, and then moved to a foundation at the Museum Complex in 2001. The barn was built in 1909

Lakin, KS Historic Buildings

Old Commercial Hotel

The Commercial Hotel built in 1883 and run by Mrs. W.P. Loucks, had a good trade. Mrs. Loucks, the genial hostess, was the pioneer hotel keeper of Lakin. She came here in 1879 when Lakin was a way station on the Santa Fe and opened an eating house for the railroad employees. "

Lakin, KS Historic Buildings

Things to do near Lakin, KS

C.J. "Buffalo" Jones Statue

Tim's Diner

"El Capitan"

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Jerry Thomas Gallery

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