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Upcoming Events in Russell Kansas


June

Prairiesta - Prairiesta is a celebration of Russell County history, heritage, and culture. This celebration has been held every ten years, since 1941. The 2011 Prairiesta celebrated Russell County's 140th Anniversary and the State of Kansas' 150th Anniversary!

EVERY TEN YEARS in June (next one will be 2021)

Featured Events

* Cattle Drive down Main Street
* Parade with the Kansas Buffalo Soldiers
* Historic Pageant
* Static Airplane Display & Remote Control Aircraft Show
* Carnival Rides
* Concert & Live Bands
* Art Exhibit at Deines Center
* Old Settlers Events with Period Costumes
* Professor Farquar & Polecat Annie
* Quilt Show
* Art on the Square
* Saloon
* Buffalo Soldier Encampment
* Food Vendors
* Vintage Base Ball

Come, participate, support this tradition and enjoy our celebration!

Ph: 785-483-6960 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: russellkschamber@gmail.com
Web: russellchamber.org/

July

4 Freedom Fest and Russell Oil Days CelebrationsFireworks - All day - Mural E. Fisk Memorial Patriotic House and Russell Business Decorating Contest.

11 AM to 1:30 PM - Community BBQ at the VFW
11:30 AM - Kids Patriotic Bike/Scooter/Stroller/Wagon Decorating Contest at the Walking Trail
Noon - Patriotic Program at the VFW
1 to 6 PM - Free Swimming at the Russell Municipal Swimming Pool
2 PM - VFW Community Bingo
4 PM - VFW Cake Walk
9:45 PM - Annual Ernest "Ernie" L. Carter Memorial Fireworks Display

Address: 248 N Memorial Dr , Russell, Kansas
Ph: 785-483-6960 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: russellkschamber@gmail.com
Web: russellchamber.org/

15 - 18 Russell County Free Fair - Exhibits and displays for the young and old alike.
* Wagner's Carnival - Wristband $10
* Free Entertainment Stage
* Mutton Bustin by Russell County Sheriff Dept. Drug Fund
* Children's Tractor Pull by Russell County Sheriff Dept. Drug Fund
* Wolf's Petting Zoo by Russell County Attorney Drug Fund
* Blaine Younger Band
* Ten Day Wish Band
* Flying Debris
* 4-H Livestock Auction

Ph: 785-483-3157 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: info@russellfair.org
Web: www.russellfair.org

October

27 Annual Flatland Car Show - Annual Flatland Car Show on Main Street Russell Kansas. Saturday Registration 9:00am to 12:00 noon. Awards at 3:00pm. Chili Cookoff and BBQ after the show at Auto Artistry 435 S Fossil Russell Kansas.

Cruise in at A&W Russell Kansas Friday at 6:00 pm. Entry fee $20.00. All proceeds go to Russell Rotary Club youth activities. Goody bags and dash plaques for first 100 entries. Food and entertainment at show. City wide garage sale during event.

Address: Memorial Park, (North of golf course) , Russell, Kansas
Ph: 785-483-4000 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: russellkschamber@gmail.com
Web: www.russellcountyks.org/events
Fee: $5 each or 5/$20

November

22 Christmas Parade - Unique nighttime parade with lighted floats at 7:15 pm from 9th & Main Streets south to 4th Street and around the Russell County Courthouse. Saturday night after Thanksgiving.

Ph: 785-483-6960 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: russellkschamber@gmail.com
Web: russellchamber.org/

December

29 Christmas Fest - Enjoy an evening filled with entertainment and food in downtown Russell during the Christmas Season.

Ph: 785-483-6960 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: russellkschamber@gmail.com
Web: russellchamber.org/

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Heym-Oliver House

A renovated "post rock" limestone family home, showing a different style of sawn limestone. Located on "historic" Kansas Street.

Russell, KS Historic Homes

Fossil Station Museum

An imposing looking structure, the museum building was formerly the county jail, built in 1907 from greenhorn limestone or "post rock." It has adapted nicely to the modern theories of museum functions.

Russell, KS Museums

Canyon Drive

Russell County offers the traveler some of the most breathtaking views and vistas to be found in Kansas. The following is a self-guided tour travelers can take to get "off the beaten path" and see some of the beauty local residents take for granted. Travelers getting off of I-70 at Exit 206

Russell, KS Scenic Drives

Oil Patch Museum

Oil Patch Russell is a place to see, feel and learn about oil, the "Black Gold" that fuels man's imagination, as well as his machines. The story of the people and events that make up the history of oil in this area will come alive at Oil Patch Russell.

Russell, KS Museums

Deines Cultural Center

The Deines Center is the permanent home of the wood engravings of nationally known artist, E. Hubert Deines. The Deines work is displayed on a rotating basis in the west end of the main gallery. In addition, the Deines Cultural Center features other artists'

Russell, KS Arts

Things to do near Russell, KS

Osborne Country Club Golf Course

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80 Foot Wide Brick Streets

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Mitchell County Museum

Outdoor Recreation

La Crosse City Park