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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

19 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

11 - 12 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/

12 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

13 - 17 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

30 - 1 Annual Labor Day Golf Tournament - Ph: 620-355-7394 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.lakinkansas.org

November

1 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

8 Annual Veterans Day Celebration -

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

December

29 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

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

Charlie's Ruts

About four miles east of Lakin on highway 50

Lakin, KS Pioneer History

Loucks Municipal Park

Sunshine and fresh air abound at Loucks Municipal Park, two miles west of Lakin on U.S. HWY 50. Donated by Charles A. and Rhonda Loucks in 1950, Loucks is an 80

Lakin, KS Recreation

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

Conestoga Wagon

The Conestoga Wagons were used primarily to haul freight on the Santa Fe Trail and other freight trails. They could handle two tons of goods. The wagon in our displayed in the Museum Comples bears the inscription "Joseph Edgar - 1831". There is a series of 1939

Lakin, KS Pioneer History

Things to do near Lakin, KS

Indian Mound

Indian Mound, a prominent point west of Lakin, Kansas, stands as it did many years ago when Joseph C. Brown, a government eng...

G. L. Reid Building

The Pioneer-Krier Museum

Jetmore City Lake

The Round Barn