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JULY

BARTON COUNTY

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Barton County Fair Great Bend Expo Complex. A family event featuring 4-H exhibits, livestock judging, exhibits,entertainment, fair fun and more. www.bartoncountyfair.com KWEC Summer Nature Craft Drop-In – Be creative at the Kansas Wetlands Education Center on select Fridays in July. New theme each week. Recommended ages are 5-13. These are Free, come-and-go crafts. 1-4 p.m.

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49th Annual After Harvest Festival Fun on the Brick Streets in Ellinwood celebrating the harvest, family and friends. This year’s theme is “Hometown Roots, 150 years of Ellinwood.” Facebook at Ellinwood After Harvest Festival 1416 29Great Bend Alive Fridays on Forest Get together with your friends for an evening of socializing downtown on Forest Avenue. This group is part of Great Bend Economic 14 & 19 City Band Concert Bring your lawn chair & enjoy this free concert! 8:15 p.m. Jack Kilby Square, Downtown Great Bend 30 Development. 5:00-9:00 p.m. www.gbedinc.com/gbalive Bike Brew Q A cycling event, brew expo and barbeque truck extravaganza supporting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. www.bikebrewq.com

11 KWEC WILD Club Kansas Trophy Experiences fi eldtrip – 10 a.m. Tour the Kansas Trophy Experiences to see how they raise pheasant chicks. KWEC WILD Club provides free monthly programs for school-aged children and their families. Call KWEC to register 877-243-9268. The Great Obstacle Course A come and go event for children 3-5 years of age. Different obstacle challenges around the gym. 13 Summer Street Stroll Third Thursday Food Trucks Farmers Market and more. 4:00-7:00 p.m. Jack Kilby Square, Downtown Great Bend 21

Children must be accompanied by an adult. 9:30-11:00 a.m. https://www.facebook.com/gbsssfarmersmarket/

Activity Center, 2715 18th St. www.greatbendrec.com Summer Street Stroll every Thursday through October, 13 Dan Dan The Magic Man Come in and enjoy magic, comedy and fun food trucks on third Thursday. from our favorite magician as he celebrates 20 years of magic! 10:30 a.m. Great Bend Public Library, 1409 Williams. All Ages. 29 Harry Potter Escape From The Black Lake The whole family can complete this event. This Escape Room is inspired by events from the Tri-Wizard Tournament. 6:30-8:00 p.m. REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Great Bend Public Library, 1409 Williams. All Ages.

Softball and Baseball Tournaments in 2223 SRCA King of the Track Races Great Bend SRCA Drag Strip. Check www.SRCADRAGSTRIP.com for more information and admission prices.

July at Great Bend Sports Complex. 15-17 - Hap Dumont 11U State Baseball 16-18 - American Legion Tournament www.greatbendrec.com 15 Window Bird Feeder 22 Clay Leaf Dish 29 Insect Print 592 NE K156 Hwy.

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SRCA Races Great Bend SRCA Drag Strip. Check www.SRCADRAGSTRIP. com for more information and admission prices.

12 KWEC Perseid Meteor Shower Watch Party – 8:30-10:30 p.m. Meet at KWEC for free, familyfriendly night sky and space activities and a time to search the Cheyenne Bottoms night sky to watch for meteors streaking across the sky.Kansas Wetlands Education Center. 592 NE K156 Hwy.

14 KWEC Gifts of the Garden Series Adult Workshop – 2:00-4:00 p.m. These naturethemed classes focus on creative ways of combining plants and art. Participants must be age 16 and older and class sizes are limited. Preregistration and fee payment required by calling KWEC at 877-243-9268. Kansas Wetlands Education Center. 592 NE K156 Hwy.

18 Summer Street Stroll - Third Thursday Food Trucks Farmers Market and more. 4:00-7:00 p.m. Jack Kilby Square, Downtown Great Bend https://www.facebook.com/gbsssfarmersmarket/ Summer Street Stroll every Thursday through October, food trucks on third Thursday.

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Party In The Park Join the fun during this last big party before school starts! Some events include Obstacle Mud Run, Wet/Dry Parade, Mud Volleyball, Infl atable Fun Zone, Car Show, Concert and more! 8:00 a.m.-Midnight Veterans Memorial Park 4800 17th St. Terrace Facebook at Explore Great Bend. All Ages.

Oozefest Mud Volleyball Get down and dirty for this annual event during Party in the Park. $75.00 per team, for more info and to register greatbendrec.com Mega Kite Festival Giant kites! Free kit shows, games and more. Veterans Memorial Park, 4800 17th St. Terrace greatbendrec.com

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SRCA Midwest Drag Racing Series Great Bend SRCA Drag Strip. Check www.SRCADRAGSTRIP. com for more information and admission prices.

26 Great Bend Alive Fridays on Forest Get together with your friends for an evening of socializing downtown on Forest Avenue. This group is part of Great Bend Economic Development. 5:00-9:00 p.m. www.gbedinc.com/gbalive

Find more information on events at the Great Bend Public LIbrary by going to: https://libcal.greatbendpl.info/calendar/ or check with the library at 1409 Williams Tuesdays 10:30 a.m. Story Time – Baby-1st Grade & 2nd-5th Grade 11:00 a.m. Tech Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Open Book Club - 3rd Tuesdays Thursdays 4:00 p.m. Crochet Club 6:00 p.m. Adult Craft - 2nd Thursdays Fridays 7:00 p.m. Adults’ Night Out Movie - 1st Fridays

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Hoisington’s Annual Labor Day Celebraton A weekend fi lled with fun for all ages. Go to the largest Labor Day Parade in Kansas on the 5th. Check www.hoisintonkansas.com for more information.

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SRCA Races Great Bend SRCA Drag Strip. Check www.SRCADRAGSTRIP. com for more information and admission prices.

592 NE K156 Hwy. 17 KWEC Butterfl y Festival Monarch tagging and demonstrations, crafts, and activities focused on butterfl ies, insects, and other pollinators. Family-friendly fun. Free event. Kansas Wetlands Education Center. 592 NE K156 Hwy.