KANSAS DETAILS
must see
Rosedale 150th Anniversary Exhibit
April 8–9 | Dodge City Kick off the start of spring events with the American Cornhole Dodge City Major event at the Western State Bank Expo Center. Price for spectators is free. Registration is open until the Sunday before the event. americancornhole.ticketsauce.com/ events/view/aco-dodge-city-major
Tulips at Twilight April 8–24 | Topeka Old Prairie Town and Friends of WardMeade present Tulips at Twilight 7–10 p.m. Event-goers will enjoy 20,000 tulips illuminated by luminaries, floral and lighting displays, and floating lanterns in an Asian garden. travelks.com/event/tulips-attwilight/25846/
Buzzard Bash April 23 | WaKeeney WaKeeney Travel & Tourism presents the return of the Buzzard Bash—an all-day event for all ages! The festival kicks off at 8 a.m. with a Poker Fun Run and ends with an outdoor concert. wakeeney.org/events/
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JUNE 3&4, 2022
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March 12–May 31 | Bonner Springs Join the Wyandotte County Museum and celebrate 150 years of Rosedale history. Originally an independent city before it consolidated into Kansas City, Kansas, the new exhibit will highlight major developments in the community’s history, as well as people, places and business. wycokck.org/Departments/Wyandotte -County-Historical-Museum
Big Kansas Road Trip May 5–8 | Bourbon, Cherokee & Crawford Counties Designed to help sustain rural communities in Kansas, the 2022 Big Kansas Road Trip invites visitors to eat, shop and attend local events. bigkansasroadtrip.com
Abbyville Frontier Days Rodeo & BBQ
Robinson Summer Craft Sale June 4 | Hutchinson Kansas State Fairgrounds presents the Robinson’s Summer Craft Show at the Sunflower North Building on the fairgrounds. The first Saturday in June (and December) enjoy over 100 vendors 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Admission is free. travelks.com/event/robinsonssummer-craft-sale/25481/
Juneteenth Celebration June 19 | Manhattan Visit Manhattan City Park in honor of Juneteenth. This festival and official holiday celebrates the freedom of African Americans, as well as their accomplishments and educational contributions. Visit the Manhattan KS Juneteenth Celebration Facebook page for updates. Stay on the lookout for additional celebrations happening in your community.
Whatever Floats Your Boat
May 20–21 | Abbyville
June 19 | Webber
Spend the weekend enjoying rodeo. Friday night kicks off with free admission for kids. On Saturday, enjoy the Rodeo Parade at 10:30 a.m. followed by lunch at 11:30 a.m., family activities and a barbecue dinner at 5 p.m. The rodeo will begin at 8 p.m. travelks.com/event/abbyvillefrontier-days-rodeo-%26-bbq/25480/
Show off your boat-building skills in the Whatever Floats Your Boat contest at Southwinds Beach. Participants must design and build a cardboard boat that stays afloat on the designated course. Look for information about this event in early June. travelks.com/event/whatever-floatsyour-boat/22737/
ROUNDUP
Memorial Peace Park Rodeo Arena Medicine Lodge, Kansas
More info at peacetreaty.org
PHOTOGRAPH courtesy Wyandotte County Museum
American Cornhole
