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American Cornhole

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/ Rosedale 150th Anniversary Exhibit

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

May 20–21 | Abbyville

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/ 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

June 19 | Webber

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/

GYP HILLS ROUNDUP

JUNE 3&4, Memorial Peace Park Rodeo Arena 2022 Medicine Lodge, Kansas

More info at peacetreaty.org

Map of Rosedale community circa 1880

Where in Kansas?

Webber Manhattan Dodge City WaKeeney Abbyville Hutchinson Topeka County Bourbon County Cherokee County Crawford

FIND MORE EVENTS AT TRAVELKS.COM/EVENTS All events are subject to change. Confirm with organizers before finalizing plans.

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