This is a live, all-day event, styled like the Antiques Road Show television program, during which participants bring heirloom items to be evaluated on stage by a panel of antique dealers and other experts. The event raises funds for the Finney County Museum, while providing history-related information and entertainment for participants, spectators, and collectors. For more information, contact Steve Quakenbush at (620) 272-3664.
The Men’s KCAC Golf Championship Tournament will be held over a three-day period at Buffalo Dunes Golf Course. The tournament will begin on Sunday, April 17th with a practice round for all competitors. On Monday, April 18th, teams will play 18 holes followed by 18 holes on Tuesday, April 19th. For more information, contact Scott Crawford at (316) 337-5999 or Buffalo Dunes at (620) 276-1210.
The Women’s KCAC Golf Championship Tournament will be held over a three-day period at Buffalo Dunes Golf Course. The tournament will begin on Sunday, April 17th with a practice round for all competitors. On Monday, April 18th, teams will play 18 holes followed by 18 holes on Tuesday, April 19th. For more information, contact Scott Crawford at (316) 337-5999 or Buffalo Dunes at (620) 276-1210.
This is a Chautauqua-style living history presentation, outdoors on the Finney County Museum Courtyard, featuring an old-time dinner cooked onsite, accompanied by live music and followed by a history re-enactment. Re-enactor will portray an Old West or Native American character in full costume. Seating is sold in advance and is available for up to 88 guests. For more information, call Steve Quakenbush at (620) 272-3664.
Beef Empire Days PRCA Rodeo has attracted top cowboys and cowgirls from around the country since its beginning in 1986. The rodeo passes down a tradition in the truest sense of the word by bringing the Old West back to life for all to enjoy. For more information, contact Brian Schwindt at (785) 383-3596.
Beef Empire Days is a week celebration, educating the community about the beef industry. For a schedule of events, visit beefempiredays.com or call (620) 275-6807 for more information.
This a tournament for age divisions 16U, 14U, 12U and 10U. There will be teams from Eastern Colorado, Liberal, Dodge City, Ulysses, Scott City, Lakin, Great Bend, and Hays, with the possibility of teams from Oklahoma. For more information, contact Jared Rutti at (620) 276-1200.
This will be the 30th Annual Jim Clanton Memorial Baseball Tournament. This tournament has 3 age divisions that teams may enter into: 19 under, 16 under, and 14 under. There will be teams from Kansas, Colorado, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas. For more information, contact Jared Rutti at (620) 276-1200.
This is an outdoor festival of antiques, collectibles, arts, crafts, and food, drawing 60 vendors from 19 communities to offer goods to a crowd of shoppers from much of Kansas, plus two neighboring states. For more information, contact Steve Quakenbush at (620) 272-3664.
Jungle Run participants can pre-register for $25 or $30 the day of the show. Registration is from 8-11am, the show is from 11am-2pm. For more information, contact Jessica Norton at (620) 276-6243.
For over 35 years, Garden City has been the host for Kansas’ longest running professional golf tournament, The Southwest Kansas Pro-Am. Lasting almost a week, the Pro-Am consists of many different events along with the main tournament, proving that there is something for everyone. For more information, contact Paige Kraus at (620) 272-2177.
Watch some of the top 144 pro women golfers from all over the world compete as this is one of the last stops on the tour before earning their LPGA cards. For more information, contact Jason Hase at Buffalo Dunes (620) 276-1210.
The festival features professional groups playing jazz, rock, Latino, South African, Caribbean, Zydeco, folk, bluegrass, a Capella, its local and regional musicians as well as a stage and huge tent devoted to children’s entertainment and art. For more information, visit the tumbleweed festival website at tumbleweedfestival.com. You can also visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/tumbleweedfestival/
Fall Fest combines local and area arts and crafts, folk with food vendors offering and international assortment of tasty samples, talented musicians and much more! For more information, contact Downtown Vision at (620) 276-0891 or visit their website at http://gcdowntown.com/.
The wildest night at the Zoo just got a whole lot wilder! Adult beverages are served while local restaurants and caterers provide a delicious taste of Southwest Kansas. Doors open at 6 pm. Food is served until 8 p.m. This is Friends of Lee Richardson Zoo’s largest fundraiser of the year. Tickets are $50, or $40 during early bird sales. Guests must be 21 to enter. For more information, contact Jessica Norton at (620) 276-6243.
The evening offers local families a fun and safe trick-or-treat experience, while also supporting Zoo improvements. Passes are $10 per person, or $5 in advance. Member’s benefits include the option to purchase Skeleton Key passes ($15) for the Haunted Hay Ride, private entrance, trick-or-treat trail and themed train experience. Advanced gate and members gate opens at 4 p.m. Regular admission starts at 5 p.m. For more information, contact Jessica Norton at (620) 276-6243
Come enjoy an evening of beautiful Christmas lights on floats as they drive down Main Street for the annual Evening Christmas parade! For more information, contact Sheila Crane at (620) 276-0891.
