Spirit of Kansas Celebration
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The Topeka Spirit of Kansas Festival is an old-fashioned 4th of July celebration held at Lake Shawnee from l0:00 am to dark with arts and craft vendors, car show, food, free children activities, entertainment, sporting events, and annual fireworks July 4 at 10:00 p.m. In the evening there will be a water-ski show.
$10 entry fee for cars in the show and entry fees for vendors but admission is free to families!
Spirit of Kansas Celebration
Phone : 785- 267-1156 (Always call and confirm events.)
Email Address : tina@sk8away
Web: parks.snco.us
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