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Prairiesta


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Prairiesta is a celebration of Russell County history, heritage, and culture. This celebration has been held every ten years, since 1941. The 2011 Prairiesta celebrated Russell County's 140th Anniversary and the State of Kansas' 150th Anniversary!

EVERY TEN YEARS in June (next one will be 2021)

Featured Events

* Cattle Drive down Main Street
* Parade with the Kansas Buffalo Soldiers
* Historic Pageant
* Static Airplane Display & Remote Control Aircraft Show
* Carnival Rides
* Concert & Live Bands
* Art Exhibit at Deines Center
* Old Settlers Events with Period Costumes
* Professor Farquar & Polecat Annie
* Quilt Show
* Art on the Square
* Saloon
* Buffalo Soldier Encampment
* Food Vendors
* Vintage Base Ball

Come, participate, support this tradition and enjoy our celebration!

Prairiesta


Phone : 785-483-6960   (Always call and confirm events.)

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Festivals

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Canyon Drive

Russell County offers the traveler some of the most breathtaking views and vistas to be found in Kansas. The following is a self-guided tour travelers can take to get "off the beaten path" and see some of the beauty local residents take for granted. Travelers getting off of I-70 at Exit 206

Russell, KS Scenic Drives

Outdoor Murals

This mural is painted on the side of the building bordering Cecil Bricker Park at 8th and Main in downtown Russell.

Russell, KS Arts

Deines Cultural Center

The Deines Center is the permanent home of the wood engravings of nationally known artist, E. Hubert Deines. The Deines work is displayed on a rotating basis in the west end of the main gallery. In addition, the Deines Cultural Center features other artists'

Russell, KS Arts

Heym-Oliver House

A renovated "post rock" limestone family home, showing a different style of sawn limestone. Located on "historic" Kansas Street.

Russell, KS Historic Homes

Oil Patch Museum

Oil Patch Russell is a place to see, feel and learn about oil, the "Black Gold" that fuels man's imagination, as well as his machines. The story of the people and events that make up the history of oil in this area will come alive at Oil Patch Russell.

Russell, KS Museums

Things to do near Russell, KS