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Hays, Kansas

February

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St. Catherine Church German Mardi Gras - Hays - German style celebration right before Lent gets started. A German style Mardi Gras that serves as a fundraiser for the church. This unique celebration ... more on St. Catherine Church German Mardi Gras

April

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Fidelisfest - Hays - Fidelisfest in Victoria, Kansas, is a community celebration at the St. Fidelis Church fundraiser! The morning begins with visits to the local cemeteri ... more on Fidelisfest
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Sunflower Chapter of the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia Spring Meeting - Hays - Find out about your Volga German heritage in songs, foods and genealogy. The chapter library is open during the meeting. Meeting begins at 1 pm wit ... more on Sunflower Chapter of the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia Spring Meeting

September

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German Feast - Hays - Enjoy a traditional Ellis County style German meal while you listen to old time German music including polkas and waltzes. German buffet includes gr ... more on German Feast

October

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Oktoberfest & FHSU Homecoming Weekend - Hays - The Volga German Society Oktoberfest is an annual celebration of the Germans from Russia heritage of Ellis County. It is held at Frontier Park on the ... more on Oktoberfest & FHSU Homecoming Weekend

November

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Our Lady Help of Christians Fall Feast - Hays - Old fashioned German roast beef dinner with all the trimmings. Home baked cakes, pies, rolls and cookies are served and are also available through th ... more on Our Lady Help of Christians Fall Feast
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Lanternfest - Hays - The festival of lanterns is a German tradition that takes place in the evening on or around the Feast Day of St. Martin where parents, families and ne ... more on Lanternfest

Upcoming Events in Hays Kansas

May25

2024

A Day on the Ranch - The World of Miniature Horses - Hays

May31

2024

Great Planes on the Great Plains Hays Fly-In - Hays

June6

2024

Summer Art Walk - Hays

June26

2024

Wild West Festival - Hays

July4

2024

4th of July Band Concert - Hays

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Attractions and Upcoming Events

Volga-German Heritage

Volga German settlers began arriving in Ellis County in the mid-1870'

Hays, KS Ethnic Heritage

Sternberg Museum of Natural History

Within the four story domed museum, you will find a recreated day 88 million years ago when the mighty Tyrannosaurus haunted the land and Kansas was covered by an inland sea.

Hays, KS Museums

Kansas Postcard Collection

The Kansas Postcard Collection was donated to Fort Hays State University and the community of Hays by the Association of Community Arts Agencies in 2006. The display is located in the FHSU Robbins Center and is one of the largest collections of original Kansas Art in the world. There are 635

Hays, KS Arts

Blue Sky Minature Horse Farm

Donna and Marion Schmidt have operated their working horse farm for over 10 years and enjoy visiting with groups about this special breed of horses. Not to be confused with Shetland ponies, miniature horses are much like regular horses, except they are only 26-33"

Hays, KS Education Centers

Hays F.E.E.T Trail - Walking/Hiking/Biking Trails

There are four locations in Hays to take advantage of walking trails, trek out on a biking path, hike along the creek or enjoy a leisurely walk. The Hays Medical Center Fitness Trail is located behind the Hays Medical Center (2220 Canterbury Drive) and just east of the employee/

Hays, KS Parks

Things to do near Hays, KS

Osborne City Cemetery

Mankato Library

Col. William Newton Kinslow

Blair Theater

Renovated Historic Theater with state of the art digital and 3-D movies plus live performances. ...

Kansas Travel Information Center

Friendly staff give directions, brochures and suggestions. Free coffee and clean restrooms. Crafts and gifts and snacks for...