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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

Fossil Station Museum

An imposing looking structure, the museum building was formerly the county jail, built in 1907 from greenhorn limestone or "post rock." It has adapted nicely to the modern theories of museum functions.

Russell, KS Museums

Russell County Courthouse

President Gerald R. Ford and Senator Robert J. Dole launched the 1976 Presidential campaign on this site on August 20, 1976.

Russell, KS Historical Markers

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

Gernon House

This structure is the oldest "post rock" stone house built in Russell in 1872 by Nicholas Gernon, a blacksmith and one of the original settlers. This lovely home has been fully restored to the period of the 1890s.

Russell, KS Museums

Things to do near Russell, KS