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Upcoming Events in Lakin Kansas


March

Little Britches Rodeo - Ph: 620-355-6067 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.lakinkansas.org

April

20 Jelly Bean Jamboree - Lakin Grade School, band and music concert, May Pole Activities and games.

Address: 407 N. Main , Lakin, Kansas
Ph: 620-355-6191 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.lakinkansas.org

July

4 4th of July - Community fireworks display and ice cream social,

Address: Thornbrough Park, Kendall & Bopp Streets , Lakin, Kansas
Ph: 620-355-6389 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.lakinkansas.org

12 - 13 Kearny County Saddle Club KPRA Rodeo - The Kearny County Saddle Club KPRA Rodeo is Friday and Saturday at 8:00 p.m.

Address: Louck’s Park 1 mile west of Lakin , Lakin, Kansas
Ph: 620-271-8045 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.facebook.com/kearnycountyfairgrounds/

13 Rodeo Parade - The Saddle Club Rodeo parade will be Saturday at 10:00 a.m.to 11:am on Lakin’s Main Street.

Address: Lakin’s Main Street , Lakin, Kansas
Web: www.lakinkansas.org

14 - 18 Kearny County Fair - Open Class fair exhibits. Concessions. Pet Show. Carnival. Turtle Races. Kiddie Tractor Pull. Fish Fry. Entertainment.

Address: 1482 Road R , Lakin, Kansas
Ph: 620-271-8045 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.facebook.com/kearnycountyfairgrounds/

September

31 - 2 Annual Labor Day Golf Tournament - Ph: 620-355-7394 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.lakinkansas.org

November

2 Annual Arts & Craft Festival - Art and Craft sales and food served. Opening day of Pheasant Season.

Address: Fair Bldg, W Hwy 50 , Lakin, Kansas
Ph: 620-355-6389 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.lakinkansas.org

9 Annual Veterans Day Celebration -

Ph: 620-355-6252 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.lakinkansas.org

December

30 Christmas Parade - Dozens of organizations participate-floats, buggy's, old cars, horses, etc.

Come and enjoy a chilly day in a warm and friendly community.

Address: Main Street , Lakin, Kansas
Ph: 620-355-6389 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.lakinkansas.org

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Conestoga Wagon

The Conestoga Wagons were used primarily to haul freight on the Santa Fe Trail and other freight trails. They could handle two tons of goods. The wagon in our displayed in the Museum Comples bears the inscription "Joseph Edgar - 1831". There is a series of 1939

Lakin, KS Pioneer History

Chouteau's Island

Chouteau's Island was the largest island of timber on the Arkansas River in this area. In the spring of 1816, Auguste Pierre Chouteau was returning to Missouri with several other fur trappers when they were attacked by a large party of Pawnee Indians. Chouteau'

Lakin, KS Pioneer History

Old Commercial Hotel

The Commercial Hotel built in 1883 and run by Mrs. W.P. Loucks, had a good trade. Mrs. Loucks, the genial hostess, was the pioneer hotel keeper of Lakin. She came here in 1879 when Lakin was a way station on the Santa Fe and opened an eating house for the railroad employees. "

Lakin, KS Historic Buildings

Lakin City Park

While enjoying your stay in Lakin, stop and relax at Lakin City park. With a swimming pool, basketball facility, and a playground, everyone is sure to be pleased.

Lakin, KS Recreation

Columbian School House

The Columbian Schoolhouse, built in 1893, was named after the Columbian Exposition held in Chicago. Later shortened to Columbia, the school conducted its last class approximately 1945. This one room school was moved to the museum site from 15 miles north of Lakin and restored in 1984.

Lakin, KS Historic Schoolhouses

Things to do near Lakin, KS

El Quartelejo Pueblo Ruins

Montezuma City Park

Jetmore City Lake Fishing Report

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Bluff Station

Bluff station was southeast of Indian Mound, on the east side of a sand creek which circles north and east of the Mound and f...

Old Stockgrowers Bank