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Upcoming Events in Paola Kansas


June

1 Heartland Car Show - Heartland Car Show
Brought to you by Paola Tourism, Inc.
www.paolatourisim.org

Cars and Trucks., Rain or shine. Many prizes and awards.

more info
913-557-3738
bruce.cordle@gmail.com

www.paolacarshow.com/
Heartland Car Show - Paola, Kansas 2013
Brought to you by Paola Tourism, Inc.
http://www.paolatourisim.org

Address: Paola Park Square , Paola, Kansas
Ph: 913-294-4335 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.paolacarshow.com/
Fee: yes

8 Blanton Coed Softball Tournament - A benefit softball tournament.

Ph: 913-306-2948 (Always call and confirm events)
Fee: $150 per team

July

4 Fireworks Celebration at Miola Lake - The Paola Chamber of Commerce hosts this annual event for the people of the greater Paola area. This is normally held before the Fourth so as not to compete with surrounding communities who schedule their fireworks for that evening. Donations are accepted at the gates to pay for the next year's fireworks. All funds are put into a dedicated special savings account that is used only for this event.

Address: Miola Lake - 22470 W.299th St. , Paola, Kansas
Ph: 913-294-4335 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.paolachamber.org
Fee: Free

14 - 21 Miami County Fair & Rodeo - The County Fair Parade begins at 7 PM Wed. starting at the northeast corner of Paola Park Square and finishing at the Miami County Fair Grounds. Rodeo, ATV/Motorcycle Flat Track Race, Demolition Derby (Sat. 7PM), Carnival, Exhibits.

Ph: 913-294-5090 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: miami_co.fair@yahoo.com
Web: www.miamicountykansasfair.com/

August

16 - 17KS0501004e004 - Paola Roots Festival - Paola's Roots Festival will feature local, regional and national music groups performing Friday evening and all day Saturday. Additionally, the East Central KS State BBQ Championship will provide the smell of smoke and BBQ meats and there will be ample kids activities, arts & crafts, and food vendors. Get ready to bring your lawn chairs and blankets for a weekend of music, food, and FUN!

Address: Park Square , Paola, Kansas
Ph: 913-557-3893 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.rootsfestival.org

September

21 - 22 Miami County Quilters' Guild Annual Drag & Brag Show - The Guild sponsors the Drag and Brag Quilt Show which is held locally every year on the last full weekend in September. The two-day event showcases large and small quilts and wearable art made by area quilters. Each year features new and exciting entries. This is the major fundraising event of the Guild and members work all year to plan and promote it.

Additional highlights of the quilt show include:

​ Featured Speaker - a program given by a local or regional quilter
Featured Quilter - a guild member who is chosen to showcase his or
her quilting history
​ Silent Auction of quilted items

Guild Boutique of all new handmade items such as casserole cozies, doll quilts etc...

Vendors
Hourly door prizes
Children's Activity Corner
Demonstrations

Address: 401 N. Hospital Drive , Paola, Kansas
Ph: 913-377-3125 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: teamquiltshow09@gmail.com
Web: www.miamicountyquiltguild.com/
Fee: $2.00

October

14 Annual Boneheads Car, Truck and Bike Show - There will be a Burnout Contest along with a Flame Thrower Contest. If you have any old or unwanted car parts bring them to sell. We will have games to play also. And Cool trophies. Show starts at 9:00am and goes until we are done. Any vendors interested in coming, contact J.R.

Address: Midway Drive , Paola, Kansas
Ph: 913-636-0392 (Always call and confirm events)
Fee: $15.00

24 Trunk or Treat - Come join us for Trunk or Treat! Wear your costume and see some great decorations while you trick or treat. Lots of other fun activities! Chili and dogs for lunch. 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM.

Address: First Lutheran Church 401 E Piankishaw , Paola, Kansas
Ph: 913-294-4335 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: cindymead63@gmail.com
Web: www.paolachamber.org
Fee: Free

November

22 Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Entertainment will start at 5 p.m.; Tree Lighting Ceremony will start at 5:55 p.m.; Santa will arrive at 6 p.m. and will visit with children until 8 p.m.

Address: Park Square , Paola, Kansas
Ph: 913-294-4335 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.paolachamber.org

December

30 Christmas Homes Tour - Including Hall of Enchanted Trees and Ursuline Christmas Boutique.

Ph: 913-294-4335 (Always call and confirm events)

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Miami County Courthouse

Miami County still has its beautiful 19th century Courthouse, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Sites. The courthouse was built in 1898

Paola, KS Historic Courthouses

Wallace Park

Playground, softball diamonds, tennis, basketball, picnic and playground areas. Home of the Miami County Fairgrounds and the Paola Aquatic Center.

Paola, KS Parks

Paola Free Library

Established in 1872, over 30,000 materials.

Paola, KS Historic Buildings

Ursuline Sisters Academy

Home to the Sisters of Ursuline established in 1894, starting as a boarding school for Indians. Monumental cemetery, academy and farm buildings.

Paola, KS Historic Buildings

Miami County Swan River Museum

Miami County Historical Museum is the one and only official source of Miami County, Kansas historical information. You will find the most extensive and detailed historical information and display of historic artifacts, writings, and photographs in all of Eastern Kansas.

Paola, KS Museums

Things to do near Paola, KS

Shadow Glen The Golf Club

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St.Paul's Episcopal Church

A Historic church founded in 1857, it is the home of the Grinning Gargoyle and Dove art center....