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Upcoming Events in Blue Rapids Kansas


July

4 July 4th Celebration - Fire Dept. BBQ, Music Program and Fireworks Display.

Ph: 785-363-7991 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: bluerapidschamberofcommerce@yahoo.com

5 - 9KS0705009e001 - Blue Rapids Marshall County Fair and Parade - Parade, 4-H and open class judging, barbecue, petting zoo, carnival, livestock exhibits, concessions, tractor pull, 10K walk-run, Kiddie Land, demolition derby, figure 8 race..

Ph: 785-363-7306 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: marshallcofair@networksplus.net
Web: www.mscountyfair.com

December

23 Annual Lighted Tractor Parade - Lighted tractor parade around the towns round square. Visit from Santa and other activities. 6:00pm. Soup Supper from 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm at the Community Center.

Address: Blue Rapids City Square , Blue Rapids, Kansas
Ph: 785-363-7991 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: bluerapidschamberofcommerce@yahoo.com

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Historic Library

The Blue Rapids Public Library, second site in Marshall County chosen for the National Register of Historic Buildings, was built in 1875 for a library and has served for that purpose ever since. The library has existed in one location longer than any other library in the state.

Blue Rapids, KS National Register

1913 World Tour Exhibition Game Site

On October 24, 1913, Blue Rapids played host to the Chicago White Sox and New York Giants as they played an exhibition game while on World Tour. More than 3,000 fans sat on bleachers, hung on fences, and watched from Model T's when the teams came to town. Advance tickets sold for $1.00 and cost $1.5

Blue Rapids, KS Historic Sites

Alcove Spring

Alcove Spring is a spring of fresh water flowing from the side of the alcove into the basin below the Naomi Pike 10-12 foot falls, all in a woodland setting. The spring has never been known to dry up, even during severe Kansas droughts. Today, the spring is part of a 223

Blue Rapids, KS Landmarks

Holm Log Cabin

The two room Holm cabin was built by Swedish pioneers in approximately 1876 of hand hewn logs of oak and door frames of walnut. The cabin was lived in until about 1981.

Blue Rapids, KS Pioneer Life

Outdoor Mural

This mural painted by local artist, Kenny Winkenwader, depicts the historic Alcove Spring park located five miles north of Blue Rapids. Alcove Spring is one of the best-known stopping points in the 1850s for travelers making the trip west on the Oregon Trail.

Blue Rapids, KS Arts

Things to do near Blue Rapids, KS

Old Fashioned Hardware

Amelia Earhart

Werner Wagon Works and Guest House

Jackson County Courthouse

Atchison State Fishing Lake and Wildlife Area