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Junction City, Kansas

Upcoming Events in Junction City Kansas


February

3 Annual Sundown Salute's Rat Race - Come join the fun and help support Junction City's Sundown Salute celebration. Race time: 7 pm. Dinner begins at 6 pm: hamburger or hot dog, bag of chips and soft drink.

Address: Municipal Building, 700 N. Jefferson. , Junction City, Kansas
Ph: 785-238-PLAY (Always call and confirm events)
Fee: $3.00

March

3 Annual Rotarian Polio Plus Golf Tournament - 4-MAN SCRAMBLE at Rolling Meadows Golf Course. Registration at 8 am. Shotgun start at 9 am. Breakfast & lunch provided with beverage. Drinks provided on course.

Ph: 785-223-4210 (Always call and confirm events)

23 Catfish Chasers Classic Fishing Tournament - 7am to 4pm. Don't Miss This One!!! Teams of two will compete in this two day event. Catfish Chasers are a couple of Kansas guys who are trying to bring a different perspective on competitive catfish angling. Through input from our fellow fishermen and women, we have created a tournament series that is geared toward the everyday fisherman. Where it is not entirely based on money, but also about furthering one's knowledge through friendly competition. Come out and enjoy the fun!

Entry forms and more info in link below.

Address: Milford Lake Marina (Old Rush Creek) 4312 State Park Rd , Junction City, Kansas
Ph: 785.210.5204 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: studebakerdavid@yahoo.com
Web: www.catfishchasers.com/
Fee: yes

April

17 ESPN Bassmasters Series Tournament - Address: Milford Lake (Thunderbird Marina) , Junction City, Kansas
Ph: 785-238-2885 (Always call and confirm events)

May

14 Wildflower Celebration and Sale - Bring moms out to celebrate the beauty of wildflowers and enjoy some Mother's Day activities. As an added bonus, wildflowers also attract butterflies and hummingbirds. This program is sponsored by the Milford Friends Group. The times for this event are 1:00-4:00 p.m. at the Milford Nature Center.

Address: Milford Nature Center , Junction City, Kansas
Ph: 785-238-5323 (Always call and confirm events)

27KS0106018e031 - Junction City "Walk A Mile In Her Shoes" - The "It’s About Me," Breast Cancer Awareness Association a 501 (c) 3 is hosting its annual "Walk A Mile In Her Shoes" 5K walk/run on May 12, 2012 from 8 AM to 12(noon) at Heritage Park located at 6 & Washington. There will be free refreshments, drinks, awards and goody bags. The walkers and runners will be led by Drum Line and the Baby JC's. The Guardians of the Ribbon, Inc of the Wichita Area Chapter will have their Pink Fire Truck at the event. Music will be provided by DJ Hicks Production and there will be Face Painting, Playground equipment and other fun activities. Special recognition for Breast Cancer Survivors to include a Butterfly Release.

The cost is $20 per person until May 4 and $25 per person after May 4. The cost is $10 per child/children 5t until May 4 and $15 after May 4. The cost is $15 per child/children 10t until May 4 and $20 after May 4. Only the Team Captains and Individuals are to report to the registration table. Registration began at 8 AM and the walk and run will start at 9 AM.

Walking and running bids will be available for those who would like to wear them. Men who are participating in this event are strongly encouraged to be sponsored to walk in women’s high heels. All other participants are welcome to wear casual walking shoes or high heels. Parents with child/children in a stroller are welcome to participate.

The awards are: Best Children's Decorated Shoes (female and male), Best Men's High Heel (1st and 2nd prize), Best Outfit Theme (Team and Individual) and Most Money Raised (Team and Individual).

For a registration form or for additional information, please call our office at (785) 238-8170. Registration forms are also located at iambcaa.org.

Address: Information is listed in Event Description , Junction City, Kansas
Ph: (785) 238-8179 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: iam0203@embarqmail.com
Web: iambcaa.org
Fee: Information is listed in Event Description

11 Junction City Balloons, Blues, and BBQ Car Show - Any car, truck, or motorcycle is welcome! $25 entry fee. Each car, truck, motorcycle, and best of show winners will receive $50. T-shirts, dash plaques, gift bags, to the 1st 125 paid entries. There will be balloon rides, BBQ, bouncy house, blues music, beer tent. Not responsible for any damages at the event.

Address: Freeman Field, 1802 N Jackson St , Junction City, Kansas
Ph: 785-210-6763 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: mdishman59@gmail.com
Fee: $25 will be donated to Freedom Fest Junction City

June

17 - 18 Women's Annual Fishing Tournament - Friday at 6:00 will be the pre-meeting/dinner. Saturday from 7:00am-2:00p.m.

Address: Milford Lake- Rolling Hills. , Junction City, Kansas
Ph: 785-630-1275 (Always call and confirm events)
Fee: $45.00 per team

24 - 14 Music in the Park - EVERY FRIDAY, 7PM - Bring a lawn chair and listen to great music! Hosted by the Arts Council, enjoy evenings of great entertainment under the stars at Heritage Park.

Ph: 785-762-2581 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: jcartscouncil@yahoo.com
Web: www.junctioncityac.org

24 - 25 Annual Kansas Wildscape's Fishing & Golf Tournament - Kansas Wildscape is excited to announce this year's Governor's Fishing & Golfing Classic will be held in Juncton City. Event information, along with a schedule and registration are available online and by email.

Address: Milford State Park and Rolling Meadows Golf Course , Junction City, Kansas
Ph: 785-843-9453 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: wildscape@sunflower.com
Web: www.kansaswildscape.org

1 Kansas Aviation Expo - Come join Flinthills EAA 1364's celebration of all things with wings. Always the first Saturday in June. Walk among antique, experimental, and modern airplanes. Watch aircraft operations on the grass runways. Food and aviation themed vendors on the field. FREE kids activities. Pancake feed, 7-10 am, $6.

Friday, Just before the movie: Pizza night (fly-in pilots)
Movie Night at the Airport (Movie TBD) Open to the Public movie starts at dusk

Saturday, 7 AM Gates Open to the public

kansasaviationexpo.com

Address: Freeman Field. 18th & JACKSON , Junction City, Kansas
Ph: 785-209-1120 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: flinthillseaa@gmail.com
Web: chapters.eaa.org/eaa1364/kansas-aviation-expo
Fee: $5 admission and car parking per carload. $5 pilot registration

1 Art in the Park - Artists, crafters, musicians, entertainment, and food vendors in lovely, historic Heritage Park. Start the day with a colorful 2K run. Come back to the park and enjoy artists and food and local talent. Enter your creation to win a prize in the family/friends team Lego Sculpture Contest.

Address: 6th and Washington , Junction City, Kansas
Ph: 785-762-2581 (Always call and confirm events)
Fee: Public admitted free

6 Geary County Historical Gala - An old-fashioned home town social celebrating local history with song dance & great food.

Ph: 78-238-1666 (Always call and confirm events)

8 - 9 Milford Lake Walleye Tournament - For more detailed information to to www.kansaswalleye.org


Address: Milford Lake Kansas , Junction City, Kansas
Ph: 620-662-0296 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: webstert@kansaswalleye.org
Web: kansaswalleye.org
Fee: yes

July

21 - 19 Music in the Park - EVERY FRIDAY, 7PM - Bring a lawn chair and listen to great music! Hosted by the Arts Council, enjoy evenings of great entertainment under the stars at Heritage Park.

Ph: 785-762-2581 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: jcartscouncil@yahoo.com
Web: www.junctioncityac.org

4 Sundown Salute Independence Day Celebration - Come celebrate the annual largest FREE Independence Day celebration in Kansas. Features Carnival, Vendors, National Recording Artist, Local and Regional Music, Crafters, Car Show, and Fireworks on the 4th. COORS FREEDOM RUN on the 4th. 10 K run, cash prizes.

Address: Heritage Park , Junction City, Kansas
Ph: 785-238-2885 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: sundownsalute@jcks.com
Web: www.sundownsalutejc.org/
Fee: Free

4 Freedom Fest Freedom Run - The Freedom Run is a 10k/5k Run. 7:00 AM,
(Registration for both races begins at 5:30am)
8:30 AM One Mile Fun Run 5th & Jefferson.
Proceeds from this event will be donated to Sundown Salute Celebration held concurrently with the run.

Address: 6th & Washington St, Heritage Park , Junction City, Kansas
Fax: 785 223 0849
Email: sundownsalute@jcks.com
Web: freedomfestjc.com/
Fee: $20/$25

21 - 25 Geary County Free Fair - Come out and see livestock, arts & crafts, photography and much more. Features "Barnyard Olympics" and events the whole family will enjoy.

Address: Geary County Fairgrounds, 1107 S. Spring Valley Road. , Junction City, Kansas
Ph: 785-238-4161 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.geary.ksu.edu

October

5KS0106018e036 - Junction City Godfreys and Phat Boyz Car Show - 9am-11am registration. 11am-2pm show. 2pm awards. 25$ entry fee which will be donated to the local YMCA.

Awards for 1st 2nd 3rd each class, top 25 awards, t-shirts for 1st 100 paid entries.

Classes are classic car, truck, modern car, truck, motorcycle, van, performance, paint, judges choice, best of show.

There will be music, food, BEER, kids activities, other events.

8:30am -11pm. Not responsible for damages done at the events.
Contact Mike Dishman at 785-210-6763

Address: 920 n Washington St , Junction City, Kansas
Ph: 785-210-6763 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: mdishman59@gmail.cm
Fee: 25$ will be donated to the local YMCA

December

30 Christmas at the Museum - Geary County Historical Museum holiday open house and community social focusing on Christmas customs and activities of the past. 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Address: 530 N Adams , Junction City, Kansas
Ph: 785-238-1666 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: junctioncitychamber.org

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Geary County Courthouse

This Roman Revival building was commissioned May 20, 1899, and was completed in May, 1900 at a cost of $35,000

Junction City, KS Historic Courthouses


First Baptist Church

The First Baptist Church was organized in Junction City on November5, 1865. This building was dedicated January 27, 1867, and served as the Baptist Church until the adjacent building was occupied in 1917. Under the stucco exterior are the original native limestone blocks.

Junction City, KS Historic Churches

Historic Opera House

The Junction City Opera House and City Offices/Fire Station opened in January, 1882, in a stately red brick structure featuring a tall pointed tower with a four-faced clock. In January 1898, almost 16

Junction City, KS Opera Houses

Kansas Vietnam Veterans Memorial

The 13x46 foot, black granite memorial was dedicated to the men and women who lost their lives in the Vietnam War. The memorial lists the names of the 797 Kansans who were either killed or are still officially listed as Missing in Action.

Junction City, KS Memorials

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