Minneapolis, Kansas
Upcoming Events in Minneapolis Kansas
May
| 27 |
Co-ed Softball Tournament
- The Good Samaritan Society of Minneapolis is organizing a Co-ed Softball Tournament. $150 per team. Address: Ottawa County Fairgrounds, South Mill Street , Minneapolis, Kansas |
| 27 |
Minne-K Day
- A celebration of our community. Come and join the fun. Food and craft booths, evening BBQ, games and rides, Rock to Rock 6K, volleyball, car show, and entertainment. And many more events... Join us for a great celebration. 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM Address: Downtown Minneapolis , Minneapolis, Kansas |
July
| 4 |
4th of July Celebration
- 5:30pm. Address: Community Bible Church , Minneapolis, Kansas |
| 9 - 13 |
Ottawa County Fair
- The Ottawa County Fair features a carnival, parade and antique tractor show, ranch rodeo, kids' games, watermelon feed, ice cream social, entertainment, demolition derby and LOTS OF FUN beside all the exhibits. Ph: 785-392-2147 (Always call and confirm events) |
| 9 |
Minneapolis Kansas' George Washington Carver Cook Off
- Minneapolis, Kansas, celebrates the birthday of George Washington Carver with recipes and tastes made from peanuts, pecans, and sweet potatoes! 8 AM – 9:30 PM - recipes and food samples may be brought to the Chamber of Commerce office at 200 West 2nd Street, Minneapolis, KS 9:30 AM – NOON - sampling and voting open to the public. BAKING WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT THE OTTAWA COUNTY FAIR. Recipes may be submitted to mplschamber@sbcglobal.net or to the Chamber of Commerce office until July 12. Recipes will be printed in a booklet and made available at the Ottawa County Fair in Minneapolis. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: George Washington Carver graduated from Minneapolis High School in the early 1880s. This famous scientist who lived here and invented over 300 uses for the peanut, sweet potato, soy beans, and pecans, is best remembered for the one thing he did not invent: peanut butter! (Actually created hundreds of years ago by Native South Americans) Address: 200 West Second Street , Minneapolis, Kansas |
September
| 31 |
Annual City Wide Garage Sale
- The Chamber is happy to bring you their Annual City-Wide Garage Sale on Saturday, September 9th beginning at 8:00 am. Register your sale at the Chamber Office or The Crooked Nail for only $10. Registration includes a list your most interesting Items and your sale location on the Map which will be available at the Messenger & downtown Chamber businesses the week of the Sale. The first 30 Registrants will receive FREE “Garage Sale” sign! Also, if you need a place to hold your sale, we’ve got a spot for you at the Fairground Game Shelters. Address: Minneapolis Good Samaritan Center , Minneapolis, Kansas |
November
| 9 |
Santa Visits Downtown Minneapolis
- Ph: 785-392-3068 (Always call and confirm events) Email: mplschamber@eaglecom.net Web: www.minneapolis-ks.com/ |
| 19 |
Catholic Church Fall Bazaar
- The Catholic Church annual Fall Bazaar includes crafts - food - country store and will be serving a noon Soup Luncheon with Bake Sale. Drawings for prizes: 1. Handmade Quilt 2. Quilt wall Hanging 3. Handmade Crochet Doyley 4. Goody Bag. 9 am to 2 pm. Address: Catholic Church , Minneapolis, Kansas |
December
| 23 |
Downtown Holiday Open House
- Great opportunity to say "Hello" to all the shops downtown. Specials galore, refreshments and overall good time for getting those gifts for the upcoming holidays!! Ph: 785-392-3068 (Always call and confirm events) |