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Upcoming Events in
March
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Wilson County Agriculture Appreciation Dinner
- Co-hosted by the Fredonia and Neodesha Chambers of Commerce with the support of area businesses, this dinner thanks area farmers and ranchers for their contribution to the local economy. Held this year at the Neodesha High School Commons and Theater at 6:30 pm on Wed., March 2nd. Speaker will be Phillip Thomas who will portray western artist Charles Marion Russell (1864-1926). He will appear through arrangements with the Kansas Humanities Council, a non-profit cultural organization with 30 years experience in promoting public understanding of the history, traditions and ideas that shape our lives and build community. PLEASE MAKE RESERVATIONS BY WED., FEB. 23RD, by calling the Fredonia Chamber, 378-3221, the Neodesha Chamber, 325-2055, or online at www.fredoniachamber.com. You may also leave your reservations on the answering machines after hours. Address: Neodesha High School, Neodesha, KS , , |
August
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Wilson County High School Rodeo
- Aug. 28th and 29th, 2004 Wilson County Fairgrounds, West Washington, Fredonia, KS. Sponsored by the Wilson County Fair Assn. Contact person: Jeff Reed 620-698-3865. Rodeo performances: Saturday, 12:00 pm. Sunday, 10:00 am. Cutting: Saturday, 9:00 am. Address: Fairgrounds, West Washington, Fredonia, KS. , , |
September
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3rd Annual Arts and Crafts Fair
- Fredonia Flag Fund Group's Annual Fundraiser One day only. Bigger and better every year! Inside and outside booth spaces. Kids Korner. Crafting demos. Lunch provided for exhibitors. Proceeds from the fair go to the Fredonia Flag Fund and to improvements in Fredonia's West Park where the show is held. This is a juried show that requires original work. All display and food items will be carefully considered for acceptance into the fair. If you are new to the show, the selection committee requests photographs of articles for exhibit with a brief description of your work. A total of 150 booth spaces are available. Each space is approximately 10' x 10'. Tables and display equipment are the responsibility of the exhibitor. Electricity is available for an additional $5.00 per booth. Exhibitors must provide their own extension cord. Entry fees: $35 per booth space. $5 extra for electricity. $5 extra if received after August 1, 2004. No refunds or cancelations after Aug. 27, 2004. To request an application and more information, contact: Exhibitor Director: Barbara Vaughn, 620-378-2673 or 620-698-3457 or Assistant Director: Lawanda Rinne, 620-378-3253. or write to: Fredonia Arts and Crafts Fair c/o Barb's 624 Madison Fredonia, KS 66736 Address: Fredonia's West Park , , |
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Tastings and Treasures Auction
- Fundraising "treasures" auction and tastings. Sacred Heart Hall. Tastings at 6:30. Auction at 7:00. Admission: One treasure to be auctioned off. For your donation, you will receive 10 coupons to be used at the tasting stations. Additional coupons may be purchased. (A treasure can be something you make or something you bake, it can be that 40 year old wedding gift that is still on a shelf in the closet, it can be that old vase in the drawer, or a Fredonia souvenier from the past. Anything that someone might be willing to bid on.) Address: Sacred Heart Hall , , |
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Homecoming Carnival
- Pride of Texas CARNIVAL. Sneak Peek on Thursday evening, Sept. 30th, from 6 - 10 pm. $12 wristbands. Opens Friday, Oct. 1st at 6 pm and Saturday, Oct. 2nd at Noon. Address: Downtown Fredonia , , |
October
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Homecoming
- 2004 Homecoming Festival. 8am State Bank of Kansas Fun Run. Info. 620-378-2114. 9am Tri-Valley Street Rod Registration. Info. 620-378-2600. Awards @ 3:30. Mini Class Reunions begin at Bateman Gym, 200 N. 7th. Food, craft & retail vendors open. (no more spaces available) 10am Wilson County Museum Exhibit opens, 420 N. 7th. Stone House Gallery, Area Artist Exhibit opens. 420 N. 7th. 11am Parade. Grand Marshalls Lois Spohn & Helen Hedrick. 12pm PRIDE OF TEXAS CARNIVAL OPENS after parade. SW corner of downtown. STUCO Cow Patty Bingo. CNB parking lot. 733 Madison. 12:30pm WILD WOMEN OF THE FRONTIER. Starting at 402 N 7th & DT area. Fredonia Star Search winners perform on the bandstand, 6th/Madison. MIDIAN SHRINE HILLBILLY BAND. Perform until 2pm on east side of square near museum. Some old tractors from the parade will be displayed in the street in the area and the Old Iron Club will be selling ice cream south of the museum. 1pm First National Bank's Kids' Events. NW corner courtyard. 2pm Free Show. KELLY AND DIANA WERTS. Bateman Gym, 200 N. 7th. Sponsored by the Fredonia Arts Council and the Kansas Arts Commission. BAGPIPES ON THE BANDSTAND. John Pollock and son entertain on southwest corner of the courtyard. 3pm FHS Pom Pon performance near bandstand, 6th/Madison. 4pm KRISTIN'S DANCE ACADEMY performance on bandstand, 6th/Madison. 5:30pm Fredonia Rotary's Free Bean Feed. Courthouse parking lot. Country Express Band, pickers and fiddlers, play from 5-7. 7pm BULL RODEO. Fast-paced bull Rodeo. Wilson Co Fair Assn. 620-698-3865. 9pm Alumni Dance, Porter Building, West Park. $5. Coolers welcome, no setups. DJ. Address: Fredonia, KS 66736 , , |
December
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Lighted Christmas Parade
- Enjoy one of the area's only evening Christmas Parades and a visit from Santa in early December. Rescheduled for Saturday, Dec. 4th, at 6:30 pm. Address: Downtown Fredonia, KS , , |