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Upcoming Events in Emporia Kansas


May

17 Emporia Flatland Cruiser Car Show - Car Show in downtown Emporia, KS in front of the restored Granada Theater from 9 am to 3 pm. Registration is 8am till Noon. Open to all cars, trucks and motorcycles. DJ all day / Food Vendors/ first 150 cars get Dash Plaques/ Handmade Trophies for Club Picks/ Awards and Drawings 3PM. Third Saturday in May each year.

Address: 8th and Commercial , Emporia, Kansas
Ph: 620-342-3923 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: emporiaflatlandcruisers@gmail.com
Web: www.emporiaflatlandcruisers.com
Fee: $15.00/$20.00

June

National Teachers Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony - Five of the nations top career teachers are honored at events in Emporia and Washington DC. Second week of June.

Address: ESU Campus , Emporia, Kansas
Ph: 620-341-5660 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.nthf.org/

July

4 Independence Day Celebration - Parade Downtown and fireworks at Lyon County Fairgrounds and Annual Firecracker Fun Run & Walk.

Ph: 620-341-3895 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.visitemporia.com/

26 - 9 Lyon County Free Fair - Carnival rides, livestock shows, rodeos, Grandstand events.

Address: Lyon County Fairground , Emporia, Kansas
Ph: 620-341-3220 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.lyon.ksu.edu/

August

9KS0108011e013 - Emporia Flint Hills Antique Power Assoc. Antique Tractor Pull - FHAPA tractor pulls show of the power of those old tractors. They may be small and 50 plus years old, but they can still work hard. Come watch one of our shows to enjoy the spectacle of antique power.

Antique Tractor Pull at the Lyon County Fair Grounds starting at 1:00 p.m. Hook Fee $8.00.

https://www.facebook.com/FlintHillsAntiquePowerAssociation/

Address: 2700 West Hwy 50 , Emporia, Kansas
Ph: 620-343-6351 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: glbefarm@msn.com
Web: www.fhapa.org
Fee: Free

15 - 16 Flint Hills Beef Fest - Celebrate the cattle industry with BBQ contest, rodeo, Beef Producers Seminar, steak dinner, and nationally known entertainment. Cattle are off grass, weighed, judged, and at the feedlot. Awards Banquet featuring nearly $18,000 in prizes.

Address: Lyon County Fairgrounds , Emporia, Kansas
Ph: 620-528-3444 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.beeffest.com

November

29 Christmas Parade - Enjoy the Annual Christmas Parade in Emporia, KS. Evening includes Christmas Tree lighting ceremony, carols being sung, and the lighted Christmas Parade, and the arrival of Santa Claus. Recently voted the best parade in the Emporia/Flint Hills area by readers of the Emporia Gazette.

Address: Commercial Street , Emporia, Kansas
Ph: 620-342-1600 (Always call and confirm events)
Fax: 620-342-3223
Email: kmayer@emporiakschamber.org
Web: www.emporiakschamber.org
Fee: Free Admission

December

6 - 7 Seasonal Celebration - Spectacular performances highlight the holiday around the world with instrumental music, songs, narrative, and more. 7:30 PM.

Address: W. L. White Auditorium, 111 E. 6th Ave. , Emporia, Kansas
Ph: 620-341-2200 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.emporiakschamber.org

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Lyon County History Center and Historical Society

The Lyon County Historical Society was established in 1937 when it archives were first located in the basement of the Civic Auditorium/William L. White Auditorium. In 1980, operations moved just across the street to the vacant Emporia Public Library, formally the 1904

Emporia, KS Museums

Emporia Parks

C of E Park at 15th and Chestnut, Fremont Park at 4th and Union, Hammond Park at 18th between Center and State, Jones Park, south of 24

Emporia, KS Parks

The First Presbyterian Church

Designed by Charles W. Squires and built in 1897. The limestone block construction with multiple towers and large mitered, arched stained glass windows is typical of the Victorian influence. This church is an example of the Richardson Romanesque style.

Emporia, KS Historic Churches

Emporia Zoo

The Emporia Zoo houses nearly 400 specimens including vultures and buffalo. One of the country's smallest accredited zoos is home to a variety of birds, mammals, and reptiles. The zoo also features exceptional botanical displays and spectacular holiday lights.

Emporia, KS Zoos

Emporia Bike Trail

A 7 mile scenic trail passing Emporia attractions.

Emporia, KS Biking

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