Melvern Lake, KS Events
January
| 23 | Kansas Day at the Museum - Topeka - This celebration of Kansas statehood includes activities, performances, and exhibits that highlight the pioneer spirit of Kansas. Pre-registration for ... Kansas Day at the Museum |
| 23 | Kansas Day at the Capitol - Topeka - The Governor cordially invites Kansas students to celebrate Kansas Day at the Capitol. Students will have the opportunity to enhance their knowledge ... Kansas Day at the Capitol |
February
| 26 - 28 | Topeka Boat, RV, and Outdoor Sport Show - Topeka - Get tips from top pros at sessions held daily throughout the show; topics include bass, catfish, walleye and crappie fishing. Don't miss the areas la ... Topeka Boat, RV, and Outdoor Sport Show |
March
| 22 | St. David's Day Tea - Lebo - A part of the Welsh influence on the community, this free tea is a nice time to nibble Welsh cakes, sip a hot drink and celebrate a rich heritage. ... St. David's Day Tea |
| 1 - 3 | Topeka Home Show - Topeka - Showcasing the creativity of homebuilding and remodeling in Topeka. Friday, Noon - 7 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. ... Topeka Home Show |
| 16 | St. Patrick's Day Parade and Celebration - Topeka - Everyone wants to be Irish on St. Patty's day, as Downtown Topeka kicks off the celebration with one of the largest parades of the year. Activities co ... St. Patrick's Day Parade and Celebration |
April
| 23 - 30 | Overbrook Annual Shop Hop - Overbrook - Overbrook Quilt Connection participates with 10 other shops along the shop hop. Hoppers pick up their quilt block along the way. Hours 9 to 8 F ... Overbrook Annual Shop Hop |
| 29 | Garage Sale Gym'boree - Burlington - Be a part of the "madness" at the springtime Gym'Boree! Participants bring their treasures(furniture, clothing etc.) during the day or after work on F ... Garage Sale Gym'boree |
| 5 - 6 | Smoke in the Spring - Osage City - Smoke in the Spring is a Kansas City BBQ Society sanctioned contest and a state barbecue championship. The signature event attracted approximately 100 ... Smoke in the Spring |
| 6 | Easter Egg Hunt - Burlington - The Easter Bunny will be at Kelley Park early to greet kids and give them a special treat. There will be divisions for ages 0-11 ... Easter Egg Hunt |
| 6 | City Wide Garage Sale - New Strawn - The city holds an annual city-wide garage sale in late April. ... City Wide Garage Sale |
| 6 | Easter Egg Hunt - New Strawn - This annual event is sponsored by the New Strawn Community Improvement Organization (NSCIO) and held the Saturday before Easter at 10:00 a.m. in Jones ... Easter Egg Hunt |
| 13 | Overbrook City Wide Garage Sale - Overbrook - The Overbrook City Wide Garage Sale, sponsored by Overbrook PRIDE, is usually held the 4th weekend in April. ... Overbrook City Wide Garage Sale |
| 13 | Cruis'n & Cook'n Auto Show - Osage City - The Twin Lakes Cruisers' annual Cruis'n and Cook'n Car Show is always held on the second Saturday in April. The popular yearly show has had as many a ... Cruis'n & Cook'n Auto Show |
| 19 - 20 | City Wide Garage Sale - Osage City - Over 40 sales. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Biennial Sales the third weekend in April and September. The Chamber also produces a map of garage sales locati ... City Wide Garage Sale |
| 20 |  National Mustang Day Car Show - Topeka - Laird Noller Ford Annual National Mustang Day Celebration
21ST ST. & TOPEKA BLVD • TOPEKA, KS • SOUTHWEST CORNER
Saturday, April 17, 2021 starti ... National Mustang Day Car Show |
| 27 |  Annual Ottawa, KS Corvette Show - Ottawa - The Annual Ottawa, Kansas Corvette show is open to Corvettes of any year and condition. Pre-registration is not required but appreciated so we can hav ... Annual Ottawa, KS Corvette Show |
May
| 13 | Arab Shrine Parade - Topeka - 11:30 a.m. Spring Ceremonial of the Nobles and Ladies of the Arab Shrine. ... Arab Shrine Parade |
| 26 - 29 | Gold Rush Days - Lyndon - Bluegrass music, clog and square dancing, flea market, sidewalk sale, quilt show, and the outstanding Lyndon Horse Show. ... Gold Rush Days |
| 26 - 27 | Overbrook Flea Market - Overbrook - Annual Overbrook Flea Market located on the 4H fair grounds right on highway 56. If you have some stuff that you just want to get rid of or if you lik ... Overbrook Flea Market |
| 3 |  Washburn Tech Car Show - Topeka - Washburn Tech will host its annual Car Show from 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. on Friday. Vehicle entries will be divided into five classes: custom/low rider ... Washburn Tech Car Show |
| 10 - 12 |  NHRA O'Reilly Summer Nationals - Topeka - Heartland Park Topeka, one of the fastest tracks in the world, hosts more than 700 of the fastest cars in the country on its quarter-mile strip. Four ... NHRA O'Reilly Summer Nationals |
| 18 - 20 | Cottonwood 200 Bicycle Tour - Topeka - Check website for COVID updates. The Cottonwood 200 is a three-day bicycle tour on paved roads through the Flint Hills of northeast Kansas. The ride ... Cottonwood 200 Bicycle Tour |
| 18 | Emporia Flatland Cruiser Car Show - Emporia - 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 a ... Emporia Flatland Cruiser Car Show |
| 25 |  KNG Museum Car & Truck Show - Topeka - Car & Truck show at Museum of the Kansas National Guard, Exhibitor Judged, Cookout Meal Provided for Exhibitor plus 1, Concessions available, Best of ... KNG Museum Car & Truck Show |
June
| National Teachers Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony - Emporia - Five of the nations top career teachers are honored at events in Emporia and Washington DC. Second week of June. ... National Teachers Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony |
| 1 | Mulvane Mountain/Plains Art Fair - Topeka - Washburn University is home to this annual art fair, featuring over 90 artists from around the country. Join the festivities with food, children's act ... Mulvane Mountain/Plains Art Fair |
| 1 | City Wide Garage Sale - New Strawn - City Wide Garage Sale held in the morning in conjunction with Strawnfest. ... City Wide Garage Sale |
| 7 | Annual TYP Charity Golf Tournament - Topeka - Topeka Youth Project Engages, Empowers, and Employs youth (14-25). The Charity Golf Tournament supports our Jobs for Young Adults program and Shawnee ... Annual TYP Charity Golf Tournament |
| 8 | “Pedal to the Metal” a benefit for Meals on Wheels - Topeka - An adults only, summer evening of drag racing, live music, food and refreshments. Anyone with a steering wheel or handle bars, including motorcycles, ... “Pedal to the Metal” a benefit for Meals on Wheels |
| 14 - 22 | Sunflower Music Festival - Topeka - Sunflower Music Festival is an annual series of orchestra concerts, chamber music evenings, educational projects and other artistic events of the high ... Sunflower Music Festival |
| 14 - 16 | Juneteenth - Back Home - Celebration - Topeka - Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. We will celebrate with gospel concerts, fashion ... Juneteenth - Back Home - Celebration |
| 15 | Annual Topeka Tinman Triathlon - Topeka - Event features short course, long course and duathlon. 7 a.m. See website or email for the most direct response. ... Annual Topeka Tinman Triathlon |
| 15 | Strawnfest - New Strawn - Golf tournament, garage sales in the morning, children catch and release at city lake, children's games and street dance. Everyone's welcome to come a ... Strawnfest |
| 22 - 23 | Annual Topeka Pond Tour - Topeka - The tour consists of about 10 water gardens in the Topeka area. You will receive booklet of ponds and gardens to tour on your own. 9am-3pm. ... Annual Topeka Pond Tour |
| 25 | City-Wide Garage Sale - Lebo - Get ready to find some goodies! ... City-Wide Garage Sale |
| 28 - 30 | Stars and Stripes Extravaganza!! - Lebo - Fireworks and much much more! Fun Run - Pancake Feed - Farmers Market - Car Show - Bob Ellis Memorial Tractor Show - Horse Shoes - Hay Bale Toss - ... Stars and Stripes Extravaganza!! |
| 28 - 30 | Transportation Show and Bob Ellis Memorial Tractor Show - Lebo - These annual events occur the nearest Saturday of the Fourth of July. "Transportation Show" is open to any vehicle with wheels with awards for differe ... Transportation Show and Bob Ellis Memorial Tractor Show |
| 29 - 30 | Bob Ellis Memorial Antique Tractor Pull - Lebo - All day, Antique Tractor & Truck and Tractor Pull downtown Lebo, KS. Bring your antique tractors, super street, hot rod tractors, showroom stock, stre ... Bob Ellis Memorial Antique Tractor Pull |
July
| 4 | Spirit of Kansas Celebration - Topeka - The Topeka Spirit of Kansas Festival is an old-fashioned 4th of July celebration held at Lake Shawnee from l0:00 am to dark with arts and craft vendor ... Spirit of Kansas Celebration |
| 4 | July 4th Celebration - Overbrook - Overbrook 4thof July events: — Grace Community Church annual Community Picnic & Fireworks 10am —Kid's Bike Parade through downtown, Hot D ... July 4th Celebration |
| 4 | Spirit of Kansas Arts and Crafts Show - Topeka - 4th of July Arts and Craft show held at Lake Shawnee Tinman circle in conjunction with car show and blues festival and free entertainment. Many event ... Spirit of Kansas Arts and Crafts Show |
| 4 | Spirit of Kansas Car Show - Topeka - Spirit of Kansas features a car show with dash plaques for first 100. Car - Top 20 awards and Motorcycles - Top 5 awards. Rain or shine. 8am - 4pm. P ... Spirit of Kansas Car Show |
| 4 | Independence Day Celebration - Emporia - Parade Downtown and fireworks at Lyon County Fairgrounds and Annual Firecracker Fun Run & Walk. ... Independence Day Celebration |
| 4 - 6 | Stars and Stripes Extravaganza!! - Burlington - Fireworks and much much more! Follow link below - scroll down just a little and you will find schedule. Fun Run - Pancake Feed - Farmers Marke ... Stars and Stripes Extravaganza!! |
| 4 | 4th of July Celebration - New Strawn - New Strawn boasts the finest fireworks display in Coffey County, choreographed to music, centered around the city park. ... 4th of July Celebration |
| 5 - 6 | WildBlue BBQ & Expo - Burlington - KCBS sanctioned BBQ competition, community BBQ, craft fair, live entertainment, kids petal tractor pull competition and much more ... WildBlue BBQ & Expo |
| 5 | Sunflower State Games- Spring Fever Golf Scramble - Topeka - 4-MAN SCRAMBLE at Lake Shawnee Golf Course, all proceeds from the event help us keep athlete entry fees to the Sunflower State Game at a minimum. ... Sunflower State Games- Spring Fever Golf Scramble |
| 11 - 13 |  Kicker Country Stampede Music and Camping Festival - Topeka - The Midwest's largest 3-day country music and camping festival in the heartland, Kicker Country Stampede brings in over 20 artists and a first-class l ... Kicker Country Stampede Music and Camping Festival |
| 15 - 21 | Franklin County Fair & Rodeo - Ottawa - The county's largest and one of the longest running fairs in Kansas. Livestock and 4-H judging, and youth rodeo begins on Wednesday. Thursday night is ... Franklin County Fair & Rodeo |
| 16 - 20 |  Topeka Fiesta Mexicana - Topeka - This 5 day Fiesta is one of the largest in the Midwest with over 60,000 anticipated visitors. Carnival, authentic Mexican foods, art show, beer, bing ... Topeka Fiesta Mexicana |
| 17 - 20 | Osage County Fair - Osage City - The Osage County Fair comes to Osage City during mid-July of each year. The fair is full of enjoyable activities and attractions. To kick off the th ... Osage County Fair |
| 18 - 21 | Shawnee County Fair - Topeka - The annual County Fair features wonderful horse shows, livestock competitions, exhibits, arts, crafts and more. Continual daily activities provide som ... Shawnee County Fair |
| 19 | Osage County Fair Parade - Osage City - The Osage City Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual Osage County Fair Parade. All floats or other entries are welcomed in the parade which travels fro ... Osage County Fair Parade |
| 24 - 28 |  Coffey County Fair - Burlington - Coffey County Fair is the oldest consecutively held fair in the state - 140 years in 2020! The fair features a carnival, 4-H and open class competitio ... Coffey County Fair |
| 4 | Independence Day Celebration - Ottawa - Watch an amazing fireworks display at Forest Park at dusk! Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the evening. The Ottawa City Band will entertain the crowd ... Independence Day Celebration |
August
| 31 - 4 | Overbrook-Osage County Fair - Overbrook - The biggest public event each year is the Overbrook-Osage County Fair. The fair is primarily an agricultural exhibition featuring livestock, crops, a ... Overbrook-Osage County Fair |
| 1 - 10 | Lyon County Free Fair - Emporia - Carnival rides, livestock shows, Grandstand events. ... Lyon County Free Fair |
| 3 | Annual Topeka Railroad Festival - Topeka - Festival fun for everyone! The Annual Topeka Railroad Festival celebrates Topeka's rich railroad heritage with telegraph demonstrations, handcar rides ... Annual Topeka Railroad Festival |
| 4 | Melvern Walleye Tournament - Lyndon - The KWA welcomes anglers of all ages. It is tournament fishing for fun. Many of our teams consist of men and women, parent and child, grandparent and ... Melvern Walleye Tournament |
| 10 | Cruisin' the Capitol Car Show - Topeka - This car show is "One of A Kind" featuring a BURN OUT lane right in front of the Capitol!!! Open to ALL makes, models, years and styles. Come show ... Cruisin' the Capitol Car Show |
| 10 |  Flint Hills Antique Power Assoc. Antique Tractor Pull - Emporia - 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 ... Flint Hills Antique Power Assoc. Antique Tractor Pull |
| 16 - 18 | Flint Hills Beef Fest - Emporia - Celebrate the cattle industry with BBQ contest, rodeo, Beef Producers Seminar, steak dinner, and nationally known entertainment. Cattle are off grass, ... Flint Hills Beef Fest |
| 16 - 17 | Big 94 Topeka Rodeo - Topeka - Dust off your boots and get ready for a barrel racin', bull ridin' good time for two nights only! The Big 94.5 Country Topeka Rodeo is held each Au ... Big 94 Topeka Rodeo |
| 23 - 25 | Inter-Tribal Pow Wow - Topeka - Celebrate Native American culture and customs while savoring authentic food, arts and crafts, demonstrations and dancing at Lake Shawnee. 3:00 PM - ... Inter-Tribal Pow Wow |
September
| Santa Fe Trail Days - Overbrook - Opening ceremony High Noon, Saturday. Children's games 12:30p.m. - stick horse race, sack race, pancake flipping and much more. Fun Show - Registratio ... Santa Fe Trail Days |
| 23 - 25 |  OKKIDS - Outdoor Kansas for Kids-Coffey County - New Strawn - OK Kids is an annual, free event with a chance for participants to experience numerous outdoor games and events. A part of the Outdoor Kansas for Kids ... OKKIDS - Outdoor Kansas for Kids-Coffey County |
| 30 - 26 |  North Topeka Walking Ghost Tour - Topeka - North Topeka Walking Ghost Tour Dates - September 1 - October 28, 2023
Rough and Rowdy best describes this ghost tour!
- This mile long walking t ... North Topeka Walking Ghost Tour |
| 31 | St. Matthew Annual Dinner Auction - Topeka - St. Matthew Church will host its annual parish dinner auction with cocktails starting at 6:15 P.M., Dinner at 7P.M., and the live auction at 8:00 P.M. ... St. Matthew Annual Dinner Auction |
| 6 - 8 | Huff 'n Puff Balloon Rally - Topeka - The rally kicks off with a spectacular night illumination followed by two days full of various balloon flights and breathtaking races which take place ... Huff 'n Puff Balloon Rally |
| 7 | Annual Sertoma Great Topeka Duck Race - Topeka - No less than 10,000 “adopted” rubber ducks will be dropped into Lake Shawnee in the cove South of the swim beach, for a race to the finish line. L ... Annual Sertoma Great Topeka Duck Race |
| 7 - 8 | Mother Teresa Holy Smokin Jamboree Car Show - Topeka - Annual car show with family fun, food, drinks, games, crafts, kid games and live music! Show cars parking from 8-930. Free to the public. Always the ... Mother Teresa Holy Smokin Jamboree Car Show |
| 14 - 15 | Stitching Stories, KCQG Quilt Show - Topeka - Over 160+ quilts displayed, and vendors, silent auction to benefit Women's Safety and Empowerment, boutique, raffle quilt, appraiser. ... Stitching Stories, KCQG Quilt Show |
| 20 - 21 | City Wide Garage Sale - Osage City - Over 40 sales. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Biennial Sales the third weekend in April and September. The Chamber also produces a map of garage sales locati ... City Wide Garage Sale |
| 21 - 22 | Ol'Marais River Run & Back to the 60's Cruise Night - Ottawa - One of the premier car shows in the Midwest, the Old Marais River Run gets bigger every year. The event begins on Friday evening with an open crui ... Ol'Marais River Run & Back to the 60's Cruise Night |
| 21 - 22 |  Cider Days Fall Festival - Topeka - A celebration of life long ago when things seemed simpler. Featuring arts and crafts exhibits, plus living history demonstrations. Cider Days rekindle ... Cider Days Fall Festival |
| 12 - 14 | Power of Past Antique Gas Engine & Tractor Show - Ottawa - The annual show promises to be the largest ever. Approximately 500 tractors are expected on display for three full days. This show is much more than a ... Power of Past Antique Gas Engine & Tractor Show |
October
| Halloween Happenings - Burlington |
| Fireman's Carnival - Burlington |
| 21 | Fall Fest - Lyndon - Craft fair, swap meet, full day of events and activities. 9am-4pm. Osage County Courthouse . ... Fall Fest |
| 28 | Annual German-American Club of Topeka Oktoberfest - Topeka - German food, live music and dancers, and the Blind Tiger Beer Garden make this a special public annual event. Petland will sponsor a wiener dog race. ... Annual German-American Club of Topeka Oktoberfest |
| 29 | Annual Apple Festival - Topeka - Historic Ward-Meade Park is the setting for this celebration of pioneer life in Kansas. Demonstrations of pioneer skills, blacksmiths, quilters, music ... Annual Apple Festival |
| 5 - 6 |  Annual Topeka Gem & Mineral Show - Topeka - "Featuring the Moon Rock & the Kansas Meteorites" Special Exhibits: Gems, Minerals, Jewelry, Fossils, Demonstrations, Dealers. Saturday 10 am - 6 pm, ... Annual Topeka Gem & Mineral Show |
| 12 | Osage City Fall Festival - Osage City - The Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Fall Festival from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm downtown on 5th Street & the Santa Fe Park. The event is also going ... Osage City Fall Festival |
| 17 | Halloween Party - New Strawn - This annual event is organized by the New Strawn Community Improvement Organization (NSCIO) and held on Halloween night. The event is organized to ap ... Halloween Party |
| 19 - 26 | Boo at the Zoo - Topeka - Trick or treat around the zoo in a safe and spooktacular environment. Two Saturdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. ... Boo at the Zoo |
November
| 19 | Annual Membership Fair at the Great Overland Station - Topeka - Join our "Friends" at the Station for the First Mile Marker Celebration! Saturday, 10a.m.-1p.m. at the Great Overland Station. Admission is FREE for t ... Annual Membership Fair at the Great Overland Station |
| 25 |  Sumptuous Evening Gala - a benefit for Meals on Wheels - Topeka - Plan to join us for this semi-formal event that will include sumptuous bites from area chefs, caterers, and restaurants as well as wine and spirits. L ... Sumptuous Evening Gala - a benefit for Meals on Wheels |
| 26 - 27 | Holiday Food & Gift Mart - Topeka - Shop hundreds of merchants with handcrafted goods, home décor, gourmet foods, and a little something for everyone! The festival will provide shoppers ... Holiday Food & Gift Mart |
| 26 | Annual Made from the Heart Holiday Craft Fair - Topeka - Handcrafted gifts from a variety of vendors. Give Original Hand Crafted Gifts for the Holidays! Concessions available. Sunrise Optimist Activity Cente ... Annual Made from the Heart Holiday Craft Fair |
| 9 | Ottawa Veterans Day Celebration - Ottawa - Come celebrate the history of our nation by honoring veterans from all of the 20th century. Annually, the Veterans Day parade is one of the largest in ... Ottawa Veterans Day Celebration |
| 9 | Christmas Craft Fair - Burlington - Over 150 exhibitors with crafts for all craft lovers. 9am-4pm. ... Christmas Craft Fair |
| 9 | Fall Chili Cook Off - Osage City - Mix up your best batch of chili & enter in the "Chili Cook Off" which will take place at the Senior Center, Osage City. Bring your entry to the Senior ... Fall Chili Cook Off |
| 9 | Christmas On Market Street - Osage City - Each November, area merchants kick off the holiday season with the annual Christmas On Market Street, featuring a parade, window decorating contest, ... Christmas On Market Street |
| 9 | Annual Homemade Holidays Craft Show - Ottawa - Each year this sold out show brings the brightest and best crafters together under one roof. Shop for quality handmade crafts such as quilts, paintin ... Annual Homemade Holidays Craft Show |
| 16 - 17 | Kaw Valley Woodcarvers Annual Show - Topeka - Wood sculptures by some of the finest artists in the midwest. Show and sale. Weekend before Thanksgiving. ... Kaw Valley Woodcarvers Annual Show |
| 17 - 25 | TARC's Winter Wonderland - Topeka - Drive through 2 miles of light displays at Lake Shawnee's Campground. Topeka tradition with all proceeds benefting those with developmental disabiliti ... TARC's Winter Wonderland |
| 22 - 30 | Old Time Holiday Happenings - Topeka - Join the festive crowd experiencing the charm of the beautifully decorated Old Prairie Town at Ward Meade Historic Site Mansion at holiday time. A Can ... Old Time Holiday Happenings |
| 23 | Ottawa Mayor Tree Lighting - Ottawa - Celebrate the holiday season with the lighting of the mayor’s tree. 8 PM. ... Ottawa Mayor Tree Lighting |
| 23 |  Miracle on Kansas Avenue Parade - Topeka - Recaptures the nostalgia of Christmas Past in Downtown Topeka, including horse-drawn carriage rides. Event starts at 5 p.m. with carolling, and tree l ... Miracle on Kansas Avenue Parade |
| 23 | Christmas Parade - Emporia - Enjoy the Annual Christmas Parade in Emporia, KS. Evening includes Christmas Tree lighting ceremony, carols being sung, and the lighted Christmas Para ... Christmas Parade |
December
| Annual Tour of Homes - Burlington |
| Getting to Know Santa - Burlington |
| 23 | Christmas Unlimited, Memories in the Making - Topeka - The holidays are upon us and it's time to mark your calander for this amazing event! Set in the beautiful Grace Cathedral Church, this will be a day f ... Christmas Unlimited, Memories in the Making |
| 24 | Santa Arrives by Union Pacific Train! - Topeka - Santa arrives by Union Pacific train! Children's Activities, Games, Crafts, Refreshments, and Photos with Santa from 1-3p.m. at the Great Overland Sta ... Santa Arrives by Union Pacific Train! |
| 26 | TARC's Winter Wonderland - Topeka - Drive through 2 miles of light displays at Lake Shawnee's Campground. Topeka tradition with all proceeds benefting those with developmental disabiliti ... TARC's Winter Wonderland |
| 30 | Winterfest - Lyndon - All sorts of goings-on! 7am - 4 pm. ... Winterfest |
| 30 - 1 | Seasonal Celebration - Emporia - Spectacular performances highlight the holiday around the world with instrumental music, songs, narrative, and more. 7:30 PM. ... Seasonal Celebration |
| 7 | Ottawa Christmas Parade & Celebration - Ottawa - Celebrate the holidays in style in Franklin County by attending the annual Christmas parade, Holiday parade of homes, Holidays in Wellsville, Ottawa U ... Ottawa Christmas Parade & Celebration |