Old Settlers Celebration
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SECOND WEEKEND - For well over 100 years, Halstead's Old Settlers has been celebrated by the Halstead community to recognize and give thanks for our community's heritage. It is a time to honor the past, recognize Halstead citizens for their long-standing contributions to the community, and salute the current leaders who guide our great community into the future.
The Old Settlers festival features activities, games and fun. Entertainment will be provided with several bands taking the stage in Riverside Park. A Rod Run, Car Show featuring classic cars and legendary motorcycles will be held in Scout Park. Mud volleyball, golf and horse shoe tournament along with a Fun Run 5K walk/run, pie eating contest and much more will be part of the three day celebration. The event will be highlighted by a spectacular Fireworks Show display and the traditional Kiddie Parade and Grand Parade bringing many visitors to our community.
Old Settlers Celebration
Phone : 316-204-3556 (Always call and confirm events.)
Email Address : www.halsteadoldsettlers.com/contact-us/
Web: www.halsteadoldsettlers.com/
Festivals
Harvey County West Park Fishing
The 310 acre park offers a 16 acre fishing lake stocked with channel cat, largemouth bass and crappie. The Little Arkansas River offers good flathead and channel cat fishing and is accessible to small boats and canoes. No gas motors are allowed on the lake. There is a bait shop open during season with rental boats. There is no entry fee to fish, hike, use the beach or picnic areas.
An ADA compliant restroom complements the disabled patrons visit.
State license requirements apply for fishing.
Harvey County West Park Camping
Campers will find a variety of campsites with electricity as well as a number of primitive sites both with access to restrooms and bathhouses. In addition , West Park offers a softball diamond, nature and horse trails, playground equipment, swimming beach, enclosed and open-air shelters for rent and a bait shop open during season with rental boats.