What's going on this week?
If you have free time this week, create one more Cowley County Fair entry. Read the rules carefully. Photography needs to be mounted and protected. Other categories have rules, as well. Let's show our 4-H participants that we adults can meet and reflect their efforts through our own efforts and contributions.
If you have kids/grandkids, this week is a good time to enjoy building the learning resources and space for August. Check enrollment dates for the school(s) you want. Start looking for school supplies for kids/grandkids. Start building study spaces in bedrooms. Engage kids in the real-world activities that you do that use the skills they're learning at school.
And, if you're looking for a place to go, as an event connoisseur, remember to =>
- Check Facebook Events,
- Search Google for "Events near me"
- Check feeds/calendars managed by your group(s) and
- Join in-person/social media groups to "be in the know".
Otherwise, here's what I could find:
Local:
- Friday 7/22 6-8pm (Winfield) - Friday Night Magic The Gathering at Main Street Games https://www.facebook.com/events/1316789068811421/1316789095478085/?active_tab=about
- Saturday 7/23 7:30-11am (Winfield) - Walnut Valley Farmer's Market https://www.facebook.com/WalnutValleyFarmersMarket
- Saturday 7/23 8pm (Arkansas City) - Whiskey River Band Concert at Burford Theater https://www.facebook.com/events/315825640597266
- Sunday 7/24 D.A.R.E. Camp Registration Due (Arkansas City) FREE - Event dates August 8th-12th. (Scroll down to find the registration form.) https://www.arkcitypolice.org/police/page/dare-camp-2022...
- Tuesday 7/26 4-6:30pm (Arkansas City) - Ark City Farm and Art Market https://www.facebook.com/ArkansasCityFarmAndArtMarket
- Thursday 7/28-Monday 8/1 (Winfield) - COWLEY COUNTY FAIR at Winfield Fairgrounds (Check for competition-specific and vendor-specific deadlines - they start soon! If you'll be entering competitions for the first time this year, feel free to ask for a mentor/someone who has been through it and knows tips/tricks for making submissions/pick-ups easier. Ex. Read the Fairbook Guidelines. There is important information there.) https://www.cowleycountyfair.com/
Our Area:
- Friday 7/22-Saturday 7/23 (Cheney) Sedgwick County Fair https://www.facebook.com/events/962887008440730 or https://ourcountyfair.com/
- Friday 7/22 7pm (Ponca City) FREE Pan's Labyrinth Movie at Poncan Theater - https://www.facebook.com/events/442772837691219 View the trailer at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcHasH-nLhU
- Saturday 7/23 10am-4pm (Wichita) Kaleidoscope Building Class at Rayer's Bearden Stained Glass Company https://www.facebook.com/events/322666476697399
- Saturday 7/23 10am-5pm (Wichita) National Day of the Cowboy at Old Cowtown Museum https://www.facebook.com/events/650003006104849
- Saturday 7/23-Sunday 7/24 (Conway Springs) Dirty Work on the Trail Performance at Conway Springs Community Theater https://www.facebook.com/events/1147360859452553/1147360862785886/?active_tab=about
- Saturday 7/23 3-9pm (Wichita) ICT Block Party at Naftzger Park https://www.facebook.com/events/683091646119149
- Saturday 7/23 7:30-9:30pm (Wichita) $$ Symphony 360 at Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center https://www.facebook.com/events/354799219965591
- Sunday 7/24 10am-3pm (Wichita) Wichita Kansas Bird Fair at Holiday Inn East https://www.facebook.com/events/328515962552125
- Sunday 7/24 4-8pm (Haysville) Dutch's and Dogs by Beauties and Beasts 11hr Rescue https://www.facebook.com/events/537351614600468
Road Trip :
- Friday 7/22-Saturday 7/23 (Pretty Prairie, KS) $$ Pretty Prairie Rodeo https://www.facebook.com/events/5343713765687745
- El Dorado, KS https://www.eldoks.com/226/Must-See-Spots
- El Dorado State Park https://ksoutdoors.com/State-Parks/Locations/El-Dorado
- Goodwill https://goodwillks.org/store-locations/
- Turner's Coffee & Donuts https://www.facebook.com/Turners-Coffee-Donuts-1695146477375551/
- Perry, OK https://www.travelok.com/perry
- Cherokee Strip Museum (Follow them on Facebook and consider attending Family Fun Days on Aug 6) https://www.facebook.com/Csm1910/photos/a.136933676354424/5228401873874220/
- Perry Carnegie Library https://perrypl.okpls.org/
Mark Your Calendar:
- Friday 7/29-Monday 8/1 (Winfield) - COWLEY COUNTY FAIR at Winfield Fairgrounds (Check for competition-specific and vendor-specific deadlines - they start soon! If you'll be entering competitions for the first time this year, feel free to ask for a mentor/someone who has been through it and knows tips/tricks for making submissions/pick-ups easier. Ex. Read the Fairbook Guidelines. There is important information there.) https://www.cowleycountyfair.com/
- Friday 7/29-Sunday 7/31 (Wichita) $$ Alternative and Holistic Fair at Holiday Inn East https://www.facebook.com/events/630553601509082
- Tuesday 8/2 (various locations around the county) Vote. To get more information, confirm your polling place, view the 3 ballots available (Democrat, Republican, Amendment only) visit Cowley County Clerk/Elections online at https://www.cowleycountyks.gov/votingandelections
- Saturday 8/6 6:30-10pm (Hutchinson) Kansas State Fair Ghosts https://www.facebook.com/events/1242216026515650
- Monday 8/8 6-7:30pm (Wellington) - Doggie Dive at Wellington Family Aquatic Center https://www.facebook.com/events/1079181106134642
- Friday 8/19-Saturday 8/20 (Winfield) $$ - 41st Annual K&O Steam and Gas Engine Show and Craft Show (See a wide range of vintage farm tractors and equipment. Enjoy the crafts, cars and vendors. Every year approximately 1500 people attend the event. Don't miss it.) Currently the event is seeking vendors for this year's event. Contact them if you're interested. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10216885027276488
- Saturday 8/27 (Yoder) - Heritage Days in Yoder, KS - Be safe as you drive among the carriages. Grab some legendary giant cinnamon rolls and participate in the day's events. https://www.travelks.com/event/yoder-heritage-day/25485/, https://www.facebook.com/Yoder-Heritage-Day-419223358819148 (for the schedule), https://www.yoderkansas.com/ (to learn more about the Yoder community, in general). Follow MC Pedal Power on Facebook for information about similar upcoming events. https://www.facebook.com/MC-Pedal-Power-1573045336323199
- Friday 9/8 - Sunday 9/18 (Hutchinson) - KANSAS STATE FAIR at the state fairgrounds (Check for competition-specific and vendor-specific deadlines. Go see competitors and unique vendors from across the state. Go cheer on the locals. Let's show them what Cowley County has to offered!) https://www.kansasstatefair.com/
- Friday 10/7-Sunday 10/9 (Rose Hill) - Rose Hill Fall Festival https://www.facebook.com/RoseHillFallFestival/
Featured Road Trip:
- When was the last time you took a trip to Emporia? https://visitemporia.com/visit/
- Flint Hills National Refuge https://www.fws.gov/refuge/flint-hills
- Emporia Zoo (FREE) http://www.emporiazoo.org/
- Emporia Country Club https://www.emporiacc.org/
Challenge:
- Create something for the county fair that pushes your limits and shows who you are.
