It’s summertime and what better way to celebrate than by enjoying Kansas’s sweltering heat and warm temperatures at an outdoor festival? Here are 8 uniquely Kansas summer festivals that you need to experience:
1.) Amelia Earhart Festival (Atchison)
Amelia Earhart Festival Facebook Celebrate the history making aviator with a weekend full of music, carnival rides, and fireworks! (July 15th-18th)
2.) Fiesta Mexicana (Topeka)
Fiesta Mexicana of Topeka Facebook Celebrate the rich Hispanic heritage at this 4-day festival – Ole! (July 15th-19th)
3.) Dodge City Days (Dodge City)
Dodge City Days Facebook Tasty BBQ, demonstrations, and music await you at this highly anticipated annual event. (July 24th-August 2nd)
4.) Herzog Fest (Victoria)
Herzog Festival Celebrate the German culture with authentic foods, music, and demonstrations. (August 14th & 15th)
5.) Roots Festival (Paola)
Paola Roots Festival Facebook Get your groove on at the 26th annual blues & BBQ festival! (August 28th & 29th) If Blues music isn’t your jam, make sure to check other out other music festivals in your area!
6.) Kansas City Renaissance Festival (Bonner Springs)
Kansas City Renaissance Festival Facebook His royal highness cordially invites you to experience the fantasy of Medieval Times at this colorful event! (September 5th-October 18th)
7.) County Fair (Various Locations)
Ellis County Fair Facebook Local grub, 4-H projects, and special shows right in your own backyard…What could be better?! (Check with your county for dates and times)
8.) Kansas State Fair (Hutchinson)
Kansas State Fair Facebook Because OUR state fair is the best state fair! (September 11th-20th)
Which festival are you most looking forward to attending?
Amelia Earhart Festival Facebook
Celebrate the history making aviator with a weekend full of music, carnival rides, and fireworks! (July 15th-18th)
Fiesta Mexicana of Topeka Facebook
Celebrate the rich Hispanic heritage at this 4-day festival – Ole! (July 15th-19th)
Dodge City Days Facebook
Tasty BBQ, demonstrations, and music await you at this highly anticipated annual event. (July 24th-August 2nd)
Herzog Festival
Celebrate the German culture with authentic foods, music, and demonstrations. (August 14th & 15th)
Paola Roots Festival Facebook
Get your groove on at the 26th annual blues & BBQ festival! (August 28th & 29th) If Blues music isn’t your jam, make sure to check other out other music festivals in your area!
Kansas City Renaissance Festival Facebook
His royal highness cordially invites you to experience the fantasy of Medieval Times at this colorful event! (September 5th-October 18th)
Ellis County Fair Facebook
Local grub, 4-H projects, and special shows right in your own backyard…What could be better?! (Check with your county for dates and times)
Kansas State Fair Facebook
Because OUR state fair is the best state fair! (September 11th-20th)
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