Tourism Division, Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism

Winfield Makes December Bright

You may think of taking a drive to Winfield in September for its internationally famous bluegrass festival , but thousands of visitors are discovering how the town lights up December, too.

...

more

Posted on December 4, 2012 1:05PM by Becky Blake

Ever Wanted to Go to a Calf Fry? Kicking off Hunting Season in Hugoton

When you "fry up" what the steer "gave up" and mix in neighbors welcoming strangers, you have what has quickly become a hugely popular event in ...

more

Posted on November 7, 2012 8:21AM by Becky Blake

Pumpkin Picking Adventure in Wetmore

With “Home-Grown Fun and Farm Fresh Adventures,” Renyer’s Pumpkin Farm near Wetmore has turned pumpkin picking into a month-long ...

more

Posted on October 2, 2012 2:36PM by Becky Blake

Day out on the Konza Prairie

Plan on a walk or ride through the prairie. See the native Tallgrass. Watch the buffalo roam. But make sure you don’t miss this month’s FREE Konza Prairie Open House.It only happens once every two ...

more

Posted on September 4, 2012 11:12AM by Becky Blake

A Festival of Performers in Lawrence

Sword swallowers, Fire-walkers and Pogo-stick stuntmen are among the dozens of performers taking to the streets in Lawrence this month for the 5th annual Busker Festival. It’s a chance to enjoy ...

more

Posted on August 7, 2012 11:28AM by Becky Blake

Celebrate Czechs in Kansas

Get out your accordion and don your Bohemian best for this month's Czech Festival . One of the greatest small town parties in the state takes place July 26 to 28 in Wilson.The town, just south of I-70 ...

more

Posted on July 3, 2012 12:12PM by Becky Blake

Treat your Nose and Participate in a Lavender Harvest

A unique midsummer’s festival is the perfect stop for your olfactory pleasures this June. Prairie Lavender Farm in Bennington is celebrating 10 years in operation with their forth annual Lavender ...

more

Posted on June 5, 2012 9:24AM by Becky Blake

Wildflower Tours, a great way to experience Natural Kansas

As Mother’s Day approaches, instead of giving your mom some flowers, plan to experience them together on one of the state’s many wildflower tours.The Barber County Wildflower Tour on the Saturday ...

more

Posted on May 1, 2012 9:25AM by Becky Blake

Make Plans to Join in Race Day at the Kansas Speedway

April is the time to meet your need for speed. The Kansas Speedway is hosting a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race on April 22. There is still time to get tickets for this big race, one of only two the ...

more

Posted on April 3, 2012 9:57AM by Becky Blake

An Irish Tribute in Junction City

If you are looking for an Irish way to celebrate March, kick off the green season with a unique performance at the Junction City C.L. Hoover Opera House.The Kelly Band, a Kansas City based Celtic ...

more

Posted on March 6, 2012 10:26AM by Becky Blake

Categories

Recent Blog Posts

Archives

Kansas Blog

Becky Blake

Posts

Winfield Makes December Bright

Ever Wanted to Go to a Calf Fry? Kicking off Hunting Season in Hugoton

Pumpkin Picking Adventure in Wetmore

Day out on the Konza Prairie

A Festival of Performers in Lawrence

Celebrate Czechs in Kansas

Treat your Nose and Participate in a Lavender Harvest

Wildflower Tours, a great way to experience Natural Kansas

Make Plans to Join in Race Day at the Kansas Speedway

An Irish Tribute in Junction City