Ready for some Labor Day Weekend fun? Kansas has some amazing local events in store just for you!
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Middle of Everywhere Music Festival - Humboldt
Head over to Humboldt for a 3-day electrified music festival! Be ready to soak in the smooth, eclectic grooves of Blues, roots, and funky attitudes! Tickets are on sale now! You can purchase your tickets online by clicking here.
Sunflower Festival at Kansas Maze - Buhler
What's more Kansas than a Sunflower Festival!? This festival is a multi-weekend that is sure to be fun for all and a great place to take a family Christmas card photo... There are 16+ acres of sunflowers for you to explore, with trails perfect for an Instaworthy 'hike'. Special Events will include the Sunflower Trail Run on Aug 23, the Sunflower Craft Market on Aug 30, as well as painting classes on Aug 23, 24, 30, 31, Sept 1, 6; all 6:30 - 8 PM.
Smoke on the River BBQ Competition - Burlington
You can't have a Labor Day weekend without at least some BBQ, right? Well, this August 30-31st, you'll have the opportunity to attend an officially sanctioned event by the KC Barbeque Society in Burlington, KS. The winner of the event will take home just under $20,000 in prize money, so be prepared to witness some serious competition! You won't want to miss the 2-day BBQ showdown!
Little Balkans Days Festival - Pittsburg
This festival is sure to be a blast for the entire family! You'll find a number of events at Little Balkans Days in Pittsburg, from a quilting boot camp to special museum tours to polka bands to a food truck festival, car show, and so much more! This festival is a celebration of the unique ethnic diversity of the region. The southeast Kansas region is rich in mining history, and many immigrants moved to the area to find work in the mines. This made the area perfect for a little American melting pot of diversity.
Lovewell Lake Fireworks Show - Webber
Love a good fireworks display? Lovewell State Park is the place to be this weekend! You'll find a 30-minute fireworks display (beginning at dust) that will rock your family's world. Make it an all-day event by grabbing a good spot early and spending the day at the lake! Lovewell offers a blend of camping, fishing, wildlife watching, and special events. You’ll discover plenty of variety in the day-use areas. A historic limestone schoolhouse hosts summer church services every Sunday. A seven-station, 14-target archery range is located north of the Cottonwood shower building. Lovewell Marina serves a full breakfast, lunch and dinner menu from April to September, and boasts the best barbecue around!
Old Settlers Day - Russell Springs
BBQ. Music. Parade. Homemade ice cream. Car show. Add a dash of history, and you've got the Old Settler's Day Weekend in Russell Springs! This annual event is a must-attend in the area! Don't forget to check out the amazing Butterfield Trail Museum while you're there! This museum displays and preserves the history of the Butterfield Overland Despatch stagecoach line that passed through the area to get riders to Colorado. The museum is housed in the old Logan County Courthouse, which recently had a window and exterior painting restoration, so make sure to admire the beautiful handiwork done by a local craftsman!
Walnut Days Labor Day Celebration
Join us for Walnut Days, located in the heart of Walnut along Main Street, on August 30, 2025! We will have vendors, an antique tractor pull, and activities for the whole family to enjoy!
2025 Labor Day Celebration at Fort Larned - Larned
Labor Day Weekend marks the end of our summer season activities. Volunteer re-enactors and staff bring the fort back to life to round out the season.
51st Annual Burdick Labor Day Celebration - Burdick
Burdick is back at it again for the 51st year! We will be having food, a fun run, a bounce house, a corn hole competition, a pie auction, and a parade. You won't want to miss this ultimate small-town celebration!
129th Annual Labor Day Celebration - Hoisington
Hoisington will celebrate its 129th annual Labor Day celebration from August 29 to September 1. This Labor Day celebration, believe it or not, is the largest in the state! Want the full schedule of events for this year? Click here for their online schedule!
140th Annual Labor Day Celebration - Atlanta
Atlanta's historic Annual Labor Day Celebration is celebrating its 139th year! The parade will make its way around Atlanta, KS, on Labor Day itself. Activities include a potluck BBQ, a horseshoe tournament, inflatables, games, and family activities to round out the fabulous holiday weekend.
