Get ready for Spring in Kansas by attending one of the state's many seasonal festivals! Witness each community's parks and downtown areas transform into cultural hubs for art, food, and music. Check out live music performances, attend one of the state's tulip festivals, or enjoy strolling through one of the local art markets!

MAC & Cheese Festival
Mar 28

MAC & Cheese Festival

Our Annual MAC & Cheese Festival is back! Come by the Manhattan Arts Center for a day of art and theatre exhibitions! Food, Artwork by…

Våffeldagen
Mar 21

Våffeldagen

Revel in hot waffles, waffle sandwiches, waffle desserts and more during this annual celebration of spring. Low key and slightly offbeat…

Cuba Rock-A-Thon
Mar 08

Cuba Rock-A-Thon

The Cuba Rock-A-Thon is an over 30 year tradition in Cuba, Kansas featuring continuous rocking of rocking chairs 24 hours a day for a week…

Spring Break at GROW-Festival Week
Mar 14

Spring Break at GROW-Festival Week

Spring Break at GROW is a drop-in Festival Week designed for kids, families, and creatives of all ages. We’ve simplified spring break with…

April Festivals

Owl Creek Jamboree
Apr 05

Owl Creek Jamboree

Owl Creek Jamboree is an Acoustic Music Festival held the 2nd to last weekend of April. Many types of music from Red Dirt, Country, Rock…

Annual Bird City Military Show
Apr 24

Annual Bird City Military Show

Bring the whole family and see a World War II reenactment. Spend the day and tour the grounds to see living history military exhibits and…

Lindsborg in Bloom
Apr 25

Lindsborg in Bloom

Mellow out and get your groove on during Lindsborg in Bloom! This annual festival offers lots of outta sight fun for cool cats and happy…

Roar & Pour Winefest
Apr 25

Roar & Pour Winefest

Event Highlights (subject to update): Wine tastings from local and regional vineyards Delicious food samples from Topeka-area restaurants…

May Festivals

Millfest
May 02

Millfest

The 1898 Smoky Valley Roller Mills is the only historic flour mill of its kind in the Midwest that can still operate, and there’s exactly…

School's Out Fest
May 23

School's Out Fest

School’s out, and the fun is in full swing! Kick off summer in Abilene, Kansas, with School’s Out Fest—a full day of family-friendly…

8th Annual Antique Fest
May 09

8th Annual Antique Fest

Get ready for the 8th Annual Abilene Downtown Antique Fest on Saturday, May 9, a can’t-miss event that’s perfect for Mother’s Day weekend!…

June Festivals

Paradise Creek Festival & Rodeo
Jun 12

Paradise Creek Festival & Rodeo

The annual Paradise Creek Festival & Rodeo is held in Plainville each June. The event features 2 days of rodeo, food, games…

Smoky Hill River Festival 2026
Jun 11

Smoky Hill River Festival 2026

The Smoky Hill River Festival draws 60,000 attendees to Oakdale Park every June for an arts experience that connects people by celebrating…

Midsummers Festival
Jun 20

Midsummers Festival

Celebrated in Lindsborg, Kansas on Saturday, June 20, Midsummer’s Festival, a traditional Swedish festival celebrated worldwide, is always a…

July Jubilee
Jun 27

July Jubilee

Our Independence Day celebration! An evening filled with entertainment, family activities, vendors, shopping, and we end the evening with a…

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Spring

Spring is the premier time to come to Kansas. This time of year comes with cool breezes, plenty of rain, and blossoming flowers!