Summertime is finally here, and there is plenty of entertainment planned for you to enjoy right here in Northwest Kansas. 

County fairs, festivals, and even concerts await those of all ages eager to make some summertime memories.

Local county fairs typically take place anywhere from mid-June to the beginning part of August and feature fun for all, including activities like carnival rides, pig races, all-you-can-eat watermelon and hotdog feeds, 4H projects, tractor pulls, talent shows, and even dirt track races.

Most counties in Northwest Kansas offer a county fair. For the avid fair-goer or even if you are just curious about what will be taking place at your local county fair, a great site to visit is Countyfairgrounds, USA. This website provides links to information about each county’s fair, including fair schedule, exhibits, and even concert tickets.

In addition to county fairs, many Northwest Kansas towns even boast festivals, featuring art, car shows, local talent, and crafts. The Phillipsburg Riverless Festival kicks off a summer of festivals, held in Phillipsburg on June 4th from 9:00AM-4:00PM. Admission to many festivals, including this one, is free. 

To learn more about Kansas festivals, visit Kansas Tourism. This site will provide all the information you need about the various festivals taking place this summer.

Finally, if it is a concert you are interested in, look no further than…you guessed it…Northwest Kansas! The Stiefel Theater in Salina will be featuring Jackson Browne (June 6), The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (June 11), and Bonnie Raitt (August 9th). The Fox Theater in Hays will be featuring Dueling Pianos (June 4), Charley Crockett (June 23), Blackhawk (July 14) and The Casey Donahew Band (July 21). 

Wild West Fest, held in Hays from June 30-July 4, will feature Lonestar, Hairball, Lainey Wilson, Kameron Marlowe, and Joshua Ray Walker. 

Of course, don’t forget that Northwest Kansas is also a premiere destination for summer fun such as hiking, swimming, fishing, sight-seeing, and museums. (See previous blog articles for more ideas about what to do in Northwest Kansas!)

As always, these are only SOME of the abundance of fun and adventure just waiting to be had.

We hope you have the best summer ever right here in NWKS!