Monday, April 30, 2012

K-96 June Jaunt Activities: Shopping

{This is part 9 of a 9 part series of the activities you will find during the K-96 June Jaunt.}

Now that you've been introduced to all of our fine communities along K-96, we're sure you're ready to begin planning your trip to get you from point A to point B. If you're not sure how to best plan your route for the K-96 June Jaunt, over the next few weeks you can find the events here by categories of interest. These categories will be: Arts, Antiques, Crafts, Cuisine, Family, History, Music, Rural Activities, and Shopping. Use these categories as a guide to find the best activities suited to your interests. Or for a more adventurous traveler feel free to jaunt wherever the wind blows come June 1-3. Our writer for this blog falls more into the first category of planning, but we welcome all types.

Now the moment you've all been waiting for as you wondered, "Wherever are we going to shop?" Oh...you weren't wondering that? Well you may be excited to include some shopping in your plans for the K-96 June Jaunt will all of these great shopping events!

Dighton's Shopping Events:
  • City Wide Garage Sale & Kid's Activities - All Day on June 2 at 1st & James
Ellinwood's Shopping Events:
  • Sidewalk Sales - All Day on June 2 at Main Street
  • Ellinwood Art & Antiques Outdoor Market from 8AM -5PM on June 2 at K-96 & Main
  • Antique Store Specials from 10AM - 5PM on June 2 at Main Street
Great Bend's Shopping Events:
  • Colossal Farmers Market & Food Vendors - All Day on June 2 at 1400 Main
Leoti's Shopping Events:
  • Summer Sidewalk Sales - All Day on June 1-2, 12-6PM on June 3, along K-96 and Hwy 25
  • City Wide Garage Sale - All Day on June 2, Garage Sale maps will be available in Leoti businesses the weekend of the June Jaunt
  • Rural Life Craft and Demonstration Fair, 10AM - 2PM on June 2 at 206 S. 4th
Ness City's Shopping Events:
  • Downtown Businesses are open until 6 PM on June 1
  • Community Wide Garage Sale, Farmers Market & Sidewalk Sales - 7AM-2PM on June 2
  • Second Hand Store open from 7AM - 2PM on June 2-3, 107 S. Penn
Scott City's Shopping Events:
  • Local Artists' Showing, Craft Fair - All Day on June 2 at 416 S. Main
  • Sidewalk Sales from 9 AM-12 PM on June 2 at Scott City Retailers on Main & beyond
Tribune's Shopping Events:
  • Community Garage Sale - All Day on June 1, 9AM-2PM on June 2; Maps available at 402 Broadway
  • Sidewalk Sales - All Day on June 1, 9AM-2PM on June 2, Downtown, Broadway Ave
Finding great deals at local businesses and at garage sales will be the icing on the cake during a very exciting June Jaunt weekend! Don't forget you can find information on Arts, Antiques, Crafts, Cuisine, Family, History, Music, and Rural Activities by following the links!

Friday, April 27, 2012

K-96 June Jaunt Activities: Rural Activities

{This is part 8 in a 9 part series about the different activities you can experience during the K-96 June Jaunt.}

Now that you've been introduced to all of our fine communities along K-96, we're sure you're ready to begin planning your trip to get you from point A to point B. If you're not sure how to best plan your route for the K-96 June Jaunt, over the next few weeks you can find the events here by categories of interest. These categories will be: Arts, Antiques, Crafts, Cuisine, Family, History, Music, Rural Activities, and Shopping. Use these categories as a guide to find the best activities suited to your interests. Or for a more adventurous traveler feel free to jaunt wherever the wind blows come June 1-3. Our writer for this blog falls more into the first category of planning, but we welcome all types.

When you think of western Kansas, you probably think rural. We're bringing you events that could be found anywhere, but we must be true to our roots so get ready for some events that will bring you a truly rural experience. 

Dighton's Rural Activities:
  • Free Hay Rides - All Day on June 1-3 starting at Long Street
Ellinwood's Rural Activities:
  • Petting Zoo - All Day on June 2 at the American Legion Parking Lot

Great Bend's Rural Activities:
  • Walking Birdhouse Tour - All Day on June 1-3, maps availabe at 3007 10th Street
  • Straw Bale Buildings Tours from 1-4PM on June 1-2 at Heartland Farms, 13.4 miles W on US 56; 1 mile S on SW 10 Rd.
  • Kansas Wetlands Education Center Van Tours at 10AM and 2:30 PM on June 2 at 2200 Main
  • Hap Dumont Baseball Tournament - All Day on June 2-3 at the Great Bend Sports Complex at 41 McKinley Street 
Leoti's Rural Activities:
  • Rural Life Craft and Demonstration Fair from 10-2 on June 2 at 206 S. 4th
  • Cole Hudson Memorial Rough Stock Challenge at 7 PM on June 2 at 502 E. M, sponsored by the Leoti Rodeo Club
  • Wichita County Top Shot Contest Sponsored by Pheasants Forever 647 at 1 PM on June 3, just off of K-96 - 2 miles east of Leoti and 6.5 miles west of Leoti. Watch as some of the best shooters in Wichita County compete for the title of Top Shot to commemorate the bloodiest county seat fight in Kansas.
Rush County's Rural Activities:
  • Kansas Barbed Wire Museum Tours from 10AM-4:30PM on June 1-3 at 120 W. 1st in Lacrosse
Scott City's Rural Activities:
  • Heartland History on the Highway, Historical Re-enactment at 2 & 4PM on June 2, 1 PM on June 3 at 902 W. 5th
  • Scott County Historical Society's Battle Canyon & Buffalo Tours from 1-5 PM on June 3 at 902 W. 5th
Tribune's Rural Activities:
  • Big Boys-Big Toys Show from 11AM-5PM on June 2 at 1001 Ingalls
  • Farm Critters Petting Zoo from 11AM-5PM on June 2 at 1001 Ingalls
  • Poker Run Kick-off at 10 AM on June 2 from 208 W. Kansas
  • Community Picnic in the Park from 6-8PM on June 2 at 1001 Ingalls
  • Bingo at 5:30 PM on June 3 at 411 Broadway
It doesn't get more rural than hay rides, rodeo and bingo with the locals! Be sure to make a stop at one of these events to have a truly rural experience during the K-96 June Jaunt!

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

K-96 June Jaunt Activities: Music

{This is part 7 in a 9 part series about the different activities you can experience during the K-96 June Jaunt.}

Now that you've been introduced to all of our fine communities along K-96, we're sure you're ready to begin planning your trip to get you from point A to point B. If you're not sure how to best plan your route for the K-96 June Jaunt, over the next few weeks you can find the events here by categories of interest. These categories will be: Arts, Antiques, Crafts, Cuisine, Family, History, Music, Rural Activities, and Shopping. Use these categories as a guide to find the best activities suited to your interests. Or for a more adventurous traveler feel free to jaunt wherever the wind blows come June 1-3. Our writer for this blog falls more into the first category of planning, but we welcome all types.

Confucius once said, "Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without," so with that in mind we realized we couldn't have an event without a little music here and there. If you enjoy a good tune, make sure to add a few of our musical activities to your trip.

Dighton's Music Events:
  • Hot Dogger & Southern Gospel Concert from 4-6 PM on June 1 at 1st & James
  • Dighton Bluegrass Festival - All Day on June 2 at 1st & James
Ellinwood's Music Events:
  • Live Music - All Day on June 2 at K-96 & Main
Great Bend's Music Events:
  • JUNE JAM at the Zoo from 4:30-8PM on June 1 at 2200 Main
  • Live Music - All Day on June 2 at 1400 Main
Leoti's Music Events:
  •  Friday Flicks Karaoke at City Hall at 8:30 PM on June 1 at 406 S. 4th
Ness City's Music Events:
  • Mood Hooters Dance from 8PM-12AM on June 2 at Main Street
Scott City's Music Events:
  • Music in the Park - All Day on June 2 at the 1200 Block of Main
  • Street Dance from 9-11PM on June 2 at K-96 & Washington
Tribune's Music Events:
  • Hog Roast, Music & Prizes from 5PM-3AM on June 2 at 208 W. Kansas
There are many opportunities to sit and listen to music or dance the night away to your favorite tunes during the K-96 June Jaunt! We hope we'll send you boogying from town to town!

Friday, April 20, 2012

K-96 June Jaunt Activities: History

{This is part 6 of a 9 part series about the activities you can enjoy during the K-96 June Jaunt.}

Now that you've been introduced to all of our fine communities along K-96, we're sure you're ready to begin planning your trip to get you from point A to point B. If you're not sure how to best plan your route for the K-96 June Jaunt, over the next few weeks you can find the events here by categories of interest. These categories will be: Arts, Antiques, Crafts, Cuisine, Family, History, Music, Rural Activities, and Shopping. Use these categories as a guide to find the best activities suited to your interests. Or for a more adventurous traveler feel free to jaunt wherever the wind blows come June 1-3. Our writer for this blog falls more into the first category of planning, but we welcome all types.

We've covered antiques, those beautiful historic items you can purchase and take home with you, but what about the history buffs we have out there. There will many events that will allow you to explore the history of the western counties along K-96 so make sure to let your route include a trip into history!

Dighton's History Events:
  • Buffalo Bill Appearance from 12-4PM on June 1 at 1st & James
Ellinwood's History Events:
  • Group Tours of Historic Underground World at 11AM, 1PM, 3PM on June 1-2 and 1 & 3PM on June 3 at K-96 & Main
Great Bend's History Events:
  • Kansas Wetlands Education Center Van Tours at 10 AM, 2:30 PM on June 2 at 2200 Main
Leoti's History Events:
  • Museum of the Great Plains open from 1 PM-5 PM on June 1-3 at 201 N. 4th
  • Historic Washington Ames House Tours at 9-11AM and 2-4PM on June 2 at 112 N. 3rd
Ness City's History Events:
  • Ness County Historical Museum open from 7AM-2PM on June 2, 10-2 on June 3 at 123 S. Penn
  • Ness County Oil & Ag Museum open from 7AM-2PM on June 2, 10-2 on June 3 at 211 E. Sycamore
  • Prairie Mercantile & Bank Building open from 7AM-2PM on June 2, 10AM-2PM on June 3 at 102 W. Main
Rush County's History Events:
  • Kansas Barbed Wire Museum Tours from 10-4:30 on June 1-2, 1-4:30PM on June 3 at 120 W 1st in Lacrosse
  • Nekoma Bank Museum Tours from 10-4:30 on June 1-2, 1-4:30PM on June 3 at 202 W. 1st in Lacrosse
  • Post Rock Museum Tours from 10-4:30 on June 1-2, 1-4:30PM on June 3 at 202 W. 1st in Lacrosse
  • Rush County Historical Museum Tours from 10-4:30 on June 1-2, 1-4:30PM on June at 202 W. 1st in Lacrosse
Scott City's History Events:
  • Heartland History on the Highway, Historical Re-enactments, Museum & Gallery Open at 2PM, 4PM on June 2, 1PM on June 3 at 902 W. 5th
  • Scott County Historical Society's Battle Canyon & Buffalo Tours from 1-5PM on June 3 at 902 W. 5th
Tribune's History Events:
  • Horace Greeley Museum Open from 11AM-5PM on June 1-3 at 214 E. Harper
Explore some off the beaten track museums and learn more about the history that helped make our K-96 counties the great communities they are today! Have you visited any of these museums before? Which one would you recommend?

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

K-96 June Jaunt Activities: Family-Oriented

{This is part 5 of a 9 part series of the activities you can enjoy during the K-96 June Jaunt.}

Now that you've been introduced to all of our fine communities along K-96, we're sure you're ready to begin planning your trip to get you from point A to point B. If you're not sure how to best plan your route for the K-96 June Jaunt, over the next few weeks you can find the events here by categories of interest. These categories will be: Arts, Antiques, Crafts, Cuisine, Family, History, Music, Rural Activities, and Shopping. Use these categories as a guide to find the best activities suited to your interests. Or for a more adventurous traveler feel free to jaunt wherever the wind blows come June 1-3. Our writer for this blog falls more into the first category of planning, but we welcome all types.

We know that family vacations are an important part of your life, so we want to encourage you to bring the kids along during the K-96 June Jaunt. Each community has some events that the kids will love to participate in!

Dighton's Family Events:
  • Free Hay Rides - All Day on June 1-3 at Long Street
  • Family Play Day from 12-4 PM on June 1 at 1st & James
  • Imaginizza (Invent a Pizza Contest)  from 10-2 on June 2 at 132 E. Long
  • Kids' Activities - All Day on June 2 at 1st & James
  • Outdoor Cinema at 6:30 PM on June 1 at 1st & James
Ellinwood's Family Events:
  • Movie in the Park at Dusk on June 1 at 2nd & Main
  • Children's Arts & Crafts Workshop during the Outdoor Market from 8AM-5PM on June 2 at K-96 & Main Street
Great Bend's Family Events:
  • Children's Craft Hour from 1-2 PM on June 1 at 1409 Williams
  • Chalk Art for Young Children from 1- 4 PM on June 1 at 1400 Main, All Day on June 2
  • Family Swim Night from 7-9 PM on June 1 at 2303 Main
  • Nextech ZooFest from 11-2 on June 2 at 2200 Main
  • Human "E" Motion Event from 7AM-2PM on June 2 at 514 Cleveland
  • Special Needs Fishing Derby from 9-11AM on June 2 at 17th & McKinley - great event for kids of all ages with special needs
Leoti's Family Events:
  • Wichita County Arts Alliance Sidewalk Chalk Contest from 3-6 PM on June 1, 10-2 on June 2 at 206 S. 4th, Wichita County Courthouse Square
  • Friday Flicks Karaoke at City Hall at 8:30 PM on June 1 at 406 S. 4th
  • Friday Flicks Movie at City Hall: "Wizard of Oz" at 9 PM on June 1 at 406 S. 4th
Ness City's Family Events:
  • Water Activities and Games from 2-4 PM on June 2, East of 211 E. Sycamore
  • Kansas Largest Water Balloon Fight at 4:30 PM on June 2, East of 211 E. Sycamore
Scott City's Family Events:
  • Movie in the Park at Dusk on June 1 at the 1200 Block of Main
  • For the Young and Young-at-Heart Games in the Park from 10-12 on June 2 at the 1200 Block of Main
Tribune's Family Events:
  • Family Movie at 8 PM on June 1 at 415 Broadway, 8 PM on June 3
  • Farm Critters Petting Zoo from 11AM-5PM on June 2 at 1001 Ingalls
  • Free Swim from 2-6 PM on June 2 at 200 Zenaide
  • Full Moon in June at 8 PM on June 2 at 1 block N of K-96 on Q Rd. - 2K Family Run/Walk
  • Free Family Movie at the Park at 9 PM on June 2 at 1001 Ingalls
As you can see we've got lots of events that were created with the kids in mind and will be fun for the whole family! Which of the events are you most excited to take your kids to?

Friday, April 13, 2012

K-96 June Jaunt Activities: Cuisine

{This is part 4 of a 9 part introduction of activities you will find during the K-96 June Jaunt to help you plan your trip.}

Now that you've been introduced to all of our fine communities along K-96, we're sure you're ready to begin planning your trip to get you from point A to point B. If you're not sure how to best plan your route for the K-96 June Jaunt, over the next few weeks you can find the events here by categories of interest. These categories will be: Arts, Antiques, Crafts, Cuisine, Family, History, Music, Rural Activities, and Shopping. Use these categories as a guide to find the best activities suited to your interests. Or for a more adventurous traveler feel free to jaunt wherever the wind blows come June 1-3. Our writer for this blog falls more into the first category of planning, but we welcome all types.

This post will include special cuisine activities during the K-96 June Jaunt as well as tidbits about where to eat in each community. If you're a foodie and looking for delicious cuisine along the route or you just want to plan where you should eat as you travel make sure to read this post thoroughly!

Dighton's Cuisine:
  • Hot Dogger & Southern Gospel Concert from 4-6PM on June 1 at 1st & James
  • Imaginizza (Invent a Pizza Contest) from 10-2 on June 2 at 132 E. Long
Ellinwood's Cuisine:
  • Ice Cream Sundae Party at 8 PM on June 1 at Wolf Park
  • Lone Wolf Restaurant located at 11 E. 1st Street open Tues-Sat from 11AM-8PM, Sunday 8AM-2PM. Be sure to try their chicken fried steaks!
  • John Henry's Restaurant located at 518 E. Santa Fe open Mon-Sat 11AM-2PM & 5PM-9PM. They're known for miles around for their hamburgers & steaks!
  • American Legion located at 117 E. Santa Fe open Mon-Sat 5PM-Midnight, closed Tuesdays. Located in the historic brick train depot!
Great Bend's Cuisine:
  • JUNE JAM in the Zoo from 4:30-8PM on June 1 at 2200 Main - enjoy BBQ and live music
  • Colossal Farmers Market & Food Vendors - All Day on June 2 at 1400 Main
  • Young Professionals Beer Garden from 7-11PM on June 2 at 1400 Main
  • Try on of Great Bend's 42 wonderful restaurants! Unique eats like Perks Coffee Shoppe, 1216 Main; Los Dos Potrillos, 2020 Forest; or Lumpy's Bar & Grill, 2017 Forest are sure to please your palate!

Leoti's Cuisine:
  • Rural Life Craft and Demonstration Fair from 10-2 on June 2 at 206 S. 4th. There will be many homemade and tasty treats for you to enjoy while you view the demonstrations and crafts.
  • BBQ Meal Sponsored by Seaboard Foods from 5:30-7:00PM at Wichita County Fairgrounds. $6 per plate with proceeds going to the Cole Hudson Memorial
  • Route 96 Cafe located at E. Hwy 96 open Mon-Sat 5AM-2PM & 5:30-8:30PM, Sundays 8AM-2PM & 5:30-8:30PM
  • Charlie's Mexican Restaurant located at 510 E. Broadway open from Mon-Saturday 5-8:30 PM. Try the green chili...you won't be disappointed!
  • Dairy King located at 412 E. Broadway open Monday - Saturday 11AM-7PM! Try a brown derby or fresh cherry limeade! They deliver the classics at this 1960s style drive-in!
Ness City's Cuisine:
  • Farmers' Market from 7AM- 2PM on June 2 in downtown Ness City
  • Pizza Plus located at 108 S. Pennsylvania, open 11AM-8:30PM Monday-Sunday
  • Cactus Club located at 124 S. Pennsylvania
  • Cozy Tavern located at 117 E. Sycamore
  • El Dos de Oros located at 409 E. Sycamore, open 11AM-8:30PM Monday-Sunday
Rush County's Cuisine:
  • Back Door Pizza located at 120 W. Union in Rush Center, open Saturday & Sunday. Serving pizzas baked the old-fashioned way...don't miss this weekend treat in Rush Center! 
  • Effie's located at 120 W. Union in Rush Center, open Monday - Friday. Serving Rush Center's best burgers and fries since 1946
  • Greg's Sports Pub & Grub located at 111 W. Union in Rush Center, open Monday-Sunday. Serving steaks, burgers & daily specials
  • The Timken Hill located at 3023 Highway 96 in Timken, open Friday, Saturday and Sunday during the June Jaunt! Serving home-made chicken fried steak, sandwiches and daily specials!
Scott City's Cuisine:
  • Throwdown BBQ Competition - All Day on June 2 at the 1200 Block of Main
  • El Dos de Oros located at 1213 1/2 S Main
  • La Fiesta located at 109 Park Lane, Be sure to try this great Tex Mex restaurant and their cooked to perfection chips and salsa!
  • The Majestic located at 420 S. Main Street. Offering a delicious prime rib dinner and beautiful dining atmosphere! 
  • Peking Garden located at 324 S Main Street
Tribune's Cuisine:
  • Community Lunch, at 12 PM on June 2 at Hwy 27
  • Hog Roast, Music and Prizes from 5PM-3AM at 208 W. Kansas
  • Community Picnic in the Park from 6-8PM on June at 1001 Ingalls
  • Burger Bar located on Hwy 96, open daily except Wednesdays. Serving everything from double cheeseburgers with onion rings to daily specials. Drive-thru allows from breakfast, lunch or dinner on the go!
  • The Chatterbox Cafe located on Hwy 96, open Tuesday-Friday 5:30AM-2PM, Thursday 5-8PM, Sunday from 10AM-2PM 
  • Karen's Kitchen located at 416 Broadway, open Mon-Sat 10AM-1:30PM, 4:30-8PM
  • The Trench Bar and Grill located on Hwy 96, open Mon., Wed., Fri., and Saturday in the evenings. Serving nightly specials from club steak to Mexican food to Rocky Mountain Osyters and pizza!
From burgers and shakes to Mexican fare and fresh farmers market goods, you can't go wrong in your quest for delicious cuisine during the K-96 June Jaunt!

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

K-96 June Jaunt Activities: Crafts

{This is part 3 of a 9 part series of the activities you will find during the K-96 June Jaunt.}

Now that you've been introduced to all of our fine communities along K-96, we're sure you're ready to begin planning your trip to get you from point A to point B. If you're not sure how to best plan your route for the K-96 June Jaunt, over the next few weeks you can find the events here by categories of interest. These categories will be: Arts, Antiques, Crafts, Cuisine, Family, History, Music, Rural Activities, and Shopping. Use these categories as a guide to find the best activities suited to your interests. Or for a more adventurous traveler feel free to jaunt wherever the wind blows come June 1-3. Our writer for this blog falls more into the first category of planning, but we welcome all types.

If you're in the market for doing something crafty on your vacation or finding great local craft vendors, don't miss the K-96 June Jaunt. This following list will lead you to unique and fun craft events!

Ellinwood's Craft Events:
  • Ellinwood Arts & Antique Outdoor Market from 8AM-5PM on June 2 at K-96 & Main Street
  • Children's Arts & Crafts Workshop will be available at the Outdoor Market from 8-5 on June 2
  • Craft Show from 10AM-4PM on June 2 in Wolf Park
Great Bend's Craft Events:
  • Children's Craft Hour from 1-2 PM on June 1 at 1409 Williams
  • Chalk Art for Young Children from 1-4PM on June 1, All Day on June 2, 1400 Main
  • Walking Birdhouse Tour All Day on June 1-3 at 3007 10th
  • Create Your Own Jewelry Class from 9AM-1PM on June 2 at 1917 Lakin Street
Leoti's Craft Events:
  • Wichita County Arts Alliance Sidewalk Chalk Contest from 3-6PM on June 1, 10-2 on June 2 at 206 S. 4th
  • Rural Life Craft and Demonstration Fair from 10-2 on June 2 at 206 S. 4th, Courthouse Square
Scott City's Craft Events:
  • Local Artists' Showing, Craft Fair - All Day on June 2 at 416 S. Main Street
Our craft fairs and activities will be unique and fun for you and the whole family! Don't miss out on these fun events!

Friday, April 6, 2012

K-96 June Jaunt Activities: Antiques

{This is part 2 in a 9 part introduction of the different events you can find during the K-96 June Jaunt.}

Now that you've been introduced to all of our fine communities along K-96, we're sure you're ready to begin planning your trip to get you from point A to point B. If you're not sure how to best plan your route for the K-96 June Jaunt, over the next few weeks you can find the events here by categories of interest. These categories will be: Arts, Antiques, Crafts, Cuisine, Family, History, Music, Rural Activities, and Shopping. Use these categories as a guide to find the best activities suited to your interests. Or for a more adventurous traveler feel free to jaunt wherever the wind blows come June 1-3. Our writer for this blog falls more into the first category of planning, but we welcome all types.

For the June Jaunter most interested in finding unusual antiques or viewing antique cars, mark your map with these following locations and events for June 1-3.

Ellinwood's Antique Events:
  • Ellinwood Arts & Antiques Outdoor Market from 8AM-5PM on June 2 at K-96 & Main
  • Antique Car Show from 10AM-4PM on June 2 at Main Street
  • Antique Store Specials from 10AM-5PM on June 2 at Main Street
Leoti's Antique Events:
  • Leoti Antiques is participating in the Summer Sidewalk Sales, All Day on June 1-2, 12-6PM on June 3 at 108 E. Broadway
Scott City's Antique Events:
  • Antique Roadshow from 10AM-2PM on June 2 at 1319 S. Main, 12-3PM on June 3 at 704 W. 5th
If antiques are your interest don't miss some great antique treasures during the K-96 June Jaunt. If you also enjoy history, check back soon for a list of history related events. Leave a comment about which of these antique events you are most looking forward to!

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

K-96 June Jaunt Activities: Arts

{This is part 1 of a 9 part introduction series on K-96 June Jaunt activities.}

Now that you've been introduced to all of our fine communities along K-96, we're sure you're ready to begin planning your trip to get you from point A to point B. If you're not sure how to best plan your route for the K-96 June Jaunt, over the next few weeks you can find the events here by categories of interest. These categories will be: Arts, Antiques, Crafts, Cuisine, Family, History, Music, Rural Activities, and Shopping. Use these categories as a guide to find the best activities suited to your interests. Or for a more adventurous traveler feel free to jaunt wherever the wind blows come June 1-3. Our writer for this blog falls more into the first category of planning, but we welcome all types.

If you're an art lover, the K-96 June Jaunt has many activities to make sure you get your art-related fix. The art activities occuring during the June Jaunt include art displays and demonstrations, movies, live theater, and hands-on art like chalk contests for the kids (or kids at heart.)

Dighton's Art Events:
  • Outdoor Cinema at 6:30 PM on June 1 at 1st & James
  • Art Demo & Raffle at 10-2 on June 3 at 146 E. Long Street
Ellinwood's Art Events:
  • Movie in the Park at Dusk on June 1 at 2nd & Main
  • Ellinwood Arts & Antique Outdoor Market from 8AM - 5PM on June 2 at K-96 & Main
  • Children's Arts & Crafts Workshop from 8AM-5PM on June 2 at K-96 & Main
Great Bend's Art Events:

  • Golden Belt Wood Carvers Art Display-All Day on June 1-2 at 1649 K-96,11-6 on June 3
  • Barton County Art Display - All Day on June 1-2 at 1409 Williams
  • Pottery & Old World Art Demonstrations - All Day on June 1-2 at 1405 Main
  • Golden Belt Wood Carvers Duck Display - All Day on June 1-2 at 1913 Lakin Street
  • Live Silversmith Work - All Day on June 1-2 at 1917 Lakin Street
  • Chalk Art for Young Children 1-4 PM on June 1, All Day on June 2 at 1400 Main
  • "Look+Learn=ART: It Happens Live" Artist Meet & Greet at 1223 Main 5-7PM on June 1, 11-7 on June 2
  • Adults Night Out Movie "Singing in the Rain" from 7-9 PM at 1409 Williams St on June 1
  • Rolling Sculpture Exhibit Featuring the Vintage Wheels Club - All Day on June 2, 85 S Hwy 281
  • Raku Fire Art from 10-11AM and 2:30-3:30PM on June 2 at 1924 Broadway
  • Faux Art Demonstration at 11 AM on June 2 at 1405 Main
  • "Stoves" Art Opening & Reception from 1-4 PM on June 3 at 245 NE 30 Rd.
Leoti's Art Events:
  • Wichita County Arts Alliance Sidewalk Chalk Contest from 3-6pm on June 1, 10-2 on June 2 at 206 S. 4th, Wichita County Courthouse
  • Wichita County Arts Alliance Community Play from 6:30-9PM on June 1-2 at 504 W. Broadway, on June 3 from 3-4:30 PM
  • Friday Flicks Movie at City Hall: "Wizard of Oz" at 9 PM on June 1 at 406 S. 4th
  • Author Beth Richardson will sign Secrets - All Day on June 2 at Odds & Ends, 110 N 4th
Rush Center's Art Events:

  • Broken Wing Photography/Chris Cushing photography exhibit, "Prairie" - All Day on June 1-3 at Walnut Valley Senior Center, 202 Washington in Rush Center
Scott City's Art Events:
  • Movie in the Park at Dusk on June 1 at the 1200 block of Main
  • Local Artist Showing and Sale from 9AM - 4 PM on June 2 at the Wheatland Broadband Building, 416 S. Main
Tribune's Art Events:
  • Family Movie at 8 PM on June 1 at 415 Broadway, 8 PM on June 3
  • Free Family Movie at the Park at 9 PM on June 2 at 1001 Ingalls
We look forward to seeing you at these art events on June 1-3. Leave us a comment with which events you're most looking forward to!