Cloud County has several signature events that take place each year. They have become time honored traditions for families to come together as well as bring home former residents to enjoy time together and reminiscing days gone by.
Cloud County Fair
The Cloud County Fair brings people from communities throughout the county, but also the surrounding counties as well. The lights and sounds bring excitement and life to the fairgrounds. With lots of delicious food to try, we all know it’s almost impossible to leave the fair without a funnel cake, and vendors to check out, it’s the social gathering of the summer. 4-H’ers and community members show off their skills at sewing, cooking, crafting, painting, photography, and more all trying to get that big purple best of show ribbon. The barn animals are always a favorite. Even in small rural communities where farms are prevalent, kids and adults will get a twinkle in their eyes when they stop by and get to pet a goat! Seeing the hard work and talents of so many displayed over a few short days that they’ve put work into all year long, is such a show of pride in how we live, play, and what we love.
Clyde Watermelon Festival
The Clyde Watermelon Festival, an annual event for over 110 years, began when watermelons were a choice crop on sandy, river bottom land and could be easily shipped out by rail. Hundreds of people gather every Labor Day weekend for the multi-day festival, parade, BBQs, demolition derby, dances, contests, games, vendors, and socializing.
Concordia Fall Fest
Fall Fest has fun for the whole family. Activities all day for adults and children, a parade, craft and food vendors, entertainment, shop the merchants, and inflatables for the kids. The annual event brings in over 6,000 visitors to Concordia each year and has been celebrated over 40 years. Celebrated annually on the 4th Saturday of September.
Glasco Fun Day
Established in 1983.
You’ll feel at home in our community family reunion. Glasco citizens work together to reinforce a sense of community…building on our heritage.
Held the first Saturday in October, this annual festival honors the community’s heritage with music, a parade, and kid’s games, which make up the heart of the celebration. The annual car show adds excitement to the parade and provides sidewalk viewing throughout the day.
Each year a theme is chosen to highlight history and community attractions.
Miltonvale Tootlefest
This annual celebration in the quaint town of Miltonvale is packed with fun! Held at the end of August, Tootlefest is a 3 day event featuring musical entertainment, a parade, a car show, quilt show, and a Glow Run, just to name a few.
Jamestown Fireworks
Celebrated July 2nd, Jamestown has made its mark on Kansas with their BIG fireworks show. Each year it has become bigger and better with more events leading up to the big show. Kid’s games, lunch, raffles, free will community BBQ dinner, live music with a beer garden, and new to the event, horseshoe and cornhole tournaments! Possibly the biggest “up-close” fireworks show you’ll ever experience.
Annual Celebration of Orphan Train Riders
The Annual Celebration of Orphan Train Riders brings both descendants of orphan-train riders and history enthusiasts to Concordia, Kansas to learn more about the Orphan Train Movement and its impact on American history. The weekend is filled with guest speakers, workshops, tours, and for many years, statue unveilings. 2024 marks the 21st Annual Celebration of Orphan Train Riders. The National Orphan Train Complex strives to bring awareness to the movement and ensure its riders are never forgotten. This celebration falls annually in the beginning of June.
Victory Day Celebration
In Celebration of VE Day, May 8, 1945, POW Camp Concordia hosts an annual Victory Day Celebration. Throughout the day you can see Military vehicles from across the decades, hear inspirational speakers, enjoy some tasty food, and experience WWII re-enactors. Free tours all day.
Hometown Holiday
Hometown Holiday is an annual community event held the day after Thanksgiving in downtown Concordia. It began in 2016 as a project of the Concordia Chamber of Commerce & Business in Motion and has become a magical evening the community anticipates each year that is continually evolving. Santa kicks off the Holiday Season by lighting the giant Christmas Tree at Broadway Plaza. Additional activities include a Snowball Drop with prizes from Concordia Chamber businesses, horse drawn carriage rides through downtown, photos with Santa, cookie decorating, ornament making, painting, reindeer food making, hot cocoa and more!