Local Events and Our Members in the News

2024

January – December

Regional Art Exhibit Regional artists, new exhibit every other month at Maple Uncommon Guest House and Gallery, 120 E. Maple. 620-762-3782  www.mapleuncommon.com

 

March, 30

Easter Egg Hunt 10:00 am. City Park, Ages: 18 mo.-10 yrs. www.columbusks.gov

 

March 31

Easter Sunrise Service 6:30 am. Big Brutus, West Mineral 620-827-6177.

 

May – TO BE ANNOUNCED

Big Brutus Fest Big Brutus, West Mineral. 620-827-6177

 

June – October

Farmer's Market at N. East Avenue, Columbus, Every Thursday from 4:00 to 6:30 pm.

 

June 1

City Wide Garage Sale Sponsored by Faith Community Church 620-674-2335

 

June 2

Natalie’s Studio of Dance Recital at CUHS Auditorium, 3:00 pm. 620-674-1876

 

July 6

Freedom Fest Begins at 5:00 pm with activities, food trucks, firework display. 620-429-1592 www.columbusks.gov

 

July 23 – 27

Cherokee County Fair Fairground on East Country Road. Purchase armbands in advance & save $$   417-529-3144

 

September 26 – 28

Big Iron Overland Rally Big Brutus, West Mineral. 620-827-6177

 

October 11 – 13

Hot Air Balloon Regatta Balloon glow at dusk (Friday), 3 Races – weather permitting. 620-429-1492 www.columbusdayballoons.com

 

October 12

Columbus Day Festival & Hot Air Balloon Regatta Breakfast at First Methodist Church, Car Show, Craft Fair, Entertainment, Balloon Races & More 620-429-1492 www.columbusdayballoons.com

 

October 26

Halloween Party 2:00 pm at Big Brutus, West Mineral.  620-827-6177

 

October 31

Halloween Walk Downtown square. 5:30 pm. to 7:00 pm.  620-429-1492

 

December 4

Christmas Celebration Parade, Children activities, food. 620-429-1492

 

December 7

Holiday Fair 4-H Building, E. Country Rd. Crafts, Specialty. 620-674-2092