Events

Youth Fishing Tournament; biggest fish caught, smallest fish caught, most fish caught, longest fish caught. Local Sponsors: Milford State Park Camp Host & Volunteers, Geary County CVB, Milford Fisheries Biologist

The Turkey Creek Festival is an annual tradition in Merriam. It is a day full of entertainment that feature. Free kids' activities, live music, arts/crafts, 5k walk/run, inflatables, food trucks, […]

When people arrive, they sign up for the drawing. If they do not have their own pole we provide them with one to use during the event and we give […]

Boat owners volunteer to act as fishing guides for youth anglers for the morning. Hamburgers are grilled for lunch while prizes are awarded to those who catch the biggest fish […]

Snow cones, Archery, team building, rock painting, inflatables, helicopters, fire truck bowling, bicycle helmets and life jackets, skins and skulls, mobile medical unit, tow truck and Sheriff Department. Local Sponsors: […]

Activities: Fishing clinic, KS Wildscape WildLifer Challenges such as bird watching, take a picture, and other applicable activities for that day. Contests: There will be a raffle for prizes at […]

Fishing Derby Local Sponsors: Edgerton City

Fridays during the summer, we take kids fishing at local park/lake. No contest, no pressure, just a morning of fishing or just showing up and going outside. Volunteers help the […]

Hook and Reel Derby is a free, family-friendly youth fishing event at Riverwalk Park in Neodesha, held during Hometown Days/Alumni Weekend. Kids are invited to cast a line, enjoy the […]

Fishing derby, free lunch, archery, trapshooting, shotgun safety, emergency vehicle display, outdoor games. Local Sponsors: Smoky Hill Pheasants Forever (Hays, KS), Cedar Bluff Diehards (Friend's Group), Trego County Emergency Mgmt.

The 2026 Washunga Days Festival is a multi-layered event combining kids' activities, community street dance, corn hole tournament, concerts, Kaw Nation Inter-tribal Powwer. The Fishing Derby will be a new […]

Canoe/Kayaks, Tent Set-up, kite flying, nature scavenger hunt, BB guns/Archery, fishing, disc golf, horseback riding, hot dog lunch, dunk tank, face painting, dj playing music and making announcements, spray down […]