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Plans change, always verify events before traveling.
Can't remember when it happened last year? Our entire 2009 event listing is HERE.
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January
1 – 31
Sunset Zoo- Kids Visit Free Month
Bundle the kids up and get some fresh air this January!
Where: Sunset Zoo
When: 12pm – 5pm
Cost: Adults $4, Kids and FOSZ members FREE
10
Flint Hills Bridal Show
Where: Courtyard Marriott in Junction City
When: 1pm – 5pm
17
Manhattan Bridal Show
In a setting of elegance and charm, you may visit with the expert wedding professionals. They can help you select the products and services you are seeking and meet your budget at the same time. The fashion show is truly exquisite! This is a one-of-a-kind bridal show and a must for every bride and groom to attend!
The Manhattan Bridal Show is famous for giving brides and grooms over $2,000 in gifts and prizes. Best of all, ADMISSION IS FREE!
Where: Grand Ballroom, KSU Student Union, 1455 Anderson Ave
When: Doors open at noon, Fashion Show at 2:30pm
Cost: FREE
21 – 23
Crafty Seniors Craft Show
Local senior citizens set-up shop in the Picnic Place and offer a unique assortment of handcrafted items.
Where: Manhattan Town Center
When: Thur.- Sat. 10am – 9pm, Sat. 12pm – 6pm
30
Biscuit and Gravy Feed
Fundraiser for Lion's Club projects
Where: United Methodist Church, 1609 College Ave.
When: 7am – 1pm
Cost: $4
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February
Sunset Zoo – Adult Buy One/Get One FREE
Here's your chance, adults, to bring a friend to the Zoo!
Where: Sunset Zoo
When: 12pm – 5pm
Cost: Adults $4, second adult FREE, Kids (3 – 12) $2, FOSZ members FREE1
8
Strawberry Junction Arts & Crafts Show
Artisans from all over the Midwest will fill the center with over 20 different booths featuring a wide variety of hand made crafts and works by graphic artists, woodworkers, sculptors, flower and paper artists and much more all on display and for sale.
Where: Manhattan Town Center
When: Thur – Sat 10am – 9pm, Sun 12pm – 6pm
11th Annual Casino Night Auction & Fundraiser
Casino Night is the Boys & Girls Club’s largest fundraiser. The night features Casino-style gaming, live and silent auctions, music, hors d’oeuvres and beverages. Proceeds from the night directly benefit before-and after-school programs at eight sites, serving 1,500 children and youth in the Manhattan community. Must be 21 years old to attend. For more information please visit www.bgclubmanhattan.com
Where: K-State Alumni Center
When: 6:30pm – 11pm
Cost: $65 in advance, $75 at the door
27
Manhattan Polar Plunge
Plungers are required to raise a minimum of $75 to participate. If jumping in the frigid water is more than you can “bear”, you can participate as a “chicken” with the same minimum of $75 and stay dry.
Where: Tuttle Creek State Park at the swimming beach
When: 12 noon
Cost and info at www.ksso.org
27 – 28
Sports Card Show
Features the best dealers from across the Midwest specializing in sports cards and memorabilia for the NFL, NHL, NBA, NASCAR, NCAA College sports and Major League Baseball. Also available a large selection of coins, comics, magazines, and many other collectibles to buy, sell, and trade.
Where: Manhattan Town Center
When: Mon – Sat 10am – 9pm, Sun 12pm – 6pm
Home Show
The Home Show is an excellent place to see new and innovative ways to build a new home or remodel your existing home. It is a "one stop shop" for multiple facets of home decoration products that will make your home your personal castle, as well as personal indulgences. See, touch and experience spectacular displays that can help you upgrade your home, increase resale value and save money.
Where: National Guard Armory, 721 Levee Dr.
When: Sat 9am – 5pm, Sun 11am – 4pm
Cost: $5
Manhattan Area Garden Show
Spring is coming and your green thumb is itching to get in the dirt??? Come to the Manhattan Area Garden Show for gardening seminars. There will also be informational booths! And it's all free to the public.
Where: Pottorf Hall at CiCo Park
When: Sat 9am – 5pm, Sun 12pm – 4pm
Cost: FREE
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March
13
Blarney Breakfast
Join the Manhattan Arts Center at Kite’s Bar and Grill in Aggieville for our annual breakfast of green eggs and ham, fruit, biscuits, and more.
Where: Kite’s Bar and Grill in Aggieville
When: 7:30am – 10:30am
Cost: $7 in advance, $8 at the door for adults
$5 in advance , $6 at the door for !2 and under
26 – 27
11th Annual Flint Hills Festival of Wines
The Flint Hills Festival of Wines features a weekend of wine tasting events.
Where: TBD
When: Fri Wine Dinner at 6:30pm, Sat Grand Tasting from 6:30pm – 10pm
Cost: Fri $100 per person, Sat $45 per person
26
Easter Bunny Arrival
Easter Bunny available for photos March 26-April 3. Schedule at Manhattan Town Center Service Counter.
Where: Manhattan Town Center
When: 3pm
27
Sunset Zoo – Community Appreciation Day
Our Sunset Zoo sooooooooo appreciates this wonderful community of Manhattan!!! Come visit the animals for free.
Where: Sunset Zoo
When: 12pm – 5pm
Cost: All guests visit FREE
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April
3
Sunset Zoo – EGGstravaganza and Dino Day
Come hunt for eggs at EGGstravaganza... maybe you'll find a dino egg.
Where: Sunset Zoo
When: 9:30am – 5pm
Cost: Adults $4, Kids (3 – 12) $2, FOSZ Members FREE
May
June
24 – 27
Country Stampede Music and Camping Festival
The Midwest's largest 4-day country music and camping festival in the heartland, Country Stampede brings in over 20 artists and a first-class lineup of today's top national entertainers while more than 100,000 fans embark on Manhattan for the event.
Where: Tuttle Creek State Park, River Pond Area
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Cost and Tickets: www.countrystampede.com
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