Kansas Prairie Pickers Association


Calendar

First a list of some regular jams around the state. Before you drive any long distance to one, please call ahead. We all try to stick to a schedule but things change. If you have one to list, please contact us.

We've listed several events on this page, but some other sources are:

Here are a few events in Kansas and surrounding area. We cannot guarantee or be responsible for the type of shows or festivals listed. If in doubt, please contact the promoter. If you have an event you'd like to list, contact us. If you want to see who did what in the past, check out our Calendar Archive.

2010

February 19-20: 21st Annual Wichita Winter Bluegrass Festival. Featuring The Lonesome River Band, Lost & Found, Bull Harman & Bullseye, The Martins, Hootin' Annie's and Cedar Ridge. At the Merriott (call 316 651-0333, ask for "Bluegrass Rate" until Feb.12). Contact Kerry Harrison at 316 524-6795, or Mike Whitman at 316 529-2379 or Suzi Wilbert at 316 686-7603. Visit KBA at http://www.kansasbluegrass.org

June 10-12: 17th Annual Prairie Lake Pickin' Party, Holton. More information later this year at Our Festival

June 12: Wheatstock VI at Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade Historic Site, 124 N.W. Fillmore 10 local groups to perform. For info visit www.topekatonight.com .

August 20-22: 30th Annual Kansas State Fiddling & Picking Championships, Lawrence, KS, South Park. More info call (785) 841-6495 or contact thru email on their web site: http://www.kansasfiddlingandpicking.org

September 16-20: 38th Walnut Valley Festival, Winfield contact Walnut Valley Association (620)221-3250 or visit www.wvfest.com.

September 16-18: Starvy Creek Fall Bluegrass Festival, 2229 Bluegrass Road, Conway, MO 85632. Contact 471-589-2013 or E-Mail: starvycreekbluegrass@yahoo.com or visit www.starvycreek.com.

September 23: Special Consensus at Elmont Opry, Just them for the night, and remember our very own Rick Faris is a member of this long-running nationally touring bluegrass band. 7 p.m., Elmont United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 6635 NW Church Lane, mile east of US-75 and NW 62nd. Call John at (785)246-0156 or visit www.elmontumc.com/The_Elmont_Opry.php. or visit www.specialc.com

September 25: 5th Annual Tecumseh Heritage Days, 334 S.E. Tecumseh Road, two miles east of Topeka on US-40 highway, lots of activities, craft booths, homemade pie contest, entertainment by Chris Biggs, Pastense, the Kaw Valley Dulcimer Club and Rusty Rierson, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Free admission.

September 30-October 2: International Bluegrass Festival, Guthrie, OK. Call (405)282-4446 or 1-877-203-1206 or visit www.oibf.com.

October 23: Cow Creek Opry, Havensville, KS, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. 2 1/2 hours of classic country music, jokes and comedy. Tickets $8, kids 12 years and younger free with an adult's paid admission. For reservations or more info call Terry Jordan at (785)948-3355 or Email: teejay3244@yahoo.com

November 12-13: Elmont Opry Music Show, Friday 7 p.m. Sat. 1 p.m. 7 p.m., Elmont United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 6635 NW Church Lane, mile east of US-75 and NW 62nd. Admission $8. A variety of food, including homemade pies, for sale after doors open 1 1/2 hours before show time. Call John at (785)246-0156 or visit www.elmontumc.com/The_Elmont_Opry.php.

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Last Modified: August 18, 2010