Festivals and Events |
For more events, see the Chamber & Community calendar.
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| Third annual Americana Jubilee, celebrating Olathe's diverse multicultural heritage | 6/7/2008 |
Americana Jubilee celebrates the diversity and heritage found in Olathe.
The event includes diverse entertainment, food, booths, and an interactive Children's craft area.
The event is free, and runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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| Independence Day, 19th Century Style | 7/5/2008 |
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Celebrate Independence Day with historic activities! There will be a reading of the Declaration of Independence at 12 p.m., followed by a canon firing! The Bluegrass Missourians, a bluegrass band, will be performing at 1 p.m. And the Shawnee Indian Missioners will pla...[MORE] |
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| Johnson County Fair | 8/4/2008 through 8/9/2008 |
The annual Johnson County Fair, held at the County Fairgrounds in Gardner, is Aug. 6-11, 2007.
More information about this year's Fair |
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| Hidden Glen Arts Festival | 9/13/2008 through 9/14/2008 |
(Third weekend in September)
A showcase of fine art featuring
- Regional juried art show with 90+ artists
- Live entertainment
- Children’s activities
- Free Admission
- Free Parking
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| Mahaffie’s Wild West Show & Fiesta Bullwhacker | 9/27/2008 through 9/28/2008 |
(Last weekend in September)
Experience the 1860s with historical re-enactors—cowboys, Indians, mountain men, mounted cavalry, dance hall gals and more. Enjoy Mexican and European music, dancers, crafts, food, children’s activities, and stagecoach rides.
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| Autumn Auction of Collectibles, benefiting MNU student scholarships | 10/16/2008 through 10/18/2008 |
(Third Thursday-Saturday in October)
NOTE: 2003 was the final year for auction to include cattle.
An auction of over 1,500 items including antiques, collectibles, Christmas merchandise, cattle, and quilts. Shop at the gift shop for crafts, Christm...[MORE] |
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| Christmas Card Lane | 11/28/2008 through 1/1/2009 |
(Friday after Thanksgiving through New Years)
Giant greeting cards and lights decorate an entire neighborhood. More than 200 homes participate.
Located north of 151st Street and West of Ridgeview. (Ridgeview and Frontier or Ridgeview and Butterfield)
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| Winter Fest featuring the Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony | 11/28/2008 |
WinterFest
WinterFest featuring the Mayor’s Christmas Tree lighting ceremony will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, November 28 on the R.R. Osborne Plaza located on the west side of Olathe City Hall, 100 E. Santa Fe.
The event will feature performances by music grou...[MORE] |
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| Mahaffie’s Victorian Christmas Open House | 12/6/2008 |
(First Saturday in December)
10 am - 4 pm.
Enjoy a simpler
Christmas
On December 6, the Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm Historic Site staff will host their annual Christmas open-house from 10:00 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m. Admission is free.
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| Handel's Messiah | 12/7/2008 |
(First Sunday in December) -- 3 p.m.
A chorus of 150 and an orchestra of 40 perform the masterpiece at the Bell Cultural Events Center, 2000 Pioneer Blvd., on the north side of campus of MidAmerica Nazarene University, west of Mur-Len at 143rd St.
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| Olathe Historic House Tour / Christmas Parade of Homes | 12/7/2009 |
(First Saturday in December) - Alternating (odd #) years
Beautiful historic homes in their holiday finery are opened to the public. Sponsored by the Olathe Historical Society. Call for ticket prices or information.
(913) 764-2494
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