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The people of Mitchell County know how to have a good time! From dancing to live music to hosting events in support of local families in need to gathering for mouthwatering food, there's always something exciting happening here. Stay in the loop by subscribing to our community calendar, and don’t forget to share your own events by submitting them below. Join the fun!

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Waconda Lake Fireworks

Glen Elder State Park 2025 100 Road, Glen Elder, KS, United States

One of the greatest 4th of July traditions that we share in North Central Kansas. Fireworks go off at dark.

Free

14th Annual Chad McDaniel Memorial

Mitchell County Fairgrounds, Beloit 

The 14th Annual Chad McDaniel Memorial is Wednesday night, July 9th, 2025 as the cars and stars of the USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midget Series return to the cozy […]

$25

Band Company Men

Down Under 121 W Court St, Beloit, KS, United States

The band Company Men will be playing at Down Under singing cover from the 1960's to 2010's.

Free

Tie-Dye Taco Tuesday

Down Under 121 W Court St, Beloit, KS, United States

All-You-Can-Eat taco bar$10.00 donation, kids under 12 eat free.Feel free to bring a side dish or dessert to share. Live musicActivities for the kidsWear your Tie-Dye and get an extra […]

$10

Tipton Picnic

Tipton, Kansas Tipton, KS, United States

Please join us in celebrating the 79th anniversary of the Tipton Picnic, the main fundraiser for Tipton Catholic High School. A festive celebration of accomplishments and future endeavors of Tipton Catholic […]

Free

Events

Lakefest 2025

July 5 @ 4:00 pm

The Glen Elder State Park premiere event and biggest fundraiser for the Waconda Cultural Association is Lakefest, held over Independence...

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Waconda Lake Fireworks

July 5 @ 9:00 pm

One of the greatest 4th of July traditions that we share in North Central Kansas. Fireworks go off at dark.

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14th Annual Chad McDaniel Memorial

July 9 @ 7:00 pm

The 14th Annual Chad McDaniel Memorial is Wednesday night, July 9th, 2025 as the cars and stars of the USAC...

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Band Company Men

July 19 @ 8:00 pm

The band Company Men will be playing at Down Under singing cover from the 1960’s to 2010’s.

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Tie-Dye Taco Tuesday

July 22 @ 6:00 pm

All-You-Can-Eat taco bar$10.00 donation, kids under 12 eat free.Feel free to bring a side dish or dessert to share. Live...

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Mitchell County Fair, Beloit

July 25 @ 8:00 am

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79th Annual Tipton Picnic

August 1

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Tipton Picnic

August 1

Please join us in celebrating the 79th anniversary of the Tipton Picnic, the main fundraiser for Tipton Catholic High School. A...

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Lakefest 2025

Come to the premiere Glen Elder State Park event of the year, Lakefest! Always held the weekend of Independence Day, this is the biggest fundraiser for the Waconda Cultural Association, which helps keep the Native American culture alive at the lake. You'll find a cornhole tournament, family activities, live music, food trucks and much more! BYOB and don't forget your chair! Fireworks start at dark!

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