Events

A free event at the Lil' Red Schoolhouse to help keep the history of Mitchell County alive! Bring your parents and kids to a night with Lucille Heller and Phyllis Shurts who will be the "Schoolmarms" for the evening. The audience will be the "Class" and will they will take you through a typical school […]

Cawker City Fitness Center introduces a new class, Strength for Life, taught by Barb Wise. It will be held on Tuesday and Thursdays in the summer, 7:20-8:20 am. Contact Barb at 785-545-8483 or barbwise@nckcn.com for more information or to sign up.

Join your friends at Wholesale Liquor for their "Last Friday, First Drink" event on Friday, July 31 from 4-6 pm. Free drink and food samples, and try their new slushie machine!

Please join us in celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Tipton Picnic, the main fundraiser for Tipton Catholic High School. A festive celebration of accomplishments and future endeavors of Tipton Catholic High School. From Friday, July 31 to August 2, there will be a softball tournament, live music, famous Tipton burgers, fun run/walk, games, rides, and […]

All cars, trucks and bikes welcome to the Tipton Picnic Poker Rally on Saturday, August 1 at 9:30 am. Meet at the Tipton City Park for your hand! $20 a hand, $10 for each additional. All proceeds go towards the Tipton Schools.

We are so excited to celebrate and honor Mr. Doug McKinney on August 1st, 2026! We hope you can join us for a truly inspirational banquet. The ladies at Fort Hays Fort Hays Tech North Central always provide an amazing meal as well.Please return Reservation Ticket & Payment to one of the following locations:Frasier, Johnson and […]

Discover how artificial intelligence can act as a business assistant, helping you automate tasks, generate ideas, improve marketing efforts, and unlock opportunities beyond ChatGPT. Learn skills that you can turn around and use the next day to improve your work. Monday, August 3, 12-1 pm, presented by DMC Intern Kyan Offutt. Free for DMC partners […]

Wednesday, August 5 from 7 am to 5:15 is walk-in Wednesday at the Mitchell County Health Department. No appointment needed to bring your child in to get their immunizations. 4 year olds, 7th graders, and 16-18 year olds need immunizations before school starts. Men can get B vaccines. Call the health department at 785-738-5175 for […]

A free impact concussion test for junior high and high school athletes will take place at Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems on Wednesday, August 5 from 1-4 pm. No appointment needed. Test will take around 30 minutes. For more information, contact Samantha McMillan at 785-738-9369.

Season 17 of the Solomon Valley Farmer's Market will be held at the Lil' Red Schoolhouse Roadside Park on Wednesdays from 4-6 pm from Memorial Weekend to Labor Day Weekend.

The Lil' Red Schoolhouse will be open during the Farmer's Market throughout the summer. Walk through to see a replica of a one-room schoolhouse from the early 1900's. A volunteer will be present to help answer questions. Tourism brochures and magazines are available for the taking.

Discover Mitchell County is excited to announce our first annual golf tournament sponsored by The Guaranty State Bank & Trust! Plan to attend the Red, White, & Birdies DMC Golf Tournament on Friday, August 7, starting at 9 am at the Beloit Country Club. Register your 4-person team for $250 today!