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Arkalah Fall Festival

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 05:30am

Arkalah Fall Festival

Various Venue in Arkansas City

Arkansas City, KS, 67005

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A festival held annually to celebrate the fall. Celebrate the 92nd  Annual Fall Festival in Arkansas City, KS

Schedule:


5:30 A.M. - Noon - Kiwanis Pancake Feed Opens. Gift Bags Courtesy Of Kiwanis.
7:30 - 8:30 A.M. - Registration For Arkalalah Run At The Arkalalah Office, 106 South Summit - Click Here To Access The Registration Form.
9:00 A.M. - Arkalalah 2 Mile Run Sponsored By The Ark City Rec Center. Race Begins Near The Arkalalah Office On Summit And Central.
9:00 A.M. To 5:00 P.M. - Arkalalah Craft Show - Ark City Rec Center, 225 East 5th Ave. Outstanding Crafts. For More Information, Contact Alta Barton (620) 455-2525 Or Www.Arkalalah.Com.9:45 A.M. - Check In For Kids Fun Run For Grades K-5 Sponsored By Rise Cowley & Soar
10:00 A.M. - Presentation Of Trophies And Prizes For The Two-Mile Run Sponsored By The Ark City Rec Center.
10:00 A.M. - Carnival Opens
10:00 A.M. - Dark - Helicopter Rides - Carver Park, 102 N. 8th St. - $40 Per Rider Per Flight / Mini-Mum 2 Riders Per Flight.
10:15 A.M. - Kids Fun Run For Elementary Students.
11:00 A.M. - Concessions Open
11:00 A.M. - Presentation Of Active Achievers Award: $300 Fitness Grant To Elementary School With Highest Percentage Of Participants In Fun Run And $200 To Private Elementary Schools.
Ark City Umc Chicken Noodle Dinner; Located At 220 E. Washington - Carry-Out Only; Details To Be Shared On The Church's Facebook Page - Https://Www.Facebook.Com/Arkcityumc.11:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. - Etzanoa Exhibit: The Classroom On The South Side Of The Burford Theater (118 S Summit). Etzanoa Is A Historical Wichita City, Located In Present-Da
y Arkansas City, Ks, Near The Arkansas River, That Flourished Between 1450 And 1700. Dubbed "The Great Settlement" By Spanish Explorers Who Visited The Site, Etzanoa May Have Housed 20,000 Wichita People.
11:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. - American Legion Chili Will Be Served From 11-4 For $5 Donation. Bar And Chili Will Be Open To Members And Non Members.(Guests). American Legion Kansas State Commander Angela Evans And American Legion Arkansas City Post 18 Commander Paul Grantham Are Thankful For Your Support.
11:15 A.M. Street Games Sponsored By The Lions Club & Lioness Club. Downtown - Summit Street - Fun For All Ages - Prizes In All Categories.
25 - Yard Race - Mixed 5 Years And Under.
50 - Yard Race - Mixed 6 - 9 Years; Boys 10 -13 Years; Girls 10 - 13 Years
Tricycle Race - 7 And Under. Bring Your Own Tricycle. (25-Yard Race)
Sack Race - Mixed 6 - 9 Years; Girls 10 -13 Years; Boys 10 - 13; Girls 14 - 17 Years; Boys 14 - 17 Years. Bring Your Own Sack. (25-Yard Race)
Three-Legged Race - Mixed 6 - 9 Years; Girls 10 -13 Years; Boys 10 - 13 Years; Girls 14 - 17 Years; Boys 14 - 17 Years. (25-Yard Race)
Terrapin Derby - 16 Years And Under. Bring Your Own Turtle. No Water Turtles Please.
Tissue Paper Unwinding - Ladies, 18 Years And Older Only.
Grape Spitting - Men, 18 Years And Older Only.
Egg Toss - 18 Years And Older Only.
Broom Riding Contest - Ladies 18 Years And Older. Bring Your Own Broom. (25-Yard Race)
Potato Race - 18 Years And Older Only. (25-Yard Race)
Arkalalah Street Games Co-Sponsors Arkansas City Lions Club, Early Birds Lions Club & Arkansas City Lioness Club Are Part Of A World-Wide Centennial Celebration Of Lions Club International. The Arkansas City Lions Chartered In 1920 (2nd Club In Kansas), The Early Birds In 1981 And The Lioness Club In 1984.
Noon - 10:00 P.M. - Ben Givens Park - Stop By The Beer Garden. Have An Ice-Cold Beer While Visiting With Old Friends. No One Under 21 Will Be Allowed To Enter.
2:00 P.M. - Arkalalah Big Parade. Downtown Summit Street. Parade Float Prize List
Organizations: 1st - $450; 2nd - $250; 3rd - $150. Churches: 1st - $450; 2nd - $250; 3rd - $150
Schools: 1st - $450; 2nd - $250; 3rd - $150. Commercial: Plaques Awarded To Winners. No Cash Prizes.
Queen’s Choice Award - A Plaque Will Be Presented To The Queen’s Favorite. Watch Live At Https://Arkalalah.Com Or On Our Facebook Page.
4:00 P.M. - Arkalalah Marching Festival - Bulldog Stadium
Dusk - Light Show - Ark City’s Own Marching Bulldog Band Will Take The Field. Bulldog Stadium Will Be A Treat For Your Eyes And Ears. You Won’t Believe What A Great Show These Young People Produce.
5:00 P.M. - 2:00 A.M. - Halloween Costume Party At The American Legion; Open To The Public - Members And Non-Members Alike.

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