Event Calendar

 

CHEROKEE COUNTY EVENTS

We're refreshing our events page and would love to hear from you. If you're hosting an event in Cherokee County, let us know so we can help spread the word.

March 2026

March 5: Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (Baxter Springs) Find out more at https://goventuredash.com/competitions/746
March 28: 10:00 AM Chamber of Commerce Annual Easter Egg Hunt (Columbus High School) (Enter at the Southeast scoreboard gate)

 

April 2026

April 2026 is National Child Abuse Prevention Month  

April 8 Baxter High School- 53rd Kent Warstler Awards Ceremony- by the Baxter Springs Lions Club

April 10 Wear Blue Day: is designated to wear blue to show support for prevention efforts.

April 25 Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.

          Drop off locations include the Galena Police Department and the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office. 

May 2026 

May 7 11th Judicial Recovery Court Graduation Pittsburg, KS

May 9 Honor flight poker run Big Brutus- 6509 NW 60th St, West Mineral 

May 14 Walk for Recovery - 11th Judicial Recovery Court -5:30 PM - 7 PM 

        Gorilla Village Walking Trail (located behind Carnie Smith Stadium) Pittsburg, KS Everyone welcome

Opens May 21st: Every Thursday's 4-6:30pm Columbus KS Farmers' Market 202 N. East Avenue

May 30 10:00 am - 4:00 pm BRUTUS FEST Big Brutus 6509 NW 60th St, West Mineral 

 

June 2026

June 1st- 26th No camp on June 19th - Lady Titans Basketball Bootcamp- Location Red Iron Activity Center Contacts: Jerry Smiley 620-687-3938, Macy Messner 620-429-6183, Melissa Smiley 620-29-8025

June 4 6 pm -6 11 PM Galena Days- See Galena KS Facebook pages for more details & times

June 6 9 AM -3 PM Car Show - Galena KS 

June 6 Coal Miner's Reunion held at Big Brutus- Open to the public - Big Brutus 6509 NW 60th St, West Mineral 

June 6 50th Annual Kids FREE Fishing Tournament Breakfast: 6 AM - 9 AM, Sign up Friday June 5 6 PM - 9 PM Eagles #918 106 Olive St West Mineral, KS

June 6 Easton Freeman Memorial - Battle of the Bobbers! Payouts: Most Perch, Biggest Perch, & Biggest Bass : Commerce Public Pond: Registration 8 AM - 9 AM/ First Case 9 AM - Last Case Noon Age Groups 6 & under, 7-11YO, 12-15YO. Contact Rodney Freeman 918-961-0733 For more information

June 6 Community Fundraiser 10 AM - 2 PM Baxter Springs Police & Fire Dept Hotdog Meal $2.50: Hosted by Harps Grocery Store 1400 Military Ave Baxter Springs, KS 

June 16 Rooster Booster class at Kiddie Garden daycare- West Mineral 

Every Thursday's 4-6:30pm Columbus KS Farmers' Market 202 N. East Avenue

DeJager Family Gun Raffle drawing will be on July 1st 8 PM: Help to offset costs of tragedy: To purchase tickets contact Casey 918-961-3334, Tasha 918-919-1366

 

July 2026

July 2 Downstream Casino - Concert 3 Doors Down with fireworks to follow the show 

July 3 - Baxter Springs "Light up the Sky" Kiwanis Park 4th of July celebration

July 3 @ 6 PM Power Wheel Race - at Kiwanis Park (PRE REGISTER by July 1st 620-210-1932 FREE ENTRY All age groups: See the City of Baxter Springs FB page for more details 

July 6 5 PM - Cherokee County Fair Setup

July 14-18: Cherokee County Fair (Fairgrounds)

July 20 5 PM -Cherokee County Fair Takedown

Every Thursday's 4-6:30pm Columbus KS Farmers' Market 202 N. East Avenue

July 25 3:45 PM - Concerts start: Fireworks following the concerts Million Dollar Fireworks Festival - at Camptown Event Center Frontenac KS- 

 

August 2026

Every Thursday's 4-6:30pm Columbus KS Farmers' Market 202 N. East Avenue

TBA -Soda Fountain - Back to School Event Baxter Springs, KS

 

September 2026

Every Thursday's 4-6:30pm Columbus KS Farmers' Market 202 N. East Avenue

Sep 19 2PM Breaking the Chains of Addiction Life Recovery 2nd Annual Recovery Festival - Kiwanis Park Baxter Springs KS - Featuring Christian Rapper Nicky Gracious

October 2026

Every Thursday's 4-6:30pm Columbus KS Farmers' Market 202 N. East Avenue (Check them out on Facebook to see when their last day will be)

Oct 2-3 Big Iron Overland Rally - Big Brutus 6509 NW 60th St, West Mineral 

Oct 24-25 Big Brutus Gravel- bike race 6509 NW 60th St, West Mineral, KS

October 25 10- 2 PM Drug Take Back - Cherokee County Sheriff's Office 915 E Country Road Columbus, KS

November 2026

December 2026

Cherokee County Toybox