Tourism & Attractions
There are many reasons to make Meade County a destination for recreation and
travel. It is a county diverse in landscape and steeped in history. Here you
will find the American frontier of the 1870's and 1880's, a time of Indian wars,
pioneers, buffalo hunters, open-range cowboys, explorers and entrepreneurs.
Today it is a prime representation of modern agriculture with fine examples of
farming and ranching and the industry that surrounds these endeavors.
Major Attractions include:
Major Events include:
Meade
County Performing Arts Council, Inc - County Wide. This
organization has several events throughout the year. This a non-profit group
trying to build a building with a stage, permanent sound and lighting for
the purpose of performing arts. Click on the link above to check their website for current events.
- Apple Hutch Orchard - Plains
- Seasonal fruits you pick yourself, peaches, apples, grapes, and
more in
season. (620) 563-9294 -
www.applehutch.biz
- Annual Bird Walk - Meade State Lake
- The first Saturday in May, Meade State Park (620) 873-2572
www.kdwp.state.ks.us/news/state_parks/locations/meade
OK Kid's Day
- Meade State Lake
The first week in May,
Meade State Park (620) 873-2572 (due to construction of a new building at
the lake OK Kid's Day has been re-scheduled for 2008.)
www.kdwp.state.ks.us/news/state_parks/locations/meade
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- Christmasing in Plains - Plains
- A community day in Plains sponsored by the Plains
Lions Club includes a parade, hog roast and many events for young and
old on the first Saturday in December. Contact: (620) 563-9536
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- Christmas in the Park - Meade
- Starting the Friday after Thanksgiving through New
Years, Meade City Park on Hwy 54 is a wonderland of lights!
www.meadechamber.com
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Dalton Days Wild West Fest - Meade
- A day for the Old West experience centered around the
Dalton Gang Hideout. Includes entertainment from the stage in the
Hideout park, a parade downtown Meade, and food and craft vendors. First
Weekend in June.
Contact: (620) 873-2731 or (800) 354-2743
http://www.oldmeadecounty.com/dalton_days.htm
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- Fourth of July Celebration - Fowler - Meade - Plains
- All three towns have fireworks displays at dark, at the
High School football field in Meade, the golf course in Fowler, the ballpark
in Plains.
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- Fowler Threshing Days - Fowler
- The third Saturday in July every year, the event includes
a parade, an old-time threshing demonstration, arts & crafts, food, fun, and
games. July 21, 2007. Contact: (620) 646-5688
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Health Fair - Meade
- An annual event sponsored jointly by Meade District
Hospital and Meade County Heath Department. March 3, 2007 at the Meade
District Hospital. contact: (620)
873-8745 or (800) 298-9156
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- Meade County Fair - Meade
- Mid to late July. A 4-H Fair administered by the Meade
County Extension office. Contact: (620) 873-8790 -
http://www.meadecountyextension.org
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Trash & Treasures Day - Meade
- Last Saturday in April. On this day the entire town of Meade turns into a garage
sale. Meade Chamber of Commerce sponsors this event. There are maps posted
to the poles on the stoplight corner of homes having sales, and country folks
bring their sales into town and line the main streets with "treasures" for
sale. Contact: (620) 873-2900
www.meadechamber.com
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