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Annual Events & Festivals
January
MHS Invitational Boys Basketball Tournament
(Third weekend in January)
Some of the finest basketball players in the state compete for the title on Thursday, Friday & Saturday. 620-241-9500 or www.mcpherson.com/418
Mid America Girls Basketball Tournament
(Fourth weekend in January)
Watch eight girls teams compete on Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday evenings at the benefit tournament. 620-241-9500 or www.mcpherson.com/418
May
 McPherson Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Club Rock Sale & Swap
(First weekend in May)
Rocks, gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry & lapidary work at the 4-H Building, 600 W Woodside, Friday & Saturday 9-5, Sunday 10:30 -3, Free Admission (620) 241-2433.
C.A.R.S. Show
McPherson College
(620) 242-0400
The annual CARS Show is completely organized by students in the McPherson College Automotive Restoration Students Club.
www.mcpherson.edu/technology
 McPherson County All Schools Day
(Second week in May)
Week-long celebration with numerous activities on Friday, including parade downtown, carnival, Madathon, bull riding, concessions and more 800-324-8022 or www.allschoolsday.com
June
Spring Wildflower Tour
(1st Saturday in June)
Join us for a guided tram tour of spring prairie flowers. Maxwell Wildlife Refuge 620-628-4455 or www.cyberkraft.com/maxwell
 Tartan Turkey Golf Tournament
(Second Saturday in June)
Turkey Creek Golf Course sponsored by the McPherson Chamber of Commerce 620-241-3303 or www.mcphersonchamber.org
Summer Music Series
(June, July, August)
Enjoy music among the trees behind the Museum. McPherson Museum & Arts Foundation, 1130 E. Euclid, 620-241-8464, www.mcphersonmuseum.com
July
 4th of July Celebration
Independence Day celebration with fireworks at Wall Park
800-324-8022
Shop the Night Away
(Second Friday Night in July)
Sidewalk shopping, food, entertainment, and prizes on Main Street, 6-10 p.m. 620-241-7430 or mainst@mcphersonks.org
McPherson County Fair
(Second weekend in July)
Canton, KS mcphersoncofair.com
Mowbray Metric Bike Ride
(Third weekend in July)
Fun ride with mapped unsagged and sagged rides available in various route lengths
620-241-0350
McPherson 4-H Fair
(Last week in July)
600 W Woodside 620-241-1523
August
United Way Triathlon
(Third Saturday in August)
Compete as an individual or get a group of friends together for a team. 620-241-5152 or macuway@sbcglobal.net
When Pigs Fly In & BBQ Contest
(Last weekend in August)
A Kansas City BBQ Society Sanctioned Contest. Airplane rides, car show, food. McPherson Airport, 1000 S Hwy 81 Bypass, Sat. 6:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., 620-241-3303 or www.mcphersonchamber.org
September
Fall Wildflower Tour
(1st Saturday in September)
Join us for a guided tram tour of fall prairie flowers. Maxwell Wildlife Refuge 620-628-4455 or www.cyberkraft.com/maxwell
McPherson (KS) Scottish Festival
(Fourth weekend in September)
Highland dance, heavy athletic, dance and bagpipe competition, entertainment, food, vendors and classes. Lakeside Park, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9:30-4, 800-324-8022 or www.macfestival.org
Annual Car Show
(Fourth Saturday in September)
View new, restored and special-interest cars. Sponsored by the McPherson Area Cruisers at Lakeside Park 8-3:30, 800-324-8022
OCTOber
Burnin’ Down Main Cook-Off
(First Saturday in October)
Competition, live entertainment and concessions, Main Street, 620-241-7430 or mainst@mcphersonks.org
Mountain Man Rendezvous
(First weekend in October)
Step back into the 1800’s and experience life of early explorers and trappers. Maxwell Wildlife Refuge. 620-628-4455 or www.cyberkraft.com/maxwell
Trick or Treat Downtown & Halloween Carnival
(Thursday before Halloween, check date)
Costume parade and trick or treat down Main Street at 6 p.m., 620-241-7430 or mainst@mcphersonks.org
Pink Pajama Party
An event to encourage awareness about breast cancer with a silent auction to raise funds for families in the area who are struggling with breast cancer. 620-241-8319
November
Holiday Open House
(First weekend in November)
Bring the family to McPherson for a fun start to your holiday shopping. Sat. 9-5, Sun. 1-5
(620) 241-3303, mcphersonchamber.org or (620) 241-7430, mainst@mcphersonks.org
Buffalo Auction
(Third Wednesday in November)
Experience the Buffalo Auction, tours and buffalo burgers. Maxwell Wildlife Refuge, 620-628-4455 or www.cyberkraft.com/maxwell
December
Mini Main
(First Saturday in December)
A holiday shopping experience for younger children, gifts priced under $10. Community Building, 122 Marlin, 620-241-7430 or mainst@mcphersonks.org
Trolley Christmas Light Tours
(weekly Thanksgiving to Christmas)
Take a tour on the trolley of homes decked out in lights for the holidays beginning in downtown McPherson.
800-324-8022
Holiday Movies & Santa Sightings
Join us for free movies at The McPherson Opera House sponsored by local business. Also come have cookies with Santa. Call for locations, times and movie titles.
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