Free Park Entrance Days, other events highlight month
PRATT -- Each month, Kansas state parks conduct special events, some in conjunction with Free Park Entrance Days, some to celebrate a special historical event or geological attribute of an individual park, and others just for entertainment. Each park sets its own dates for these events, including Free Park Entrance Days. In addition, statewide Free Fishing Days are June 3-4.

Events are diverse and may include anything from a marathon race to boating courses and equestrian events. Many are educational and all are designed to enhance the fun of visiting Kansas state parks. For more information on state park events, phone individual parks or click the "Events Calendar" on the "State Parks" page of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks website, www.kdwp.state.ks.us.

The following is a list of events for June:

• June 3 — Free Park Entrance Day & OK Kids Day at Glen Elder State Park, 785-545-3345;
• June 3-4 — Decatur CO-OP Tournament and Picnic at Prairie Dog State Park, 785-877-2953;
• June 3-4 — Denver BassMasters Bass Fishing Tournament at Cedar Bluff State Park, 785-726-3212;
• June 3-4 — Boot Hill Bass Club Bass Fishing Tournament at Cedar Bluff State Park, 785-726-3212;
• June 3 — Kids Fishing Derby at Pomona State Park, 785-828-4933;
• June 4 — American Bass Anglers Bass Fishing Tournament at Tuttle Creek State Park Spillway, 785-539-7941;
• June 4 — Kids Fishing Derby at Lovewell State Park, 785-753-4971;
• June 5 — Flint Hills Triathlon Competitive triathlon at Tuttle Creek State Park, 785-539-7941;
• June 8-11 — Wakarusa Camping & Music Festival at Clinton State Park, 785-842-8562;
• June 10 — Waconda Lake Association Bluegrass Musicfest at Glen Elder State Park, 785-545-3345;
• June 10 — two-person Fishing Tournament Fishing Tournament at Glen Elder State Park, 785-545-3345;
• June 10 — Jackpot Buddy Bass Tournament at Cedar Bluff State Park, Cove 1, 785-726-3212;
• June 16-18 — Kansas Western Horseman's Association Campout and Trail Ride at Kanopolis State Park, 785-546-2565;
• June 17-18 — Free Park Entrance Weekend at Wilson State Park, 785-658-2465;
• June 17-18 — American Bass Anglers Bass Tournament at Cedar Bluff State Park, 785-726-3212;
• June 17 — Southwest Area Bass Club Bass Tournament at Cedar Bluff State Park, 785-726-3212;
• June 22-25 — Country Stampede Country Music Festival at Tuttle Creek State Park, 785-539-7941;
• June 24-25 — Free Park Entrance Days at Cedar Bluff State Park, 785-726-3212;
• June 24 — Hays Bass Anglers Association 6th Annual Big Bass Challenge at Cedar Bluff State Park, Cove 1, 785-726-3212;
• June 24 — Kansas Birds of Prey Demonstration at Cedar Bluff State Park, Dispatch Group Shelter, 785-726-3212; and
• June 25 — Colorado Bass Anglers Association Bass Tournament at Cedar Bluff State Park, Cove 1, 785-726-3212.

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