Location: Wilson State Park Hell Creek Boat Ramp

Type: Fishing Tournament

Dates: 07/20/24 - 07/21/24

Contact: Charles Sheid

Time: 4:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location: Lovewell State Park - Southwinds Group Shelter

Type: Interpretive Program

Date: Saturday, July 20, 2024

Contact: Thane Loring

Phone No: 785.753.4971

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Other Information:

Interpretive Program of the history and discovery of mammoths in Jewell County. CANCELLED REPLACEMENT DATE IS PENDING.

Location: Cedar Bluff State Park- Overland Ramp

Type: Club Fishing Tournament

Dates: 07/27/24 - 07/28/24

Time: 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

Other Information:

This is a club bass tournament please contact the club for more information.

Location: Wilson State Park Hell Creek Boat Ramp

Type: Fishing Tournament

Dates: 07/27/24 - 07/28/24

Contact: Donna Sue Graham

Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 am

Location: Meade State Park

Type: Hunter Ed Internet assisted field day and testing session

Date: Thursday, August 01, 2024

Time: 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Other Information:

Registration and additional information is available online www.safehunters.com. The link will NOT work so please type the address into your browser.

Any questions about the class can be directed to Meade State Park, 620-873-2572.

Location: Fall River State Park - Fredonia Bay Area - Casner Creek Campground

Type: Stargazing

Date: Saturday, August 03, 2024

Contact: Kimberly Jones

Phone No: 620-637-2213

Time: 8:00 pm

Other Information:

Enjoy a night with the Kansas Astronomical Observers, they will present an educational program, and then look into the night sky as it gets dark to see planets, moons, stars, constellations, nebulas, and other fun wonders of our skies! Event is in Casner Creek Campground, lawn chairs, and insect repellant are recommended to fully enjoy this great event!  Vehicle permits are required.

Location: Cedar Bluff State Park- Overland Ramp

Type: Club Fishing Tournament

Dates: 08/10/24 - 08/11/24

Time: 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

Other Information:

This is a club bass tournament please contact the club for more information.

Location: Lovewell State Park

Type: Christmas Lighting Contest

Date: Saturday, August 10, 2024

Contact: Thane Loring

Phone No: (785) 753-4971

Time: 12:00 pm - 11:00 am

Other Information:

Campers decorate their campsites and camping cabins in yuletide themes. The public is encouraged to view the decorations. Entries must register at the State Park Office by 5 pm on Saturday. Decorations are judged Saturday evening, Prizes awarded Sunday morning at 11am at the Beach Shelter.

Location: Milford State Park

Type: Outdoor Movie

Date: Saturday, August 10, 2024

Contact: Milford State Park Office

Phone No: 785-238-3014

Time: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Other Information:

Grab your blankets and join us for a family friendly movie night and popcorn! Movie starts at dark.

Location: PERRY STATE PARK

Type: Private Family Event

Date: Friday, August 16, 2024

Time: 8:00 am - 11:00 pm

Other Information:

PRIVATE COMPANY EVENT- Fit Excavating

Location: Lake View Shelter 

Vehicle Permits are REQUIRED for all vehicles to enter the State Park - no matter the length of stay.

Location: Cedar Bluff State Park0 Overland Ramp

Type: Club Fishing Tournament

Dates: 08/24/24 - 08/25/24

Time: 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

Other Information:

This is a club bass tournament please contact the club for more information.

Location: Wilson State Park Switchgrass Trail Head

Type: Half Marathon/50K Race Hell Creek Half/50K

Date: Saturday, August 24, 2024

Contact: Casey Hammond

Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location: Perry State Park

Type: Horse Event

Dates: 08/30/24 - 09/02/24

Contact: Dewayne Burgess of Jo Turner

Phone No: 785-230-5241 or 785-230-4349

This is an All Day Event

Other Information:

Friends of Perry Wild Horse Annual Celebration

Location: Wild Horse Equestrian Shelter, Campground and Trails

Check Facebook "Let's Ride--Perry Lake"

Vehicle Permits are REQUIRED FOR ALL VEHICLES to enter the State Park- No matter the length of stay.

All camping fees will apply.

Location: Webster State Park

Type: Fishing Derby

Dates: 08/31/24 - 09/02/24

This is an All Day Event

Location: Cedar Bluff State Park

Type: Dance Party

Date: Saturday, August 31, 2024

Contact: Amber McLaughlin

Phone No: 785-726-3212

Time: 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Other Information:

Close out the Summer with our annual Labor Day Weekend Beach Party! Show your skills at cornhole or our favorite... bucket ball! Then jam out to a live band as the sun sets. Cedar Bluff State Park is the place to be for Labor Day Weekend for the whole family.

Location: Lovewell State Park

Type: Fireworks Display

Date: Sunday, September 01, 2024

Contact: Thane Loring, Park Manager

Phone No: 785-753-4971

Time: 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Other Information:

Fireworks Display will be presented from the Cedar Point Boat Ramp Rock Jetty area of Lovewell State Park, beginning at dusk on Sunday, Sept 1st . State Park Vehicle Permit is required.  Event is tentative, pending private fundraising for fireworks purchase.

Location: Cedar Bluff State Park- Overland Ramp

Type: Club Fishing Tournament

Date: Saturday, September 07, 2024

Time: 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

Other Information:

This is a club bass tournament please contact the club for more information.

Location: Lovewell State Park

Type: 3D Archery Tournament; Free park vehicle entrance.

Date: Sunday, September 08, 2024

Contact: Thane Loring

Phone No: (785) 753-4971

Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Other Information:

3D Archery Shoot begins at 9 am - Individuals compete on 14 station 3D archery range. Divisions for Men, Women, Youth. Steel Deer Target Contest at 12 noon. Prizes awarded at 1 pm. Free Park Entrance Day, no vehicle permits required.

Location: Webster State Park

Type: Cross Country Meet

Date: Thursday, September 12, 2024

Time: 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Other Information:

Cross Country Meet Sponsored by Stockton High School

Location: Perry State Park

Type: Horse Trail Event

Dates: 09/13/24 - 09/16/24

Contact: Patricia Gifford

Phone No: 785-554-0416

This is an All Day Event

Other Information:

Location: Wild Horse Equestrian Campground and Shelter Friday Evening, Saturday and Sunday

VEHICLE PERMITS ARE REQUIRED. No matter length of stay Must have a Kansas State Park Vehicle Pass or purchase of a daily permit at the office self-pay 5.00 per vehicle.  

All Camping Fees will apply.

Location: Perry State Park

Type: Tournament

Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024

Contact: Kelly Ross

Phone No: 785-200-5446

Time: 5:00 am - 3:00 am

Other Information:

FISHING TOURNAMENT- Bass

Location: Lake View Boat Ramp

Vehicle Permits are REQUIRED for all vehicles to enter the State Park - no matter the length of stay.

Location: PERRY STATE PARK

Type: TOURNAMENT

Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024

Phone No: 712-899-3321

Time: 5:00 am - 4:00 pm

Other Information:

CATFISH TOURNAMENT

Location HIGH TIDE 21 located in Perry Yacht Marina

Registration September 13 2024 contact 712-899-3321 or follow on Facebook (LAKE PERRY BLUES)

Tentative -NORTH BOAT RAMP IN PERRY STATE PARK WILL BE LAUNCH AND RELOAD SITE ONLY-this is TENTATIVE 

VEHICLE PERMITS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL VEHICLES - NO MATTER THE LENGTH OF STAY

Location: Cedar Bluff State Park-Overland Ramp

Type: Club Fishing Tournament

Dates: 09/14/24 - 09/15/24

Time: 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

Other Information:

This is a club bass tournament please contact the club for more information.

Location: Cedar Bluff State Park- Page Creek Ramp

Type: Club Fishing Tournament

Dates: 09/14/24 - 09/15/24

Time: 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

Other Information:

This is a club bass tournament please contact the club for more information.

Location: Milford State Park

Type: Guided Foraging

Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024

Contact: Milford State Park Office

Phone No: 785-238-3014

Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Other Information:

Join us for a guided foraging hike co-hosted with KDWP Education Division. Registration required.

Location: Lovewell State Park - Pioneer Day Use Area

Type: Car Show

Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024

Contact: Thane Loring

Phone No: 785.753.4971

Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Other Information:

Classic Car Show, cars on display for viewing by the public. 

Location: Webster State Park

Type: Car Show

Date: Sunday, September 22, 2024

Contact: Libby or Dean Kester

Phone No: 785-415-2200

Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Other Information:

Sponsored by Stockton Rodders and Webster State Park.

This Car Show Benefits the Stockton Rodders and Webster State Park OK Kids Day

Located in Rock Point Campground.

Free Vehicle Day at Webster State Park

Location: Tuttle Creek State Park

Type: Hunter Ed Course

Dates: 09/24/24 - 10/01/24

Contact: Tuttle Creek State Park

Time: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Other Information:

Pre-registration required at Tuttle Creek State Park office, 8 am-4pm. Students receive class syllabus, student manual, class locations and homework assignments at registration. Class is limited to 30 students.

Class dates are 9/24 & 10/01 from 6-10pm and 9/28 from 8-5.

Classroom sessions are in Manhattan, range field day at Fancy Creek Range, Randolph, KS. 

Location: Wilson State Park Switchgrass

Type: 20 Mile/100K/100 Mile/140 Mile Race

Dates: 09/27/24 - 09/29/24

Contact: Casey Hammond

Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location: Perry State Park

Type: Tournament

Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024

Contact: Brent Barker

Phone No: 316-652-5939

Time: 4:00 am - 5:00 pm

Other Information:

FISHING TOURNAMENT- Bass

Location: Lake View Boat Ramp

Vehicle Permits are REQUIRED for all vehicles to enter the State Park - no matter the length of stay.

Location: Fall River State Park - Fredonia Bay Area

Type: Historical Reenactment of the Mountain Man Era 1800-1840

Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024

Contact: Kimberly Jones

Phone No: 620-637-2213

Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Other Information:

Step back to 1824, a time with the mountain man and the American Indians walked the recently purchased Louisiana Purchase. A time when Lewis and Clark had finished their exploration, and others were wanting to follow in their footsteps. The event interprets 1800-1840 with a traditional rendezvous when Mountain Men and American Indians camped together to trade for needed supplies from the fur companies. Activities may include Indian and Mountain Men Encampments, Historical Traders, Reenactors Blackpowder Shoot, Tomahawk Throw, Skillet Throw for the Ladies, and a Kids Gold Rush. Come out to Fall River State Park and step back to 1824.

Location: Wilson State Park Hell Creek Boat Ramp

Type: Fishing Tournament

Dates: 10/05/24 - 10/06/24

Contact: Tate Herrman

Time: 5:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location: Perry State Park

Type: Tournament

Date: Sunday, October 06, 2024

Contact: Brian Keeney

Phone No: 913-424-8285

Time: 6:00 am - 3:00 pm

Other Information:

FISHING TOURNAMENT- Bass

Location: Lake View Boat Ramp

Vehicle Permits are REQUIRED for all vehicles to enter the State Park - no matter the length of stay.

Location: Wilson State Park Hell Creek Boat Ramp

Type: Fishing Tournament

Date: Sunday, October 13, 2024

Contact: Drew Barnabei

Time: 6:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location: Perry State Park

Type: Horse Event

Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024

Contact: Amy Schmidtlein or Jo Turner

Phone No: 785-640-1600 or 785-230-4349

Time: 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Other Information:

Location Wild Horse Equestrian Shelter and Trials

Chili & Pie Supper with Moonlight Ride

In case of inclement weather-and more event details will be updated on "Let's Ride - Perry Lake" Facebook page.

Please remember all vehicles must have a permit.

All camping fees will apply.

Location: Tuttle Creek State Park

Type: Hunter Ed Course

Dates: 10/22/24 - 10/29/24

Contact: Tuttle Creek State Park Office

Time: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Other Information:

Pre-registration required at Tuttle Creek State Park office, 8 am-4pm. Students receive class syllabus, student manual, class locations and homework assignments at registration. Class is limited to 30 students.

Class dates are 10/22 & 10/29 from 6-10pm and 10/26 from 8-5.

Classroom sessions are in Manhattan, range field day at Fancy Creek Range, Randolph, KS. 

Location: Perry State Park

Type: Park Event

Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024

Contact: Perry State Park

Phone No: 785-246-3449

Time: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Other Information:

Please check out our Facebook page for updates: https://www.facebook.com/PerryStatePark

Location Lake View Shelter

Vehicle permits will be required.

Possible activities Trick or Treating, hayrack ride, scavenger hunt etc.

Campsite decorations are encouraged.

Location: Milford State Park - Statewide

Type: Free Entry

Date: Friday, November 29, 2024

This is an All Day Event

Other Information:

Free vehicle entry for Black Friday #optoutside

Location: Webster State Park

Type: Free Entrance

Date: Friday, November 29, 2024

This is an All Day Event

Other Information:

Instead of fighting the crowds on Black Friday Opt to be outside and enjoy nature.

Free Entrance to all State Parks