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.
- Apple Hutch Orchard - Plains
- Seasonal fruits you pick yourself, peaches, apples, grapes, and
more in
season. (620) 563-9294 -
www.applehutch.biz
OK Kid's Day
- Meade State Lake
May 9, 2015,
Meade State Park (620) 873-2572
www.kdwp.state.ks.us/news/state_parks/locations/meade
-
- 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 1st Sunday in December. Contact: (620) 563-9536
[2013 event]
-
- 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
-
- Crooked Creek Theatre
- A melodrama produced by local talent each year at the
Dalton Gang Hideout Park. They call themselves the "Way Out West off Broadway
Players," and the cast is a little different each year... check the
website for day and time. Contact: (620) 873-2731 or
http://www.daltonhideout.com/
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.
Fowler Threshing Days - Fowler
Week long activities begin on the 2nd Friday in July;
culminating with a parade on the third Saturday in July every year. The event includes
a parade, an old-time threshing demonstration, arts & crafts, food, fun, and
games. Contact: (620) 646-5688
Health Fair - Meade
An annual event sponsored jointly by Meade District
Hospital and Meade County Heath Department at the Meade
District Hospital. contact: (620)
873-8745 or (800) 298-9156
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.meade.ksu.edu/
Trash & Treasures Day - Meade
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. Dates vary from spring to fall, consult the website for details. Contact: (620) 873-2900
www.meadechamber.com
Tourism Links:
www.getrualkansas. org
|
