Area Information & Events
Pumpkin Patch/Corn Maze Season
Weekends September 6 – November 1, 2008
Saturdays 10-5 and Sundays 1-5
Explore the 8 acre Corn Maze and pick a fresh pumpkin from the patch.
Blackdog Festival
October 3-5, 2008
620- 876-5497, www.blackdogfestival.com
Downtown Dexter
A delightful 1800s, heritage celebration of the Black Dog Trail and those who traveled it, featuring hands-on cultural activities for all ages and interests.
ABCDE Fall Countryside
Excursion
Oct. 18, 2008
620-394-2258, www.cowleynet.com
Eastern Cowley County
An opportunity to tour rural businesses and experience the rural atmosphere.
Friday Night Frights at the Corn Maze
October 17 and 24
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Test your Maze exploring skills at night. Explore the Corn Maze with or without a flashlight. Beware - you never know what might be around the next corner.
Sesqui-centennial Sunflower Painting
Oct. 18, 2008
Painting of large sunflower emblem on Barn roof by artist Kerry Unrein to celebrate Kansas’ 150th birthday. A project of the Kansas Barn Alliance and sponsored by the Cowley County Tourism Alliance.
Log Cabin Grand Opening
October 18, 2008 All Day
Come celebrate the Grand Opening of the Log Cabins at The Stone Barn Mercantile. Open House from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Refreshments and drawing for free weekend stay.
Fall Festival
November 1, 2008
Festival will also feature delightful country fall activities at the Barn including Corn Maze, pumpkin toss, corn shelling, rope making and many others.
Scarecrow Decorating
Contest
November 1, 2008
Concludes during Fall Festival
Over a dozen Scarecrows throughout the town of Dexter, maps available at the Gathering Place and Stone Barn Mercantile. Cash prizes.
Christmas in the Valley
December 6, 2008
Enjoy a good old fashion small town Christmas Celebration. Held downtown in Dexter, including caroling tree lighting, refreshments and celebrating.
More Information...
Please explore these other area websites for more events and things to do in the area:
ABCDE Economic Development Group, www.cowleynet.com
Flinthills Aromatherapy, www.flinthillsaromatherapy.com
Winfield Convention & Visitors Bureau, www.winfieldks.org
Arkansas City Convention & Visitors Bureau, www.arkansascityks.gov
Flinthills Tourism Coalition, www.kansasflinthills.travel
Creek Water Wool Works, www.creekwaterwoolworks.com
Blackdog Festival, www.blackdogfestival.com