Summer 2025: It’s Going to Be a Kansas Fair-a-Dise!

11 Aug 2025

News, Client Feature Article

This article originally appeared on and was written for Western Kansas Rural Economic Development Alliance by Golden Shovel Agency.

Tell the boss you’re taking some PTO, throw the kids in the car, and get ready to hit the road for an irresistible lineup of county fairs and carnivals in Kansas!

Word on the street is that almost every county is hosting one, but we’ll let you be the judge by checking out this schedule from K-State Extension.

Western Kansas Rural Economic Development Alliance (WKREDA) has to admit, our mouths are watering for the Hudson Cream Bakefest at the Stafford County Fair. And if we’re being honest, we’re already hooked for the Barn Quilt Contest at the Edwards County Fair.

Whether you prefer a smaller county fair or want to join the crowd surge at the state fair in September, summer is shaping up to be a real fair-a-dise for you and your favorite people. What a great opportunity to showcase what Kansas community is all about!

Ok, That’s Fair!

Chances are pretty good that you’ll see your county fair listed on the schedule from K-State, but here are also some of the largest draws for 2025:

Finney County Fair: July 19-27
Big Family Fun for Everyone is the guarantee for this year’s event! The PRCA Rodeo’s bareback and saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, ladies barrel racing, and open team roping will have everyone gettin’ Western. Antique tractors that have been restored to their former glory will be rumbling during the Tractor Pull. And forget about that early bedtime! Get ready to rock during the Kick-Off Concert featuring two red-dirt legends: Aaron Watson as well as Jason Boland & The Stragglers. Did we mention there’s a community carnival and livestock competitions? Too good to miss!

Dodge City Days: July 25 - August 3
Women of the West is the theme for 2025, with an event schedule that’s loaded with everything from the buckin’ of the PRCA Xtreme Bull Riding Competition to the National Beef Smokin’ Saddles Official BBQ Contest. Ready to flex? Sign up for the Dodge City Days Barbell Bash. Miss the good ol’ days? Grab tickets for Rick Springfield’s “I Want My 80’s” Tour, where Paul Young, Wang Chung and John Waite will bring you back to the days of cassette tapes and dedication lines. An Arts & Crafts Show, Classic Car Show, and Kidsfest are also on the calendar.

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About The Author

Kate Benz

Lead Copywriter

Department: Content

Crafting Stories that Celebrate Small Towns and Drive Community Growth

As a writer for Golden Shovel, Kate Benz takes ideas and concepts and transforms them into compelling narratives that capture attention and effectively communicate messages. She is passionate about elevating the unique aspects of small towns and highlighting the innovators within those communities. Her work spans various economic development projects, including website redesigns and community branding initiatives, where she brings out the character and potential of every place she writes about.

Kate's first non-fiction book, Nothing but the Dirt: Stories from an American Farm Town, was honored with the Kansas Notable Book of the Year Award in 2023. This book tells the story of a small rural town in Kansas, sharing how the community thrives through firsthand accounts from its residents. Kate is deeply committed to showcasing the inspiring aspects of rural America, making every town she writes about feel special and valuable.

Kate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from Carlow University.

In addition to her work at Golden Shovel, Kate enjoys exploring content creation, focusing on finding the right tone, voice, and message that reflects each client's unique identity. When not writing, Kate enjoys kayaking at dawn, hiking through the woods, enjoying lunch under a pine tree, and taking long, romantic walks down the makeup aisle.

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