Downtown Pittsburg
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 687-4535
pittsburgartwalk.com
Held one evening in April. Showcases fine art by locals plus demonstrations, live music, and local food vendors. Located on Broadway between 4th-7th streets.
Category: Signature Event
Little Balkans
813 Memorial Dr
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 231-7561
littlebalkansfestival.com
Held Labor Day weekend, the festival pays homage to the region’s diverse immigrant heritage and blends family entertainment, art, crafts, food, music and more.
Because so many of the residents of the area came from the Balkan region of Europe and because the economic and political climates of both regions were so volatile in the early 1900s, the coal fields came to be called the Balkans of Kansas. Although once a pejorative term for the region, Little Balkans of Kansas is now an expression of pride that celebrates the region’s diverse cultural and ethnic heritage and rich history. The establishment of the Little Balkans Festival Association in September 1984 helped to restore the image of the region. The Association’s purpose was to educate the public about the origin and development of the term Little Balkans and to plan and conduct a regional exposition known as the Little Balkans Days Festival. The Festival has been held annually on Labor Day weekend since 1985 to pay homage to the region’s history, ethnic diversity, and community spirit. The premier annual festival in Pittsburg, KS celebrates the community’s culture, heritage and history. Three days of various events, activities, entertainment and vendors.
Hepler Ruritan Club Annual Rodeo
200 W Farlington St
Hepler, KS 66746
(620) 368-4720
facebook.com/Hepler-Ruritan-428483265580/
Held annually on July 3 & 4 at the Hepler Ruritan Rodeo arena, big cash prizes bring the top bull riders from across the country to this small town, where this rodeo is the event of the year. Bring your hat, your boots, and your appetite, and be ready to shed a tear during the National Anthem.
Gorilla Century Bicycle Fun Ride
1511 N Broadway
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 231-2212
tailwindcyclists.com/gorilla-century
Held the Saturday of Labor Day Weekend since 2003. Roam low traffic, bicycle friendly country roads, past the awe inspiring Big Brutus. The flattest, fastest century ride of the year includes 100, 62, and 38 mile paved routes, and a 100 kilometer gravel grind. Capped at 1,000 riders.
Get Busy Livin 5K
1310 N Broadway
Pittsburg, KS 66762
This annual 5K scholarship fundraiser honors the life and spirit of Dylan Meier, who still reminds us to live each day to the fullest with friends, family, fitness and inspiration.
Four State Farm Show
TBA
Pittsburg, KS 66743
1-800-356-8255
fourstatefarmshow.com
Three days of agricultural product displays and equipment demonstrations. Approximately 700 exhibits featuring major lines of farm machinery and equipment as well as innovative products from agribusiness firms across the country.
The show over-flows with a vast array of farm equipment, seed, feed, agri-chemicals, livestock, farm buildings, grain bins, livestock handling equipment, tires, tools, trailers and much more. The tremendous range of agriculturally-related goods and services annually provides farmers and stockmen with a unique opportunity to shop and compare in one location.
Fall ArtWalk
Downtown Pittsburg
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 687-4535
pittsburgartwalk.com
Held one evening in October. Showcases fine art by locals plus demonstrations, live music, and local food vendors. Located on Broadway between 4th-7th streets.