Founded: 1869, Population: (2000) 2848, Elevation: 819 Ft. Neodesha is located in SE Kansas in Wilson County and is south of Yates Center between Buffville and Sycamore along US Highway 75. Neodesha is also near Independence to the south and Elk City State Park. The Verdigris River and the Fall River converge SE of town. The word, Neodesha is Osage meaning - meeting of the waters. The UP and KE and BN Railroads still serve and run through town. Tucked in the beautiful Osage Cuestas (rolling hills) with 36 inches of rain and 14 inches of snow yearly, Neodesha is nestled in a lush countryside with excellent conditions for all sorts of sports, especially water sports. It sits in a virtual paradise for hunters and fishermen. One of the primary industries in the area is oil production from the Mid Continent Field.
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02/21 Coming to The area
OK Mozart Festival Bartlesville OK June9-15 Oklahoma's Premier Music Festival,
OK Mozart brings the highest quality professional musical and cultural experience to the state of Oklahoma and the middle United States.
National Poultry Festival Rogers AR June14-15 In addition to a music concert, the weekend events includes a golf tournament, fishing tournament, skeet shoot, horseshoe tournament, ladies luncheon, motorcycle rally, kids’ activities, ice cream socials, a barbecue cooking contest, and a barbecue fair where delicious food can be sampled.
Tulsa Greek Festival Tulsa OK September19-21 Build your own Greek dinner, enjoy some Greek desserts, buy a Greek cookbook with an area flavor, and imagine the sights, sounds, and smells of Mediterranean life.
Arkansas Apple Festival Lincoln AR October4-6 The centerpiece of the festival is the unequalled variety of arts and crafts, featuring works of some of the most talented artisans in the Ozarks. One of the highlights of the Arkansas Apple Festival is the Apple Core Throwing Contest, a test of strength, accuracy, aerodynamics, and just plain luck.
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