Founded: 1878, Pop.: (2000) 1524, Elev.: 2251 Ft Located in Ness County, (County Seat), at the intersection of Hwy's K-96 and US-283 and served by the Central Kansas Railway. A busy and attractive downtown attracts shoppers from a wide region. Oil production, farming, and ranching are all important to the local economy. Unique among the towns of Kansas in that during the era of population shift to metropolitan areas, Ness City has grown and stabilized. There's a nice city park west of downtown, a good place for travelers to stretch their legs. Most of the first settlers were buffalo hunters who had seen the area and came back to settle. The city has year-round recreational programs designed for all ages. Softball leagues operate during the summer, educational and exercise programs during the winter. This part of Kansas is famous for its pheasant hunting and nearby lakes, (Cedar Bluff Reservoir and Goodman State Fishing Lake & Wildlife Area), bring serious fishermen.
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04/18 Coming to The area
Wild West Festival Hays City KS July3-6 A typical Kansas fair -- parade, big name music stars, games, demonstrations, competitions and shows, including fireworks.
Dodge City Days Dodge City KS July26-August4 The 10-day celebration hosts more than 50 events including Q-97 FM DODGE CITY DAYS COUNTRY Concert,
the top-rated Dodge City Days Rodeo,
a 2-day Indoor Craft show with over 200 crafters from a 10-state area,
KidFest, and
Professional Barbecue Contest.
Kansas State Fair Hutchinson KS September6-15 Each year, over 400,000 visitors flock to the Kansas State Fair to visit a wide array of exhibits, partake in fabulous Fair food, and see the amazing butter sculpture.
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