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Ellinwood

Founded: 1872 Ellinwood is located in Barton County, in the South Central Region of the state. Pop.: 2,329 (1990) and 2,164 (2000). Elev. 1800 feet.

A short distance north of the Arkansas River. Highway 56 and the SantaFe railroad pass through town. On the Old SanteFe Trail, the trail that played a crucial role in the westward expansion of America, and was an important highway for commerce and cultural exchange. Ellinwood reflects it's German heritage by the architecture of the Main Street buildings. The Underground Tunnels of created during the town's early period remain of greatest interest to tourists.

Ellinwood is situated in the middle of the Cheyenne Bottoms and Quivira Wildlife Refuge, both natural wetlands that attract nature lovers and hunters.

Unique events in Ellinwood:

  • Annual After Harvest Festival, 3rd week in July
  • Wheat Bowl Football Classic
  • Ellinwood Antique Show

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10/31 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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