PRATT -- Summer is fading, and kids are back in school, but state parks
across the state are still planning special events, some in conjunction
with Free Park Entrance Days, some to celebrate a special historical event
or geological attribute of an individual park, and others just for
entertainment. Each park sets its own dates for these events, including
Free Park Entrance Days.
Events are diverse and may include anything from a marathon race to
boating courses and equestrian events. Many are educational and all are
designed to enhance the fun of visiting Kansas state parks.
 | Sept. 1 -- Great Plains Running Club trail run, Perry State Park;
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 | Sept. 2 -- Milford Friends Group buffalo barbeque, Milford State
Park; |
 | Sept. 2-3 -- Ninnescah Sailing Association C.O.R.N. Regatta, Cheney
State Park; |
 | Sept. 2 -- Wildcat Marina Poker Run and band, Tuttle Creek State
Park; |
 | Sept. 2 -- Ninnescah Sailing Association Labor Day pig roast, Cheney
State Park; |
 | Sept. 7-8 -- Cabela's KingKat National Catfish Championship
Tournament, Milford State Park; |
 | Sept. 8 -- Horsethief Canyon cross country trail run, Kanopolis
State Park; |
 | Sept. 8 -- National Bass Anglers Association bass tournament,
Milford State Park; |
 | Sept. 8-9 -- Free Park Entrance Days, Lovewell State Park; |
 | Sept. 8 -- Kansas Bass Chapter Federation "Make A Wish" Bass Fishing
Tournament, Cedar Bluff State Park; |
 | Sept. 8 -- Jackpot Buddy bass fishing tournament, Wilson State
Park;Sept. 8-9 -- Angling Nebraska bass fishing tournament, Cedar Bluff
State Park; |
 | Sept. 8 -- bowhunter education course, Lovewell State Park; |
 | Sept. 9 -- outdoor chili cooking contest, Lovewell State Park; |
 | Sept. 14-16 -- Kansas Western Horseman Association trail ride and
campout, Kanopolis State Park; |
 | Sept. 15 -- Perry Lake Association watercraft poker run, Perry State
Park; |
 | Sept. 28-30 -- Critter Care trail ride, Perry State Park; |
 | Sept. 29-30 -- Free Park Entrance Days, El Dorado State Park; |
 | Sept. 29 -- Free Entrance Day, Cross Timbers State Park; |
 | Sept. 29 -- Free Entrance Day, Fall River State Park; |
 | Sept. 29 -- OK Kids Day, El Dorado State Park; |
 | Sept. 29 -- Fall River Rendezvous, Fall River State Park; and |
 | Sept. 30 -- Twin Rivers Bass Club of Emporia bass tournament,
Eisenhower State Park. |