Annual Events
...throughout Ottawa County, Kansas

Scroll down to view dates and descriptions of annual events throughout Ottawa County, Kansas.
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Minneapolis
3rd Saturday of February
FFA Toy Show
Minneapolis Grade School Auditorium    
312 Delia, Minneapolis, KS    
  • ​​Locate 
  • Starts at 9a 
  • This community fund-raising event supports the Minneapolis Chapter of Future Farmers of America.   Buy, sell, trade new and vintage toys and collectibles, and specializing in farm toys from green to red.  Door prizes. Lunch and pie for sale.
4th Saturday in February
Annual Red Dress Run... 5K run or 3K walk for Heart Health
Ottawa County Wellness Center  
800 Argyle, Minneapolis, KS
  • 785-392-2122  |  Locate  |  Facebook
  • Starts at 10a 
  • Register day of event or, if register by first Sunday in February to be guaranteed a T-Shirt.  Online registration available.  Registration packet available at the Ottawa County Wellness Center website, or call for information.​
​2nd Thursday in March
FFA Work Auction
Minneapolis Jr-Sr High School Auditorium  
602 Woodland, Minneapolis, KS
  • Locate
  • Starts at 6:30p
  • ​Bid to hire good, dependable workers just in time for Spring chores.  FFA Members donate their time while earning funds for their FFA Chapter.
Saturday before Easter Sunday
Easter Egg Hunt
Markley Grove Park  
​200 S K-106 Hwy (S. Mill St.), Minneapolis, KS ​-----------------------------------------------------
Town Square Park, Delphos, KS
Last Saturday in April
CubBackers Carnival
Minneapolis Grade School Auditorium    
312 Delia, Minneapolis, KS   
  • Locate  |  Facebook
  • 5p to 9p
  • A fundraising event to benefit Minneapolis Grade School. Games, food, raffles; game wristbands available for students. Silent auction throughout the event, with live auction 8p.
Second Saturday in May
Tescott Vintage & Outdoor Market
1st & Main St., Minneapolis, KS 
Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend
Delphos High School Reunion
Delphos City Auditorium  
206 W 2nd St, Delphos, KS
  • Locate
  • 3p - Reunion begins for socializing; 6p - Banquet begins
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Tescott Alumni Banquet
Tescott High School 
​305 N Minnesota, Tescott, KS
  • Locate
  • Community events throughout the day, museum tours and more.
Last Thursday in May for 3 Days
Bennington PRCA Rodeo
Bennington Rodeo Grounds
506 N Putnam St., Bennington, KS 
  • Locate   |  Facebook
  • An annual fundraising event by the Bennington Lions Club.  Over 300 contestants vie for $40,000 in awards and prizes!   Great food and games for the kids too.
Third Tuesday in July
Ottawa County Fair Parade
​From downtown Minneapolis to the Fairgrounds
Third week in July
Ottawa County Fair
160 S K-106 Hwy  /  Mill St., Minneapolis, KS
  • Locate  |  Facebook
  • Tuesday through Friday at the Fairgrounds
  • 4-H Exhibits, Livestock Shows, Ranch Rodeo, live music, Carnival rides and games and more.
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Ottawa County Carnival
​160 S K-106 Hwy  /  Mill St., Minneapolis, KS  67467
  • Locate 
  • 7p – 11p Tuesday through Friday Home-owned and operated rides and games
  • Tilt-A-Whirl, Scrambler, Swings, Kiddie Rides and more for just $1 per ride.
Second Saturday in August
Del-Fest
In the Town Square
2nd & Main Delphos, KS
First Saturday in September
Rock City Park Open House
​1051 Ivy Rd., Minneapolis, KS   67467
  • Locate  
  • This is a Free “Thank You” lunch at the Park, with FREE admission & specials in the Gift Shop.
Second Saturday in September
City-wide Minneapolis Garage Sale Day
200 W 2nd St., Minneapolis, KS
  • Locate
  • Get your map of garage sales at the Chamber office
Last Saturday in September
Tescott Vintage & Outdoor Market
1st & Main St Minneapolis, KS   67467
October 31st
Downtown Halloween Parade  
Second St., downtown, Minneapolis, KS
  • Locate   
  • sponsored by Minneapolis Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Downtown Trick-or-Treat Parade, costume contest with prizes, vintage car Trunk-or-Treat, Free hot dogs
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Bennington Halloween Parade
223 N Putnam St. Bennington Elementary School, Bennington, KS 67422
Saturday after Thanksgiving Day
Santa visits Downtown Minneapolis at The Blue Store
307 W 2nd St., Minneapolis, KS 
First Saturday in December
Stop ‘N Shop at the Firehouse
586 N 180th Rd., Bennington, KS   67422
  • Locate
  • 10a – Santa arrives
  • Annual gift sale by local vendors, Arts, crafts and gifts of many kinds