Posts by CVB Staff
A Great Weekend for Treasure Hunting, Bargains, Dining and Fun
Treasures and Bargains Gather your friends and family and head to the 2019 Great American Market on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019 in Emporia. Plan to spend the weekend, because we truly have all you need for a weekend getaway, from lush hotels to scrumptious food. Originally founded by The Emporia Gazette about 15 years ago…
Read MoreAnother “Big Deal” Coming to Emporia!
A “Go To” Destination Emporia’s reputation as a “go to” destination has increased significantly over the past several years. We have some fabulous home-grown restaurants, a growing live music scene, a vibrant downtown and two world-class events that bring visitors from multiple countries to our town. Emporia, Kansas is a big deal! We are internationally…
Read MoreEmporia Hosts 2019 Junior Disc Golf World Championships
EMPORIA, Kansas, June 18, 2019 – – Emporia, Kansas will once again host the Junior Disc Golf World Championships. The event, held July 9 through July 13, is presented by Dynamic Discs and is sanctioned by the Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA). Players representing 40 states plus Canada, Finland, Sweden and New Zealand are currently…
Read More30+ Kansas Breweries to Descend on Emporia — Local Brewery Hosts Annual Beer Fest
EMPORIA, Kansas, April 2, 2019 – – Radius Brewing Company is hosting the 2019 Glass Blown Open Beer Fest on April 22, in downtown Emporia. The event takes place in conjunction with the 17th annual Glass Blown Open (GBO) disc golf tournament and Kansas Craft Beer Week. More than 30 different breweries featuring Kansas brewed…
Read MoreEmporia to Entertain Visitors from Around the World
Emporia to Entertain Visitors from Around the World GBO Lures Players from 10 Countries and 47 States EMPORIA, Kansas, March 28, 2019 – – Emporia, Kansas will host the 17th annual Glass Blown Open (GBO) presented by Dynamic Discs. Event dates are April 20 – 27, with round one of tournament play beginning April 24th.…
Read MoreBurning Desire: Watch the Flint Hills Transform Through Fire
Here in the Flint Hills, we greet the arrival of spring with a unique agricultural practice: pasture burning. For several weeks from late March through April, the skies are lit with flames and the sweet smell of burning Tallgrass permeates the air. Why do we burn our pastures? Prescribed or controlled burns are a vital…
Read MoreCVB Assists with National Tractor Show and More — Events Held in Emporia and Kansas for the First Time
EMPORIA, Kansas – – The Emporia Convention and Visitors Bureau is working with a number of groups this year to bring meetings and events to Emporia. We are excited to announce confirmation of the following events, all of which are being held in Emporia as well as Kansas, for the first time. March 2, Kansas…
Read MoreWhat You Must Do in Emporia! – Part 2
We love having visitors come to Emporia! This is part two of our suggestions of what you must do when you visit Emporia. Our mission at the Convention and Visitors Bureau is to inspire people to visit, stay, dine, shop and play in Emporia and we want you to enjoy your stay enough that you…
Read MoreEmporia CVB Awards Grant Funds — $9,300 Allocated to Boost Eight Events
EMPORIA, Kansas, February 21, 2019 — Eight entities have been approved to receive $9,300 through the Emporia Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) Tourism Grant Fund for events taking place in Emporia during 2019. During their monthly meeting, the Convention and Visitors Advisory Board reviewed grant applications received prior to the February 1st deadline. First round…
Read MoreWhat You Must Do in Emporia! – Part 1
We love having visitors! Our mission at the Convention and Visitors Bureau is to inspire people to visit, stay, dine, shop and play in Emporia. Whether you are an outdoor adventurist, day tripper, art lover, history buff, foodie or simply looking for someplace to have a family outing, we want you to come often and…
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