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Emporia CVB wins three first-place TIAK awards!
The Emporia Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) has three new trophies to add to their collection in the Visitors Center at 719 Commercial Street. Emporia CVB staff attended the Kansas…
Emporia’s 2018 Halloween Tricks & Treats – Your Ultimate Guide
It’s scary how much fun you’ll have in Emporia this Halloween! We’ve put together a comprehensive guide to nearly two weeks of special Halloween events for everyone, dead or alive!…
Explore the Flint Hills National Scenic Byway for National Motorcycle Ride Day
Saddle up, friends! Saturday, October 13 is National Motorcycle Ride Day! This day is designated to get motorcyclists across the United States – and the world – out and on…
Five Must-See Shows Coming to Emporia
Who doesn’t love to swing dance to some Big Bad Voodoo Daddy? The well-known jazz band, along with a powerhouse country group, a classical pianist, and two visually stunning dance…
Founding City of Veterans Day Hosts Parade
Founding City of Veterans Day Hosts Parade One Event in Multi-Day Celebration EMPORIA, Kansas, September 6, 2018 – – The official founding city of Veterans Day, Emporia, Kansas, will host…
Sertoma Mini Train is Turning 60!
All aboard for a very special birthday party! The Sertoma miniature train at Soden’s Grove has been a fixture of summer evenings and children’s birthday parties for six decades. The…
Biscuits and Gravy, Anyone?
Recently, Emporia’s own Commercial Street Diner got a big thumbs up from the website Only in Your State. According to the website, the diner’s biscuits and gravy are so good…
It’s Hot. Here’s a Few Cool Things to Do This Month!
It may be sweltering outside, but Emporia is bursting with summer fun events for all ages. We’ve rounded up some of the best options for indoor, evening, and late night…
Bike Murder Ordained
Popular with ghost hunters and teens looking for a scare, Rocky Ford Bridge (or Bird Bridge to locals) is also the centerpiece of the Murder Ordained cycling route. The route…
Memorial to Fallen Educators becomes National Monument
Emporia is home to the National Teachers Hall of Fame, honoring educators across the country who provide exemplary guidance, knowledge, and care to our youth since 1989. And it is…
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