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Emporians Lead the Nation in Establishing Veterans Day
As part of our celebration of all Veterans, we would like to share some history with you. Below is the story of Veterans Day, originally published in the Emporia Gazette…
Kicking off All Veterans Tribute Week
Veterans Day is next Saturday, November 11, and Emporia is gearing up for a week of celebration. As the Founding City of Veterans Day, honoring our service men and women…
Fun things to do for Halloween 2017
It’s finally starting to feel like fall outside and we’re ready for Halloween! There’s lots to do in Emporia this Friday and Saturday, as well as Halloween night, so come…
Celebrating the Twinkie: America’s Favorite Guilty Pleasure
We know you’ve heard of the Twinkie – an American icon – but did you know Emporia is the sole producer of the snack and has a festival celebrating them?…
3 Fall Activities To Do This Weekend
‘Tis the season for cozy sweaters, leaf piles, and pumpkin spice everything! Autumn brings its own set of unique, seasonal activities, and Emporia’s agricultural community has plenty to offer. The…
Fall Means ESU Football
If it’s fall, it must be time for football! The Emporia State University Hornets are currently 2-2 in the MIAA Conference with big home games still to come, including Homecoming…
Antiquing in Emporia
Are you a picker? A flea market maven? A bargain hunter? Do you love vintage tools or clothes or furniture or household goods? Emporia has plenty of opportunities for you…
Emporia: The Disc Golf Vacation Destination
Emporia is a big deal on the disc golf scene. We have some of the best courses and tournaments in the country, and people are starting to take notice. Jeremy…
Great American Market: 9 Blocks of Antiques, Vintage Items and Bargains
Downtown Emporia is the place to be this weekend! Commercial Street from 3rd Avenue to 12th Avenue will be closed to traffic when vendors of all kinds gather at this year’s Great…
Are You Ready to Visit Kansas? 3 Things You Have to Do
If you have been struggling to find the perfect destination for your next family trip, consider visiting the beautiful state of Kansas. Known for its wide open plains and brilliant…
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