Open Mic Night

William Allen White Library, Emporia State University 1 Kellogg Circle, Emporia, KS

ESU Special Collections and Archives invites you to bring your creativity, whether poetry, fiction, music, or comedy, to open mic night—or just come to enjoy the performances! Local band Tapistry will be bringing their classic rock sound as the featured artists. The event will take place in the Exhibit Hall outside Room 119 of William…

Event Series Emporia Farmers Market

Emporia Farmers Market

700 Block of Merchant Street, Downtown Emporia 700 Merchant St, Emporia, KS

The Farmers Market is where local and area farmers, growers, and artisans come together to sell their fresh produce, meats, baked goods, farm-fresh eggs and honey, and crafts directly to consumers. It is a place where shoppers can purchase locally sourced, seasonal produce and products while supporting their local economy. The market is more than…

Free

Wings & Wheels Show

Emporia Municipal Airport 1005 Road 120, Emporia, KS

Join the Emporia Municipal Airport Saturday, September 23rd, 8:00 a.m., to Noon, for the Wings & Wheels show. FREE ADMISSION. Free airplane rides for kids 8-17 through the EAA Young Eagles program, REGISTER HERE. Pancake breakfast and cars / airplanes on display.

Food-A-Palooza Food Truck Rally

Flinthills Mall 1632 Industrial Rd, Emporia, KS

The Flinthills Mall is ready for another Food Truck Rally! Bring your appetites because lunch is served starting at 11am. Come fill your bellies and cast your vote for the People's Choice Food Truck! There will be a CASH PRIZE for both the People’s Choice winner as well as the Judge’s Choice winner. Tables and…

Emporia State Football Game Days

Welch Stadium, Emporia State University 15th Ave & Wooster Drive, Emporia, KS

Emporia State vs. Central Oklahoma  --  Family Day    Join Hornet Nation for an exciting experience at Emporia State Football! Get ready to cheer on the Hornets and be part of an action packed gameday that promises excitement from start to finish. Before the game, be sure to check-out our tailgate extravaganza: Live at the…

“Poetry on the Porch XVI” w/ guest poet TBA

Red Rocks State Historic Site (William Allen White House) 927 Exchange, Emporia, KS, United States

Kevin Rabas of Emporia, recent Kansas Poet Laureate, facilitates this popular poetry sharing event. Local poets read recent works along with a featured guest poet to be announced. William Allen White’s first book published in 1893 was of poetry. Join us on the porch of Red Rocks to listen and/or share.

Free

Ribbon Cutting for The Axe Shedd

The Axe Shedd 616 Commercial St., Emporia, KS, United States

Join us for the grand reopening of the Axe Shedd! 🎉🪓 📅 Date: September 27th ⏰ Time: 11:30 am 📍 Location: 616 Commercial St, Emporia, KS 66801 Experience the thrill of our newly renovated space, explore a diverse collection of axes, and celebrate with us as we cut the ribbon! 🎈🪓 Highlights: ✂️ Ribbon-cutting ceremony…

Event Series Emporia Farmers Market

Emporia Farmers Market

700 Block of Merchant Street, Downtown Emporia 700 Merchant St, Emporia, KS

The Farmers Market is where local and area farmers, growers, and artisans come together to sell their fresh produce, meats, baked goods, farm-fresh eggs and honey, and crafts directly to consumers. It is a place where shoppers can purchase locally sourced, seasonal produce and products while supporting their local economy. The market is more than…

Free

The Ozark Mountain Daredevils

Emporia Granada Theatre 807 Commercial St, Emporia, KS, United States

COME ROCK OUT TO THE RETRO FRONT-PORCH JAMS OF THE ONE AND ONLY OZARK MOUNTAIN DAREDEVILS! The Ozark Mountain Daredevils have been aptly described as “a ragtag collection of hippies, bohemians, and musicians of no fixed ambition.” They have always been indefinable in terms of music genres, producing sounds of country-rock and electric bluegrass all…

$40 – $80
Event Series Emporia Farmers Market

Emporia Farmers Market

700 Block of Merchant Street, Downtown Emporia 700 Merchant St, Emporia, KS

The Farmers Market is where local and area farmers, growers, and artisans come together to sell their fresh produce, meats, baked goods, farm-fresh eggs and honey, and crafts directly to consumers. It is a place where shoppers can purchase locally sourced, seasonal produce and products while supporting their local economy. The market is more than…

Free