Columbus Day Festival schedule of events

  • One of the balloons that will be taking flight over Columbus (weather permitting) will be Venus, piloted by Janine Konstanzer from Wichita.
    One of the balloons that will be taking flight over Columbus (weather permitting) will be Venus, piloted by Janine Konstanzer from Wichita.
  • Did you know hot dogs could be roasted by the flame from a hot air balloon? Head down to the Columbus Day Parade. Usually at least one crew demonstrates the feat during the parade route. The Parade will be held along Maple Street beginning at 9:40 a.m. Saturday, October 9.
    Did you know hot dogs could be roasted by the flame from a hot air balloon? Head down to the Columbus Day Parade. Usually at least one crew demonstrates the feat during the parade route. The Parade will be held along Maple Street beginning at 9:40 a.m. Saturday, October 9.
    Friday, October 8 Scarecrow Contest: scarecrows will be on the North side of the square and East on Maple St. Prizes will be given for two places. Contest is open to businesses, organizations and individuals. Scarecrows must be in place by noon, today. Art Exhibit: Maple UnCommon Guest House & Gallery, 120 E. Maple from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. JRAC artists ...

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