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In the early days the Square in Columbus was always a busy place. Passengers waited for the train, bands gathered to perform concerts and people gathered just to visit and learn the latest news. This weekend, the Square will once again be filled with both residents and out of town guests celebrating Columbus Day.

In the early days the Square in Columbus was always a busy place. Passengers waited for the train, bands gathered to perform concerts and people gathered just to visit and learn the latest news. This weekend, the Square will once again be filled with both residents and out of town guests celebrating Columbus Day.

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Columbus Day Festival schedule of events

News Staff
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Friday, October 6 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.
One of the most popular events of the Columbus Day Festival is the annual Commerce Bank Bean Feed. Locals and visitors turn out to enjoy free beans and cornbread and visit with friends and neighbors.

One of the most popular events of the Columbus Day Festival is the annual Commerce Bank Bean Feed. Locals and visitors turn out to enjoy free beans and cornbread and visit with friends and neighbors.

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Annual bean feed kicks off CDF

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
One of the most popular events for the kick off of the Columbus Day Festival is the Commerce Bank of Columbus free bean feed on Friday evening, October 6. Commerce Bank has sponsored this event for over 50 years, it brings not only locals, but many visitors that are in Columbus for the week end.
It’s time for the Scarecrow Contest for Columbus Day. Businesses, individuals and organizations are invited to compete. Last year Cherokee County Road and Bridge (above) and Mercy Columbus (below) had unique entries.

It’s time for the Scarecrow Contest for Columbus Day. Businesses, individuals and organizations are invited to compete. Last year Cherokee County Road and Bridge (above) and Mercy Columbus (below) had unique entries.

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Scarecrow contest has creative entries

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
The Columbus Day committee is preparing to hold the 25th scarecrow contest during the Columbus Day Festival and Hot Air Balloon Regatta.

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CCLIA food booth open during festival

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
The Cherokee County Livestock Improvement Association (CCLIA) will be serving food at the Columbus Days Festival Saturday, October 7. The menu will include hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, polish sausages, chips and drinks.
One of the balloons scheduled to lift off during the regatta during the Columbus Day Festival is Upon A Star piloted by Jon Pierce out of Douglass. Medicalodges is the sponsor.

One of the balloons scheduled to lift off during the regatta during the Columbus Day Festival is Upon A Star piloted by Jon Pierce out of Douglass. Medicalodges is the sponsor.

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Entertainment schedule for Saturday

News Staff
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Columbus Day Festival entertainment schedule times. On Maple Street in front of courthouse: Natalie’s Studio of Dance will perform at 11 a.m. Farmer Phil is scheduled to take the stage at noon. At 1 p.m. Columbus High School Music Department will be in concert.
This eagle quilt was one of the entries in last year’s Quilt Show. Patriotic colors with stars and stripes made for a striking display. Quilts of all kinds are welcome to enter the show. Hand quilted, machine quilted, clothing, or anything quilted can be entered. Debbie Walker was the owner and maker of this quilt.

This eagle quilt was one of the entries in last year’s Quilt Show. Patriotic colors with stars and stripes made for a striking display. Quilts of all kinds are welcome to enter the show. Hand quilted, machine quilted, clothing, or anything quilted can be entered. Debbie Walker was the owner and maker of this quilt.

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CDF Quilt show begins Friday

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Thanks to the Columbus Public Library, the Quilt Show will again be held during the Columbus Day Festival. Most every family has a quilt that has been handed down through the generations. It is put on a shelf or wrapped for protection and put away.
Children who attend the Columbus Day Festival will be able to play on an array of inflatables on the Children’s Corner. Several options will be available on Pennsylvania Avenue. Armbands will be available for purchase and are good for the entire day.

Children who attend the Columbus Day Festival will be able to play on an array of inflatables on the Children’s Corner. Several options will be available on Pennsylvania Avenue. Armbands will be available for purchase and are good for the entire day.

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Vendor booths will line Kansas Street

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Crafts of all sorts will be available at many different booths on Kansas Street during the Columbus Day Festival – wood items, clothing, jewelry, novelties, bake sales, metal art, western, and more. Whatever you are in the market for you probably will be able to find.
Little Miss Columbus 2022 was Elayna Henson daughter of Jessica Henson. Little Mr. Columbus 2022 was Kyler Hudson, son of Sydney Abram.

Little Miss Columbus 2022 was Elayna Henson daughter of Jessica Henson. Little Mr. Columbus 2022 was Kyler Hudson, son of Sydney Abram.

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Little Mister, Miss Columbus to be crowned

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
The 2023 Little Mr. and Miss Columbus will be crowned the evening of October 6, on the Cherokee County courthouse steps around 5:30 p.m. during the Columbus Day Festival Bean Feed, sponsored by Commerce Bank. Labette Bank is hosting the Little Mr. and Miss Columbus crowning.
Evans Drug and Columbus True Value are the sponsors of Venus piloted by Janine Konstanzer of Aurora, Mo. Venus is scheduled to life off during Columbus Days, weather permitting.

Evans Drug and Columbus True Value are the sponsors of Venus piloted by Janine Konstanzer of Aurora, Mo. Venus is scheduled to life off during Columbus Days, weather permitting.

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Children’s corner has special activities planned

News Staff
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Thanks to the Columbus Future Farmers of America Chapter, and Mirza Clowns the Columbus Day Festival will once again have a Children’s Corner on the SW corner of the square (in the intersection of Pennsylvania and Pine).
Examples of antique farm equipment will be on display at the museum during the Columbus Day Festival. Other antique items will be on display along Pine Street east of Kansas Avenue. Photo by Harold Depenbusch.

Examples of antique farm equipment will be on display at the museum during the Columbus Day Festival. Other antique items will be on display along Pine Street east of Kansas Avenue. Photo by Harold Depenbusch.

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Farm Heritage show returns

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
The Farm Heritage Show will again be downtown. For the Columbus Day Festival, thanks to Keith Karsten and Harold Depenbush and their committee members. The Farm Heritage Show will be help on E. Pine down from the intersection of Kansas. Several new things have been added for this year.
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