2024 Frontenac Mining Days
The Frontenac Mining Days was held June 6-9, 2024. A celebration of the community's heritage and homecoming, the Mining Days features an old fashioned carnival, street dances, parade, car show, a pop-up museum (for now), and more. Thank you to Creative124.
Show us your pics and video of the Canadian Pacific 2816 steam engine that went through Southeast Kansas today. This video is from Quincy Street in Pittsburg.
The Final Spike Steam Tour came through the Pittsburg area Tuesday, May 21. The map of the route and other details are at https://www.cpkcr.com/en/community/final-spike-steam-train
Thanks to the Heart of the Heartlands Train Club for their assistance in gathering information.
CPKC
Kansas Tourism
Coal Miner's Century riders explore Southeast Kansas
The first ever Coal Miner's Century was held Saturday, May 4, 2024. Riders explored the flat lands of Southeast Kansas via a mostly gravel route, exploring some of the rich history and unique habitat this corner of the state has to offer. The ride was organized by Pittsburg-based The Running Collective.
Thanks to Creative124 for the video!
Gravel Kansas
#ToTheStars
Coal Miner's Century riders explore Southeast Kansas
The first ever Coal Miner's Century was held Saturday, May 4, 2024. Riders explored the flat lands of Southeast Kansas via a mostly gravel route, exploring some of the rich history and unique habitat this corner of the state has to offer. The ride was organized by Pittsburg-based The Running Collective.
Thanks to Creative124 for the video!
Gravel Kansas
#ToTheStars
Coal Miner's Century riders explore Southeast Kansas
The first ever Coal Miner's Century was held Saturday, May 4, 2024. Riders explored the flat lands of Southeast Kansas via a mostly gravel route, exploring some of the rich history and unique habitat this corner of the state has to offer. The ride was organized by Pittsburg-based The Running Collective.
Thanks to Creative124 for the video!
Gravel Kansas
#ToTheStars
Coal Miner's Century riders explore Southeast Kansas
The first ever Coal Miner's Century was held Saturday, May 4, 2024. Riders explored the flat lands of Southeast Kansas via a mostly gravel route, exploring some of the rich history and unique habitat this corner of the state has to offer. The ride was organized by Pittsburg-based The Running Collective and launched and ended at the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts on the Pittsburg State University campus.
Thanks to Creative124 for the video!
Gravel Kansas
#ToTheStars
Coal Miner's Century explores Southeast Kansas
The first ever was held Saturday, May 4, 2024. Riders explored the flat lands of Southeast Kansas via a mostly gravel route, exploring some of the rich history and unique habitat this corner of the state has to offer. The ride was organized by Pittsburg-based ,
Thanks to for the video!
#ToTheStars
Ready for playoff football?!?
GoRillas!
2023 Big Iron Overland Rally
Three years ago a new event began across the county line at Big Brutus, Inc near West Mineral, Kansas. The two day music festival is a concert experience unlike anywhere else. The 2023 Big Iron Overland Rally was held on September 29-30.
https://www.BigBrutus.org/
https://BigIronOverlandRally.com/
Thank you to Creative124!
2023 Global Fest International Night Market
Southeast Kansas is proud of its immigrant heritage. Throughout the generations a sense of belonging has always been sparked by food, music, and fellowship. The 2023 Global Fest International Night Market held September 29 at the Lindburg Plaza on the campus of Pittsburg State University is no different.
Local families get to try foods from across the globe, foods they may not otherwise ever get a chance to taste, while letting PSU international students show off their traditions and culture.
This event is hosted by:
International Programs and Services - Pittsburg State University &
PittState International Student Association
Thank you to Creative124!
2023 Fall Pittsburg ArtWalk
The 2023 Fall Pittsburg ArtWalk was held September 29 in Downtown Pittsburg, Kansas. This festival showcases fine art from local talents, including 2D, 3D, performance art, live musicians, and more. The next Spring Pittsburg ArtWalk is scheduled for April 26, 2024.
https://PittsburgArtWalk.com/
Thank you to Creative124!
Pittsburg Arts Council Pittsburg Arts District
2023 Little Balkans Days Festival, Pittsburg, Kansas
The 2023 Little Balkans Days Festival was held August 28 through September 3 in and around Pittsburg, Kansas. The largest festival of the year showcases the region's heritage through cooking schools, storytelling, Living History reenactments, live music, and more.
https://LittleBalkans.com
Thank you to Creative124
2023 Southeast Kansas Bed Race Derby & Arma V-J Homecoming
The 2023 Southeast Kansas Bed Race Derby and Arma VJ Homecoming were held August 12-13 in Arma, Kansas. Rain delayed things for a bit, but take a look at what you missed!
https://www.ArmaHomecoming.com/
Thanks to Creative124
Both football teams have arrived for the 2018 Kansas Shrine Bowl! Thank you to the Crawford County, Kansas Sheriff's Office for helping us provide a nice welcome.
