The Crawford County Fair has something for everyone during fair week: agriculture, games, live music, shopping, and great food.
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Italian Bread: A Crawford County Flavor of Life
While Crawford County may be known nationally for its tasty fried chicken, another food could be even more popular in the area.
Home to six of the oldest chicken houses in Kansas
Since the 1930’s travelers have asked why fried chicken is so popular in the area. It’s a story about a delicious, inexpensive family meal, and survival.
An Annual Boom Town
Celebrate our Independence in Small Town U.S.A. Situated in extreme northwest Crawford County, sits Hepler, Kansas. This sleepy, little hamlet was once the Hay Capital of Kansas, complete with schools, restaurants, a grocery store, bank, post office and more. The rich agricultural traditions still surround the community, but the schools […]
Painting a Picture: Pittsburg’s Art Scene
When a The New York Times writer stopped by Memorial Auditorium & Convention Center in Pittsburg on the advice of a local, who suggested he see Pittsburg Community Theatre’s production of “The Wizard of Oz” while he was in town, he was unprepared for what he stumbled upon: A sold-out show. And it was a great one.
620 Day Celebration & Pittsburg block party set for June 20
The idea of 620 Day comes from Pittsburg’s area code. The purpose of this annual event is to cultivate pride and celebrate the Pittsburg community.
State park’s Butterfly Garden sees butterfly migration
Mid-June is the best time to visit the Butterfly Garden on the southeast side of the lake at Crawford State Park, north of Girard, Kansas.
Pittsburg celebrates annual 620 Day
The City of Pittsburg’s Downtown Advisory Board (DAB) is inviting the community to celebrate 620 Day with an All-Day City-wide Celebration and a Downtown Block Party.
Special Olympics Kansas to bring first state level competition to Pittsburg
Flag Football and Powerlifting State Tournament to be held at Pittsburg High School and Hutchinson Field, July 21-22
Little Balkans Quilt Show
The Little Balkans Festival will have its annual quilt show on Friday, September 1, 2023, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, September 2, 2023, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The show is held in Memorial Auditorium, Lower level, 503 N Pine, Pittsburg.
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