Hays Kansas Entertainment & Events

Special Events

Historic Fort Hays Days
1472 Highway 183 Alt • Hays, KS 67601
785-628-8202
This two day event features living history demonstrations, as well as a variety of other activities for both adults and children to enjoy.
Christmas Past Celebration
1472 Hwy 183 Alternate • Hays, KS 67601
Located at Historic Fort Hays
785-625-6812
Visitors can tour the officers' quarters, sample hot cocoa and cookies, enjoy Christmas carols at the blockhouse, see old-time Christmas decorations, and tour the guard house during this two day holiday event that features the historic for decorated as it was in the 1800s.

Cancer Council of Ellis County Polkafest
Located at the Fanchon Club
785-625-6653
Enjoy continuous dancing with music provided by four big polka bands during this two day polka festival that also features a raffle on Sunday for homemade quilts and cash, as well as a wonderful buffet in the Fanchon dining room.
Ellis County Fair
Located at the Fairgrounds
785-628-8202
An eight day fair that the whole family will enjoy which includes carnival rides, stage condres, a rodeo, 4-H events, and a demolition derby.
Oktoberfest
Located at the Oktoberfest Platz South Main
785-628-8202
Celebrate Ellis County's Volga-German heritage during this festival that includes great, authentic German food, arts and crafts, dancing, and music.

Historic Downtown Hays Walking Tour
9th and 10th Streets • Hays, KS 67601
785-628-8202
Take a walk in downtown Hays where Bronze plaques mark the route and explain the importance of each spot on the tour.

Rolling Plains Motor Speedway
1344 Fairground Road • Hays, KS 67601
Ellis County Fairgrounds, I-70 and Exit 157
785-639-RACE (7223)
Experience exciting racing action on this 3/8-mile, high bank oval track. Races are on Friday nights from April through October. The Speedway also hosts concerts and other motor sports events. more...