Set to the theme, “Just Can’t Hide That Hometown Pride,” the annual Post Rock Festival in Lincoln takes place during Labor Day weekend, filling an entire day with activities, competition, food and entertainment. | Photo credit: Lincoln Sentinel
Events
New Alumni Weekend brings hundreds downtown
A newly reinvented Lincoln High School Alumni Weekend brought together hundreds of people as they celebrated with reunions, a tour of the community, and a live band performing at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Fourth Street. | Photo credit: Christa Haesemeyer
Live Lincoln County magazine released
After months of work, the new Live Lincoln County magazine is available in both print and online digital publication formats.
Lincoln Alumni schedule released
Lincoln’s 2016 Alumni Weekend has a packed schedule of events including live music, 5k walk/run, golf tournament, alumni mixer, wine and cheese reception and tour
Vintage Weekend
Vintage Weekend – Flurry of events delivers nostalgic feel over last weekend of September | Photo by William Comley
Lincoln Reenactment
Lincoln Reenactment Abraham Lincoln Look-A-Like contest | Photo by Kathie Crispin
Sylvan Grove Community Day
The Sylvan Historical Society stages their annual Community Day the first Sunday in June each year in Sylvan Grove’s City Park. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a fun day in Sylvan Grove. Reminiscent of days gone by, the day begins with a church service in the park and includes a potluck lunch, frog and turtle …
Lincoln County Rod and Custom Car Show
On a weekend in September Lincoln plays host to car, truck and motorcycle enthusiasts from across the state when the Lincoln County Rod and Custom Car Club sponsors their annual car show. From totally restored beauties to tricked out hot rods to new and old trucks and motorcycles, this show is a must for anyone …
Upcoming Events
Jun
26
Mon
6:00 pm
Pool Tournament
@ VFW Post #7928
Pool Tournament
@ VFW Post #7928
Jun 26 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Pool Tournament Every Monday night Registration at 6 p.m., Play at 7 p.m. $5 entry fee, top 3 places get prize Lincoln VFW Post #7928 Members will sponsor guest players The VFW is a non-smoking establishment.
Jun
29
Thu
10:15 am
Touch a Truck
@ Lincoln City Park
Touch a Truck
@ Lincoln City Park
Jun 29 @ 10:15 am – 12:00 pm
Touch a Truck Kids Love Trucks and we are bringing lots of them to the Lincoln City Park on Thursday, June 29th. Children of all ages will be able to touch the trucks, climb up on a few, and see them all up close. Drivers will be on hand to tell how their vehicle works …
6:00 pm
God Bless America Celebration
@ Lincoln Park Manor
God Bless America Celebration
@ Lincoln Park Manor
Jun 29 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Join us for this FREE event! We are going to have inflatables, train rides, carnival games with prizes, hot dog meal, cotton candy, SnoCones, popcorn and FIREWORKS! We would love to see lots of people in attendance to show support and have a good time!
Jul
1
Sat
7:00 pm
Bingo @ Vesper Community Center
@ Vesper Community Center
Bingo @ Vesper Community Center
@ Vesper Community Center
Jul 1 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Bingo @ Vesper Community Center Bingo at Vesper Community Center starts at 7pm. The doors open at 5:30pm. We have increased the payout per game, depending on the amount of people in attendance. There is always a jackpot and most months there is entertainment at intermission. And don’t forget to visit our concession stand and …
Jul
7
Fri
4:31 pm
Versatile Hot Iron Event
@ Lincoln Farm Supply
Versatile Hot Iron Event
@ Lincoln Farm Supply
Jul 7 @ 4:31 pm – 5:31 pm
EXPERIENCE VERSATILE’S FULL LINE OF HOT IRON This is your chance to see Versatile tractors, sprayers, combines and tillage up close. Learn how all our iron is built to be durable, reliable and easy to service and maintain. Plus, fuel up with a hearty meal. Register now. http://www.hotironevent.com/ July 7, 2017 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM …
7:00 pm
After Harvest Music Festival
@ Lincoln Golf Course
After Harvest Music Festival
@ Lincoln Golf Course
Jul 7 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Lincoln Art Center After Harvest Music Festival Live music, fireworks, and BBQ Friday July 7, 2017 from 7 to 10 p.m. Lincoln Golf Course Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 day of event Mattson & Weaver, Don Wagner and Music Jam! Hot dogs and burgers, potluck dishes and desserts, beer garden and bottled water, fireworks! Bring …
Jul
13
Thu
2:30 pm
Build a Birdhouse
@ Lincoln Carnegie Library
Build a Birdhouse
@ Lincoln Carnegie Library
Jul 13 @ 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Build a Birdhouse Volunteers will teach youth ages 8 to 18 to build a simple birdhouse. Everyone will make a birdhouse to take home. Free Class – All supplies will be furnished. Class size is limited – Registration required at https://goo.gl/forms/1wL4ZFYPwO0xXBw62 or register on the library’s web-site at the address above.
Jul
18
Tue
1:00 pm
2018 Heritage Trust Fund Grant W...
@ Finch Theatre Community Room
2018 Heritage Trust Fund Grant W...
@ Finch Theatre Community Room
Jul 18 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
NCRPC has helped work on several Heritage Trust Fund Grants throughout our years. Heritage Trust Fund Grants are offered through the Kansas Historical Society. They are an excellent resource for those wanting to make improvements to properties listed on either the National Register of Historic Places or the Register of Historic Kansas Places. Additional information …
Jul
21
Fri
5:30 pm
Homemade Chili & Ice Cream Contests
@ Lincoln County - Sylvan Grove Fair Grounds
Homemade Chili & Ice Cream Contests
@ Lincoln County - Sylvan Grove Fair Grounds
Jul 21 @ 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Homemade Chili & Ice Cream Contests Bring 1 gallon of your best homemade chili and/or ice cream to the Grandstands on the Fair Grounds Chili should be in a crockpot so it stays hot. Ice Cream will be put in a chest deep freeze until contest begins. Check in begins at 5pm and judging starts …
7:00 pm
Ranch Rodeo at the Lincoln Count...
@ Lincoln County - Sylvan Grove Fair Grounds
Ranch Rodeo at the Lincoln Count...
@ Lincoln County - Sylvan Grove Fair Grounds
Jul 21 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Ranch Rodeo at the Lincoln County – Sylvan Grove Fair Team Rules are at 6:30pm Calcutta (Cowboy Auction where anyone can bid on a team) at 6:45pm Events include Trailer Loading, Branding and Double Mugging To enter a team contact Emily (785)531-1066; Ben (785)658-7710 or Heather (785)829-1665
