January
Eagle Day - 3rd Sat. one-hour program on habits of our national symbol with live eagle and instructions on where to spot eagles. Bus tour to El Dorado Lake for viewing. Program held - call for times (316) 321-7180.

March
Cassoday's Prairie Chicken Booming Grounds - Happens from mid-March to mid-April. Sunrise or early morning. By reservation only. Call (316) 321-7180.

April
Annual Easter Egg Hunt - In Augusta
2:00 pm Easter Sunday at Moyle Park

Annual Easter Egg Hunt - In El Dorado
Saturday before Easter at Gordy Park

Annual Easter Egg Hunt - In Towanda
Saturday before Easter at Library park area.

Benton Days - Event with children's carnival, 5-K runs, garden tractor pull, dance, food and parade. Last Sat. (316) 778-1625.

Folk Art Festival - Sponsored by Butler County Community College in El Dorado, the end of April or the First of May. For information call (316) 322-3190 or Wichita Metro area call (316) 733-3190.

Governor's One Shot Turkey Hunt - Celebrity two-day event in El Dorado. Second weekend. Open to public for lunch and banquet. (316) 321-3835 or e-mail mmccowen@kscable.com.

May
Annual Spring Tea - Sponsored by the Augusta Historical Society. Relax and enjoy an hour of English Tea, cookies, crumpets and finger sandwiches served on fine old china, in the setting of an 1868 Log Cabin. Held each May, it is a two-day event with 2 session per day. Call (316) 775-5655 for information.

Towanda Garage Sale Day - In Towanda
Third weekend in May

June
Beaumont Water Tower Festival - First full weekend. Featuring car show, crafts, live entertainment, auction, parade, BBQ, games, contests. See last remaining Frisco Built Wooden 1885 Water Tower in the U.S.A. For information call (620) 843-2591 or (620) 843-2298. www.BeaumontWaterTower.com.


Flinthills Overland Wagon Trips - Authentic wagon trip in the scenic Flint Hills. Season weekends June - Sept. (316) 321-6300 Participatory covered wagon trips; meals, entertainment, history. E-mail wagontrainks@powwwer.net

Andover City Wide Garage Sale - In Andover
First Saturday in June.

Augusta Grasshopper Festival - First Saturday in June. Family entertainment, games and food in historic downtown Augusta. (316) 775-4585.

July
4th of July Celebrations - Sponsored in most communities. See community reference phone numbers for individual events.

Butler County Fair - Held in late July and early August in El Dorado. The Fair showcases 4-H youth project work as well as Open Class exhibits. For schedule information contact the K-State Extension Office in Butler County at (316) 321-9660 or 1-800-894-1131.

El Dorado's Prairie Port Festival - Over 30 events in four days, including parade, arts and crafts, street dance, queen pageant, mud volleyball, beach volleyball, and country western entertainment in concert. Last full weekend. (316) 321-3150.

El Dorado Lake, The Kansas Vietnam Veterans & Family Reunion - 3rd weekend (316) 321-3150.

National Baseball Congress Midwest Regional Tournament - In El Dorado at McDonald Stadium the third week of the month. (316) 321-3150.

Summer/Fall --- Fly-Ins - At El Dorado Airport hosted by Wiebe Air Repair. Call for fly-in dates (316) 322-7912 --- 1485 SE 30th (South of El Dorado)

August
Potwin's Watermelon Festival - 4th Sat. events include parade, coed volleyball, crafts, dinner and night street dance. (316) 752-3644.

White Eagle Festival - In Augusta the third weekend. Carnival, concert, crafts, pageant, vendors, etc. Call (316) 775-6339. www.chamberofaugusta.org

September
Douglass Frontier Days - 2nd Sat., including parade, car show, tractor show, street dance and barbecue. (316) 747-2109.

Rushing Water Tower Festival- Towanda 4th weekend (316) 536-2217 or (316) 536-2345 Includes parade, crafts, games, entertainment, street dance, and karaoke.

Open Car Show - Held in El Dorado - All classes Information (316) 321-3150.

October
Greater Andover Days - First weekend - Includes auction, parade, firefighter competition, fun run, crafts, entertainment and food. (316) 733-0648.

Augusta Yesteryear Fair - First Saturday in October. 303 State Street on the grounds of the Augusta Historical Museum. Blacksmithing, wood carving, music, exhibits, food, and more. Contact augustahm@earthlink.net or (316) 775-5655

Rose Hill's Fall Festival - 2nd weekend- Parade, games, rodeo, dance, craft booths, tractor pull, carnival rides, chili feed, and car show. Join the festival fun call (316) 733-4196!

Whitewater Fall Festival - 1st Saturday. Fun and games for whole family and evening barbeque. (316) 799-2445.

Towanda Rushing Water Festival - Third Saturday in October. Parade, crafts, games, entertainment, historical encampment, food and fun. Call (316) 541-2905

Juried Art Shows - El Dorado - Coutts Museum of Art & White Gallery at Butler Community College (316) 321-7212. Concurrent juried art shows. Regional/national artists.

En Plein Air - Art Fair - Butler County Courthouse Grounds - 2nd Saturday in October. Outdoor fine art show including on-site creation. (316) 321-3088

Walters Pumpkin Patch - Go through the maze, pick your own pumpkins, gift shop, and pumpkin pantry. 10 miles north of El Dorado on Hwy 77 Call (316) 322-4150. www.walterspumpkinpatch.com

November
Celebration of Freedom - El Dorado Veteran's Day celebration, patriotic parade honoring all veterans, concert, speakers, and selection of veteran of the year. Activities center around Nov. 11th. (316) 321-3150.

Juried Art Shows - El Dorado - Coutts Museum of Art & White Gallery. Concurrent juried art shows. Regional/national artists.

December
Holiday Events - Each community offers a variety of Holiday Events including craft bazaars, dinners, home tours, decorations and celebrations. Call community reference numbers for additional information regarding specific community events.

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