Calendar of Events: Sep 1st - Sep 3rd, 2017
, 2017
1sep7:30 amLittle Balkans 5K Run, 1 Mile Rule & Kid's Fun Run
Event Details
Shirts to the first 50 entries, medals and ribbons awarded. Contact Pittsburg Park and Rec at 620-231-8310 to register.
Event Details
Shirts to the first 50 entries, medals and ribbons awarded.
Contact Pittsburg Park and Rec at 620-231-8310 to register.
Time
(Friday) 7:30 am
Location
Location to be Determined
1sep - 29:00 amsep 2- 5:00 pmTwo Girls and a Zoo Petting Zoo
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Wanna see animals of all shapes and sizes? Come check out the Petting Zoo on the north lawn of Memorial Auditorium. Two Girls and a Zoo will have a wide variety of animals for you to see and pet. For an additional small fee, feed for the animals is available. Come enjoy the hands on experience and see the animals up close and personal on Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Time
1 (Friday) 9:00 am - 2 (Saturday) 5:00 pm
Organizer
Little Balkans Committee
1sep9:00 am- 6:00 pmLittle Balkans Quilt Guild Quilt Show
Event Details
*Button Event* Check Out the Full Details on their own page on this site ! http://littlebalkansfestival.com/events/quilt-show/
Event Details
*Button Event*
Check Out the Full Details on their own page on this site
!
http://littlebalkansfestival.com/events/quilt-show/
Time
(Friday) 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location
Memorial Auditorium
503 N Pine, Pittsburg, Kansas 66762
1sep10:00 am- 4:00 pmCrawford County Historical Museum
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Visit the History of The Little Balkans Festival Association. *Button Event*
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Visit the History of The Little Balkans Festival Association.
*Button Event*
Time
(Friday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Crawford County Historical Museum
651 S. Highway 69, Pittsburg, KS 66762
1sep1:00 pm- 3:00 pmSenior King & Queen Pageant
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Have a favorite and beloved senior citizen in your life? Contact Shelly Gromer at Guest Home Estates to enter your loved one into the Senior King and Queen Contest held at Meadowbrook Mall on Friday, September 1, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Sponsored by:
Meadowbrook Mall
Time
(Friday) 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Meadowbrook Mall
202 Centennial Drive, Pittsburg, KS 66762
2sep7:00 am- 1:00 pmGorilla Century 100, 62 or 38 Mile Bike Ride
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Check out the full website for more info! http://littlebalkansfestival.com/events/gorilla-century-ride/
Ride starts at Pittsburg High School, 1978 E. 4th Street, Pittsburg, KS 66762. at 7:00 a.m.
Contact Tailwind Cyclists for more information at www.tailwindcyclists.com or 620-231-2212.
Onsite registration on September 1, 2017 at Tailwind Cyclists (16th and Broadway) from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. or September 2, 2017 at PHS from 5:30 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Limited supply of surplus t-shirts $10.00 each.
Time
(Saturday) 7:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location
Pittsburg High School
1978 E. 4th Street, Pittsburg, KS 66762
Organizer
Tailwind CyclistsRoger Lomshek
2sep7:00 am- 9:00 amPhotography Contest
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Have an eye for snapping a picture? Enter your photograph in the Little Balkans Photo Contest.
Entries can be submitted at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 2, 2017 until 9:00 a.m. at Memorial Auditorium on the upper level. Judging begins at 10:00 a.m. Photographs can be picked up at anytime in the month of September at Memorial Auditorium.
See the Photo Contest page for frequently asked questions. http://littlebalkansfestival.com/events/photo-contest-faq/
Time
(Saturday) 7:00 am - 9:00 am
Location
Memorial Auditorium
503 N Pine, Pittsburg, Kansas 66762
2sep7:30 am- 12:30 pmFarmer's Market
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Make sure to stop by the Pittsburg Farmer’s Market on Little Balkans Days Festival weekend!
Located at 11th and Broadway. Check out http://www.pittsburgfarmersmarket.org/ for more information!
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location
Farmer's Market
11th and Broadway, Pittsburg, Kansas 66762
2sep8:00 am- 1:00 pmChili Cook Off
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Located at the Lincoln Park. Public tasting at noon.
CASI Sanctioned Chili Cook-Off, Jr. Chili Cook-Off, Salsa & State of Kansas Hot Wing Championship.
Contact Eric Rosenblad for information and to become a Judge at 620-232-1330 or rosenblade@klsinc.org
Judges must be 21 years of age or older.
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location
Lincoln Park
813 Memorial Drive, Pittsburg, KS 66762
2sep8:00 am- 1:00 pmLittle Balkans Days 3 Person Scramble Golf Tournament
Event Details
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Four Oaks Golf Course, Lincoln Park. Cash Prizes Awarded.
Tournament at 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 2, 2017
and
8:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 3, 2017.
Contact Four Oaks Golf Course at 620-231-8070.
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location
Four Oaks Golf Course
910 Memorial Drive, Pittsburg, Kansas 66762
2sep8:00 amLittle Balkans Rollin' Nostalgia Car Show
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Come check out the 2017
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Come check out the 2017 Little Balkans Rollin’ Nostalgia Car Show. Registration location to be announced!
Entry Fee is $10.00 per car. Door Prizes, Food and Music.
Awards Promptly at 3:00 p.m.
Call Brad at 620-231-8343 or email: Rollin-Nostalgia@cox.net for info.
Visit the Car Club website at http://rollin.nostalgia.googlepages.com
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 am
Location
Pittsburg Aquatic Center
708 E. 9th Street Pittsburg KS 66762
2sep8:00 am- 5:00 pmArts, Crafts and Food Fair
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Check out area arts and
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Check out area arts and crafts vendors and food vendors at Lincoln Park.
Want to be a vendor? Check out the details here:
http://littlebalkansfestival.com/vendors/
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Lincoln Park
813 Memorial Drive, Pittsburg, KS 66762
2sep8:00 am- 11:00 amPancake Breakfast
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St. John Lutheran Church St. John Lutheran Activity Center 304 West Third Street Enter from West Parking Lot Donations gladly accepted & greatly appreciated.
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St. John Lutheran Church
St. John Lutheran Activity Center
304 West Third Street
Enter from West Parking Lot
Donations gladly accepted & greatly appreciated.
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 am - 11:00 am
2sep8:30 amLittle Balkans Tennis Tournament
Event Details
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Tennis Tournament begins at 8:30 a.m. at Four Oaks Tennis Courts.
Registration forms and information available from Pittsburg Parks and Recreation.
Contact Pittsburg Parks and Recreation at 620-231-8310.
Time
(Saturday) 8:30 am
Location
Four Oaks Tennis Courts
910 Memorial Drive, Pittsburg, Kansas 66762
2sep9:00 am- 5:00 pmLiving History: Civil War Living Reenactment Camp
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Immerse yourself in the civil war. Enjoy the living history civil war reenactment camp at the Crawford County Historical Museum. Button Event
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Immerse yourself in the civil war. Enjoy the living history civil war reenactment camp at the Crawford County Historical Museum.
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Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Crawford County Historical Museum
651 S. Highway 69, Pittsburg, KS 66762
2sep9:00 am- 5:00 pmTwo Girls and a Zoo Petting Zoo
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Wanna see animals of all shapes and sizes? Come check out the Petting Zoo on the north lawn of Memorial Auditorium. Two Girls and a Zoo will have a wide variety of animals for you to see and pet. For an additional small fee, feed for the animals is available. Come enjoy the hands on experience and see the animals up close and personal on Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Organizer
Little Balkans Committee
2sep9:00 am- 4:00 pmLittle Balkans Quilt Guild Quilt Show
Event Details
Button Event Check Out the Full
Event Details
Button Event
Check Out the Full Details on their own page on this site.
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http://littlebalkansfestival.com/events/quilt-show/
Sponsored by:
Little Balkans Quilt Guild, Inc.
Little Balkans Festival Assoc.
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Memorial Auditorium
503 N Pine, Pittsburg, Kansas 66762
2sep9:00 am- 10:00 amTrain Ride - 9am
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Come ride the train! One
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Come ride the train! One hour train ride starting at 9:00 a.m. on Monroe & Elm Streets.
Trains leave promptly at 9:00 a.m. and are not handicap accessible. No food or drinks allowed on trains.
Tickets: $7.00 each or Family Pack (5 tickets) for $30.00.
Prepayment only. Advance tickets sold at Memorial Auditorium office only
5th and Pine. Any remaining Tickets will be sold at loading location.
Limited seat available.
NO food or drink on trains please.
Sponsored by:
South Kansas & Oklahoma Railroad and Heart of the Heartland Railroad Club
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Location
Monroe & Elm
Monroe and Elm, Pittsburg, Ks 66762
2sep9:00 am- 10:30 amBaby Contest & Jr. King and Queen Contest
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Lincoln Park – JJ Richards Band Dome Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. $5.00 Entry Fee Per Child
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Lincoln Park – JJ Richards Band Dome
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.
$5.00 Entry Fee Per Child
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Location
Lincoln Park - Band Dome
813 Memorial Drive, Pittsburg, KS 66762
2sep9:00 am- 2:00 pmPittsburg Public Library Annual Book Sale
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Stop by and grab a book or two! Check out the Pittsburg Public Library's Annual Book Sale.
Event Details
Stop by and grab a book or two! Check out the Pittsburg Public Library’s Annual Book Sale.
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Pittsburg Public Library
308 N. Walnut, Pittsburg, KS 66762
2sep10:00 am- 5:00 pmFolk Life Festival
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APEX STAGE Lincoln Park – West
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APEX STAGE
Lincoln Park – West End
Master of Ceremonies – J.T. Knoll
10 AM – John Kendrick & The Branchy Boys
11 AM – White Buffalo
12 PM – Johnnie Zibert Band
1 PM – The J3 Band
2 PM – Julian Davis
3 PM – 5 PM Kolograd
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Lincoln Park
813 Memorial Drive, Pittsburg, KS 66762
2sep10:00 am- 4:00 pmCake Show
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Check out the cake show! Lincoln
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Check out the cake show!
Lincoln Center
Registration forms available online. Drop off entries between 9 AM & 10 AM.
Judging takes place at 10 AM.
Cake Show open to the public 10 AM to 4 PM
Sponsored by: Celebrations by Lori
*Button Event*
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Lincoln Park
813 Memorial Drive, Pittsburg, KS 66762
2sep10:00 am- 4:00 pmRadio Controlled Airplanes
Event Details
Located at half-mile west and half-mile north of the Pittsburg airport.
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Located at half-mile west and half-mile north of the Pittsburg airport.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Half-mile West and Half-mile North of the Pittsburg Airport
Half-mile West and Half-mile North of the Pittsburg Airport
2sep10:00 am- 4:00 pmScavenger Hunt: Mining for Treasure
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Start your Little Balkans Day
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Start your Little Balkans Day fun by participating in the “Mining for Treasure” Scavenger Hunt at Miners Hall Museum (MHM) in Franklin. Anytime between 10 AM and 4 PM, try to strike it rich! If you complete the Scavenger Hunt, your name will be entered in a drawing for 1st Prize of $50.00 and 2nd Prize of $25.00.
*Button Event*
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Miners Hall Museum
701 S. Broadway, Pittsburg, KS 66762
2sep11:00 am- 12:00 pmTrain Ride - 11am
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Come ride the train! One
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Come ride the train! One hour train ride starting at 11:00 a.m. on Monroe & Elm Streets.
Trains leave promptly at 11:00 a.m. and are not handicap accessible. No food or drinks allowed on trains.
Tickets: $7.00 each or Family Pack (5 tickets) for $30.00.
Prepayment only. Advance tickets sold at Memorial Auditorium office only
5th and Pine. Any remaining Tickets will be sold at loading location.
Limited seat available.
NO food or drink on trains please.
Sponsored by:
South Kansas & Oklahoma Railroad and Heart of the Heartland Railroad Club
Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Monroe & Elm
Monroe and Elm, Pittsburg, Ks 66762
2sep12:00 pm- 11:00 pmBeer Garden
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Lincoln Park – JJ Richards Band Dome Proceeds will be donated to local non-profit organizations. Sponsored by: Pittsburg Noon Kiwanis
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Lincoln Park – JJ Richards Band Dome
Proceeds will be donated to local non-profit organizations.
Sponsored by:
Pittsburg Noon Kiwanis
Time
(Saturday) 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
2sep12:00 pm- 3:00 pmPittsburg Idol Auditions
Event Details
Lincoln Park - JJ Richards Band Dome Contact Pittsburg Parks & Rec for Details
Event Details
Lincoln Park – JJ Richards Band Dome
Contact Pittsburg Parks & Rec for Details
Time
(Saturday) 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Lincoln Park - Band Dome
813 Memorial Drive, Pittsburg, KS 66762
Event Details
Register at Lincoln Park Bocce
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Register at Lincoln Park Bocce courts at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 2, 2017.
Cost per team is $10.00.
Prizes for top 3 teams.
Play begins at 1:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Kiwanis and the Italian Heritage Society
Time
(Saturday) 1:00 pm
Location
Lincoln Park
813 Memorial Drive, Pittsburg, KS 66762
2sep2:00 pm- 3:00 pmFrench Cookie Demonstration
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Lincoln Center Join the Miners Hall
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Lincoln Center
Join the Miners Hall Museum in a cooking demonstration of a Little Balkans Favorite – French Cookies. Cookie Irons will be sold by Kenny’s Hardware and Cookies will be available for purchase from the Miners Hall Museum!
Time
(Saturday) 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Lincoln Park
813 Memorial Drive, Pittsburg, KS 66762
2sep5:30 pm- 8:30 pmConway Jackson & Shane Duling Band
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Lincoln Park - JJ Richards Band Dome Enjoy country and rock roll local talent for a one of kind show! Bring your own seating!
Event Details
Lincoln Park – JJ Richards Band Dome
Enjoy country and rock roll local talent for a one of kind show! Bring your own seating!
Time
(Saturday) 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location
Lincoln Park - Band Dome
813 Memorial Drive, Pittsburg, KS 66762
2sep9:00 pm- 11:00 pmCody Canada & The Departed
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Lincoln Park - JJ Richards Band Dome Enjoy National Recording Artist Cody Canada and The Departed. Bring your own seating!
Event Details
Lincoln Park – JJ Richards Band Dome
Enjoy National Recording Artist Cody Canada and The Departed.
Bring your own seating!
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Location
Lincoln Park - Band Dome
813 Memorial Drive, Pittsburg, KS 66762
3sep8:00 am- 5:00 pmLittle Balkans Days 3 Person Scramble Golf Tournament
Event Details
Event Details
Four Oaks Golf Course, Lincoln Park. Cash Prizes Awarded.
Tournament at 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 2, 2017
and
8:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 3, 2017.
Contact Four Oaks Golf Course at 620-231-8070.
Time
(Sunday) 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Four Oaks Golf Course
910 Memorial Drive, Pittsburg, Kansas 66762
3sep9:30 am- 2:00 pmExtended Train Ride – Chicken Train
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9:30 AM Load, 10 AM
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9:30 AM Load, 10 AM Depart
Return at Approximately 2 PM
Monroe & Elm Streets
Train Ride to Carona Depot & Museum with Chicken Dinner from Pichler’s Chicken Annie’s. Train leaves promptly at times above and is not handicap accessible. Tickets available only at Memorial Auditorium.
Sponsored by:
South Kansas & Oklahoma Railroad and Heart of the Heartland Railroad Club
Time
(Sunday) 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Monroe & Elm
Monroe and Elm, Pittsburg, Ks 66762
3sep12:00 pm- 4:00 pmCrawford County Historical Museum
Event Details
Visit the History of The Little Balkans Festival Association. Button Event
Event Details
Visit the History of The Little Balkans Festival Association.
Button Event
Time
(Sunday) 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Crawford County Historical Museum
651 S. Highway 69, Pittsburg, KS 66762
3sep1:00 pm- 5:00 pmAccordion Festival & Polka Dance
Event Details
Take a spin around the dance floor at Meadowbrook Mall with local music to be announced!!
Event Details
Take a spin around the dance floor at Meadowbrook Mall with local music to be announced!!
Time
(Sunday) 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Meadowbrook Mall
202 Centennial Drive, Pittsburg, KS 66762
3sep1:30 pm- 3:30 pmChicken Dinner
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Meadowbrook Mall South Broadway and Centennial Be the first of 100 2017 Button Holders to sample area chicken and side dishes. * Button Event *
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Meadowbrook Mall
South Broadway and Centennial
Be the first of 100 2017 Button Holders to sample area chicken and side dishes.
* Button Event *
Time
(Sunday) 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Location
Meadowbrook Mall
202 Centennial Drive, Pittsburg, KS 66762
3sep5:00 pm- 7:00 pmFishing Derby
Event Details
Registration at northwest corner of Lakeside Park. Fishing poles and tackle not provided.
Event Details
Registration at northwest corner of Lakeside Park.
Fishing poles and tackle not provided.
Time
(Sunday) 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
Lakeside Park
Lakeside Park, Pittsburg, KS 66762
Event Details
Lincoln Park – JJ Richards Band Dome Family Movie Night Appx. 7:45 PM Enjoy Mary Poppins with the Family! Bring Your Own Seating! * Button Event *
Event Details
Lincoln Park – JJ Richards Band Dome
Family Movie Night Appx. 7:45 PM
Enjoy Mary Poppins with the Family!
Bring Your Own Seating!
* Button Event *
Time
(Sunday) 7:45 pm
Location
Lincoln Park
813 Memorial Drive, Pittsburg, KS 66762
9sep8:00 am- 1:00 pmLittle Balkans Days 3 Person Scramble Golf Tournament
Event Details
Event Details
Four Oaks Golf Course, Lincoln Park. Cash Prizes Awarded.
Tournament at 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 2, 2017
and
8:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 3, 2017.
Contact Four Oaks Golf Course at 620-231-8070.
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location
Four Oaks Golf Course
910 Memorial Drive, Pittsburg, Kansas 66762