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During the past 50 years, a period
of time that has seen amazing growth for the city of Shawnee,
the community has been careful not to forget its roots. Throughout
the year, the city celebrates its rich heritage with a variety
of special family events. Old
Shawnee Days and the Shawnee Town Arts and Craft Festival
are held annually in Shawnee
Town.
In addition to these celebrations, residents and visitors in Shawnee will
find a host of other family events throughout the year from a St. Patrick's
Day Parade to fall hayrides.
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Old Shawnee
Days Celebration -- Held at Shawnee Town (57th
and Cody), this event is a three-day celebration of the
Old West usually held the first full weekend in June.
Old Shawnee Days Committee (913) 248-2360.
Shawnee Farmer's Market -- Open Saturdays & Sundays from early June until
late October, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Held at City Hall, 11110 Johnson Drive. A
wide assortment of locally grown produce. City of Shawnee (913-631-2500).
Fall Hayrides -- September through November at Shawnee Mission Park. Wagons
loaded with hay pulled by tractors. Two-hour reservations include a 45- to
50-minute hayride, campfire, apple cider and marshmallows. Reservations
should be made at least two weeks in advance. Johnson County Parks &
Recreation District (913-831-3355).
St. Patrick's Day Parade -- The Annual Shawnee St. Patrick's Day Parade is
held the Sunday prior to St. Patrick's Day (March 17). The parade starts on
Johnson Drive at Monrovia and marches east to King Street, beginning at 1
p.m. The Annual Great Duck Race is held immediately after the St. Patrick's
Day Parade. Plastic ducks are raced beginning at 4:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit
the Shawnee Sister Cities program.
Shawnee Bike Rodeo -- The Shawnee Parks & Recreation Department have teamed
up with the Shawnee Police Department DARE Division to present the Shawnee
Bike Rodeo. Children, ages 5 - 12, are invited to bring their bike to the
Shawnee Civic Centre, 13817 Johnson Drive, and participate in a bike safety
event. All children who complete the course will receive a certificate of
completion and a FREE Snell certified bike helmet. This event is sponsored
in part by the Shawnee Rotary. FREE
Free Fishing Weekend -- First Weekend in June. All district lakes that
allowed fishing. Free fishing at participating lakes including Shawnee
Mission Park. Johnson County Parks & Recreation District (913-831-3355).
Summer Concert Series - Enjoy the summer "Concert-in-the Park" series with
terrific music, new and old arrangements, and special guests. Held at
various locations around the city on selected Friday evenings from 6:30 -
9:30 pm. Call Shawnee Parks & Recreation for more information (913)
631-2500.
Garden Club of Shawnee Sampler Tour --Grab your
cameras and idea notebooks. Half a dozen area gardeners
are offering a peek behind the garden wall. The club meets
for plant exchanges, educational programs, contests and
more at 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month at
Shawnee Town Hall, Johnson Drive & Cody in Shawnee, KS.
The public is welcome and no reservations are required.
Call 913-583-1588 for details.
July 4th Fireworks Celebration -- Shawnee Mission Park -- 9:45 p.m. The City
of Shawnee and the City of Lenexa will team up to shoot a large firework
display in Shawnee Mission Park, 79th and Renner, this July 4th. The
20-minute show will begin at 9:45 p.m. and be launched from the Theatre in
the Park area. Celebrate the 4th of July with family, friends and fireworks!
Great Grillers Blues & Barbeque Contest -- Held
in September, barbequers from all over Kansas will congregate
at Shawnee Town to compete for the State Championship.
Good eats, blues, and good fun will be in abundance! For
more information, (913) 248-2360.
Shawnee Town Craft Fair -- This annual craft fair
is a must for any craft lover! Come to Shawnee Town to
browse among the hundreds of craft booths. A $1 donation
to benefit Shawnee Town will be accepted at the gate.
"Historical Hauntings" -- Saturday, October 20th,
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Bring the whole family for an evening
of spooky stories, trick-or-treating, a costume contest
and much more! This annual event is free and open to the
public. Call Shawnee Town for more information.
Christmas Around the Town-- First Friday in December.
Hours: 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Get into the holiday spirit at
Shawnee's annual community Christmas celebration in and
around the downtown area and Shawnee Town! The evening
will include local carolers, carriage rides, Christmas
tree lighting, storytelling, and even a visit from Santa!
Food, fun and entertainment for everyone.
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