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Old Fashioned 4th of July
Swensson Park
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Celebrate Independence Day in Lindsborg with good, old-fashioned fun! Lindsborg's Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration at Swensson Park is free and open to the public. Find yard games to play including Gaga Ball, Corn Hole, Yard Jenga, and more!
All ages are invited to meet at the gazebo on the 400 block of North Main Street at 5:00pm to decorate strollers, wagons, bikes, or yourself, then march through the park. Concessions, provided by SVHS Drama Club, will be available to purchase beginning at 5:30pm. Ice cream will be available to purchase from the Indigo Moo'd Ice Cream Cart.
The entertainment begins at 6:00pm with local talent, a Broadway RFD preview, and concludes with the Lindsborg Community Band.
While there is limited bleacher seating available, you're encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Follow Visit Lindsborg on Facebook for up-to-date event information!
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Laura Baker, Artist-in-Residence
Red Barn Studio Museum
July 5-16
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Artist and cookbook author Laura Baker will return to the Red Barn Studio Museum as Artist-in-Residence from July 5-16. A familiar face to many, Laura is known for combining her love of baking and art into detailed illustrations for her ongoing cookbook project, Pie as Art, Volume 2.
During this year’s residency, Laura will continue test-baking and illustrating the final recipes for the book, which will feature around 37 pie recipes, each paired with an original illustration and a personal story. New additions to the project include playful works inspired by her dog, Sandi Jo, who has become an unexpected muse in both the studio and the kitchen.
Visitors are welcome to stop in, see her work in progress, and talk with Laura about her process. You might even get a taste of what she’s been baking. Laura’s artist reception will take place during the annual Pie and Ice Cream Social on July 11, from 8:00-9:30pm. Details for this event are in this Posten!
The Red Barn Studio Museum is located at 212 S. Main Street. The museum is open Tuesday-Friday, 10:00am-5:00pm and Saturday-Sunday, 1:00-5:00pm. The Raymer Society's Artist-in-Residence program is sponsored in part by the Kansas Creative Arts Industry Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts. For more information, contact the Red Barn Studio Museum at 785-227-2217.
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9th Annual Pie & Ice Cream Social
Red Barn Studio Museum
July 11
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You are invited to partake of homemade pie AND homemade ice cream on the front lawn of the Red Barn Studio Museum. Live music joins the spirited atmosphere beginning at 8:00pm. The museum is open as well for savouring the art of Laura Baker, current artist-in-residence at the Red Barn.
Donations of $5 for a slice of pie and $2 for a scoop of ice cream are suggested. If you would like free pie and ice cream, bring a homemade pie to the event. You will receive two slices of pie and two scoops of ice cream for free! Be sure to drop your pie off at The Red Barn Studio Museum on July 11 between 10:00am and 5:00pm. You will receive your tickets for free deliciousness then.
Want your pie to be entered into the 9th Annual Pie Baking Contest? Click herefor information on how to do just that.
PIE SOCIAL FAQ:
“Do I have to bring a pie?”
- If you want to enjoy FREE pie & ice cream, yes! If you do not bring a pie, it is available for $5/slice and homemade ice cream for $2/scoop donation.
“How do I get my free pie & ice cream?”
- Drop off your pie at The Red Barn between 10am and 5pm, and you will be given tickets to redeem for a slice of someone else’s pie & homemade ice cream! The more pies you bring, the more free pie you can enjoy!!
All funds raised will go to Smoky Valley Arts & Folklife Center.
The Red Barn Studio Museum is located at 212 S. Main Street. Should the weather be uncooperative, the festivities move to the Smoky Valley Arts and Folklife Center at 114 1/2 S. Main Street. Stay tuned to Visit Lindsborg for up-to-date event information!
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Christmas in July
July 12
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Snow? In July?? Only in Lindsborg!
Enjoy a variety of activities and multiple holiday parties downtown from 10:00am-5:00pm. Perhaps you will spot Santa! Rumor has it he enjoys visiting Lindsborg during his "off season." 😉
The weatherman is even predicting "snow" in Swensson Park! Kids ages 2-12 can join in the bubble fun (swimsuit and goggles recommended).
Come join in the unseasonal fun! More information can be found at Visit Lindsborg. Swensson Park is located at 400 N. Main Street.
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Sunflower Summer Returns
July 12-August 3
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More than 230 tourism attractions across Kansas are participating in the 2025 Sunflower Summer program. The lineup includes something for every interest and region of the state — museums and historic sites, zoos, arboretums, art centers and more.
“With such a wide variety of exceptional attractions participating this year, Sunflower Summer continues to open doors for Kansas families to explore and connect with every corner of our state,” Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland said. “This program not only creates unforgettable memories for students and parents — it also fuels local economies by drawing visitors to main streets, museums and hidden gems across Kansas.”
The 2025 Sunflower Summer program will run from July 12 to August 3. During this period, eligible students and one accompanying adult are granted free one-time access to each participating attraction, once per season. Passes can be claimed through the free Sunflower Summer app and redeemed at the attraction upon arrival. Kansas students from pre-K through 12th grade — including those in public, private and homeschool settings — are eligible to participate. The program is exclusively available to Kansas residents.
“We’re thrilled to bring back Sunflower Summer for another year,” Kansas Tourism Director Bridgette Jobe said. “This program is a wonderful celebration of the incredible experiences Kansas has to offer. The variety and quality of attractions participating this year truly are outstanding — and we can’t wait for the season to begin.”
Lindsborg is providing five attractions: Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum, Red Barn Studio Museum, Small World Gallery, Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery, and Broadway RFD. A complete list of participating attractions and full program details are available here.
Families are encouraged to share their Sunflower Summer journeys on social media using #ToTheStarsKS and #SunflowerSummer.
Article information provided by Kansas Department of Commerce
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Broadway RFD: The Music Man
July 18, 19, 25 & 26
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Photo by Mahlon Janzen
Come to Lindsborg for a magical evening of music, laughter, and timeless charm! Broadway RFD proudly presents the beloved classic The Music Man.
Follow fast-talking Harold Hill as he marches into town with a plan—and maybe even finds love along the way. With toe-tapping tunes and heartwarming moments, it’s a show the whole family will love!
Started in 1959, Broadway RFD is the longest running outdoor theater in Kansas. Each summer, talented members of the Smoky Valley community and surrounding area come together to bring the highest quality show to patrons. People come from far and wide, with their lawn chairs in tow, to sit in the summer breeze and be immersed in song and dance. Don’t miss this unforgettable summer tradition. Experience live theater like never before—under the stars!
Tickets are available online beginning July 1. Other ways to purchase tickets are at The Good Merchant (beginning July 1--cash only, please) or at the gate the night of the performance. Tickets will also be available through the Sunflower Summer program; be sure to check out the Sunflower Summer website for more details.
Perfomances are July 18, 19, 25, & 26; all beginning at 8:30pm. Bleacher seating is available, but you are encouraged to bring your own lawn chair. Concessions are available. The Swensson Memorial Bandshell is located in Swensson Park, 400 N. Main Street.
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Matthew Meals, Artist-in-Residence
Red Barn Studio Museum
July 19-26
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The Red Barn Studio Museum is pleased to welcome Matthew Meals, a talented musician, composer and music educator from Randolph as Artist-in-Residence July 19-26.
Matthew currently serves as the Music Director for Morris County where he works with students grades 6–12. While his professional role is deeply rewarding, the demands of teaching leave little time to focus on personal creative projects. During his residency, Matthew will devote time to developing a series of original compositions that began as works for solo bass guitar. These pieces have since been adapted for solo piano, and he now plans to arrange them for small ensembles, such as a traditional jazz quartet.
Throughout his residency, visitors to the Red Barn Studio will have the unique opportunity to observe Matthew’s creative process firsthand. He will be working with manuscript paper, keyboard, and bass guitar, offering insights into his compositional techniques and musical vision.
The Red Barn Studio Museum is located at 212 S. Main Street. The museum is open Tuesday-Friday, 10:00am-5:00pm and Saturday-Sunday, 1:00-5:00pm. The Raymer Society's Artist-in-Residence program is sponsored in part by the Kansas Creative Arts Industry Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts. For more information, contact the Red Barn Studio Museum at 785-227-2217.
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Gravel. Grit. Glory.
Join Mac Town Cycling on Saturday, July 19 in McPherson for the ride that dares you to earn your crown.
Storm the Castle is a Strava Segment Challenge event with 3-4 Strava segment challenges throughout the course. The 50-mile ride takes you to the castle at Coronado Heights and back to McPherson. 1st, 2nd, 3rd place given for Men and Women challenges.
Registration Includes 1 Drink Ticket and SAG Support. Register here for either a 50-mile challenge or opt for the shorter 35-mile event.
Sub Sandwiches will be available for purchase following the Ride.
Event Location: Kansas Municipal Utilities facility - 2090 E. Ave. A, McPherson
For more information, follow Mac Town Cycling on Facebook!
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Size Matters and Other Exhibitions
Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery
Through July 20
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From the High Line by Mark Grosserode
Four exhibitions fill the Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery through July 20. They feature a large works invitational, a show of mixed media pieces by Rodney Wood of Hoisington, watercolors by Mark Grosserode of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and acrylic paintings by Virgil Penner of North Newton.
In 2022 the Sandzén Gallery put together an exhibition called Small Wonders. It was a spectacular show that included tiny art by 164 artists from throughout the region. As one can imagine, working with that many artists can be challenging. For this invitational, the Gallery’s show committee decided to do a complete reversal and invited artists to create larger works that could be up to 32 square feet. The exhibition is titled SIZE MATTERS and includes 18 artists from throughout the region.
The Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery is excited to present this exhibition and know that its namesake, Birger Sandzén, would be equally so since he often tackled subjects on a grand scale. His panoramic landscapes capture the awe-inspiring emotion of size and this exhibition will do likewise.
Rodney Wood’s exhibition, Sensorium, includes older selections along with new pieces making their debut. The term refers to the parts of the brain concerned with the reception and interpretation of sensory stimuli. Wood writes, "...Sensorium is a gathering of artwork that came into existence via my desire to share the result of that accumulation of stimuli within my head, heart, and soul.”
Mark Grosserude graduated with degrees from the University of Nebraska and University of Iowa before setting up his medical practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He retired from medicine in 2012 and has painted full time since.
Virgil Penner is known for his ink drawings of homes and buildings with an architectural perspective. Since retiring in 2009 he has focused on acrylic landscape paintings.
Additional information about each artist can be found by reading the Visit Lindsborg blog.
The Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery is located at 401 N. First Street. Hours are 10:00am - 5:00pm, Tuesday-Saturday, and 1:00 - 5:00pm on Sunday. Admission is free, with donations appreciated. Docent tours for groups are available by two-week advance appointment.
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Sweaty Swedes!
Celebrating 10 Years
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Every Monday at 7:00pm, if you're on Coronado Heights, you may find yourself surrounded by a group of Sweaty Swedes!
This exercise class has been sweating together for 10 years while raising funds for the Smoky Valley Historical Association.
Want to join? No forms to fill out. No list to mark. Just show up! Every fitness level is welcome! Follow their adventures on Facebook. There is no fee to participate, but as mentioned, donations are collected to give to SVHA.
A typical evening event takes 30 minutes and meets at the top of Coronado Heights every Monday (weather permitting).
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McPherson Arts Alliance, Artists-in-Residence
Red Barn Studio Museum
July 27-August 2
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Circus Time by Jill Brax
The McPherson Arts Alliance Artists, formerly known as the VAAM Gallery Artists, are returning for their annual residency at the Red Barn Studio Museum, July 27-August 2. The residency offers visitors a unique opportunity to witness several artists' creative processes in action.
Throughout the week-long residency, participating artists will be working simultaneously in a variety of mediums. Each artist brings their own individual style, technique, and artistic vision, contributing to a diverse and dynamic atmosphere. Mediums often include painting, clay, and mixed media, ensuring there is something to intrigue every visitor.
Visitors are encouraged to stop by during the residency to observe the artists at work, ask questions, and gain insight into the artistic process.
The Red Barn Studio Museum is located at 212 S. Main Street. The museum is open Tuesday-Friday, 10:00am-5:00pm and Saturday-Sunday, 1:00-5:00pm. The Raymer Society's Artist-in-Residence program is sponsored in part by the Kansas Creative Arts Industry Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts. For more information, contact the Red Barn Studio Museum at 785-227-2217.
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Smoky Valley Classic Car Show
August 2
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It's almost time for the Smoky Valley Classic Car Show! Shade-filled Swensson Park will be covered with over 100 classic automobiles on Saturday, August 2.
Awards are given out to participants including: Best Club Participation for the largest paid registration from a single Club and the Long-Haul Award for the furthest distance traveled by the car. Popular awards are Police Chief’s Choice and Sheriff’s Choice for the cars most likely to be stopped by those agencies, and the Kansas Highway Patrol award for the car most likely to be stopped for no reason at all!
Registration begins at 8:00am, judging begins at 10:00am with awards given from 3:00-3:30pm. Dash plaques will be given to the first 125 entries.
Download an entry form here. Pre-registration cost is $15 deadline is Thursday, July 31. Cost after July 31 is $20.
Swensson Park is located at 400 N. Main Street.
One day of classic cars not enough? Be sure to add Lindsborg Cars and Coffee to your Saturday morning routine! Every Saturday morning, this group of car afficionados gather at the Blacksmith Coffee Shop & Roastery for coffee and conversation. Classic auto owner or just a lover of a automobiles, you are welcome to join!
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McPherson County Fair!
Canton
July 12-19
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Summer just isn't summer without a good county fair, and McPherson County has one of the best! Take the short trip to Canton for this week and support the county's 4-H participants (including Lindsborg 4-Hers) and have yourself some good, fair-time fun! This theme for the 77th McPherson County Fair is Dirt Road Dancing.
Highlights include:
- Junior Rodeo: Saturday, July 12--registration at 5:30pm, start time 7:00pm
- CPRA Rodeo: Thursday, July 17, 8:00pm
- Kids Pedal Tractor Pull: Friday, July 18--registration at 5:00pm
- Free BBQ (with rodeo ticket): Friday, July 18, 6:30pm
- CPRA Rodeo: Friday, July 18, 8:00pm
- Jaydon Evans concert (with rodeo ticket): Friday, July 18
- Breakfast: Saturday, July 19, 7:00-10:00am
- Parade "Dirt Road Dancing" Saturday, July 19, 2:00pm
- A Poker Run, Beef Cattle Show, and more!
For all events and information, click on this link: https://www.mcphersoncountyfair.org/
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An art exhibition featuring regional artists Geraldine Craig and Nelson Smith. Held at the Smoky Valley Arts & Folklife Center July 4-July 27. Location: 114 1/2 S. Main Street.
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Join the Smoky Valley Historical Association for the free July 8th program and meet some of the former citizens of Lindsborg through their headstones. Presented by Judy Pilewski and Ryon Carey. Program begins at 7:30pm.
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Register your child in the monthly art activity provided by Smoky Valley Arts & Folklife Center. The first Saturday of every month, for children entering grades 1st-5th.
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Front Porch Pickers Open Jam
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Open to all ages & skill levels! Come sing, play, or just enjoy the music with the Front Porch Pickers on the first Thursday of every month at SVAFC! Bring your instrument and strum along with this welcoming group. All ages are welcome!
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Every Saturday morning, 7:30-11:00am. Held at Swensson Park, 400 N. Main Street.
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A great way to cool off while in Lindsborg, the pool is open daily 1:00-6:00pm. Cost is $4 per person with ages 3 and under free. Located at Riverside Park, 500 S. First Street.
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Another 5-star review for a Lindsborg lodging option! A recent Lindsborg guest and her extended family messaged Visit Lindsborg with wonderful comments about their recent unplanned visit to Lindsborg. The great part: this extended family numbered 9, and they were all able to stay in one Lindsborg rental!
"(We) had planned on meeting up for a weekend camping trip at lake Kanopolis. We got there a day early and realized it was going to be miserable camping, super windy and HOT! So we very last minute decided to figure out a plan B option. We decided plan B was going to be Lindsborg. We found a great VRBO that fit all 9 of us perfectly and had everything we needed. First we enjoyed one of the best cups of coffee ever at the Blacksmith Coffee Shop & Roastery, then great Chinese food for lunch. Then we killed some time waiting to check in to the VRBO, and learned a lot of Lindsborg history at Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum. Tisha was our VRBO host and got us checked in a tad early and was so helpful in this last minute booking. We hit White's Foodliner and after supper we all went out to Barnyard Creamery and had a fun and tasty snack there. Saturday morning we hit nearly every single shop downtown. Each of the store owners/clerks were amazingly welcoming and friendly. We shopped and picked up quite a few items downtown. Several of us rented out the bikes, and we took the only grandchild to the Viking Village park and played and played. What a fun park for children. We even hit up the Farmers Market and got jelly. Even the TACOL Thrift Store is amazing! Clean, well-organized and once again welcoming and friendly staff. After supper on Saturday we walked to the snow cone shack (Lindsborg TropicalSno) and spent our evening playing games. Thank you Lindsborg for a much needed weekend for our family to all reconnect after a busy spring."
Check out Akerhuset, one of Lindsborg Vacation Rentals. This and more 5-star lodging choices are found at Visit Lindsborg.
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