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Lindsborg's Midsummer Festival
June 14
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Enjoy Midsummer in Lindsborg by exploring the downtown daytime festivities and then the evening performances at Heritage Square across from the Lindsborg Old Mill and Swedish Heritage Museum
Daytime activities will include demonstrators, vendors, and entertainers on Main Street, including pop-up performances from Lindsborg Swedish Folk Dancers, Folkdanslag, and Scandinavian Folk Dancers of Kansas City. Main Street will also include the barrel train, bloomkrons, and food demonstrations in the Lindsborg Senior Center, 116 S. Main Street.
Food vendors include the Lindsborg Swedish Folk Dancers' Dala Van selling Viking-on-a-Stick, more food trucks, plus Lindsborg's local restaurants.
Craft demonstrations will also populate businesses downtown including the Red Barn Studio Museum.
Beginning at 10:00am, the Lindsborg Swedish Folk Dancers will be hosting a Swedish Bake Sale at The Courtyard, 125 N. Main Street. The bake sale will end at 1:00pm or when items sell out.
Beginning at 4:00pm, entertainment will move to Heritage Square with performances from Front Porch Pickers, Broadway RFD, and more! Kubb Championship rounds play at approximately 5:15pm with the raising of the Midsummer Pole and traditional dancing following.
The merrymaking concludes with a free swim, complements of the City of Lindsborg, 8:30 -10:30pm.
Mark the Summer Solstice--the longest day of the year and the shortest night--by celebrating in Lindsborg on June 14 in Little Sweden, USA!
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Size Matters and Other Exhibitions
Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery
Through July 20
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Green Tree Pink Bush by Virgil Penner
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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Kathy Robb, Artist-in-Residence
Red Barn Studio Museum
June 1-7
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Kathy Robb will the the artist-in-residence at the Red Barn Studio Museum beginning June 1.
Robb, a junk jounaling artist from Hays, works in a variety of media and techniques to creat junk journals. Combining dye inks, and acrylics in conjuction with various papers, stencils, fabrics, and trims, she creates layered and textured journals.
While at the Red Barn, Robb will be working on the remaining two volumes of her 3-volume set that chronicles her life. Stop in to see her current project and visit with the artist.
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. For more information, contact the Red Barn Studio Museum at 785-227-2217.
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Chalk Day
Riverside Park
June 11
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Color your world at Riverside Park!
Wednesday, June 11, is the free Chalk Day beginning at 10:30am. Chalk will be provided and all are invited anytime throughout the day to stop and be creative.
Sponsored by Lindsborg Parks and Recreation Departments. Riverside Park is located at 500 S. First Street.
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Lindsborg Cars & Coffee
Celebrating 5 Years
Saturdays at 8:00am
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Hoods up! Lindsborg Cars and Coffee celebrates 5 years of sharing tips, tricks, and kicking tires over a cup of tasty Blacksmith Coffee!
Bring your vintage vehicle, or simply bring your interest, to meet with this casual group of car fans that gather every Saturday morning at 8:00am at the Blacksmith Coffeeshop & Roastery, located at 122 N Main St. And, if you haven't already...place your order for a commemorative 5-year Lindsborg Cars and Coffee shirt! Shirts are $15 each and will be delivered to you at coffee or shipped, if necessary. T-shirt order link is live until June 7.
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Genevieve Waller, Artist-in-Residence
Red Barn Studio Museum
June 13-26
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Denver-based Genevieve Waller is the Red Barn Studio Museum artist-in-residence June 13-26.
Waller brings a unique perspective to her work, blending history, LGBTQ+ narratives, and unconventional materials to create thought-provoking sculptures, installations, and cameraless photography.
Originally from Wichita, Waller's art is connected to Kansas, and while in residency, she will continue her research on LGBTQ+ figures from her home state. Wendell Sayers, an African American attorney from Nicodemus will be her focus.
Find more to read about Waller in the Visit Lindsborg blog by clicking here.
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. For more information, contact the Red Barn Studio Museum at 785-227-2217.
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Maxwell Wildlife Refuge Trail Rides
June 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, & 28
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Join the Friends of Maxwell for an enjoyable trail ride on Maxwell Wildlife Refuge's 2800-acre native prairie located in the heart of the Smoky Hills.
Riders must furnish their own horses. Ride begins at the Friends of Maxwell Tour Center, 2565 Pueblo Rd, Canton, KS. Gates open at 9:00am, so please arrive early enough to be mounted and ready to ride out by 10:00am.
Full Day ride $35 per participant. Half day ride $25 per participant. Lunch provided by the Friends of Maxwell.
Reservations are required and may be emailed to maxwellwildliferefuge@gmail.com.
For more summer events and up to date information, go to the Maxwell Wildlife Refuge Facebook page.
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Lindsborg Golf Course
Open Daily
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Practicing that perfect swing? We invite you to enjoy one of the unique hidden treasures of the Smoky Valley. The Lindsborg Golf Course is a manicured 64-acre, 9-hole municipal course located southeast of Lindsborg at 1541 Svensk Road.
Call in advance to obtain tee time: 785-227-2244
Golf Course Rates
Monday - Friday
9 Holes $15
18 Holes $20
Weekend
9 Holes $16
18 Holes $23
Golf Cart Rental
9 Holes $10/seat
18 Holes $15/seat
*Pull cart rental available for $2
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Get Cool at the Pool
Open Daily, June 2 - August 24
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Take a dip to cool off, or make the most of summer with a thrilling ride down Thor's Roar! Some pool shade is available for those that would rather not be wet or directly under the sun's rays.
Daily Hours of Operation are 1:00pm - 6:00pm
** Guests under 8 years old must be accompanied by someone at least 12 years of age.
More questions? Lindsborg Swimming Pool (785) 227-4500
Lindsborg Recreation Department: (785) 227-3333
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Pickleball Anyone?
Pickleball Courts in Riverside Park
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Enjoy a good game of pickleball? Riverside Park (just next to the City Swimming Pool) has four courts for you to enjoy! Make plans to participate in this fun sport the next time you are in Lindsborg!
Pickleball equipment can be reserved by contacting City Hall on a first come, first serve basis. To reserve shelter or equipment submit a Park Shelter Reservation Request or contact City Hall at 785-227-3355.
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Kanopolis Drive-In Theater
Open Again for Summer 2025
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Love a good drive-in theater? We are excited to share that the Kanopolis Drive In is open for business AND just a short drive from Lindsborg. Come to Lindsborg for dinner, take a short drive to enjoy the feature show, and make your way back for a cozy overnight stay in Little Sweden! A pretty perfect way to end the week!
Kanopolis Drive-In movie schedule - https://www.kanopolisdrivein.com/nowplaying
Lindsborg Lodging - https://www.visitlindsborg.com/stay
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Plan ahead!
More to come this summer!
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Broadway RFD Kids Camp Production
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June 20 & 21 will be the culmination of the Broadway RFD Kids Camp. Attend one of two performances of Alice in Wonderland Jr!
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Old Fashioned 4th of July
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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.
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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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Snow? In July?? Only in Lindsborg! In-store specials and treats, Santa roaming downtown, and "snow" in Swensson Park will fill the day. Come, join in the unseasonal fun!
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Every Saturday morning, 7:30-11:00am. Held at Swensson Park, 400 N. Main Street.
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The Sunflower Summer program, which encourages young Kansans to explore Kansas, will return this summer. Designed for Kansas residents and families with school-aged children from Pre-K to Grade 12, the program will run July 12-August 3.
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Join SVAFC for live music, pie-baking contests, Laura Baker‘s Artist reception, and, of course, lots of pies!
July 11, 8:00-9:30pm on the front lawn of the Red Barn Studio Museum.
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MacTown Cycling hosts this 50 or 35 mile gravel ride with an epic climb to the top where the castle sits. Saturday, July 19.
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Smoky Valley Classic Car Show
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The Smoky Valley Classic Car Show is Saturday,
August 3. There will be over 100 additional classic automobiles in the shade-filled Swensson Park with vendors available. Judging begins at 10:00am.
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