Smoky Valley Classic Car Show

Swensson Park

August 1

It's the Smoky Valley Classic Car Show! Welcome to shade-filled Swensson Park on August 1 to see over 100 classic automobiles.

Multiple awards will be given to participants, including:

• Best Club Participation for the largest paid registration from a single club
• The Long-Haul Award for the furthest distance traveled
• The Police Chief’s Choice, the Sheriff’s Choice, and the Kansas Highway Patrol awards: given to the vehicles 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, and the deadline is Thursday, July 30. Cost after July 30 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 aficionados gather at the Blacksmith Coffee Shop & Roastery for coffee and conversation. Classic auto owner or just a lover of automobiles, you are welcome to join!

Look At Us Now: an Invitational Exhibition

Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery

August 2-October 18

It has been ten years since the Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery held its first self-portrait exhibition. The newest iteration, Look at Us Now, will be August 2-October 18, with a reception to celebrate the artists on Sunday, August 2, 2:00-4:00pm.

In 2016, the first artist self-portrait exhibition was held and was one of the most successful exhibitions in the Gallery’s history. That first exhibition brought nearly 90 artists together and showcased a vast range of styles and approaches.

For the 2026 exhibition, the field has blossomed to over 140 artists. This vast array of portraits are sure to elicit curiosity for viewers and provide entertainment for all who visit the exhibition.

Read about the different styles shown and the artists' ideas for this year's exhibition by clicking on the Visit Lindsborg blog.

The Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery is located at 401 N First Street. Hours are 10:00am-5:00pm Tuesday through 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.

Sharla Paul, Artist-in-Residence

Red Barn Studio Museum

July 28-August 6

The Red Barn Studio Museum residency program welcomes Sharla Paul as the artist-in-residence, July 28-August 6.

Sharla is a writer originally from Nebraska, though she has spent many years living in the South Side of Chicago. Her early career was in journalism, which eventually found its way into her current interest in creative nonfiction. Sharla wrote for theUniversity of Chicago Magazine, exploring various themes such as economics, archaeology, and medicine. She finds that research has become an integral part of her craft, laying the foundations of exploration and story-telling in nonfiction.

During the residency, Paul hopes to continue to work on her full-length essay project, which explores a family story of loss and reconciliation, told through the genealogy of Midwestern homesteaders. Paul hopes to be inspired by the landscape of the Plains and connect with the wildlife and beauty of the prairie, as a sense of place plays a major role in her work.

As the landscape of the prairie is important to her work, so too are the people! Paul is looking forward to serendipitous encounters and inspiring conversations with strangers while at the Red Barn, so if you’re in the neighborhood, drop by the studio to meet her and see how her project is progressing.

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. 

Exposed: A Retrospective

Smoky Valley Arts & Folklife Center

July 31-August 30

The Smoky Valley Arts & Folklife Center presents Exposed: A Retrospective, a solo exhibition by Salina artist Crystal Hammerschmidt, July 31-August 30. A closing reception will be held on Sunday, August 30, 2:00-4:00pm.

Spanning more than twenty years of artistic practice, Exposed: A Retrospectivebrings together self-portraits, printmaking, paintings, sculpture, mixed media, and experimental works that document Hammerschmidt's growth as both an artist and observer. While self-portraiture serves as the foundation of the exhibition, the work explores broader themes of identity, change, and the creative process.

A graduate of Smoky Valley High School and Fort Hays State University, Hammerschmidt currently serves as Art Services Coordinator for the City of Salina Arts & Humanities Department and continues to exhibit her work throughout Kansas and the surrounding region.

Read more about Crystal Hammerschmidt’s Retrospective by clicking on this Smoky Valley Art & Folklife Center link.

Smoky Valley Arts & Folklife Center is located at 114 1/2 S Main Street. Exhibition hours are Friday-Saturday, 1:00-5:00pm.

Upcycled Tin Art Workshop

Smoky Valley Arts & Folklife Center

August 9

Christmas may be months away, but it's never too early to start creating handmade holiday decorations and gifts! Join instructor Marsha Howe on Sunday, August 8, at the Smoky Valley Arts & Folklife Center for festive creativity. The workshop runs 1:00-5:00pm.

The afternoon workshop is designed for ages 15 and older. Participants will learn to transform recycled popcorn tins into beautiful handcrafted decorations. Choose to create classic tin stars, charming angels, or unique tree toppers that can become treasured holiday keepsakes or thoughtful handmade gifts.

The workshop fee is $25, and all skill levels are welcome. Basic supplies will be provided; however, supplies are limited. Participants are encouraged to bring Wiss aviation snips, small needle-nose pliers, and clean popcorn tins to use during the workshop.

Whether you're looking to make something special for your own home or create meaningful gifts for family and friends, this workshop is a fun way to begin the holiday season a little early.

Register for this workshop by clicking here.

Smoky Valley Arts & Folklife Center is located at 114 1/2 S Main Street. Exhibition hours are Friday-Saturday, 1:00-5:00pm.

Traci Brimhall, Poet Laureate of Kansas, Artist-in-Residence

Red Barn Studio Museum

August 9-22

The Red Barn Studio Museum is excited to welcome Traci Brimhall as the Artist-in-Residence from August 9-22.

Brimhall is a poet living and working in Manhattan. She is the current Poet Laureate of Kansas and teaches creative writing at Kansas State University. Traci is the author of five collections of poetry and a forthcoming essay collection. Her poetry has been called “unrelenting, incisive, and tender.”

Patient History, her current project, explores the intersection between disability and ecopoetics, offers a unique perspective that blends the two. As part of her creative process, Brimhall has also been exploring the book arts as a way to connect physical, literary, and visual modes of creation. Brimhall carries these small books with her in hopes of meeting inspiration while on the move and in nature. These pocket-sized objects help her combine the physical process of walking with the physical process of writing.

As part of her work as the Kansas Poet Laureate, Brimhall has sought to “bring the nourishment of language to all Kansans,” an endeavor that continues during her residency. On August 12, 5:30-7:30pm, Brimhall will lead a book arts workshop and teach everyone how to make a small pocket journal they can have with them for the poetry walk. Traci will lead a walk and write session in Riverside Park where participants will walk trails and pause to read poems and write lines. Register for Brimhall's Slow Poetry: A Book Arts + Writing Workshop by clicking on this link.

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. 

Stained Glass Mosaics Workshop

Smoky Valley Arts & Folklife Center

August 14

Young artists ages 11-14 are invited to discover the colorful world of stained glass in a beginner-friendly workshop led by instructor David Mauk on Friday, August 14, 3:00-5:30pm at Smoky Valley Arts & Folklife Center.

Participants will receive a hands-on introduction to cutting and soldering stained glass while creating several unique hanging mosaic pieces using stained glass and other decorative materials. No previous experience is necessary, and all tools and materials are provided.

As an added treat, registration also includes two drinks of the student's choice thanks to a partnership with White Peacock Coffee Shop, giving participants a chance to enjoy a refreshing break while they create.

Space is extremely limited to just four students, allowing for plenty of one-on-one instruction throughout the workshop. Early registration is encouraged.

The registration fee is $50. Workshop materials are provided. Register by clicking on this link.

Smoky Valley Arts & Folklife Center is located at 114 1/2 S Main Street. Exhibition hours are 1:00-5:00pm, Friday-Sunday.

Monotype Printmaking Workshop

Smoky Valley Arts & Folklife Center

August 15

Crystal Hammerschmidt will host a monotype printmaking workshop during the month of her exhibition at Smoky Valley Arts & Folklife Center. Participants will learn the fundamentals of creating one-of-a-kind prints using plexiglass plates, oil-based inks, and a limited cyan, magenta, yellow, and black palette to explore color mixing and composition.

A full day workshop, the morning session focuses on printmaking techniques, color, and building successful compositions. After a lunch break, participants will spend the afternoon creating their own monotypes with individual instruction and guidance as needed.

Whether you enjoy abstract imagery or representational art, monotype printing offers a loose, experimental approach that welcomes creative exploration. Click here for more information and to register for this workshop.

Registration Fee: $50

Date:  August 15

Time: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Materials: Plexiglass plates, oil-based inks, and mineral spirits will be used throughout the workshop. Supplies are provided.

Skill Level: All experience levels welcome.

Age Recommendation: 15 years and older.

Smoky Valley Arts & Folklife Center is located at 114 1/2 S Main Street. Exhibition hours are Friday-Saturday, 1:00-5:00pm.

Indigo Moo'd

Happy 5th Birthday!

Join Indigo Moo'd for the first Scoops and Soil event for 2026! This new monthly event includes a specialty ice cream treat, supplies to create your own terrarium and a themed activity. Scoops and Soil kicks off Tuesday, August 11, 6:30-8:30pm and will include a dirt cake sundae, teacup terrarium (all supplies included), and plant BINGO with prizes!

RSVP to this ticketed event to reserve your spot! Tickets are $25. Click here to register and then pay at the door. 

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Happy 5th Birthday, Indigo Moo'd! Celebrate the birthday this month with a punch card special! Normally ten punches get you one free scoop, but August 1-31, five punches=one free scoop!

The "official" Birthday Bash is Friday, August 28, 6:00-9:00pm. The festivities include $5 sundaes and milkshakes, board and card games, ice cream trivia, and more! Be sure to check out Indigo Moo'd's Facebook page for all the details!

Indigo Moo'd is located at 118 S Main Street. Hours are 12:00-9:00pm, Sunday-Saturday.

Gayle Doll, Artist-in-Residence

Red Barn Studio Museum

August 25-29

Gayle Doll is returning as the Red Barn Studio’s Artist-in-Residence August 25-29.

Doll is an artist living in Manhattan, who works mostly in watercolor and acrylic. Working as the director of the Center of Aging at Kansas State University for over 20 years, now in semi-retirement, Doll has picked up painting again working with watercolor and acrylic.

Visitors to the Red Barn will delight in the joyous and exuberant colors of the pieces that Doll is working on in the studio. Despite, or maybe because of, her colorblindness, Doll finds herself drawn to vibrant colors on the canvas. As an artist, she has been inspired by the patterns and designs of quilts using unique application practices in order to invite texture into her paintings. In her recent work, Doll has been exploring these techniques and plans to spend her time at the Red Barn continuing to develop them and explore the possibilities they allow for her paintings to bloom.

This will be Doll's third residency at the Red Barn Studio. The most exciting thing, as she has learned during her time here, has been meeting the artists and visitors who come to see her at the studio—meeting new people energizes her to try new things!

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. 

Play Music on the Porch Day

Red Barn Studio Museum

August 29

Musicians, young, old, amateur, professional, group or solo: bring your instruments, your voice, your kazoo! The Red Barn Studio Museum will once again take part in Play Music on the Porch Day, on August 29. This international celebration invites musicians of all ages and backgrounds to step outside and share music with their community.

There is no fee to participate, but registration is required. Time slots will be assigned 11:00am-4:00pm in 15, 30, 45 or 60 minutes. Register by emailing raymer@redbarnstudio.org

For more information as to the origins of Play Music on the Porch Day, read the Visit Lindsborg blog by clicking here.

Gather at the Red Barn Studio Museum on the last Saturday in August as talents, passions, and music are shared. See the power of music demonstrated as many gather to create beautiful sounds.

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 Meadowlark March

Meadowlark Trail

September 12

Support veterans, first responder, and front-line medical workers by participating in a 12.9 mile "ruck march" along the beautiful Meadowlark Trail on September 12 beginning at 8:00am. March alongside veterans, first responders, and community members.

The Meadowlark March is an untimed event and will take place on uneven ground, inclines, and narrow sections. It is not recommended for wheelchairs or those with significant mobility limitations. This march is meant for reflection; participants can walk, run, or "ruck," but it is not a race.

Trained service animals, as defined by the ADA, are welcome. No pets or bicycles are allowed.

There is also a shorter family friendly "reflective walk" that is just 2.2 miles that begins at 10am and ends in the park. Registration begins at 9am. This is a loop route and does not require any transportation from the park. Walk, jog, or bring a trail friendly stroller. No bikes please. Upon returning to Riverside Park there will be some fun treats for all our walk participants courtesy of the Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum. The registration for this event does not include a t-shirt but there is an option to purchase adult sizes.

Read more about the walk on the Visit Lindsborg blog post or on the Meadowlark March event page. Registration ends September 1. Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/meadowlark-march--2026

The Main Event

Community Meal & Music on Main Street

September 26

The Annual Lindsborg Street Dance is getting bigger and better! Lindsborg will be closing out summer and welcoming fall by celebrating America 250 with a community gathering.

This collective community meal will be held at 6:30pm and will last until the food runs out. The main course will be available for purchase from After Prom. Bring your friends and a side dish to share! Your purchase from the After Prom fundraiser will be an automatic entry into a drawing (need to be present to win). The drawing will be held during the street dance at approximately 9:00pm.

A DJ will be providing music during the dinner with a live band performing for the street dance. Limited seating will be available for the community meal, and street access to the 100 block of North Main will be halted at 3:00pm for meal preparations.

The dance will take place on the 100 block of South Main at 8:00pm with a play area in the USD 400 parking lot for children. Bootleg Mercy, a hard rock band whose sound encompasses '90s alternative rock, metal, and a dash of roots rock, will be playing until 11:00pm. Dance if you like, or simply kick back and enjoy an evening under the stars.

The Meal on Main is sponsored by the City of Lindsborg, Visit Lindsborg, and Lindsborg Ad Hoc. Appreciation for the street dance goes out to goes out to the businesses of Lindsborg for sponsoring this free event, Öl Stuga, Fuqua Insurance Group, First Bank Kansas, Farmers State Bank, Peoples Bank and Trust, and The Bank of Tescott.

Gather in The Best Square Mile on Earth and celebrate community with Lindsborg!

Back-to-school fun for both students and firefighters!

The online-only auction from the Raymer Society begins at 1:00pm.

View online with “Read More" link.

Sunflower Summer ends August 2!

Catch what you can before it's all over!

Join Darla & Debbie at Sister Bojangles for an evening

of great food, company, & shopping!

Register early for this online workshop with ArkivDigital.

Hosted by the Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum.

Daily pool hours will look a little different throughout August.

Plan ahead by checking with Lindsborg Rec. 785-227-3333