Signature Event
WASHUNGA DAYS
LIVE MUSIC • KAW NATION INTERTRIBAL POWWOW • KIDS ACTIVITIES
FIREWORKS • CAR SHOW • PARADE • FOOD VENDORS • VENDOR FAIRS
COMMUNITY NIGHT & MUCH MORE!
Washunga Days is an annual music and community festival that celebrates the past and present culture of Council Grove and Morris County, Kansas. Each year our Council Grove Area Trade & Tourism Association empowers a diverse group of community members to dive in and create the most fun, family-friendly festival in the Flint Hills!
Our Washunga Days Festival has the most outstanding fireworks show in Kansas! A parade that fills candy buckets and knocks socks off! Three days of musical acts, we have an established track record of booking amazing up-and-comers, so you can say, "I saw them at Washunga back in the day!" and, of course, established favorites! Tons of vendors, kids' activities, a killer car show, and so much more.
Washunga Days has been a Council Grove tradition for more than three decades. Be sure to mark off the third full weekend in June every year and come to soak in the all-American fun at Washunga Days in Council Grove, Kansas!
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VIP in 2024!
You asked for it... VIP ticket packages are now available!
A Washunga Days VIP purchase gets you up close & personal with our Washunga Days artists in the amphitheater pit. You'll have access to a dedicated beer tent and restrooms. VIP is the best way to enjoy the music you can't get enough of.
2024 Live Music
Find your next favorite band at Washunga Days!
FRIDAY
Friday Night's Lineup will rock your cowboy boots!
The Dirty Bourbon Band kicks off the evening at 5:00pm. Followed by Joe Marson at 6:00pm, and BC & The Big Rig at 8:00pm.
Headliners, The Sunset Sinners, take the stage at 10:00pm! Their genre of music is “Whiskey Barrel Rock," a fusion of Southern & 70’s Rock blended with Red Dirt Country.
SATURDAY
Saturday Night’s lineup starts off with Beaux Jenkins at 2:00pm, and Steel Skarecrow at 3:00pm. Anthony Juarez with 68 Overpass and Raquel & the Wildflowers keep the party going at 4:00pm and 6:00pm. Hang with us until 8:00pm when hometown favorites Blue Water Highway performs. John King takes the stage at 10:00pm to wrap up Washunga in style!
The National Anthem will be sung prior to our Stars & Stripes Fireworks show at 9:30pm by local talent, April Winegar. A jazzy, bluesy voice that hits every note, and brings tears to your eyes!
2024 KAW NATION INTERTRIBAL POWWOW
June 21st & 22nd, 2024
Allegawaho Park : 1645 South 525 Road, Council Grove
6:00 - 7:00pm Registration
7:30pm Grand Entry / Powwow Begins
You don’t need a wristband to enjoy the Kaw Nation’s Intertribal Powwow! Hop aboard the Council Grove Trail Trolley to the Allegawaho Park & Performance Pavilion.
Directions from the Neosho Riverwalk :
Head South on Dunlop Rd., then turn left onto X Ave., the left onto South 525 Rd., the arbor will be on the left in 0.5 mile. Watch for the signs.
Please read the following to be sure you are aware of proper Powwow etiquette :
The area beneath the arbor is used for dancing and ceremonies, called the arena. The arena is sacred for the Kaá^ze Nikashin^ga (the Kaw People). The ground has been blessed by the Kaw spiritual leaders. Photographs may be taken during the Powwow, but please ask permission before taking photos of individuals.
Photos should never be taken during Veterans’ Songs, Flag Songs, prayers, or any other time specified by the master of ceremonies. This is all part of powwow etiquette.
NO DRUGS OR ALCOHOL ALLOWED. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THEFTS, ACCIDENTS, OR INJURIES. IF YOU WILL NEED TO SIT FOR THE POWWOW, PLEASE BE SURE TO BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR.
For more information about our Powwow contact:
the Executive Secretary for Kaw Nation at 580-269-2552 or email execsec@kawnation.gov
The Washunga Days Committee wishes to thank the Kaw Nation for their participation year after year in our annual Washunga Days Festival. We are humbled and thrilled at the experience the Kaw is able to provide our community and eventgoers. We look forward to many years of our communities and cultures coming together in harmony and fun!
2024 KIDS ACTIVITIES
FREE Community Night Thursday, June 20th with a special surprise for the kids! A wristband is required for entry to the park Friday and Saturday, June 21-22.
Children 5 and under do not require a wristband for entry. Kids’ activities are at no additional cost beyond the price of an admission wristband. Please Note... Times/events are subject to change.
Although our kids’ activities vary from year to year, you can bet our Washunga Days Committee is always keeping them top-notch! In 2024 we will have inflatables, face painting and tattoos, a petting zoo, a rock wall, airbrush tattoos, a dunk tank, and everyone’s favorite, Kansas City’s Drum Safari! See our 2024 schedule below…
Inflatables*
Thursday, June 20 | 5-8pm
Friday, June 21 | 5-8pm
Saturday, June 22 |11am-8pm
Rock Wall
Thursday, June 20 | 5-8pm
Must be minimum 50 lbs. to climb.
Drum Safari
Saturday, June 22 |11-2pm
Face Painting
& Tattoos*
Thursday, June 20 | 5-8pm
Friday, June 21 | 5-8pm
Saturday, June 22 |11:00am-8pm
Color Me Crazy Airbrush*
Petting Zoo
Saturday, June 22 |11:00am-2:00pm
(Hours may vary, due to keeping the animals safe from the heat.)
Dunk Tank
Saturday, June 22 |11am-6pm
Benefiting the Council Grove High School Bravettes and Cheer Teams.
2024 FIREWORKS
A Washunga Days fan favorite will be back in action in this year’s entertainment lineup for this outdoor festival! Council Grove Stars and Stripes Fireworks will, once again, be lighting up the sky over the Neosho River.
Their Washunga Days shows are meticulously choreographed to music. Prior year’s shows lasted over 20 minutes long with jaw-dropping fireworks and a wide variety of fun songs! We can, without a doubt, promise you will be in awe of this year's show!
2024 CAR SHOW
Saturday June 21st, 2024
129 Hockaday Street, Council Grove
8:00am - 3:00pm
The Washunga Days Car, Truck, & Bike Show is hosted at the Council Grove Junior/Senior High School at 129 Hockaday Street.
Registration is from 8:00am-10:00pm, judging from 11:00am - 1:00pm, and awards at 3:00pm. $20 registration fee,
Dash plaques and goodie bags will be given to the first 75 entrants! And, we hand out door prizes every hour!
Donations go to the Wounded Warrior Project and the American Heart Association.
For questions and additional inquiries, please contact Sherrie Griggs at (785) 479-2165.
2024 PARADE
Saturday June 21st, 2024
Main Street, Council Grove
10:00am
Each year the parade is filled with fun floats and entertaining organizations. Everyone entered helps make the parade successful and has extra fun competing for cash prizes!
You will receive confirmation, staging details, and any other information at the check-in table on the morning of the parade. You will be given a float number to apply to your float for judging purposes.
We will not be able to give numbers out ahead of time but will provide them at the check-in table on the day of the parade. For more information, email : information@CouncilGrove.com
Online Parade Entries for 2024 are open.
Enter your Club, Business, Family, or Organization into the parade!
Parade Entry Fee...
$10.00 - if received by June 13
$20.00 - if received after June 14
(entries must be pre-registered to be judged)
Parade Categories...
cash prizes will be awarded for the following categories…
Band Float
Church Float
Club/Organization Float
Commercial Float
Family/Personal Float
Youth Club/Organization Group
Adult Club/Organization Group
Car/Truck Vehicle
Antique Tractor Vehicle
Click the button above to download an entry form here and pay at the...
Council Grove Chamber Office
116 West Main Street,
Council Grove, KS 66846.
2024 FOOD VENDORS
Neosho Riverwalk Park
Thursday, June 20 | 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday, June 21 | 4:30pm-10:30pm
Saturday, June 22 | 11:00am-10:30pm
Bill Todd's
Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
Fresh squeezed lemonade served out of a bright yellow '51 Chevy pick-up bed with a red top
Kick the tires and light the fires, we’re back on the road
The Spiral Spud
Potato-centric carnival food, that you won't want to miss!
THREE mobile food trailers that specialize in carnival-style eats to grilled favorites!
The Cowboy Cheesesteak and Chocolate Dipped Cheesecake are just the start of this delicious menu. If you're looking to feed your need for delicious cuisine, we will never let you down!
Serving tropical shaved ice from the most unique entertainment vehicle you'll ever see!
Fresh, Flavorful, & Prepared with Love is guaranteed in every bite. At Cynthia's, come enjoy the family atmosphere, friendly service, & affordable prices.
American BBQ-fusion. Third-generation, family recipes and original house-made sauces and rubs.
Family-owned business. Featuring Cali-style Street Tacos & chef-inspired favorites. Utilizing fresh ingredients made from scratch! Alison and Josh take Tacos to the next level!
If you would like to apply to be a food vendor at future Washunga Days Festivals,
please fill out this form, and return it to information@councilgrove.com
2024 VENDOR FAIRS
In 2024 we have not one, not two, but three vendor fairs happening around Council Grove! No wristband is required, so shop ’til you drop!
Saturday, June 22nd, 9:00am-5:00pm
A unique outdoor shopping experience! The Flint Hills Artisan Fair is so much more than a craft show, you'll see thousands of people throughout town enjoying the many activities offered. This includes enjoying live music at our Artisan Fair while shopping under many shaded oak trees in Council Oak Park.
What to expect : original art, antiques, photography, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home décor, outdoor furnishings, foodie treats, candles, textiles, ceramics, and more!
The Washunga Days Craft Show
Council Grove High School
South Entrance - 129 Hockaday Street
Saturday, June 22nd, 10am-6pm
Contact Kathy Miller or Debra Anderson to apply.
Kathy Miller: 620-767-3596 or jklm5146@yahoo.com
Debra Anderson: 620-794-1325
2024 COMMUNITY NIGHT
FREE Community Night Thursday, June 19, 2024!
NO wristband required for entry!
In 2022, the Washunga Days Festival Committee responded to calls from the community to bring this festival around to the original block party feel of yesteryear. So they created “Community Night” 2024 will be our third annual community night. All are welcome to enjoy this no-wristband-required kick-off to a weekend of fun in Council Grove.
This year, the Washunga Days Committee is excited to bring you an evening of …
Live Music
Colton Elsen: 5:30-6:30pm
Ken England: 7-8pm
Kids Activities
Face Painting, Foam Cannon, & Inflatables:
5-8pm
Food & Drink
Food Trucks: 5-8pm
Council Grove Rotary Beer Garden: 5-8pm
Thank you to our
2024 SPONSORS
Every year Washunga Days is possible because of the support we receive from our incredibly generous sponsors! We’re thankful for all who help make this festival happen.
Presenting
Elite
Farmers & Drovers Bank
TCT Kansas
Premier Sponsors
Bachura Family Automotive
Stars & Stripes Fireworks
Super Sponsors
Dairy Queen
Superior Systems
Tiffany Cattle Company
Champion Sponsors
Atmos Energy
Flint Hills Beverage
Mull Drilling Company
Tyner Insurance
Council Grove City Lake Association
Flint Hills Rural Electric Cooperative Association
Ray's Apple Market & Deli
US Stone Industries
Doctors of Physical Therapy
Hartman Masonry
Short Stop
Erichsen Agri-Motive NAPA
Lexinet Corporation
Together with Veterans & Morris County
Supporting Sponsors
Adams Lumber & Homestore
Emprise Bank
Pizza Hut
Council Grove Realty
Family Care Center of Junction City
Services Unlimited
Dustie Shelf
LK Liquors
The Apothecary
Edwards Construction
Nex-Tech / TCT Wireless
Twin Lakes Liquor
If you are interested in more information about sponsoring Washunga Days 2024,
email information@councilgrove.com
Upcoming Washunga Days*...
*Please note : Only service animals are allowed at Washunga Days. This is a rain or shine event. No refunds will be given.
Fri, Jun 20Neosho Riverwalk AmphitheaterJun 20, 2025, 12:00 AM – Jun 21, 2025, 11:50 PMNeosho Riverwalk Amphitheater, 14 E Main St, Council Grove, KS 66846, USA
