Washington County Economic Development

Highway 36 Treasure Hunt
2028-09-15 - 2028-09-17
This 3-day event is held every 3rd weekend each September. It is a must for any garage sale enthusiast or treasure hunter. It features garage sales in 25+ towns along Highway 36 from border to border.

Santas Gifts & Goodies
2028-12-02
This event typically takes place on the 1st Saturday in December in Washington. It features multiple places filled with craft vendors as well as business open houses. The Lions Club Pancake feed is always a hit. Don’t forget to visit Santa that day as he typically arrives in the afternoon. This is a great way to get some Christmas shopping out of the way and shop local.

Palmark Christmas
2028-12-03
This event typically takes place on the 1st Sunday in December in Palmer. It features horse drawn carriage rides, kids activities, cookie decorating, craft vendors and of course Santa Claus.

Washington County Rodeo
2029-06-13 - 2029-06-14
Held every year in June at the Washington County Rodeo Arena in Washington, KS. The event includes bull riding, team roping and many other of your favorite rodeo events. Contestants attend from all over the U.S.
Dates: June 13 & 14, 2026
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WashingtonCountyRodeo

Hanover Days of ’49
2029-07-03 08:00 - 2029-07-05 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Held annually in Hanover. This event includes a carnival (Free armband night on Thursday), games, food, and a 2-night parade. You can’t miss the fireworks on Saturday night, simply put they are awesome.
Dates: July 3-5th

Linn Picnic
2029-07-11 - 2029-07-12
Held annually in Linn. The highlight of this event is the Demolition Derby. Featuring drivers from all over the U.S., this event packs the stands every year. They also have kids’ games, beer garden, and live music. Don’t forget about the parade as well.
Dates: July 11th & 12th
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityOfLinnKS

Washington County Fair
2029-07-19 - 2029-07-23
Held annually in mid-July in Washington. This event brings the county’s best to Washington to compete and show their pride and joy. Whether it is livestock, wood projects, or art you will be amazed at what these young individuals are doing. Includes events like Moto Rodeo, Barnyard Olympics, inflatables and games for the kids. Oh yeah don’t forget ice cream, who doesn’t like ice cream!
Dates: July 16-20
Website: https://washingtoncountyksfair.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wcountyfair

Barnes Junque Fest
2029-08-16
Held annually in Barnes. This one-day event features all sorts of vendors. Shop till you drop, there is something to be found for anyone.
Pony Express Festival – held annually in august at the Hollenberg Pony Express station near Hanover. This celebration of the Pony Express riders and the historical trail includes activities for all ages, including wagon rides, period demonstrations, and station tours
Dates: August 16th
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/barnes-kansas/2025-barnes-annual-junque-fest/587878844284300/

Palmer Labor Day
2029-08-30 - 2029-09-01
Held annually on Labor Day weekend in Palmer. This event boasts one of the most competitive coed softball tournaments around. Other activities include fishing tournament, gun show, food trucks, live music and a parade.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/palmer.laborday

Fall Fest
2029-09-15 | Washington County, 214 C St, Washington, KS, 66968, United States
This one-day event is held every year on the 3rd Saturday in September in downtown Washington. It features inflatables and kid’s games, poker walk, car show, craft vendors and many more activities.
