Author: Osage City Chamber

The Christmas on Market committee has begun planning for this year’s event, which will be Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026. The theme is Stars, Stripes, and Christmas Lights. This is a continuation of celebrating our country’s 250th anniversary, and the theme is meant to invoke an Americana Christmas, where patriotic pride meets holiday cheer. If you’d like to be a part of the magic of this exciting event in Downtown Osage City, please contact Annie Gile at osagecitychamber@gmail.com to be added to the committee list.

Everyone be sure to mark Oct. 10 on your calendar to join in for a fun day kicking off the beginning stages of fall. The committee is busy working on organizing the event and information will soon be available. Plans are to have a Beer Garden, Live Music, Food & Snack Trucks,  Pumpkin Painting, Make A Scarecrow, Face Painting, and more. There will be music, food and other forms of entertainment.  Watch for flyers and social media for the final rundown of activities & schedule for the Fall Festival 2026!

Osage City Fall Citywide Garage Sale time is just around the corner.   Be sure to sign up to get on the map.  This is a great opportunity to get rid of some of that “stuff” you never use and free up some space.  The Citywide Garage Sale is set for September 18-19, 2026.  To sign up, contact Jeanette Stromgren at 785-220-4722 or email jstromgren@osagecitylibrary.org. She will create the area map which provides a chart for the type of items at the garage sales.  She will need your name—as you want it listed on the map, address, a phone number in case of questions about the sale, if you are having the sale Friday and Saturday or Saturday only, what area you are on the map, type of items that you will be selling, for example: children clothing; adult clothing; furniture; collectibles; kitchen items; household items; craft items; miscellaneous and a $5 donation fee. We will work to make the map available per the Chamber of Commerce Facebook and website.  The proceeds go towards a scholarship or leadership opportunities awarded every year to two Osage City High School students to support their education.  The deadline for adding a sale to the garage sale map is Tuesday, Sept. 15, at noon.

The Osage City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that they will be hosting the Culpepper & Merriweather Big Top Circus SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2026, at Jones Park, north of the Osage City Community Building. There will be two big shows at 2:00 PM and at 4:30 PM.

The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus is known for producing quality, family entertainment and specialize in animal acts of all types including horses, dogs, tigers  as well as first class acts of all kinds. Their show runs 90 minutes of good clean wholesome fun for everyone from 2 to 92 years old. The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus is one of the very few circuses still performing under a huge tent. They also are inviting the public to come out and watch the tent raising in the morning.

Advance ticket prices will be $14.00 for Adults; $8.00 for Children/Seniors. There will be no charge for children under two.  Tickets may be purchased in advance at various locations, yet to be determined by the Chamber of Commerce.

The selection for the August Yard of the Month has taken place and the Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Angela Reeves’ yard has been selected. Her home is located at 902 California St. In the five years that she has lived at that location, she has made big improvements to the home’s structural and aesthetic curb appeal. Angela has relied on local businesses to maintain her current setup, which was installed a few years ago by Hallgren Lawn and Landscape. It is now maintained by Hogelin Lawn & Landscape, and the grass is mowed by Bowin Landscaping and Lawncare LLC.

The front entrance is framed by two striking spiral blue junipers planted in oversized containers, creating a dramatic focal point that draws attention to the covered porch. The overall design combines formal structure with natural curves, resulting in a sophisticated, welcoming entrance that emphasizes the home’s character while remaining easy to maintain. The use of contrasting stone colors, evergreen specimens, seasonal containers, and carefully selected plant material creates a timeless landscape that delivers beauty in every season. Congratulations, Angela!

On July 23, 2026, the Osage City Chamber of Commerce hosted an After Hours Business Listening Session for area businesses to attend and share input on current chamber offerings and speak to what they’d like to see in the future.

The event was well-attended with several retail and professional businesses from downtown, as well as former and current chamber board members. The input received will be used in the board’s upcoming strategic planning meeting, and will help guide the future direction of the chamber.

Thank you to all those who attended!

The Osage City Chamber of Commerce would like to wish the students, teachers, and staff at USD 420 Osage City Schools luck in the new 2026-2027 school year! Let’s go, Indians!

It’s never too early to be thinking about the winter holidays! The Christmas on Market committee will be kicking off planning for our community event soon. If you’d like to be a part of the magic of this exciting event in Downtown Osage City, please contact Annie Gile at osagecitychamber@gmail.com to be added to the committee list.

The date for the annual community fireworks show hosted by the Osage City Chamber of Commerce will be Saturday, July 11, starting at 10:00pm.  This year’s celebration will be an extra special event in recognition of America’s 250th birthday.

The event is one of the more expensive events that is offered to the community and it takes a joint effort of financial resources to help supplement the cost of the merchandise (fireworks). The Chamber would like to thank everyone who contributed to this event’s success.  Each contribution received helps us continue to offer the Fireworks Celebration for Osage City and the surrounding communities. Thank you for your help to make this year’s 250th celebration our best and most patriotic, yet.

It’s not too late to add your name to our generous donor list for this year’s extra spectacular fireworks show. If you would like to make a donation for the fireworks event, please make your donation to the Osage City Chamber of Commerce and mail to PO Box 56, Osage City, KS  66523.

July 8-11, 2026, will mark the dates for the Osage County Fair in Osage City. Discount presale tickets for the carnival will again be available for purchase at the following local business outlets in Osage City and surrounding towns:

OSAGE CITY: AuBurn Pharmacy; Bennington State Bank-Osage City; Branine Chevrolet-Buick; Canine Country Clips; City of Osage City; Farm Bureau Financial; First National Bank; Furniture Loft; Hair Designs; Harmon Dental; Horn & Ivory Bookstore; John’s Barber Shop; KB’s SpecialTees; Lakefront Insurance; Landmark National Bank; Meadowlark Interiors; McCoy’s RadioShack; Osage City Library; Osage Garden & Produce; Osage Vision Clinic; Prairie Dog Art & Gifts; Ramblin’ Rose; RCIL; Salt Creek Fitness; State Farm Insurance; Two Cousins weeSale; Waters Hardware

BURLINGAME: Bennington State Bank; City of Burlingame; Sweet Savings Bank Ice Cream Parlor

LYNDON: Payne Financial Strategies; Home Town Health Care; Lyndon State Bank; Citizens State Bank

CARBONDALE: First Security Bank; City Hall

SCRANTON: Kansas State Bank

Please visit osagecountyfair.org or the Osage County Fair Association Facebook Page for the most updated information.

Fair Parade

The Fair Parade, Friday, July 10 at 6:30 pm is coming together with float, golf cart entries, school groups, Shriners, etc.  Leading the parade will be the Boy Scouts carrying the flag, law enforcement, fire department, EMS. Following will be Mr. & Mrs. Osage City, Bill & Kathy Lincoln, and the Parade Marshal, Becky Brewer.

In conjunction with the Fair Parade, the Osage City Chamber of Commerce along with the Osage City Rural Fire Department offer the opportunity for students kindergarten through the fifth grade to color a theme picture with the anticipation of getting selected to ride on the Fire Truck in the Parade on Friday, July 10. There were a lot of entries this year and the selection process was a very difficult task.  The selected students that will ride on the fire truck were Oliver Keeffe, Genevieve Espinoza, Clara Treinen, Collyn Gonsalez, Charlotte Ferrer, and Olivia Spencer.

Following the parade, the attention goes to the Jones Park area where you will find a full evening of entertainment. The Lions Club will be serving food for purchase. The continuation of the carnival will be in full swing with a variety of rides for all ages. The America 250 historical display continues in the Rec. building; Bingo beginning at 7:00 in the Community Building; Live Band featuring Delta Haze starting at 7:00, east of the Community Building.

Horn & Ivory Bookstore at 522 Market Street held their Grand Opening on Saturday, June 20, 2026. A ribbon cutting marked the store’s official opening. Madison Curtis offered lemonade and cookies for store patrons and supporters. The event was well-attended and an exciting milestone for the Star Block project in Downtown Osage City!

Operating hours will be 4:30pm – 7pm Wednesday – Thursday, and 8am – 6pm Friday – Sunday. Be sure to stop in and take a look at the new and used books and other reading accessories she has available for purchase!

With all of the beautifully groomed yards and flower beds in Osage City, the Osage City Chamber of Commerce is once again sponsoring a “Yard of the Month” Recognition during the months of June through September.  The selection of the yard will take place during the first few days of each month.  In appreciation of the beauty and hard work for the selected yard, the home owners will receive a $25 Osage City Chamber Buck Certificate to be used at participating Osage City businesses.

We are pleased to announce that Bob & Linda Dayhoff’s yard has been selected for the month of July. Their home is located at 1406 Laing St. and is visible just as you drive into town from the East. When asked what inspires them to keep their landscaping and flowers looking so fresh and tidy, Linda said she loves having colorful flowers around and putting together the arrangements herself. Bob said he enjoyed spending his time taking care of the plants and flowers – it shows! Thank you, Linda and Bob, for taking pride in your yard and creating a great first impression of Osage City for visitors and residents!

The Osage City Chamber of Commerce is doing some strategic planning over the next few months. We will be holding an after-hours listening session for Osage City area businesses. The purpose of this event is to collect feedback on ways the Chamber of Commerce can better support its membership and the local business community. We’d like to invite our membership and any local business owners interested in providing input to join us at the Santa Fe Depot on July 23rd from 6-8pm. Hope to see you there!

Ladies, Gentlemen, Clubs, Organizations, Businesses, & Others:

It is time once again for the annual fair parade to be upon us and for our community to come together and make it an awesome event.  This year the theme for the parade is “Salute To America – 250 Years.”  

There is prize money for Float entries, Decorated Golf Carts and ATV’s & Decorated Horse & Cart/Decorated Horse & Rider. (Remember you must be 17 years old to drive either Golf Carts or ATV’s. No Water Balloons).

• Prize money for Float entries:    1st – $125.00,  2nd – $100.00,  3rd – $75.00,  4th – $50.00
• Prize money for Golf Cart/ATV:  1st – $30.00,  2nd – $20.00,  3rd – $10.00
• Prize money for Most Creative Horse & Cart:   $50.00
• Prize money for Most Creative Horse & Rider:  $50.00

Please help to make this year’s Fair Parade a great success by entering something fun, themed and memorable.

Line-up starts at the west end of Market Street (around Bullseye Liquor and BP Station). Judging for floats, Golf Carts and ATV’s will begin at 5:15 pm and end at 5:45 pm and will take place in the line-up area at the west end of Market Street (around Bullseye Liquor and BP Station).

The judging for the Horse entries will begin at 5:30 pm & end at 5:45 pm and will take place in the street prior to the drive to Flint Hills Beverage.  Remain in this area until parade route starts.

Thank you in advance for your participation in our “Salute To America – 250 Years” parade.  It is you, the community that make it a success by participating!!  If you have any questions, contact the email below.

Please email or text your parade entry form information to the contact below.

Adam Burnett

osagecityparade@gmail.com

• All American Fencing & More
• Angels Care Home Health
• Asset Life Cycle
• AuBurn Pharmacy
• Bank of Osage City
• Branine Chevrolet
• Brian Stromgren
• Bull’s Eye Liquor
• Burns, Burns, Walsh and Walsh
• Canine Country Clips
• City of Osage City
• COF Training Services, Inc.
• Colstrom Farms
• Community Covenant Church
• Cross Winds Counseling and Wellness
• Eagles #3890
• ECAT
• ECKAN
• Edward Jones Investments
• Farm Bureau Financial Services/Kirk Bath, Agent
• First National Bank of Kansas
• Flint Hills Beverage
• Furniture Loft
• Garrett’s Fireworks
• Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
• Hair Designs
• Harmon Dental
• H and H Appraisal
• Higher Power Health & Yoga
• Holmberg Oil
• Homestead of Osage City
• Home Town Health Care
• ICT Financial Group, LLC
• JAG Trucking, LLC
• Jeanette Swarts
• Jodi Lohmeyer Agency
• John’s Barber Shop
• Kathi Webster
• KB’s SpecialTees
• Kirk & Cobb, Inc.
• Koch Guesthouse
• Lakefront Insurance
• Landmark National Bank
• Liberty Real Estate
• Liquor Market, LLC
• Lusk Properties
• Lyndon State Bank
• Marilynn’s Restaurant
• McCoy’s RadioShack
• Meadowlark Interiors & Restoring
• Mike Gilliland
• Osage City Area Community Foundation
• Osage City Golf Course
• Osage City Lions Club
• Osage City Public Library
• Osage City United Methodist Church
• Osage County Economical Development
• Osage County Fair Association
• Osage County Farm Bureau Association
• Osage County Herald-Chronicle
• Osage County News
• Osage County Senior Center & General Transportation
• Osage Garden and Produce
• Osage Nursing Center
• Osage Veterinary Services
• Osage Vision Clinic – Jody Buller
• Payne Financial Strategies
• Pearson Farms
• Peterson Assisted Living
• Porter Cattle Company
• Prairie Dog Art & Gifts
• QRC Consulting
• Ramblin’ Rose
• Resource Center Independent Living
• Ridge Iron Grill
• Saffer Associates LLC American Family Insurance
• Salt Creek Fitness & Rehabilitation
• Shanda Koett
• Shirley Bausman
• SOS, Inc.
• St. Patrick Catholic Church
• Stormont Vail Clinic – Osage City
• The Body Shop
• The ClotheSpin
• Theel Plumbing, Heating, Cooling
• Thelma Humerickhouse
• United Way of the Flint Hills
• USD #420
• Waters Hardware
• White’s Foodliner
• Wischropp Auctions

The date for the annual community fireworks show hosted by the Osage City Chamber of Commerce will be Saturday, July 11, 2026 starting at 10:00 pm.  This year’s celebration will be an extra special event in recognition of America’s 250th birthday.

The event is one of the more expensive events that is offered to the community and it takes a joint effort of financial resources to help supplement the cost of the merchandise (fireworks).  The Chamber was very pleased with the positive response of the sponsorship from businesses and individuals for last year and hope to meet the projected goal of $10,000.00 for this year.

The Osage City Chamber of Commerce would like to ask your support for 2026 and donate toward the 2026 budget to cover the cost of the fireworks display.  If you would like to make a donation for the fireworks event, please make your donation to the Osage City Chamber of Commerce and mail to PO Box 56, Osage City, KS  66523.

July 8 – 11th, 2026 will mark the dates for the Osage County Fair in Osage City. Discount presale tickets for the carnival will again be available for purchase at local business outlets in Osage City and surrounding areas – please visit osagecountyfair.org or the Osage County Fair Association Facebook Page for the most updated information as the date gets closer!

Osage County Fair Parade  

The theme for the fair and the parade is “Salute to America – 250 Years” The parade will be Friday, July 10 at 6:30pm.

This year’s Parade Chairman will be Adam Burnett. To submit an entry for the parade, forms will be available on the Chamber of Commerce “Events” page. The Chamber of Commerce will be offering cash prizes for float entries and Golf Cart/ATV entries.  Please contact Adam at osagecityparade@gmail.com if you have any questions or comments regarding the event.

More Parade Info:

It is reminded that persons must be 17 years old to drive either Golf Carts or ATV’s. No water balloons will be allowed in the parade.

Line-up starts at the west end of Market Street (around Bullseye Liquor and BP Station). Judging for floats, Golf Carts and ATV’s will begin at 5:15 and will end at 5:45 and will take place in the line-up area at the west end of Market Street (around Bullseye Liquor and BP Station).

The judging for the horse entries will begin at 5:30 & end at 5:45 and will take place in the street prior to the drive to Flint Hills Beverage.  Please remain in this area until the parade route starts.

There will also be a Kid’s Parade for children up to age twelve, decorate your bikes & meet at the east side of Lincoln Park to ride ahead of the main parade. Parade line up is at 6:00. Each child that participates will get a treat.  Please contact Becky Siljenberg, email osagegardenandproduce@gmail.com  or at 785-217-7342 if you have any questions regarding the event.

Thank you in advance for your participation in our “Salute to America – 250 Years” parade.  It is you, the community, that make it a success by entering something fun, themed and memorable!

Horn & Ivory Bookstore at 522 Market Street is set to open for business on June 20, 2026. Selling both new and used books, the store will house fiction and non-fiction titles with a little something for everyone.

Owner Madison Curtis named her store Horn & Ivory as an homage to Homer’s Odyssey – one of the first stories she says sparked her love of reading. She hopes to create a place where books feel alive—where people of all ages can explore, discover, and feel inspired. She plans to collaborate with Forty Barrels Coffee + Kitchen in the future, allowing patrons to mingle between both locations through their connected double-doors.

Horn & Ivory will offer more than just books, it will also feature e-reader accessories, puzzles, stickers, candles, and store merchandise. Anything you need to enhance your reading experience.

Operating hours will be 5pm – 8pm Wednesday-Thursday, and 8am-6pm Friday – Sunday.

The Osage City Chamber of Commerce welcomes Horn & Ivory to its membership and Downtown Osage City!

Congratulations to sophomores Kenzie Bellinger and Sophia Brabb for being nominated and selected to attend the HOBY Leadership Conference at K-State at the end of May!

HOBY (Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership) focuses on leadership and service — qualities that shine in both Kenzie and Sophia. Fun fact: Mrs. Dena Paul was a HOBY attendee 43 years ago! Her 36 years of dedication to Osage City Schools reflects the same spirit of leadership and service that HOBY inspires in our students.

In lieu of scholarships this year, the Osage City Chamber of Commerce sponsored the cost to send Kenzie and Sophia — we like to help our students grow as leaders and community contributors!

With all of the beautifully groomed yards and flower beds in Osage City, the Osage City Chamber of Commerce is once again sponsoring a “Yard of the Month” Recognition during the months of June through September.  The selection of the yard will take place during the first few days of each month.  In appreciation of the beauty and hard work for the selected yard, the home owners will receive a $25 Osage City Chamber Buck Certificate to be used at participating Osage City businesses.

We are pleased to announce that Teresa Knight’s yard has been selected for the month of June.  Her home is located at 415 South 8th Street. She has lived in Osage City for 15 years, and has lots of lovely potted and planted flowers lining the walkway to her front door, and all along the property. She gets some of her plants from out of town, but most of her flowers have come from Osage Garden and Produce!

Beautiful arrangements of potted petunias in multiple colors are some of her favorite things to put together. She has several pollinator and hummingbird-friendly flowers. Teresa also shared that she has two memorial rose bushes, in honor of her late sons. Thank you, Teresa, for making your yard a work of heart so that the community can share in its beauty!