Sugar Mound Arts & Crafts Festival

About the event

Each year on the second weekend of October Mound City’s population swells from about 1000 people to 10,000, thanks to the work of Danny Smith of Pleasanton. As president of the Linn County Historical Society, he had the idea to have an art show on the courthouse lawn, when our sugar maples were in full color. He felt it would call attention to the graceful architecture of the lovely old building. Due to rain that day it was moved to the Linn County Fairgrounds. To open the festivities a 5-K run will be held at 8:00 a.m. at Jayhawk Linn High School. The Sugar Mound 5k, for Adults and Fun Run for kids 12 & under - Saturday morning Promptly at 10:00 a.m. a large, colorful parade is held on Main Street, adding to the color of the opening festivities. Throughout the weekend, visitors come to shop for craft and art work as well as to eat the taste tempting foods which are supplied by Linn C...

Venue

Linn County Fairgrounds

Linn County Fairgrounds, 8476 Kansas Hwy 7, Mound City, KS 66056

Good fit for

Handmade & Crafts Art & Photography

On-site amenities

pet friendly accessible family friendly