Mulvane Art Fair
June 6 - 7, 2026
mulvaneartmuseum.org/artfair/index.html
(785) 670-1124
Washburn University Campus - Topeka, KS
When the first weekend of June rolls around, so does the Mulvane Art Museum's annual art fair. In 2026, the 32nd annual juried event will feature more than 90 artists from across the country - along with thousands of art lovers. This fair boasts a vibrant patron program with pledged spending of $25,000 and actual spending of $50,000+. With a focus on quality and variety, this fine art event is a favorite in the community and region. Proceeds from the event support the mission and programs of the Mulvane Art Museum, which is Topeka's only art museum and is on the Washburn University campus.
Flea Market Festival
July 11, 2026
(620) 272-3664
Garden City Zoo - Garden City, KS
Gathering of approximately 44 craft, antique, art, and commercial vendors in booths near the historical museum, inside the zoo. Also includes a large sale of donated items spread across the historical museum patio.
Events in Columbus, KS — upcoming
July 2026 (dates not updated)
Cherokee County Fair
Fairgrounds, Columbus, KS
Status: Updated 10/8/2024
This Kansas State Fair will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and 8 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Tue-Sat 10am-10pm. This event will also include: carnival, livestock show & contests, 4-h, ffa.
October 2026 (dates not updated)
Columbus Day Festival and Hot Air Balloon Regatta
Downtown square/, Columbus, KS
Status: Updated 8/6/2025
This Kansas Air Show-Balloon Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-8pm; Sat 9am-6pm; Sun 6am-10am. This event will also include: parade, car show, quilt show hot airballoon races, children festival.
