A festival held annually to celebrate the fall. Celebrate the 91st Annual Fall Festival in Arkansas City, KS

Schedule of Events

October 21, 2023

Medallion Hunt - Sponsored By Rcb Bank

Head to https://arkalalah.com/ and read the first clue for the Arkalalah Medallion Hunt. Clues for the Medallion Hunt will appear daily on the website, on our Facebook page, and in the Cowley CourierTraveler until the Medallion is found. Decipher the clues, recover the medallion and claim the $500 prize at the Ark City Chamber.

Please remember to look only within the city limits on public property that is supported by tax dollars. The Medallion is not buried or hidden under rocks. People found defacing or digging on any property will be ticketed.

Once the Medallion is found, the location and winner will be announced on all Arkalalah social media, 1025 The River, & KSOK/Bob FM, and posted at RCB Bank, 125 N. Summit. There is only one medallion, the “real” one.

October 25, 2023

Concessions Open At 11:00 A.M.

Noon - 10:00 p.m. - Ben Givens Park - Stop by the Beer Garden. Have an ice cold beer while visiting with old friends. No one under 21 will be allowed to enter.

6:00 - 10:00 P.M. - All You Can Ride Night For 1 Price - Evans United Shows

Ticket booths open at 5:30 p.m. Rides open at 6:00 p.m. $25.00 per person at carnival. Discount tickets $20.00 if purchased at ticket outlets before noon on Wednesday October 25. Ticket outlets are Union State Bank, RCB Bank, Community National Bank or the Arkalalah Office, 106 S. Summit.

8:00 p.m. - Fireworks Show sponsored by Rogers Family Dentistry and Community National Bank

8:00 P.M. Parade Of Lights - Sponsored By Evergy. Begins at Spruce & Summit to Adams. Every spectacular entry must be covered with twinkling lights. Schools and Churches: 1st - $250; 2nd - $150; 3rd - $100 Organizations: 1st - $250; 2nd - $150; 3rd - $100. Entry forms and rules are available at the Arkalalah Office, 106 South Summit. Entries are due Wednesday, October 18. Click HERE to register.

October 26, 2023

Concessions Open At 11:00 A.M.

Carnival Opens At 1:00 P.M.

Noon p.m. - 10:00 p.m. - Ben Givens Park - Stop by the Beer Garden. Have an ice cold beer while visiting with old friends. No one under 21 will be allowed to enter.

1:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. All You Can Ride For 1 Price - Evans United Shows. Carnival open at 1:00 p.m. $25.00 per person at carnival. Discount tickets $20.00 if purchased at ticket outlets before noon on Wednesday, October 25. Ticket outlets are Union State Bank, RCB Bank, Community National Bank, or the Arkalalah Office, 106 S. Summit.

6:00 P.M. - Cowley College Presents: DodgeBallalah, The Official Annual Arkalalah Dodgeball Tournament. W.S. Scott Auditorium. Free Admission - open to the public. Win Stuff! Prizes bestowed for Sweet Style, Biggest Loser (a.k.a. Sportsmanship) and The Golden Wrench. Get Lei'd Out! Go to https://cowleycollege.wixsite.com/dodgeballalah.
Line Up - Gather your team of 6-10 players, age 18 & up (no ringers!), at least one male and female
Sign Up - Early bird registration by October 9, Deadline: Tuesday October 17
Pony Up - Pay the $75 team entry fee (includes Free t-shirts) by 10/10 - $80 (plus $5 per t-shirt) by 10/22
Show Up & Win Cool Stuff!

6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. – Arkalalah All Class Reunion sponsored by Rock & Brews Casino. Burford Theatre, 118 S. Summit. Free admission, cash bar. Karaoke 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m

October 27, 2023

10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Arkalalah Craft Show - Ark City Rec Center, 225 East 5th Ave. Outstanding crafts. For more information, contact Alta Barton (620) 455-2525 or www.arkalalah.com.

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Join us for Hula Lessons in front of the Burford (in case of inclement weather, lessons will be held inside the Burford Theatre).

Learn Authentic Hula: Attendees will learn authentic hula during this interactive session. Join Kumu (teacher) Jeremy Kirk and haumana (students) of the Southwestern College World Music Ensemble to learn and experience fundamental hula steps, a brief discussion of history and culture of Hawaii and Polynesia, and share mana (spiritual energy) and aloha (love) together as we celebrate Arkalalah 2023. No previous experience required and all ages are welcome!

Concessions Open At 11:00 A.M.

11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Etzanoa exhibit: the classroom on the south side of the Burford theater. Etzanoa is a historical Wichita city, located in present-day Arkansas City, KS, near the Arkansas River, that flourished between 1450 and 1700. Dubbed "the Great Settlement" by Spanish explorers who visited the site, Etzanoa may have housed 20,000 Wichita people.

NOON - 10:00 p.m. - Ben Givens Park - Stop by the Beer Garden. Have an ice-cold beer while visiting with old friends. No one under 21 will be allowed to enter.

NOON - 2:30 P.M. Cornhole Tournament Sponsored By KSOK/Bob FM and the Arkalalah Committee. For registration/information call 620-442-6077 or stop by 106 N. Summit during business hours. 1st - $150; 2nd - $100; 3rd - $75. Tournament will be played in block of 200 S. Summit. (In Case of inclement weather, the tournament will be held at Agri-business Building)

1:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. All You Can Ride For 1 Price - Evans United Shows. Carnival open at 1:00 p.m. $25.00 per person at carnival. Discount tickets $20.00 if purchased at ticket outlets before noon on Wednesday, October 25. Ticket outlets are Union State Bank, RCB Bank, Community National Bank, or the Arkalalah Office, 106 S. Summit.

2:30 P.M. - Announcement Of Little Mr. And Miss Finalists Sponsored By Arkalalah Association. 5th Avenue and Summit - Winners will be crowned at Coronation. ALL Contestants will ride in Kiddie Parade.

2:30 - Judging For Prizes For Children's Parade at Summit and Chestnut.

3:00 p.m. - Children's Parade sponsored by VFW Post #1254 and Auxiliaries - No pre-entry required.

Prize Categories: Theme Costume; 2 & under, 3- 4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, & 11-12 age categories. Prizes - 1st - $10; 2nd - $8; 3rd - $6; 4th - $4.

Family (Must include 1 Adult), Prizes - 1st - $20; 2nd - $15; 3rd - $10

No Motorized Vehicles Allowed. Must Be Able To Push, Pedal Or Pull Entry

3:30 p.m. - Dark: Helicopter Rides - Carver Park, 102 N 8th St. - $40 per rider per flight / minimum 2 riders per flight.

7:30 p.m.: Arkalalah Coronation

Crowning Of The 91st Queen Alalah And Little Mr. & Miss Crowning

Brown Theatre - Admission - $8.00 Advance Reserved Seats; Tickets may be purchased at the Arkalalah Office, 106 South Summit.

October 28, 2023

5:30 a.m. - Noon: Kiwanis Pancake Feed Opens. Gift bags courtesy of Kiwanis.

7:30 - 8:30 a.m. - Registration For Arkalalah Run at the Arkalalah Office, 106 South Summit - click Here to access the registration form.

9:00 a.m. - Arkalalah 2 Mile Run sponsored by the Ark City Rec Center. Race begins near the Arkalalah office on Summit and Central.

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Arkalalah Craft Show - Ark City Rec Center, 225 East 5th Ave. Outstanding crafts. For more information, contact Alta Barton (620) 455-2525 or www.arkalalah.com.

9:45 a.m. - Check In For Kids Fun Run for grades K-5 sponsored by Rise Cowley & SOAR

10:00 a.m. - Presentation Of Trophies And Prizes for the two-mile run sponsored by the Ark City Rec Center.

10:00 a.m. - Carnival Opens

11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Etzanoa exhibit: the classroom on the south side of the Burford theater. Etzanoa is a historical Wichita city, located in present-day Arkansas City, KS, near the Arkansas River, that flourished between 1450 and 1700. Dubbed "the Great Settlement" by Spanish explorers who visited the site, Etzanoa may have housed 20,000 Wichita people.

10:00 a.m. - dark - Helicopter Rides - Carver Park, 102 N. 8th St. - $40 per rider per flight / mini-mum 2 riders per flight.

10:15 a.m. - Kids Fun Run for elementary students.

11:00 a.m. - Concessions Open

11:00 a.m. - Presentation Of Active Achievers Award: $300 Fitness Grant to Elementary School with highest percentage of participants in Fun Run and $200 to private elementary schools.

ST. Paul and First United Methodist Church Chicken Noodle Dinner; Located at 220 E. Washington - Carry-Out Only; Details to be shared on the church's Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/arkcityUMC.

11:15 a.m. Street Games Sponsored By The Lions Club & Lioness Club. Downtown - Summit Street - Fun for all ages

Prizes in all categories:
25 - yard race - Mixed 5 years and under.
50 - yard race - Mixed 6 - 9 years; Boys 10 -13 years; Girls 10 - 13 years
Tricycle Race - 7 and under. Bring your own tricycle. (25-yard race)
Sack Race - Mixed 6 - 9 years; Girls 10 -13 years; Boys 10 - 13; Girls 14 - 17 years; Boys 14 - 17 years. Bring your own sack. (25-yard race)
Three-Legged Race - Mixed 6 - 9 years; Girls 10 -13 years; Boys 10 - 13 years; Girls 14 - 17 years; Boys 14 - 17 years. (25-yard race)
Terrapin Derby - 16 years and under. Bring your own turtle. No water turtles please.
Tissue Paper Unwinding - Ladies, 18 years and older only.
Grape Spitting - Men, 18 years and older only.
Egg Toss - 18 years and older only.
Broom Riding Contest - Ladies 18 years and older. Bring your own broom. (25-yard race)
Potato Race - 18 years and older only. (25-yard race)
Arkalalah Street Games Co-sponsors Arkansas City Lions Club, Early Birds Lions Club & Arkansas City Lioness Club are part of a World-wide Centennial Celebration of Lions Club International. The Arkansas City Lions chartered in 1920 (2nd club in Kansas), the Early Birds in 1981 and the Lioness Club in 1984.

NOON - 10:00 p.m.: Ben Givens Park - Stop by the Beer Garden. Have an ice-cold beer while visiting with old friends. No one under 21 will be allowed to enter.

2:00 p.m. - Arkalalah Big Parade. Downtown Summit Street. Parade Float Prize List

Organizations: 1st - $450; 2nd - $250; 3rd - $150. Churches: 1st - $450; 2nd - $250; 3rd - $150

Schools: 1st - $450; 2nd - $250; 3rd - $150. Commercial: Plaques awarded to winners. No cash prizes.

Queen's Choice Award - A plaque will be presented to the Queen's favorite. Watch LIVE at https://arkalalah.com or on our Facebook page.

4:00 p.m. - Arkalalah Marching Festival at Bulldog Stadium

Dusk: Light Show
Ark City's own marching Bulldog Band will take the field. Bulldog Stadium will be a treat for your eyes and ears. You won't believe what a great show these young people produce.

Date: October 25-28, 2023

Location: Various Venues in Arkansas City, KS 67005.

Click here for more information