Wabaunsee County Office of Economic Development

09/01/2026

Saddle Up for Summer one more time and head to Eskridge this Labor Day weekend for a rodeo and a full lineup of small-town fun!

08/29/2026

08/26/2026

08/20/2026

08/15/2026

Come out and enjoy Hot Alma Nights starting today—great cars, live entertainment, local food, and hometown fun in the heart of Wabaunsee County!

08/03/2026

Celebrate community, tradition, and small-town fun at Alta Vista Old Settlers Days, August 7–8—come join the festivities!

Old Settler's Day is quickly approaching! For those that forget, it is the second Saturday in August. Current schedule is here! It will be a great day! Click the image for full details.

07/24/2026

Get ready to ride the scenic gravel roads of Wabaunsee County! Join Ad Astra Bike Company in Alma on July 26 for a beautiful Flint Hills adventure. 🚴‍♀️🌾

07/13/2026

Wabaunsee County is always excited to support entrepreneurs! If you've been dreaming of opening a restaurant, food truck, bakery, or specialty food business, this six-week online boot camp is a great opportunity to gain the knowledge and confidence to get started. Registration is now open!

07/09/2026

Congratulations to Envision Eskridge on receiving an Impact Grant from the Kansas Department of Commerce! This investment is another step toward strengthening the community, creating new opportunities, and building an even brighter future for Eskridge. We look forward to seeing the positive impact this project will have!

This is an awesome win for Envision Eskridge and the City!

07/03/2026

🎆 National recognition. Small-town tradition.

The Lake Wabaunsee Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration has been recognized by The Road to 250 as one of the Top 10 Places in America to Celebrate the Fourth of July during our nation's 250th anniversary celebration. 🇺🇸

Read the article here: https://bit.ly/44BxcVd

Around here, Independence Day isn't just about fireworks—it's about gathering with friends, spending the day on the lake, sharing a meal, and celebrating the traditions that make small-town Kansas so special.

Whether you're watching fireworks reflect across the water, exploring our charming communities, or taking in the beauty of the Flint Hills, there's no better place to celebrate America's birthday.

Make Wabaunsee County part of your Fourth of July tradition.

📍 Lake Wabaunsee
📍 Alma

Come for the fireworks. Stay for the Flint Hills.

🇺🇸