Smoky Hill Museum Street Fair to Bring Old West to Life on September 28

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Step back in time for a taste of the Old West at the Smoky Hill Museum Street Fair on Saturday, September 28, in downtown Salina. This free, family-friendly event offers a full day of festivities, fun, and food, centered around the Smoky Hill Museum at 211 W. Iron Avenue.

The day kicks off with a parade down Santa Fe Avenue at 10:00 a.m., followed by a variety of Old West-themed activities. Attendees can experience stagecoach rides, historical demonstrations, free make-and-take crafts, caricature artists, and airbrush tattoos, while local chefs compete in a chili cook-off.

Public chili tasting and voting will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for $2, with winners announced at 2:00 p.m. on the main stage.

Main Stage Entertainment:

  • 11:00 a.m.: Steel Skarecrow featuring Jared Brown and the Dirt Road Misfits
  • 12:00 p.m.: Jake Gill’s high-energy country music performance
  • 1:00 p.m.: Eating contests
  • 2:00 p.m.: Chili Cook-off winners announced
  • 2:15 p.m.: David Zerf performs Kansas cowboy and pioneer tunes
  • 3:00 p.m.: Steel Skarecrow returns to close out the entertainment

The Smoky Hill Museum will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., showcasing exhibits and the Museum Store, featuring Kansas-made products and local artwork.

The event is supported by local sponsors, including the City of Salina, Friends of the Museum, and HDR Engineering. Don't miss this chance to experience Old West fun at the Smoky Hill Museum Street Fair!