JANUARY

McPherson High School Invitational Boys Basketball Tournament (Third weekend in January) Some of the finest basketball players in the state compete for the title on Thursday, Friday & Saturday. (620)-241-9500 or www.mcpherson.com/418/

Mid America Classic Girls Basketball Tournament

(Fourth weekend in January) Watch eight girls teams compete on Tuesday,Thursday & Saturday evenings at the benefit tournament. (620)-241-9500 or www.mcpherson.com/418/

MAY Movies in the Park

Free Movies first Saturday of the month May- September at Lakeside Park.Www.visitmcpherson.com

McPherson Gem,Mineral, and Fossil Club Rock Sale & Swap

(First weekend in May) Rocks,gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry & lapidary work at the 4-H Building, 600 W Woodside, Friday & Saturday 9-5, Sunday 10:30 -3, Free Admission (620) 241-2433.

C. A.R.S.Show

(First weekend in May) McPherson College Campus,Hosted by the Automotive Restoration Students Club, 9-4,(620) 241-0731,www.mcpherson.edu/

McPherson County All Schools Day

(Second week in May) Week-long celebration with numerous activities on Friday, including parade downtown, carnival,Madathon, bull riding, concessions, free movie and more (800)-324-8022 or www.allschoolsday.com

Thunder on the Smoky

(Third Saturday in May) Marquette downtown,swap meet, stunt show, live entertainment.Www.ksmotorcyclemuseum.org

JUNE

Spring Wildflower Tour (First Saturday in June) Join us for a guided tram tour of spring prairie flowers. Maxwell Wildlife Refuge(620) -628-4455 or www.cyberkraft.com/maxwell

Master Gardeners & Friends Garden Tour (Second Saturday in June)(620) -241-0484

Tartan Turkey Golf Tournament (Last Saturday in June) Turkey Creek Golf Course sponsored by the McPherson Chamber of Commerce (620)-241-3303 or www.mcphersonchamber.org

Summer Music Series (June, July,August) Enjoy music at Lakeside Park Band Shell, McPherson Museum & Arts Foundation, (620) -241-8464, www.mcphersonmuseum.com

JULY

Fourth of July Celebration (July 4th at dark) Independence Day celebration with fireworks at Wall Park (800) -324-8022 or www.mcphersonks.org

McPherson County Fair – Canton (Starts second Wednesday in July) 4H and open class exhibits, carnival, concert, parade, tractor & mini rod pull,pony pull, dance, horse show, rodeo & demolition derby. Mcphersoncofair.com

Shop the Night Away (Second Friday night in July) Sidewalk shopping, food, entertainment, and prizes 6-10 p.m. (620)-241-7430 or mainst@mcphersonks.org

McPherson County 4H Fair (Starts fourth Friday in July) www.mcpherson.ksu.edu

McPherson Mowbray Metric Bicycle Ride (Third weekend in July) Fun ride with mapped unsagged and sagged rides available in various route lengths (620) -241-0350 AUGUST

United Way Triathlon (Third Saturday in August) Compete as an individual or get a group of friends together for a team. (620)-241-5152 or macuway@sbcglobal.net

When Pigs Fly In & BBQ Contest (Last weekend in August) A Kansas City BBQ Society sanctioned contest. Airplane rides, car show,parachute jumps, food. McPherson Airport, 1000 S Hwy 81 Bypass, Friday and Saturday, (620) -241-3303 or www.mcphersonchamber.org

SEPTEMBER

Fall Wildflower Tour (First Saturday in September) Join us for a guided tram tour of fall prairie flowers. Maxwell Wildlife Refuge (620)-628-4455 or www.cyberkraft.com/maxwell

Annual Car Show (Second Saturday in September) View new, restored and special-interest cars. Sponsored by the McPherson Area Cruisers at Lakeside Park 8-3:30, (800)-324-8022 or www.mcphersonks.org

Scottish Festival (Fourth weekend in September) Highland dance, heavy athletic,pipe and drum competition, entertainment, food, vendors and classes. Lakeside Park, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9:30-4, (800) -324-8022 or www.macfestival.org

OCTOBER

Burnin’Down Main Chili & Soup Cook-Off (First Saturday in October) Competition, live entertainment and concessions, Main Street, (620)-241-7430 or mainst@mcphersonks.org

Trick-or-Treat Down the Street (Thursday before Halloween), Costume parade and trick or treat down the sidewalk on Main Street at 6 p.m., (620) -241-7430 or mainst@mcphersonks.org

Pink Pajama Party (October) An event to encourage awareness about breast cancer with a silent auction to raise funds for families in the area who are struggling with breast cancer.(620) -241-8319

NOVEMBER

Holiday Open House Weekend (First weekend in November) Bring the family downtown for a fun start to your holiday shopping. Sat. 9-5, Sun. 1-5, (620) -241-7430 or mainst@mcphersonks.org

Buffalo Auction (Third Wednesday in November) Experience the buffalo auction, tours and buffalo burgers. Maxwell Wildlife Refuge,(620) -628-4455 or www.cyberkraft.com/maxwell

DECEMBER

Mini Main (First Saturday in December) A holiday shopping experience for younger children,gifts priced under $10.Community Building, 122 E.Marlin, (620)-241-7430 or mainst@mcphersonks.org

Trolley Christmas Light Tours (Weekly) Take a trolley tour of homes decked out in lights for the holidays beginning in downtown McPherson. (800)-324-8022 or www.mcphersonks. org