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.
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 P.M. - Soap Box Derby- The soap box derby race is open to the public, open to all ages, and free to enter. Read the full press release here. Entry deadline is at noon on Monday, October 21st. Check-in and starting line at the corner of Chestnut and Summit. Click here to register!
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. $30.00 per person at carnival. Discount tickets $25.00 if purchased at ticket outlets before noon on Wednesday Oct. 23. 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, Oct. 16. Click HERE to register.
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. $30.00 per person at carnival. Discount tickets $25.00 if purchased at ticket outlets before noon on Wednesday, Oct. 23. 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 Overall Best Dressed Participant and The Golden Wrench. Get in the game! 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 4, Deadline: Tuesday October 22
• Pony Up - Pay the $85 team entry fee (includes FREE t-shirts) by 10/4 - $90 (NO t-shirt) by 10/22
• SHOW UP & WIN COOL STUFF!
6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. – Arkalalah All Class Reunion sponsored by Ark Valley Distributing. Burford Theatre, 118 S. Summit. Free admission, cash bar. Karaoke 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m
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.
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.
NOON - 2:30 P.M. CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT SPONSORED BY 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. $30.00 per person at carnival. Discount tickets $25.00 if purchased at ticket outlets before noon on Wednesday, Oct. 23. 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.
2:45 P.M. - 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 - $15; 2nd - $10; 3rd - $8.
NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES ALLOWED. Must Be Able To Push, Pedal Or Pull Entry
7:30 p.m. ARKALALAH CORONATION
CROWNING OF THE 92ND 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. Tickets will go on sale Monday, October 14th, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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
10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Helicopter Rides - Carver Park, 102 N. 8th St. - $50 (CASH ONLY) per rider per flight; minimum 2 and maximum of 3 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.
Ark City UMC 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.
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - American Legion chili will be served from 11-4 for $5 donation. Bar and chili will be open to members and non members.(guests). American Legion Kansas State commander Angela Evans and American Legion Arkansas City Post 18 commander Paul Grantham are thankful for your support.
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Etzanoa Cultural & Immersion Center celebration: South Classroom of the Burford. Come and see the new plans and celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Etzanoa Cultural & Immersion Center with a planned opening date of December 2025.
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 - 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.
5:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. - Halloween costume party at the American Legion; open to the public - members and non-members alike.