By BECKY KISER
Hays Post
It’s one last round of summer activities during August in Hays, as back-to-school events also begin.
Melissa Dixon, executive director of the Convention and Visitors Bureau, has a preview at some of the month’s highlights.
AUGUST COMMUNITY EVENTS
World of Giant Insects Exhibit
Now through September 10
Sternberg Museum of Natural History
Postmarked Landmarks:
Exploring Two Kansas
Landmarks through Postcards
On display now through August 31
FHSU Forsyth Library
STEAM Storytime
August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 9:30–10 AM
Sternberg Museum of Natural History
49th Annual American Historical
Society of Germans from Russia
International Convention
July 30–August 2
FHSU Memorial Union
Bach’s Lunch on the Bricks
August 2, 12–1 PM
Downtown Pavilion, 10th & Main
Dynamic Jazz Duo Brad Dawson &
Luke Johnson
Hays Police Department Community
Night Out
August 2, 5–8 PM
Hays Aquatic Park
36th Annual Herzogfest
August 3 & 4
City of Victoria
HaysMed Volunteer Community
Blood Screening
Augu st 4, 6:30–10 AM
Hays Medical Center Entrance B
(Miller Pavilion)
Murder on the Cretaceous Seaway
August 4, 6–10 PM
Sternberg Museum of Natural History
The Fox presents: Aaron Watson
August 4, 8:30 PM
The Fox Pavilion
Duck Derby–Big Brothers Big Sisters
August 8, 5:30–8:30 PM
Hays Aquatic Park
Dollar Tree Grand Opening
August 11, 8:30 AM–1 PM
Big Creek Crossing
Gordmans Opening Celebration Weekend
August 16–19
Ribbon Cutting August 16, 8:45 AM
Big Creek Crossing
Bach’s Lunch on the Bricks
August 16, 12–1 PM
Downtown Pavilion, 10th & Main
Your favorite vocal duets
FHSU Move-In Day
August 16
Fort Hays State University
Dog Swim/Love Your Pet Photo Contest
August 18, 11 AM–1 PM
Hays Aquatic Park
Fall Art Walk
August 24, 6:30–9:30 PM
Hays Arts Center and SurroundingHays Area
Food, Football and Fashion
August 25, 11 AM
Big Creek Crossing
Rockalooa Music Festival
August 25, 1 PM
Hays Municipal Park
March 2 Main
August 28, 5:30–8 PM
The Bricks in Downtown Hays
Bach’s Lunch on the Bricks
August 30, 12–1 PM
Downtown Pavilion, 10th & Main
Slattery Irish Duo–Ione & Mike Slattery
SPORTS & RECREATION
Race Day – Girls Night Out
August 11, 5 PM
RPM Speedway
Annual Youth Outdoor Festival
August 18, 9 AM–3 PM
Hays City Sportsmen’s Club Inc.
Men’s Association Golf Tournament
August 18 & 19, 9 AM
Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course
Walk With A Doc
August 25, 9 AM
Hays Medical Center Fitness Trail
Race Day – Military Appreciation Night
August 25, 5 PM
RPM Speedway
FHSU vs. Central Missouri Football
August 30, 7 PM
Lew is Field Stadium
LOOKING AHEAD:
150th Anniversary of the Battle of
Beecher Island
September 1–2, 10 AM
Fort Hays State Historic Site
Hays Symphony–Grand Opening Concert
September 8, 7:30 PM
Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center
Volga German Oktoberfest
September 28, 8:30 AM–7 PM
Hays Municipal Park
German Market 7:30–10:30 AM
Opening Ceremonies 11 AM
2018 FHSU Homecoming
September 29, 8 AM–10 PM
Fort Hays State University
A complete and updated list of Community Events is available on the CVB website www.VisitHays.com.