Downtown Hays Development Corp.
Students, faculty and staff from Fort Hays State University, NCK Technical and Hays Academy of Hair Design will march downtown for the third annual Core2Campus event on Thursday, Aug. 27.
“Core2Campus is a wonderful event for new and existing students and faculty,” said Sara Bloom, executive director of Downtown Hays Development Corp. “It showcases all of the products and services available right in the heart of the community and reminds everyone you don’t have to do all of your shopping on Vine Street.”
The goal of Core2Campus is to introduce students to the array of unique shopping, dining, art and entertainment Downtown Hays has to offer. The event kicks off with a march from the FHSU campus down Eighth Street and into downtown. The FHSU marching band, Tiger Debs and Cheer Squad add to the excitement. Once downtown, students and faculty will get to explore, shop and dine.
As participants visit over 30 participating businesses, they will collect golden tickets that earn them chances to win prizes including $500 cash, an iPad Mini, beauty products, gift cards and more. The event will also feature live music from the band Clarity and a free meal provided by Taco Shop.
“The event is hosted by DHDC but would not be possible without the support of our incredible sponsors,” Bloom said. “Their help in planning and, of course, financially is what puts this event over the top.”
Major 2015 event sponsors include Hays Convention and Visitors Bureau, Eagle Communications, FHSU, Taco Shop, Culligan Water, The Mall at Hays, Main Street Gym and Fitness, NCK Tech, and Paint the Towne.
Due to the nature of the event, several downtown Hays streets will close from 5 to 9 p.m. The streets closed to traffic include:
• Main Street from Eighth to 12th
• 10th Street from Fort to Oak
• Ninth Street from Fort to Oak
• 11th Street from Fort to Oak
• 10th Street parking lot from noon to 9 p.m.
The public is encouraged to be a part of the event. For more information, visit www.DowntownHays.com or call (785) 621-4171.