August 2022 … 

Day celebrates the history, heritage
of small Kansas town

An entire day packed with fun will introduce residents and visitors alike to Yoder as Yoder Heritage Day returns to the city’s historic downtown on Aug. 27.

The festival, which traditionally takes place on the fourth Saturday of August each year, will kick off with a pancake and sausage breakfast at 6 a.m., so bring your appetite. The festivities begin with the opening of the Vendor Village, where local crafters will sell their handmade items. The remainder of the day includes a parade, live music, an antique tractor pull, a quilt and craft auction, a draft horse pull, and pony events. The day concludes with a firework show at dusk.

A full schedule of the day’s events is available at www.yoderkansas.com/heritage-day. Follow the event on Facebook at ‘Yoder Heritage Day’ for the latest information.

August 2022 … 

At Leavenworth Live, it’s time to boogie

Get ready to grab your sweetie and shake off the summer heat as Leavenworth Main Street brings its free concert series, Leavenworth Live, to town with a performance by local rock-horn band Brass Rewind. The performance will take place Aug. 13 in Haymarket Square in Leavenworth. Brass Rewind specializes in music from some of the great musicians of the past, including Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, Steely Dan, and Chicago.

For more information on Brass Rewind, visit www.brassrewindkc.com. For more Leavenworth events this summer, visit www.leavenworthmainstreet.com.

August 2022 … 

Slater Street Antiques opening in Merriam

Slater Street Antiques will host its grand opening Tuesday, Aug. 2, from 11 a.m to 5 p.m. The new antique store, located at 5905 Slater St. in Merriam is housed in two buildings including a white, two-story house built at the turn of the century. The spot has been an antique lover’s paradise for decades, first as Mundy’s Antiques in the 1980s and then Campbell & Co. Antiques.

“We will be creating a fresh new look for this location and offering an eclectic mix of dealers featuring all types of great vintage and antique merchandise for your home or office,” Slater St.’s website reads.

The merchant is still accepting vendor applications; potential vendors must have an active presence on social media in order to be considered.

To apply to be a vendor or for more information, visit www.slaterstantiques.com or visit the business on Facebook or Instagram.