ANNUAL EVENTS

March

Rush Center
St. Patrick's Day Celebration
Enjoy fun, games, an old-fashioned Irish Stew dinner, and the largest St. Patrick's Day parade in the area.

April

Otis Old Iron Days
Antique tractors and farm equipment, parade, food booths, and other events dominate downtown Otis.

Mountain Man Rendezvous

May

Barbed Wire Show
Antique & Barbed Wire Swap & Sell: View, buy & sell samples of barbed wire, antiques and collectibles from across the U.S.

July

McCracken Rodeo
& Alumni Weekend
Come join the fun at Jack Wilson Mustang Arena for the top rated KPRA sanctioned rodeo in the state.

August

101st Rush County Fair
Enjoy an old-fashioned county fair with 4-H exhibits, animals and shows. Experience thrills and fun for the entire family at our locally-owned carnival featuring games, rides, and concessions.

September

Fall Festival Car Show

October

LaCrosse Leopards Homecoming

"The Symposium" Kansas Barbed Wire Museum
Come learn about the finer points of collecting Barbed Wire.

November

Chamber of Commerce Tree Lighting Ceremony

December

Otis Lighted Christmas Parade

Holiday Homes Tours
Tour some of the most unique and beautifully decorated homes in LaCrosse