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Weekend events: Cowboy Poetry, Arts in the Park, Nelson Family Benefit & Auction

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By Brandon Peoples on June 9, 2023 Local News, Riley County

FRIDAY

Photo by Kate Kennedy/KMAN, from the 2022 event.

What: Kansas Cowboy Poetry Contest Championship Competition (free admission)

When: 7 p.m.

Where: Flint Hills Discovery Center

Who: Finalists, Serious category: Betty Burlingham (Manhattan, KS), John Marks (Gypsum, KS), Mary Powell (Longton, KS), Colby Richard (Ellsworth, KS), Kasey Rieff (Sarcoxie, MO), Scott Wiswell (Valley Center, KS). Finalists, Humorous category: Betty Burlingham (Manhattan, KS), Russell Graves (Arkansas City, KS), John Marks (Gypsum, KS), Mary Powell (Longton, KS), Kasey Rieff (Sarcoxie, MO) and Scott Wiswell (Valley Center, KS)


What: Arts in the Park (free admission)

Who: Johnny Woods

When: 8 p.m.

Where: Larry Norvell Band Shell, Manhattan City Park

Listen: www.johnnywoodsofficial.com


What: Nelson Family Community Foundation annual BBQ and corn hole tournament — Music by DJ Rick Stanley

Who: Adults $10, Children $8

When: 5 to 7 p.m. (including beer garden at 5 p.m.)

Where: Leonardville City Park (Sikes Venue, if inclement weather)

Why: Raising money to help pay medical bills for Jarrett, Kenny Foster and Mari Graham


SATURDAY
What: Nelson Family Community Foundation Live Auction and Benefit — Live country music by Brandon Lay

When: 6 p.m.

Where: Leonardville (in front of Sikes Venue)

Note: Golf tournament at Leonardville Golf Course, Drive or Ride starts at 11 a.m. from Sikes Venue.

Why: Raising money to help pay medical bills for Jarrett, Kenny Foster and Mari Graham


What: T-Bars 4th annual Motorcycle Rally

When: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Where: Ogden

Who: Live Music from three bands, benefit auction, beer tent, loud pipe contest and bike display.

Why: To benefit Ogden community charitable organizations.

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