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April 2013
Volume 13, Issue 4
A publication of the
Manhattan
Convention &
Visitors Bureau
The Manhattan Conventionand Visitors Bureau will becelebrating National TourismWeek, May 4-12.
According to the report con-ducted in 2011 on the bene-fits of travel and tourism inthe state, Kansas received 32million visitors and employed(directly and indirectly)148,228 Kansans. One out ofevery ten Kansas citizensowes his or her job totourism. IHS Consulting, afirm that measures the con-tribution of travel andtourism to an economy, con-ducted this study. Thetourism industry is the thirdlargest non-farm industry inKansas.
In 2011, tourism generated14.4 percent of all state andlocal tax revenue. Withouttourism, Kansas householdswould have to pay about$917 more in taxes, annually,in order to maintain the cur-rent level of state and localtax receipts.
Here in Riley County, shop-ping, dining, transportation,accommodations and enter-tainment have seen a 7.6 per-cent growth in annual visitorspending through 2011. Thisis significant for businesses inand around Manhattan.Visitors continue to enjoyour Manhattan offerings.Our newest attraction, theFlint Hills Discovery Centerwelcomed 77,900 visitors
during its first year of opera-tion. Did you know thatSunset Zoo has welcomedvisitors for the past 80 years?These attractions need to becelebrated!
The color red is the signa-ture color that promotesunity among travel andtourism workers and sup-porters. During NationalTourism Week, May 4-12,throughout Manhattan, youwill find local attractions,hotels, restaurants and theManhattan Convention andVisitors Bureau wearing redribbons in celebration oftourism.
We encourage you to cele-brate Manhattan with us dur-
ing National Tourism Week.Do so by taking photos ofyour favorite tourism desti-nation here in Manhattan aswell as across Kansas. Pullout your favorite RED shirtand wear it in support oftourism! Share your favorite
spot with us on ourFacebook wall;facebook.com/visitmanhat-tankansas.
Celebrate Tourism!
May is for celebrating! Specifically graduations and TOURISM!
Welcome to MHKPage 3
Around Town Page 2
Kansas RiverUpdatePage 3
Sharing Manhattan With the WorldTravel writers invade Manhattan! Stephen Keeling is co-authorof Rough Guide to the USA and will partake in an Oklahoma/Kansas media trip in early May. He’ll be in Manhattan on May 3rd to take in the Flint Hills Discovery Center, KansasState University and Aggieville.
Matt Bates will also visit Manhattan to promote as a destina-tion for UK travelers. Bates will be visiting the Flint HillsDiscovery Center, Kansas State University, Tuttle Creek, andnearby Wamego before moving on in his tour. Bates works for TravelOK and is active in the UK>US travel market.
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Convention SpotlightManhattan is VERY pleased to welcome theKansas County Clerks & Election OfficialsAssociation for their Annual Convention on May7-10th at the Hilton Garden Inn and ManhattanConference Center.
The group will experience GREAT things inManhattan, including a welcome from CountyCommissioner Dave Lewis, color guard from theManhattan American Legion, and a fun evening atthe Flint Hills Discovery Center!
It was due to exceptional local support and CVBservices that we are able to host the CountyClerks & Election officials and we hope they havea terrific time in The Little Apple®!
Steam Car Tour ReturnsIt’s a Flint Hills Steam Car Tour! May 19-24 willbe five beautiful spring days of touring, featuringManhattan as the hub. Those participating in thetour will visit nearby Wamego, including theDutch Mill, the OZ Museum, and the ColumbianTheatre as well as Fort Riley with GeneralGeorge Custer’s home and the Calvary museum.
Scenic parts of the tour will include McDowellcreek road to view Konza Prairie, Milford Lake,and Tuttle Creek Dam. See the cars in person atthe Blue Earth Plaza on 3rd street, on May 21.
This will be the group’s second time to steamaround Kansas. For more information, email:[email protected]. Visit Prairie Steameron facebook for tour updates and more photo-graphs from the 2010 tour.
Take a Hike!Celebrate National Trail Day® with a guided hikeat Tuttle Creek State Park. It’s a perfect opportu-nity if you want to learn more about where tohike in our State Park, or just about hiking ingeneral. Throw on those tennis shoes and meetat the State Park office, 3 miles north ofManhattan on Tuttle Creek Blvd. Just follow thesigns into the park.
The hike is set for June 1st from 10 am to 12 pm. National Trail Day® celebrates love ofAmerica’s trail system. There are more than200,000 miles of trail across the country. Call785-539-7941 with questions. No reservationsneeded. To learn more about national trail days,visit americanhiking.org.
Feast of the Fields- CornfieldEditionThere is something happening in a cornfield justeast of Manhattan, Kansas. Between planting sea-son and harvest when little activity is normal,something is attracting attention. River CreekFarms is cutting a hole in their cornfield. Thisfourth-generation farmstead is setting a tablewith linen and fine china for guests from acrossthe state to come for a one-of-a-kind experience.
The spring cornfield event is scheduled forSaturday, June 8, 2013. Ken Baker, ExecutiveChef and Owner of Pachamama’s Restaurant inLawrence, Kansas, will be preparing the cuisine –a unique four-course meal using local and region-al foods. Wines from the Flint Hills region and atChef Baker’s discretion will be paired with eachcourse.
Seating is limited and reservations are now beingtaken. Price for the Feast of the Fields is $100per person. There is a discount of 15% for activemilitary personnel. For more information on how to reserve yourplace at the cornfield table, seewww.FeastoftheFields.net or call 785.456.9201.
Catfish ChasersEver caught a catfish as big as you? Well thisupcoming tournament series could be yourchance. The Tuttle Creek State Park Ramp eventwill take place July 27th. It’s a night event, takingplace from 7 pm to 8 am. 30 teams kicked off theseries at Milford Lake on April 6- and 9 teamsweighed in at more than 100 lbs! Follow them on
Facebookto keeptabs on thetournamentseries.Make sure
to visit catfishchasers.com and fill out the regis-tration form ASAP if you want to participate.
Around Town
See cars like this one at the Flint Hills Steam Car Tour.
Register for a park pass during your vehicle registrationprocess for just $15 for an entire year.
Photo from actual Feast in the Fields table event.
Congratulations K-State graduates of
2013!
The Kansas River national watertrail now has an official committee.Governor Sam Brownback hasannounced the formation of theKansas River DevelopmentCommittee.
“The Kaw is a tremendous asset forKansas,” Governor Brownback says.“The designation of the river as aNational Water Trail brings national
attention to our state and will help steer Kansas residents and visitors to the region. We deeply appre-ciate our partnership with the National Park Service and their help with moving this effort forward.”
Included on the committee is Karen Hibbard, Vice President, Manhattan Area Chamber ofCommerce and Director of the Convention and Visitors Bureau.
CorrectionIn the April issue of Tourism Topics the Yard Art Classic date was listed as May 4th- when in fact the date forthe classic is May 11 from 8 am to 3 pm. Contact Pres. Don Robertson (785) 770-8305, or Car ShowChairman Patrick Caffey (785) 539-0297. We regret the error.
This Yard Art Classic event is held in conjunction with Leadership Studies. Proceeds go to the Emergency Shelter.
Kansas River Update
Celebrate MomMother’s Day at Sunset Zoohappens May 12. Mothers getin free with a paid child’sadmission between 9:30 and 5.
Keep the BeatMay 14th Brings “Rock ofAges” to the McCainAuditorium stage. This mix of80’s tunes will keep toes tap-ping all night long! Call thebox office for ticket informa-tion. 785-532-6428.
Go see it!Another “Go See It! LectureSeries” will be offered by theFlint Hills Discovery Centeron the Tallgrass PrairieNational Preserve May 16thfrom 7-8 pm. No admissioncharge to attend this event.
Strike up the BandThe 93rd (yes, 93rd!)Manhattan Municipal BandConcert Series will takeplace May 27th. Honoring
Memorial Day the MunicipalBand will perform at 9:30 amin Sunset Cemetery, andagain at 7:30 pm in the CityPark Pavilion.
Be wildJune 1st will be Wine in theWild at Sunset Zoo. The VIPevent begins at 6:00 pm withgeneral admission at 7:00.This evening fundraiser eventsupports Sunset Zoo.
Featured Dates
The Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau has partneredwith CTM Media Group to install the award-winningEttractions ExploreBoard digital visitor information kiosk atthe Manhattan Regional Airport. Ettractions ExploreBoard isthe newest way to reach the visitors’ market. Combining thedynamics of digital marketing with the impact of out-of-homeand location-based advertising, ExploreBoard is transforminghow and when visitors receive information. Utilizing high-def-inition touch screens, ExploreBoard delivers multimedia con-tent in an innovative way.
The Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau network pro-vides location-based exposure for accommodations, dining,shopping and attractions. Within each of these categories,partners of the Manhattan CVB and surrounding region arefeatured. CTM Media Group has worked with the CVB tocreate the content and install the interactive display locatedin the Manhattan Regional Airport passenger terminal.
“We are pleased to offer this service to the traveler. With 5 dailyflights at MHK averaging 4,600 monthly travelers, it is importantfor the traveler to be aware of the accomodations, attractions anddining options in the Flint Hills Region. The Exploreboard is notonly welcoming to the visitor but provides great visuals of venuesthe visitor should enjoy while in the area,” stated Karen Hibbard,Director of the Manhattan CVB.
Interested in placing your business on the ExploreBoardKiosk? Contact Karen Hibbard at 786-776-8829 [email protected]
Welcome to MHK
The countdown is on to Country Stampede! Do you have your tickets yet? Don’t miss the biggest
stars in Country Music! www.countrystampede.com
Sharing Manhattan With the World
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Finally, Manhattan will host the Outdoor Writers Association of Kansas May 5-7th. A publicauction will be held May 6th. There are all kinds of great items available! Find them at theHilton Garden Inn starting at 7:00 pm. Items being auctioned include tickets to Symphony inthe Flint Hills, a gift certificate for a float trip from the Friends of the Kaw, a Remington 30-06rifle, high-dollar rods and reels, hundreds of fishing lures, tackle boxes, books and more.
Proceeds from the event will go to OWK’s annual mission of sending underprivileged childrento Outdoor Adventure Camp. For more information, contact OWK president Brent Frazee at816-587-2774 or by emailing [email protected].
Karen Hibbard, [email protected]
Christy Chase, ConventionSales Manager
Marcia Rozell, Tourism SalesManager
Autumn Shoemaker,Marketing [email protected]
Kendra Dekat, AdministrativeAssistant/ Service Coordinator
Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau Staff
May 2013
Vision Statement:Destination Manhattan!
Mission Statement:To expand the local area economy by
attracting visitors.
Chuck Scott, ChairmanBrad Everett, HotelJennifer Fritchen, HotelDave Lewis, Ex-OfficioCurt Loupe, Ex-OfficioJackie Murrell, HotelMiranda Lies, Hotel
Julie Powell, HotelWayne Rouse, EntertainmentEvan Tuttle, AttractionTodd Holmberg, K-StateBernie Haney, Ex-OfficioLynda Spire, Ex-Officio
Manhattan CVB Steering Committee
6 Take a Swing at Hunger 18th Annual Golf TournamentManhattan Country Club1:00 PM785-537-0730
6 Kansas State University Wind Ensemble ConcertMcCain Auditorium, K-State7:30 PM785-532-3816
6 18th Annual Flint Hills Breadbasket Golf TournamentManhattan Country Club1:00 PM785-537-0730
6 May Flex CASA TrainingFirst Lutheran Church5:30-8:30 PM785-537-6367
7 Kansas State University Concert and University Band ConcertMcCain Auditorium, K-State7:30 PM785-532-3816
8 Project ManhattanBlue Hills Room at Blue Hills Shopping Center12:00-1:00 PM785-537-0730
9-11 Crafty Seniors Craft ShowManhattan Town Center9:00 AM-5:00 PM785-539-3500
10 Brother SunManhattan Arts Center7:30 PM785-537-4420
11 Prairie Photography WorkshopThe British Ranch6:00-8:00 PM785-587-2726
11 Twin Oaks OpenTwin Oaks Complex, AnnebergParkTBA785-587-2757
11 Yard Art Classics Car Club 23rd Annual Car ShowTuttle Creek State Park8:00 AM-3:00 PM785-770-8305
11 Stories on the LawnManhattan Public Library11:00-11:30 AM785-776-4741
11 Manhattan Christian College CommencementK-State Student Union Forum Hall2:00 PM785-539-3571
12 Bike and BrunchBig Poppi Bike10:30 AM
12 Iris DayKSU Gardens1:00-4:00 PM785-532-1397
12 Mother's Day at the Sunset ZooSunset Zoo Nature Exploration Center9:30 AM-5:30 PM785-587-2737
12 Mother's Day Brunch at Colbert's!Colbert Hills Clubhouse10:00 AM-2:00 PM785-776-6475
13 How to Search for and Apply for College ScholarshipsJunction City Library7:00 PM913-608-1406
14 McCain Performance Series: Rock of AgesMcCain Auditorium, K-State7:30 PM785-532-6428
16 Go See It! Lecture Series: Tallgrass Prairie National PreserveFlint Hills Discovery Center7:00-8:00 PM785-587-2726
17 KSU Graduate School & Veterinary Medicine Commencement - Manhattan
17 Free Kids' MovieManhattan Public Library3:00 PM785-776-4741
17-19 K-State Baseball v. OklahomaTointon StadiumFri. 6:30 PM Sat. 2 PM Sun. 1 PM800-221-2287
18 Stories on the LawnManhattan Public Library785-776-4741
18 KSU Undergrad Commencement - ManhattanBramlage Coliseum
18 Oscar Winners Film SeriesManhattan Public Library2:00 PM785-776-4741
21 Steam Car Tour in ManhattanCity Park785-776-8829
22 Project ManhattanBlue Hills Room at Blue Hills Shopping Center12:00-1:00 PM785-537-0730
23-24 3A State Baseball TournamentTointon Stadium785-776-8829
23-24 3A State Softball TournamentTwin Oaks Complex, AnnebergPark785-776-8829
23 Taste of Home Cooking SchoolMcCain Auditorium, K-State
25 EMS Awareness EventManhattan Town Center10:00 AM-2:00 PM785-539-3500
25 Stories on the LawnManhattan Public Library11:00-11:30 AM785-776-4741
25 Mayor's RideCity Park9:00 AM
27 93rd Manhattan Municipal BandConcert SeriesSunset Cemetery9:30 AM785-532-3816
27 93rd Manhattan Municipal BandConcert SeriesCity Park Pavilion7:30 PM785-532-3816
29 Free Kids' MovieManhattan Public Library2:00 PM785-776-4741
30 Purple Pedal Powered Road RideBlue River Trail Head9:30 AM
30- 7/9 Riley County Historical Society Presents the “Americans by Choice: The Story of Immigration and Citizenship in Kansas” ExhibitManhattan Town Center785-539-3500
31 Jazz in JuneHale Library Hemisphere Room7:30-10:00 PM785-532-7442
Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau501 Poyntz Avenue Manhattan, KS 66502(785) 776-8829 • (785) 776-0679 fax
Upcoming Conferences, Sports and Special Events in The Little Apple®
April Anticipated Attendance NumbersConferences2 Epsilon Sigma Alpha Annual Convention ....................................1002 Young Bank Officers Conference ...................................................802 Kansas Association for Infant & Early..........................................150
Childhood Mental Health5 Kansas Future Farmers of America Association ....................1,6005 Outdoor Writers of Kansas Meeting ............................................357 Kansas National Association of Housing and Redevelopment ...
Officials Spring Conference ...........................................................2007 Kansas Laboratory Education Association Annual Conference..1007 Kansas County Clerks & Election Officials Association Annual .
Convention ........................................................................................15010 Kansas Society of Certified Public Accountants Annual ...............
Convention ........................................................................................12528 Kansas Future Farmers of America Association
Annual Convention.......................................................................1,50031 Annual Conference for Veterinarians ..........................................50031 Kansas Quilters Organization Spring Meeting ..........................100Sporting Events4 Kansas State Fishing Club Bass Classic Tournament................1004 Manhattan Baseball Association MBA Classic Tournament ....40018 Dirty Little Secret Bicycle Race....................................................20023 3A State Baseball Tournament ......................................................30023 3A State Softball Tournament........................................................30031 Guys and Dolls Invitational golf event ........................................100Special Events3 595th Engineer Company (LE) (Vietnam) Military Reunion10 Kansas Association of Arboreta and Botanical Gardens Group .
Tours......................................................................................................5011 Yard Art Classics Car Show ..........................................................25018 Heartland Corvette Club Annual Poker Run ............................12519 Flint Hills Invitational Steam Car Tour...........................................6024 Taste of Home Cooking Demonstration ...................................500
