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It’s the rush of leaves as you hit the pile; the feel ofgoo as you carve your pumpkin; and the scratch ofwool jackets against your chin. Fall has its grip onManhattan! How do you adapt to the weather witha sudden chill in the air and a breeze at your back?How do you stay entertained in this distinct sea-son in The Little Apple®? Here are some of oursuggestions, but don’t take our word for it…
Daily: ‘Through Artists Eyes’ is the new temporary exhib-it at the Flint Hills Discovery Center. This displayfeatures work of 44 artists including Kansas nativeswho have rendered depictions of the tallgrassprairie. The Discovery Center is open M-Sat 10-5,Sun 12-5; call 785-587-2726 for more info.
The Kansas River Trail maps are here! There’s plen-ty of time left to enjoy the Kaw River with friendsand family. Grab a map from our office at 501Poyntz Ave to find access points, trail information
and ways to learn and exercise on this nationalwater trail!
Weekends:Check out the Lazy T Ranch every weekendthroughout October! Find the perfect pumpkin,ride ponies or the purple powercat train, visit withfarm animals in the beautiful Flint Hills of Kansas!$6 per person over 3, $30 family pass. Call 785-539-7899 or visit lazytranchadventures.com.
A&H Farm wel-comes you to theirPumpkin Patch andFall Festival everyweekend inOctober! This fami-ly-oriented festivalfeatures hayrackrides, a petting zoo,train rides, a zip
October 2013
Volume 13, Issue 10
A publication of the
Manhattan
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Visitors Bureau
It’s Fall in The Little Apple®
line, a ‘friendly-fire’ arena,farm-fresh produce andproducts in addition topumpkins and gourds. Take afew hours or enjoy an entireday at this charismatic farmand indulge in your favoritefall activities. Located southof Manhattan at 1374 CollinsLane. Call 785-341-7794 formore information.
Discover the Little Shop ofHorrors at the ColumbianTheatre in Wamego week-
ends throughout October.Friday and Saturday showsat 7:30 and Sunday shows at2:00 p.m. Pick up your tick-ets at the box office or visitcolumbiantheatre.com.
Special Events:Visit thewareham.com abouttheir upcoming events. Newmanagement is bringing inacts right and left. CatchParmalee, a country rockband on October 11, andGranger Smith with EarlDibbles Jr., a Texas born and
bred singer/songwriter onOct. 18. Tickets required forshows. Call 785-341-2779with questions.
A high-demand, extremelyunique event is coming upto celebrate Fall. Feast ofthe Fields, the barn edition,will take place Oct. 19.Tickets are limited to thisevent which combines fine-dining, careful wine pairings,fabulous service, live music,entertainment and rustic
outdoors, with a historicbarn and genuine cama-raderie. Tickets are $100per person and can be pur-chased atfeastofthefields.net.
Lazy T Ranch
Feast of the Fields
KS River Trail
McCain Auditorium
McCain Auditorium
Wareham Theatre
Congratulations, Manhattan! We are officiallya finalist for the Rand McNally Best of theRoad Competition, “Best for Geocaching.”Competitors range from Florida to Montana.The voting period is over, and we have sub-mitted a video and an essay to the committeesharing why Manhattan deserves to win thetitle of “Best for Geocaching” in the country.
What precisely does a geocacher look for?What makes someplace enticing enough toplan a geocaching adventure? A weekend inManhattan can take a visitor through a Big 12sporting event, nationally-recognized diningexperiences, relaxing overnight stays, enlight-ening attractions like the Flint Hills DiscoveryCenter or Sunset Zoo and so much more.We provide a geocaching experience that iscompletely rounded out by exciting activities,and a welcoming community.
In addition to Manhattan’s vast number ofcache sites, (morethan 200!) we boastan avid communityof local geocachers.Booths can often befound at localevents to help pro-mote this uniquehobby, and help isnever more than aGoogle search away.
According toCensus Bureaunumbers, Manhattanhas the highest per-
centage of young adults in the nation. Thatmeans there are plenty of people who arepassionate about technology and the newways to use it. Explore Manhattan. Learnabout this community that was establishedwhen a steamboat ran aground on the KansasRiver. Talk to people who have started busi-nesses here, raised families or retired here.Take on the last remaining stand of tallgrassprairie in the world. Geocache with the bestof them, and do something you’ll rememberforever. We’ll even help you out by starting offyour geocache adventure at the ManhattanConvention and Visitors Bureau office, locatedat 501 Poyntz Ave
You can view the contestants in all categoriesat bestoftheroad.com, and make sure tocheck in with us on Facebook on October 7-that’s the day the winners will be announced.
Topeka or Bust!The Manhattan Convention and VisitorsBureau staff will be heading to Topeka for theannual Kansas Tourism Conference. The TravelIndustry Association of Kansas (TIAK) inpartnership with KS Wildlife Parks & Tourismunite destination marketing organizations,attractions, hotels and others interested inthe hospitality industry from across the state.Industry trends and national statistics are dis-cussed.
Manhattan has been selected to host the2014 KS Tourism conference. We look
forward to showcaseing the Manhattan com-munity. Did you know that the travel industryadded $58.4 billion in tax revenues to stateand local governments in 2011? Since theeconomic recovery began in 2013, the travelindustry has created jobs at a 12 percentfaster rate than the rest of the economy.
We love travel and tourism. Callus with questions any time.
785-776-8829www.visitmanhattanks.org
Feature SpotlightDiscovering Manhattan, one Geocache Site at a Time
Water Conference Deadline Approaching
The Governor’s Conference on the Future of Water inKansas will be held at the Manhattan Conference Centerand Hilton Garden Inn Oct. 24-25. This conference is opento any and all who are interested in learning about the stateof Kansas’ current and future water needs. All are encour-aged to attend.
Conference topics include:• Drought resiliency and conservation• The value of water• Meeting Kansas’ water needs now and in the future• Reservoir sedimentation• Water’s role in developing the Kansas agriculture economy
Tracy Streeter, Kansas Water Office Director says, “Withrecord-breaking drought the last few years, there is no bet-ter time to focus attention to Kansas’ water needs and rolewater plays in growing our state’s economy.”
Speakers for day one include Charles Fishman, author of TheBig Thirst and The Wal-Mart Effect and Pat Mulroy, overseerof the Las Vegas Valley Water District and Southern NevadaWater Authority. Day two will build on the water policy dis-cussions from day one. Graduate and undergraduate stu-dents will also present on day two, in addition to Dr. JamesStack, Director of the Great Plains Diagnostic. Dr. Stackpresents Feeding a Growing Population in a ResourceStressed World.
There are 500 conferees expected to attend, with an esti-mated impact for the Manhattan community of $314,000.
Registration for the conference is available online atwww.kwo.org. Registration deadline is Oct. 15.
For the full list of speakers, schedules, sponsors, hotel infor-mation and more, visit kwo.org. Accommodations for per-sons with disabilities should be made at least five workingdays prior to the conference at 785-296-3185.
Homecare and Hospice present ‘Promenadeon Poyntz’ on Oct. 17th.Thisannual event begins at 5:30 p.m. at theManhattan Town Center. Ticket pur-chasers will receive a wine glass, tastingtickets and Promenade map upon checkin. Tickets are $35 a piece on a first-comefirst-serve. 12 downtown businesses willopen their doors with stops along thePromenade path for sampling wine andfood. Visit homecareandhospice.org or call785-537-0688.
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
October 2013
Chuck Scott, ChairmanBrad Everett, HotelJennifer Fritchen, HotelKelly Loub, RestaurantDave Lewis, Ex-OfficioMiranda Lies, HotelTeresa Morris, Hotel
Julie Powell, HotelWayne Rouse, EntertainmentEvan Tuttle, AttractionTodd Holmberg, K-StateBernie Haney, Ex-OfficioLynda Spire, Ex-Officio
Manhattan CVB Steering Committee
Every WednesdayDowntown Farmers Market3rd St. & Leavenworth8:00 AM-1:00 PM785-829-1408
Every SaturdayDowntown Farmers Market3rd St. & Leavenworth8:00 AM-1:00 PM785-829-1408
1 Preschoolers in the Flint Hills: Don't Leaf it AloneFlint Hills Discovery Center1:00-2:00 PM785-587-2726
2 K-State Volleyball v. KansasAhearn Field House, K-State7:00 PM800-221-2287
3-5 K-State Theatre & Dance: DetroitPurple Masque Theatre, East Stadium, K-State7:30 PM785-532-6428
3-6 The Pirates of PenzanceManhattan Arts Center7:30 PM785-537-4420
4 Safari EdVenture DaysSunset Zoo Nature Exploration Center10 AM - 2 PM785-587-2737
4 McCain Performance Series: Momix BotanicaMcCain Auditorium, K-State7:30 PM785-532-6428
5 Rural Cemeteries of Central Riley County Auto TourRiley County Genealogy Society9:00 AM-3:00 PM785-539-8763
5 Footsteps in the Flint Hills: Flint Hills Ghost StoriesFlint Hills Discovery Center10:00 AM and 1 PM785-587-2726
5 K-State Volleyball v. TCUAhearn Field House, K-State7:00 PM800-221-2287
5-6 3rd Annual Zombiewalk for HungerAggieville5:00 PM-2:00 AM
5-6 “Museum of Wonder” Farewell WeekendBeach Museum of Art, K-State12:00-5:00 PM785-532-7718
6 McCain Performance Series: The Price is Right Live! Stage ShowMcCain Auditorium, K-State7:30 PM785-532-6428
10-12 K-State Theatre & Dance: ColumbinusNichols Theatre, K-State7:30 PM785-532-6428
11 ParmaleeWareham Opera House7:00-11:45 PM785-537-8646
12 K-State Football v. BaylorBill Snyder Family StadiumTBA800-221-2287
13 Art Beyond Sight Open HouseBeach Museum of Art, K-State1:30-3:00 PM785-532-7718
15 McCain Performance Series: ACS:Geri Allen, Terri Lyne Carrington, Esperanza SpaldingMcCain Auditorium, K-State7:30 PM785-532-6428
15 Lou Douglas Lecture Series: Rising Inequality: The Decline of the American Middle ClassForum Hall, K-State Student Union7:00 PM785-539-8763
15 Preschoolers in the Flint Hills: Nice BisonFlint Hills Discovery Center1:00-2:00 PM785-587-2726
16 Kansas State Wind Symphony/ Concert Band ConcertMcCain Auditorium, K-State7:30-9:00 PM785-532-3816
17 Kansas State Wind EnsembleMcCain Auditorium, K-State7:30-9:00 PM785-532-3816
17-19 K-State Theatre & Dance: ColumbinusNichols Theatre, K-State7:30 PM785-532-6428
17 Go See It! Lecture Series: GettingInspirationFlint Hills Discovery Center7:00-8:00 PM785-587-2726
17 Promenade on PoyntzDowntown Manhattan5:30-8:30 PM785-537-0688
17 Go See It! Lecture Series: GettingInspirationFlint Hills Discovery Center7:00-8:00 PM785-587-2726
18 Granger Smith with Earl Dibbles Jr.Wareham Opera House7:00-11:00 PM785-537-8646
18 Salsa Night!K-State Student Union Courtyard6:00-8:00 PM785-539-8763
18 Home Sweet Home School Day Off WorkshopBeach Museum of Art, K-State10:00-11:30 AM785-532-7718
18 Hale Library Concert SeriesHemisphere Room, KSU Hale Library7:30-9:30 PM785-532-7442
18 Claude BourbonManhattan Arts Center7:30 PM785-537-4420
19 K-State Volleyball v. Texas TechAhearn Field House, K-State7:00 PM800-221-2287
19 Downtown Farmers Market3rd St. & Leavenworth8:00 AM-1:00 PM785-829-1408
19 Central States Marching FestivalBill Snyder Family Stadium10:00 AM-10:00 PM785-532-3816
19 Rural Cemeteries of Central Riley County Auto TourRiley County Genealogy Society9:00 AM-3:00 PM785-539-8763
19-20 SPOOKtacularSunset Zoo Nature Exploration CenterNoon-4:30 PM785-587-2737
20 K-State Theatre & Dance: ColumbinusNichols Theatre, K-State2:30 PM785-532-6428
24 McCain Performance Series: The World Blues Tour: Taj Mahal and GuestsMcCain Auditorium, K-State7:30 PM785-532-6428
24-26 Crafty SeniorsManhattan Town Center785-539-3500
24 150 Years of People & Places of KSU Trolley TourRiley County Historical Museum10:00 AM and 2:00 PM785-539-8763
26 K-State Football v. West VirginiaBill Snyder Family StadiumTBA800-221-2287
26 K-State Volleyball v. TexasAhearn Field House, K-StateTBA800-221-2287
28 K-State Womens Basketball v. WashburnBramlage Coliseum7:00 PM800-221-2287
29-30 Haunted Manhattan Trolley TourMr. K's Cafe6:00-7:45 PM and 8:30-10:15 PM785-539-8763
29 Preschoolers in the Flint Hills: A Day at the FHDCFlint Hills Discovery Center1:00-2:00 PM785-587-2726
30 K-State Volleyball v. OklahomaAhearn Field House, K-State7:00 PM800-221-2287
31-11/2 K-State Theatre & Dance: RXPurple Masque Theatre, East Stadium, K-State7:30 PM785-532-6428
31 Boo Party!Manhattan Town Center5:30-7:30 PM785-539-3500
Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau501 Poyntz Avenue Manhattan, KS 66502(785) 776-8829 • (785) 776-0679 fax
October ................................Anticipated Attendance NumbersConferences/Meetings/Reunions2 Chamber of Commerce Executives of Kansas............................50
Fall Conference7 Center of Excellence for Food Safey Research...........................35
Food Safey Immersion9 Kansas State Nurses Association Annual Meeting....................1009 National Intramural Recreational Sports Association .............100
Big 12 & Friends Conference9 Kansas Electric Cooperatives..........................................................30
Kansas Member Services Directors Meeting10 American Planning Association Kansas Planning Conference13017 Kansas Volunteer Commission Fall Conference .......................30017 United Methodist Church Leadership Event .............................35018 Kansas State University Black Alumni Reunion ........................10018 Manhattan High School Class of 1958 Reunion .......................10018 Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity Reunion.....................................30019 Manhattan High School Class of 1951 Reunion..........................5020 Kansas Association of Broadcasters Convention .....................30023 Burlington Parks and Recreation Department Group Tour.....2224 Kansas Water Office Governor's Conference on the ...........500
Future of Water in Kansas28 Kansas Agricultural Aviation Association ....................................200
Annual ConferenceSporting Events6 Ultraphia Racing Apple to Capital ................................................400
Apple to Capital Relay19 Manhattan Marlins Monster Splash Swim Meet........................200Special Events19 Feast of the Fields at River Creek Farms.....................................64
Upcoming Conferences, Sports and Special Events in The Little Apple®
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Mission Statement:To expand the local area economy by attracting visitors.
