Enjoy spending time in our community of Hays. There are so many things to see, do and experience Named the German Capital of Kansas, the local heritage is shared through special events like two Oktoberfest, tours of the Volga German Haus and magnificent area churches.

The “Wild West” is BIG in Hays and it’s celebrated in a BIG way at the Wild West Festival (July 1-4, 2010), County Fair and Rodeos. Once the home of Wild Bill Hickok, Buffalo Bill, Calamity Jane and George Custer you’ll learn more about our frontier history and it’s characters at the Ellis Co Historical Museum and Old Fort Hays which opens a new facelift this summer with new exhibits.

History and small town charm meet in the heart of downtown Hays. The Chestnut Street District features unique shopping, award winning brewery, upscale dinning, night time entertainment and is home to working artisans and art galleries. From BIG to small we have it all. Make a BIG splash at the Hays Aquatic Park or see BIG dinosaurs at Sternberg Museum of Natural History and the fascinating SuperCroc exhibit through August 5th, 2010. And on the small side, just visit Blue Sky Miniature Horse Farm where you’ll see horses no bigger than a pet dog.

Enjoy a quiet summer evening watching our semi-pro Larks baseball game or take a walk in Frontier Park and catch a game of Frisbee golf. Plan an afternoon of fishing on one of our outstanding area fishing lakes or a game of golf on one of two outstanding 18 hole golf courses. It’s a sportsmen’s paradise.

Enjoy time in Hays….you’ll find we’re a community with small town charm but we have BIG time fun!