Event Calendar


01/19/2026

PERRY STATE PARK office closed

Location: PERRY STATE PARK

Type: office closed

Date: Monday, January 19, 2026

This is an All Day Event


Other Information:

Office will be closed all Day due to Holiday

Vehicle permits are required.

The Park remains open for day use and Camping. Daily Vehicle and camping permits can be obtained at the self-pay stations. Please check kiosk for pricing.

The water is off to many facilities. 

Most hunting/fishing licenses and permits can be purchased at Official Kansas Fishing and Hunting Licenses | Go Outdoors Kansas or  GoOutdoorsKS Mobile App

Please call 620-672-5911 if you need further assistance.


01/24/2026

Mentored Youth & Women's Pheasant Hunt

Location: Prairie Dog State Park

Type: Mentored Hunt

Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026

Contact: Prairie Dog State Park Office

Phone No: 785-877-29-53

Time: 11:30 am - 11:30 am


Other Information:

Annual Mentored Youth & Women's Pheasant Hunt

Norton Longspur Chapter of PHeasants Forever in cooperation with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks

Prairie Dog State Park is accepting applications for the Annual Youth and Women’s Pheasant Hunt which will be held onSaturday, January 24th, 2026, at 11:30am.  The mentored hunt is limited to twelve youth hunters ages 10-15.  All participants must wear blaze-orange during the hunt, and each youth must be accompanied by an adult.  If more than 12 youth apply for the hunt, local staff will conduct a drawing to determine who will be eligible to hunt in this year’s event.  Lunch will be served prior to a safety/instruction meeting.

This hunt also provides the opportunity for local women who are interested in trying out hunting or have NOT hunted the past 5 years to participateif we have space available – so call and get your name on the list! Youth will receive priority placement IF there are more than 12 applicants.

In cooperation with the Norton Pheasants Forever chapter, the annual youth hunt is held to provide a safe opportunity for new hunters to get focused training and hunting opportunities that are unique to this event.  This special hunt within state park boundaries allows for the introduction and retention of new hunters in the outdoor experience of hunting upland birds. The Prairie Dog State Park youth & women’s hunt is designed to encourage new hunters and should offer a quality experience with a better than average chance of success to help keep new hunters interested.

To apply, contact the Prairie Dog State Park office at (785) 877-2953 no later than January 21st with your name, birth date and phone number.


01/27/2026

PERRY STATE PARK office closed

Location: PERRY STATE PARK

Type: office closed

Dates: 01/27/26 - 01/30/26

This is an All Day Event


Other Information:

Office will be closed Tues Jan 27th through Thurs Jan 29 2026

Vehicle permits are required.

The Park remains open for day use and Camping. Daily Vehicle and camping permits can be obtained at the self-pay stations. Please check kiosk for pricing.

The water is off to many facilities. 

Most hunting/fishing licenses and permits can be purchased at Official Kansas Fishing and Hunting Licenses | Go Outdoors Kansas or  GoOutdoorsKS Mobile App

Please call 620-672-5911 if you need further assistance.


03/21/2026

Miami Co. - Paola

Location: Hillsdale State Park

Type: Hybrid Hunter Ed Course

Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026

Contact: Frank Audano Jr

Phone No: frank@franksrealty.com

Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm


Other Information:

Registration and additional information is available online www.safehunters.com

The link sometimes does not work so please type the address into your browser.


04/18/2026

Miami Co. - Paola

Location: Hillsdale State Park

Type: Hybrid Hunter Education Course

Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026

Contact: Frank Audano

Phone No: frank@franksrealty.com

Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm


Other Information:

Registration and additional information is available online www.safehunters.com

The link sometimes does not work so please type the address into your browser.


04/26/2026

EAST KANSAS BASSMASTER

Location: PERRY STATE PARK

Type: TOURNAMENT

Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026

Contact: Brian Keeney

Phone No: 913-424-8285

Time: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm


Other Information:

FISHING TOURNAMENT- Bass

Location: Lake View Boat Ramp

Vehicle Permits are REQUIRED for all vehicles to enter the State Park - no matter the length of stay.


05/03/2026

Kansas Buddy Bass -TENTATIVE

Location: PERRY STATE PARK

Type: TOURNAMENT

Date: Sunday, May 03, 2026

Contact: ksbuddybass22@gmail.com

This is an All Day Event


Other Information:

TENTATIVE approval of Permit

FISHING TOURNAMENT- Bass

Location: Lake View Boat Ramp

Vehicle Permits are REQUIRED for all vehicles to enter the State Park - no matter the length of stay.

https://www.ksbuddybass.com


06/06/2026

ABA American Bass Anglers TENTATIVE

Location: PERRY STATE PARK

Type: TOURNAMENT

Dates: 06/06/26 - 06/07/26

This is an All Day Event


Other Information:

TENTATIVE - APPROVAL 2 DAY TOURNAMENT PENDING approval of permit


09/03/2026

ANNUAL Friends of Perry Lake Wild Horse Trails

Location: PERRY STATE PARK

Type: HORSE EVENT

Dates: 09/03/26 - 09/07/26

This is an All Day Event


Other Information:

Friends of Perry Wild Horse Annual Celebration

Location: Wild Horse Equestrian Shelter, Campground and Trails

  • 9/4 6:00 pm Potluck
  • 9/5 Trail Rides Registration start at 8am

Check Facebook "Let's Ride--Perry Lake" for updates and information

Vehicle Permits are REQUIRED FOR ALL VEHICLES to enter the State Park- No matter the length of stay.

All camping fees will apply. 


09/26/2026

24th Annual Fall River Rendezvous

Location: Fall River State Park - Fredonia Bay Area

Type: Historical Reenactment of the Mountain Man Era 1800-1840

Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026

Contact: Kimberly Jones

Phone No: 620-637-2213

Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm


Other Information:

Step back to 1826, a time with the mountain man and the American Indians walked the recently purchased Louisiana Purchase. A time when Lewis and Clark had finished their exploration, and others were wanting to follow in their footsteps. The event interprets 1800-1840 with a traditional rendezvous when Mountain Men and American Indians camped together to trade for needed supplies from the fur companies. Activities may include Indian and Mountain Men Encampments, Historical Traders, Reenactors Blackpowder Shoot, Tomahawk Throw, Skillet Throw for the Ladies, and a Kids Gold Rush. Come out to Fall River State Park and step back to 1826.  This event celebrates National Public Lands Day - with FREE entrance to Fall River State Park.


10/24/2026

FALL FESTIVAL at Perry State Park

Location: PERRY STATE PARK

Type: PARK EVENT

Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026

This is an All Day Event


Other Information:

Plans are in the works- schedule will be finalized late summer.

THIS IS PERRY STATE PARKS FREE VEHICLE ENTRANCE DAY- overnight camping fees still apply

UPDATES WILL BE POSTED FIRST AT:

Our Facebook page for updates: https://www.facebook.com/PerryStatePark 

or the new Friends Group Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/people/Friends-of-Perry-State-Park/61566151751744/

email: perrystateparkfriends@gmail.com


Perry State Park Free Entrance Day

Location: PERRY STATE PARK

Type: Free Entrance Day

Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026

This is an All Day Event


Other Information:

PER K.S.A. 32-901

all overnight camping fees will still apply


MOONLIGHT RIDE - FPLWHT

Location: PERRY STATE PARK

Type: HORSE EVENT

Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026

Contact: Amy Schmidtlein

Phone No: 785-640-1600

Time: 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm


Other Information:

Location Wild Horse Equestrian Shelter and Trials

Chili & Pie Supper with Moonlight Ride

In case of inclement weather-and more event details will be updated on "Let's Ride - Perry Lake" Facebook page.

This is Perry State Park's Free Entrance Day for vehicles all overnight camping fees will still apply