HELP US CELEBRATE!

This year, Kansas Day will be a celebration of everything that makes Kansas a unique vacation destination! Please join us in celebrating Kansas Day by sharing a special video that Kansas Tourism will release on January 29 at 7AM on Facebook and Instagram.

To learn more about how you, your organization, and your community can all help to celebrate click below!

SUNFLOWER SUMMER PROGRAM

Sunflower Summer, the program that lets Kansas families with school-aged children explore the Sunflower State for FREE, has moved to Kansas Tourism for the 2024 season!  Applications for venues to participate are open now thru March 15.

For questions about the program to see if your business qualifies click the link below or contact Jordan Roemerman

2025 KANSAS TRAVEL GUIDE

Listings are now open! The window to get your listing placed for the 2025 Kansas travel guide is January 16 - March 31.

Early Bird - January 16 - February 28 

General - March 1 to March 31 

Final Payment Due - May 31

For questions regarding listings contact Andrea Etzel

GET READY!

Attraction Development Grants will be opening on February 1st. This is a good time to make sure you have all the documentation needed!

For more information contact Carrie Doud  

GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP

K-State Research and Extension is hosting a grant writing workshop February 6th and 8th from 1:30-4:30 PM. With Attraction Development Grants opening on February 1st, this might be a great opportunity to learn best practices when it comes to grant writing. 

For more information, please contact:
Nancy Daniels
nkdaniels@ksu.edu

ATTENTION NE KANSAS PRODUCERS!

NE Kansas Producers don't forget to get registered for the 2024 Northeast Kansas Agritourism Informational Meeting! There will be many local and state professionals there to get all your agritourism questions answered! Register today for this free event by clicking the link below! Lunch will be provided! 

2024 WMF CONFERENCE 

Registration is closing soon for the 2024 Women Managing the Farm conference—Rise—to be held Feb. 14-16 in Manhattan, Kansas! Featuring keynote speakers Mark Mayfield, Kim Bremmer (Ag Inspirations), and Matt Roberts (Terrain Ag - American AgCredit), this 20th edition of the Women Managing the Farm Conference promises to be action packed, helping women thrive in their rural communities and stay informed on the latest advancements in agriculture.

As a part of the 20th year celebration, this year we are excited to offer a new experience as you make your way to the 2024 Women Managing the Farm conference! The rides on us this year, all you must do is make your way to the nearest pick-up location and we will take it from there! We are offering 6 different pick-up locations across the state that have fun tours and stops highlighting agritourism and rural tourism along the way! Each van will be leaving mid-morning on Wednesday the 14^th. All tours will get you to Manhattan, KS for a wonderful couple of days celebrating Women in Ag and back home! 

 New Registered Members!

• Pulliam Cattle Co. & Treehouse Retreat 

• Santa Fe Trail Center Museum and Library

 Recently Roamed 

One of the favorite parts of my job is getting out and experiencing the amazing locations you all have to offer! Getting the chance to visit and experience your locations firsthand helps me better understand your needs and allows me to better market your operations to visitors! This past month I got to experience the following locations! 

Click the links below to learn more about each location! 

500 Road Farms

If you want me to come visit you next, send me an email or give me a call and I would love to set up a visit and discuss how I can better serve you and your operation!