Events Calendar in Colby
NWKS Radio's County Legends Concert
May 3, 2025
Prepare for a night of fun music with friends and family at the Colby Event Center, The Frontmen and special guest Brock Wagoner will perform! The Frontmen features the dynamic voices of 90’s country legends: Richie McDonald (formerly of Lonestar), Larry Stewart (of Restless Heart) and Tim Rushlow (formerly of Little Texas). With their combined amazing vocal and instrumental talents, The Frontmen deliver a high energy show packed with fan-favorites from their three award-winning and critically-acclaimed bands, and also songs from some of the artists who have influenced them. The Frontmen deliver a truly one-of-a-kind concert experience.
Their stage is a place where they take you on a magical journey to the stories behind the songs. A place where the listener’s heart meets the singers’ hearts who made the songs famous, with an emotional impact that leaves audiences spellbound. The Frontmen deliver a show that is powerful, engaging, and authentic.
- From FrontmenLive.com
Purchase tickets today at www.nwksradio.net.
Pickin' on the Plains Bluegrass Festival
May 30, 2025
Howdy friends and glad you stopped in! We've been pickin' and grinnin' in Northwest Kansas for over 25 years...
So whether this is your first time with us, or you're coming back for more, we're happy to see you.
We would love to see you at our outside, live music event featuring Bluegrass music the first weekend of June. Located in Colby, Kansas right off of Interstate 70, this is a family event that you won't want to miss. Not only a full lineup of great music, but also food trucks, events for kids, games, and more.
Join the fun this year from May 30 through June 1! Reserve a place to stay and purchase tickets at www.pickinontheplains.com.
Prairie Barn Market
June 7, 2025
A vintage and handmade market on the charming grounds of the Prairie Museum of Art & History in Colby, KS—home to the largest barn in Kansas! Prairie Barn Market is the place to be in Northwest Kansas for homemade items, repurposed and upcycled items, and antique and vintage finds. Mark it on your calendar as a recurring event for the first Saturday in June!
In addition to great shopping, you’ll find tasty food, pony rides, face painting, yard games, tractor barrel train rides, and a vintage truck and tractor show.
Admission includes market and museum exhibits: $5 for ages 13 & up; $2 for ages 6-12; ages 5 & under are free.
Hosted by Barnwood & Bling and Prairie Museum of Art & History.
Rocks & Rockets
August 16, 2025
Experience the 4th Annual Rocks & Rockets from 1 - 4:30 p.m. at the Colby Event Center. It's FREE, open to all, and jam-packed with geology and space science fun. This come-and-go event is perfect for all ages with all kinds of activities including astronaut training, exploring a Giant Mars Map, digging for fossils, and identifying minerals. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Battle of the Bullhands
August 23, 2025
Experience a special event packed with action highlighting Bull Hands who are completing in bull riding, bullfighting in a protection match, and gladiators in freestyle.
The event host is bringing in five of the fiercest animal and human athletes on the planet for an exciting five man freestyle bullfighting! This is where bullfighters will try to control and maneuver around a 1,200lb full blooded Spanish fighting bull without being hooked or running to the fence for a mandatory 40 seconds with an additional 20 seconds to “sell their fight” which allows them to perform a buzzer beater stunt for additional points.
Light Parade
December 6, 2025
Join us in downtown Colby as we celebrate the holiday season with friends and family! Businesses and individuals in our community put on one of the best light parades for people to view and children to enjoy! The parade begins at 5:45 p.m. along Franklin Avenue from The Crew to Fike Park.
Afterwards, take the littles to visit Santa at Santa City in Fike Park!