Nov 8 2022
Events
A slate of yearly events draws tourists and out of town guests to the area. Make plans to attend one today and see all that Greeley County has to offer.
February:
Groundhog Day Dinner : First Saturday. For over 50 years, the congregation of St. Joseph’ s Catholic Church in Tribune has sponsored their annual Groundhog Day event. Serving locally grown, hand-made whole hog sausage and breakfast all day, this year’s dinner promises to tempt the taste buds. The sausage is made fresh the day before from a well-kept secret recipe of spices and ingredients.
May:
Annual Spring Livestock Show: First Saturday in May. Since 1982, area youth have proudly competed in showing their animals at the Annual Spring Livestock Show, held at the Ross Kuttler 4-H Pavilion.
Loyalty Day Turkey Shoot: First Weekend in May. Hosted by the Greeley County Trap Club. Includes an Annie Oakley. Entrance via the Landfill Entrance from Highway 27, North of Tribune, KS. No need to register in advance. Children under age 18, must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
June:
June Jaunt: First Full Weekend in June. Communities along K-96 partner to celebrate the June Jaunt, a multi-community event running from Tribune to Ellinwood. Activities in Tribune include the Gavin B. Kleymann Memorial Livestock Show, community-wide garage and sidewalk sales, a free-swim event, and much more
July:
Fourth of July Church Services: On the first Sunday in July, the community gathers at the Horace Greeley Museum gazebo to enjoy a free hearty breakfast of pancakes, eggs and sausage. Immediately following breakfast, the Ministerial Alliance leads the community in morning worship on the courthouse lawn.
August:
Greeley County Fair: During the first week of August, Greeley County 4-H kids, family, and friends get together to show off their talents and livestock at the county fair. The fair weekend consists of 4-H and open exhibits, a hometown carnival, free barbeque, antique tractor pulls, and a number of recreational events. Many class and family reunions are also scheduled during Fair.
November: 
Downtown Christmas Open House: The Monday after Thanksgiving the merchants of Tribune stay open late for holiday shoppers. Shoppers can find discounts, prizes, carriage rides, strolling carolers, free pictures with Santa, and a free movie at the Star Theater of Tribune. A soup and pie supper and crafts fair at the VFW round out the evening.
December:
Museum Christmas Tea: The second Sunday in December, the Horace Greeley Museum opens its doors for an annual Christmas Tea. In addition to special exhibits and refreshments, live entertainment is heard throughout the historic courthouse building. The Greeley County Historical Society hosts a bake sale, and all proceeds help with repairs and renovations to the building.
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May 29 2013
June Jaunt
Make plans to be in town June 4-6, 2021 for the 10th Annual June Jaunt. Enjoy any and all of the many activities being hosted by a number of local organizations, businesses, and groups.
Click here for a printable schedule:
Garage Sale Map 2021
2021 Road Rally Guide
On Friday, June 4, and Saturday, June 5, check out the Community-Wide Garage Sales & Downtown Sidewalk Sales. There are currently 13 sales registered for the weekend! Sales are scheduled to run from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Friday and from 8 a.m. – 12 noon on Saturday, though some will only be open one day or the other. There is still time to register a sale – call us at (620) 376-2548 before noon on Tuesday, June 1. Maps with sale descriptions will be available at Gooch’s Foods, Dixon Drug, and Eagle Convenience by 12 noon on Thursday, June 3.
The Gavin B. Kleymann Memorial Livestock Show and Silent Auction is scheduled for Saturday, June 4, and Sunday, June 5, at the Greeley County Fairgrounds. Weigh-in begins at 7 a.m. on both days, except for the sheep and goats, which will begin weigh-in at 11 am on Saturday. The show will include class payouts and breed champion awards for meat goats, swine, sheep, beef, and breeding heifers, as well as showmanship buckles and prizes. Silent auctions will also take place in the meeting room at the 4H Pavilion. For more information and entry forms, go to Dry Creek Livestock on Facebook, follow it on Twitter @drycreek13, or send an email to drycreeklivestock13@gmail.com.
Greeley County Junior High and High School Football will offer concessions on Saturday, June 5, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, June 6, from 6 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Greeley County 4H Building in conjunction with the Gavin B. Kleymann Memorial Livestock Show.
Registration for The Trench Annual Poker Run will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 4, at The Trench. The run will begin at 10 a.m. and riders and drivers will return to Tribune by 4 p.m. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m. and a dance, featuring Scott King as DJ, will begin at 9 p.m. This year’s run honors Wayne Moritz and proceeds from the event will go to the Greeley County Victory Walk Fund. T-shirts are also available. For more information or to order a t-shirt, call The Trench at (620) 376-2900.
The Gavin B. Kleymann Memorial Vendor Fair will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 4. A variety of unique vendors will participate, offering food, hand-made household and décor items, jewelry, independent consultants, and more. This event will also be held at the Greeley County 4H Building in conjunction with the Gavin B. Kleymann Memorial Livestock Show and Auction.
The Greeley County Swimming Pool and Greeley County Recreation will host a free swim from 1 – 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 4.
The Greeley County Amusement Association will host the Tribune Tryathlon, on Saturday, June 4. Registration will begin at 1 p.m. at the Alley Bar and Grill, with games to begin at 1:15. Games will be played at The Alley Bar & Grill and The Trench Bar and Grill. Described as a triathlon for the rest of us, the event will include horseshoes, bowling, and corn hole to be played by teams of 2. The registration cost is $20/team. For more information or to pre-register, call Christy Hopkins at (719) 688-0479.
Throughout the weekend, community members and visitors alike can participate in a county-wide Road Rally. Load up your car and follow along on a scavenger hunt to various points around Greeley County, answering questions and documenting your journey along the way. Forms will be available for pickup at Eagle Convenience beginning Thursday, June 3, at 12 noon, or can also be printed off from www.greeleycounty.org. *If the roads are muddy or poor weather is expected, this event will get pushed back until later in the summer.
The community-owned Star Theater of Tribune will show Cruella Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night (June 4 – June 6) at 7 p.m. It’s rated PG-13 and has a running time of 134 minutes. Tickets are $5 for adults and $4 for children ages 12 and under. *Please note that the Sunday movie show time has been moved back to 7 p.m. for the summer.
If you have questions, please contact the organization in charge of the event or Greeley County Community Development at (620) 376-2548. Plan to spend June 4-6 in Greeley County, enjoying activities with your friends and neighbors!
By GreeleyCounty •