Released on January 24, 2023
Sublette Centennial celebration to feature weekend full of activities
Sublette will observe its 100th anniversary of incorporation this year, and a weekend of celebratory Centennial events is being planned for June 2, 3, and 4, 2023. Featuring the theme, “Sublette, Kansas – 100 Years of Growing in the Heartland,” the Centennial celebration will include many special events involving different aspects of the community from the beginning to the present.
Although more details will be announced over the next few months, a basic schedule has been lined out that includes a Summer Fest celebration on Friday evening, June 2; a full day of activities on Saturday, June 3; and a wrap-up event on Sunday, June 4.
The Summer Fest plans include a vendors’ market, a barbecue cook-off, an ice cream contest, extended hours for downtown businesses, food-booth fundraisers and possible food trucks, wagon rides, a barrel train, a beer garden, and a street dance.
Saturday’s full line-up will include a Centennial 5K run and walk, a parade, lunch in the park sponsored by the Sublette Coop, a social hour and Centennial Black & White Ball at the high school, and a Cruising Main event to culminate the night’s festivities. The afternoon will have a multitude of activities for families to choose from, including a car show, kids’ games, a 100 Years of Farming demonstration, events at the Haskell County Historical Museum, Sublette High School alumni class receptions at various locations, and a potential tournament such as mud volleyball. It promises to be a day packed full of something for everyone!
The Centennial weekend will wrap up on Sunday with a community worship service and continental breakfast, and a fellowship lunch open to everyone.
There is still time to join one of several planning committees to fine-tune details and provide input on the celebration. Volunteer by contacting Jarrod Weeks at (620) 675-8215, or email jarrod@weeksfamilyservices.com.
Released on July 27, 2022
SUBLETTE TO CELEBRATE CENTENNIAL WITH 2023 CELEBRATION
Sublette will observe its 100th anniversary of incorporation next year, and a weekend of celebratory Centennial events is being planned for June 2, 3, and 4, 2023. Featuring the theme, “Sublette, Kansas – 100 Years of Growing in the Heartland,” the Centennial celebration will include many special events involving different aspects of the community from the beginning to the present.
An all-school alumni reunion will be part of the celebration, as will various activities such as a parade, car show, dance, several special gatherings, and numerous other festivities currently being planned by several committees. Anyone who would like to help with planning these events is welcome to join one or more of the Centennial sub-committees.
“All are welcome to join in,” said Centennial Chairman Jarrod Weeks. “While it’s early in the planning process, we have made great progress and have a lot of enthusiastic volunteers already. There will be something for everyone!”
The Centennial marketing subcommittee has already chosen a logo and the theme, and is planning special merchandise to be available to commemorate the historic occasion.
The Sublette Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Sublette, has taken the lead in planning and sponsoring the weekend of events. For more information, contact Weeks at (620) 675-8215, or email jarrod@weeksfamilyservices.com.