Arts and Crafts Fair, Logan KS

August 16th

51st ​Annual Arts & Crafts Fair

Family and friends rally together for this annual event held on the Hansen Plaza located on Main Street in downtown Logan.  Start the day with the charity 5K Fun Run and 2 Mile Walk, then shop the arts and crafts booths while snacking on deliciousness from local food vendors.

The 51st Annual Arts and Crafts Fair

Come and spend a fun Saturday in Logan, Kansas! Every year, on the third Saturday in August, you can compete in a charity fun run, or walk, and then enjoy one of the best arts and crafts fairs in the state, right here at Hansen Plaza Square. The Hansen Museum, with funds from the Dane G. Hansen Foundation, sponsors this annual family-friendly event.

Charity 5k Fun Run & 2 Mile Walk Event
10th Annual Charity 5k Fun Run & 2 Mile Walk
Registration 7 am, 5K Run 8 am, 2 Mile Walk 8:15 am | Hansen Plaza on Main Street
Family-friendly event for participants of all ages. All participants (or their legal guardian) must sign a waiver to compete. All proceeds will be donated to Phillips County Hospice Services.

ENTRY FEE

  • Adults – $20.00
  • Youth (under 15) – $10.00

Register Now

The day gets underway with a charity 5k Fun Run & 2 Mile Walk.

Participants of all ages can compete with a paid registration & signed waiver. Register online or in person on race day at 7 am.

TIMELINE

  • Registration & t-shirt pickup begins at 7 am on the corner of Douglas and Main Street.
  • 5K run starts at 8 am
  • 2 mile walk at 8:15 am

PRIZES & MEDALS

5K RUN Prizes and Medals:

  • Top male & female in each category wins $25 HANSEN BUCKS (which may be spent as cash at the Arts & Crafts Fair).
  • Top 3 finishers in each age category receive a medal.

2 Mile Walk Prizes and Medals:

  • Top male & female in each category wins $10 HANSEN BUCKS (which may be spent as cash at the Arts & Crafts Fair).
  • Top 3 finishers in each age category receive a medal.

REGISTER NOW

Register before August 4th, to receive a t-shirt at check-in.


Arts and Crafts Fair, Logan KS
Arts & Crafts Fair
9 am - 3 pm | Hansen Plaza on Main Street
Family-friendly Event for All Ages

APPLY TO EXHIBIT

Bring your family and friends to this annual event held in downtown Logan, Kansas. There is no admission charge.

Join us for a wonderful day at our craft fair, where hand-crafted items take center stage! Set against a lively backdrop of live music, this event highlights the incredible talents of area artisans, offering unique creations you won’t find anywhere else.

While you explore the booths filled with handmade goods, your little ones can enjoy inflatable entertainment, making it a fun-filled day for the whole family. With the sounds of music in the air and exciting activities for children, this craft fair promises to be a memorable celebration of artistry and community spirit.

TIMELINE

Pre-Dawn: Crafters check in in preparation for the fair’s 9 am opening.

9 am: Arts and Crafts Fair opens as a shopper’s paradise. Visit the numerous artists and crafters from Kansas, and surrounding states.

9 am: The Inflate-o-Fun will be ready to entertain the children with a climbing wall, obstacle course, and jumper/slide combo.

9 am to 3 pm: Artisans will be giving demonstrations of their crafts around the Plaza. Artisan presentations may include blacksmith techniques; oil painting demonstrations; an wheel-throwing techniques on the potter’s wheel; and quilting demonstrations.

10 am, 12 pm, and 2 pm: For your listening pleasure, the south stage will showcase the smooth sounds of Formerly Three from Nebraska.

11 am and 1 pm: For your listening pleasure, live music will be provided on on the north stage.

10:30 am & 12:30 pm: Quilter Janie Lowry will do a live quilting demonstration across Main Street at the Logan Public Library.

2:30 pm: The highlight of the day is the selection of 12 new winners (and two alternates) of the coveted Artist of the Month award.  Crafters are judged for their uniqueness, quality of craft, and display. Learn more about exhibiting your arts and crafts here.