Events

Calling all folks 50 and better! From NOON to 1PM CT, please come enjoy a hot, sit-down lunch while making new friends. This is a partnership with High Plains Food Bank, WT AmeriCorps, and the Mary E. Bivins Foundation. If you have questions, reach out to Kari at Warford Community Center: (806) 803-9785.

***THIS EVENT IS ONLY MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY — NOT WEEKENDS!***

Join us for a family-friendly festival every second full weekend in October! Stay for a day or camp for up to 8 days.

Experience three stages featuring local, national, and international music, youth competitions, and an open mic stage. Plus, enjoy workshops, camping, jam sessions, food trucks, and local art.

See ya at the Flats!

Join the Community Foundation of Southwest Kansas and United Way of Dodge City for our next Learn @ Lunch: Building a Healthier Community Series, featuring Alissa Murphy, Director of Development with Jobs for America’s Graduates–Kansas (JAG-K).

Learn more about JAG-K and discover how local businesses can play a role in helping students build the skills, connections, and confidence they need for life after high school.

Lunch will be provided. Must RSVP by email uwayofdc@att.net or by calling 620-682-1122

This event takes place on the north end of the civic center, also known as the Dodge City School Administration Building.

Join us for the opening of the Catrina Dress Exhibit at Arts in the Sunset at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4.

This FREE exhibition brings together a collection of Catrina dresses and costumes from the Adult and Kids Catrina Costume Contests featured during the past three years of the Día de Muertos Festival of Amarillo.

See up close the creativity, craftsmanship, and tradition behind some of the Catrinas that have taken the stage at the festival, from elaborate adult designs to imaginative creations worn by our youngest Catrinas.

The exhibit opens Friday, September 4 and will remain on display through Friday, October 9.

Come celebrate the artistry of La Catrina and revisit three years of Día de Muertos Festival memories.

The 3rd edition of the Amarillo International Film Festival returns October 8 to 10. Join us for what promises to be another fantastic weekend at Arts in the Sunset!

New this year: Friday Filmmakers’ BBQ.

Awards include:
Narrative Feature: $2,500
Documentary Feature: $2,500
Narrative Short: $1,000
Documentary Short: $1,000
Student Short: $500
Animated Short: (from all short submissions) $500

Greater Amarillo Filmmaker Award: $1,000
This will be awarded to the best film in which the filmmaker resides in the Greater Amarillo area (Texas Panhandle) or at least 50% of the film was shot in the Greater Amarillo area.

Laura W. Bush Institute for Women's Health Award - TBD

Legacy Award - Awarded at the discretion of the Festival Director and committee.
Visit Amarillo Route 66/ Road Trippin' Award -$500

New in 2026 for Route 66 Centennial Anniversary, this will be awarded to the film that best embodies the Route 66/ Road Trip vibe and/or is filmed on Route 66.

Non-Cash Awards:
Audience Choice Best Narrative Feature
Audience Choice Best Documentary Feature
Audience Choice Best Narrative Short
Audience Choice Best Documentary Short
Audience Choice Best Student Short
All award winners receive a special artisan-made AiFF Award.

Get your Christmas shopping out of the way early this year at the 14th Annual American Legion Post 47 Fall Rummage Sale!

This will take place at the post from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9 and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10.

LOTS OF MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS will be for sale. All proceeds benefit veterans programs.

This event is FREE, however visitors are encouraged to bring items to donate to benefit the residents of the Fort Dodge Soldiers Home pantry.

Items they need include: paper products, cleaning supplies and snacks. (No canned goods needed at this time)

Celebrate good food, strong community, brighter tomorrows with the Centennial edition of Boomtober Fest!

* Big Texas Little Film Tour at the Ranch, 425 N. Main St., 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9
* Car cruise and burnout contest on Main Street at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9
* Air Fly-In and Rose Rock Classic Car Show at Hutchinson County Airport, 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10
* Battle of the Bands Competition at the Dome, 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 featuring celebrity judge Mike Jones
* Borger Chamber of Commerce fish fry at the Dome, 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 11

Calling all folks 50 and better! From NOON to 1PM CT, please come enjoy a hot, sit-down lunch while making new friends. This is a partnership with High Plains Food Bank, WT AmeriCorps, and the Mary E. Bivins Foundation. If you have questions, reach out to Kari at Warford Community Center: (806) 803-9785.

***THIS EVENT IS ONLY MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY — NOT WEEKENDS!***

Peddler's Jingle Mingle Marketplace is a fresh twist on a timeless classic bringing everything shoppers love about The Peddler Show into a refreshingly elevated holiday shopping atmosphere in the Amarillo Civic Center!

Our huge collection of pop-up shops will impress and inspire shoppers to curate their very own Christmas delights this season!

Shoppers will enjoy photos with Santa and hourly giveaways all weekend long, over a dozen brand new booths joining the lineup, and a chance to win a custom holiday home makeover!

FREE admission for teachers & faculty, active military & veterans, and first responders & medical staff (with photo ID at the door).

For tickets and more info visit www.shopjinglemingle.com. Shopping hours are Friday from Noon to 6 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Join us for a family-friendly festival every second full weekend in October! Stay for a day or camp for up to 8 days.

Experience three stages featuring local, national, and international music, youth competitions, and an open mic stage. Plus, enjoy workshops, camping, jam sessions, food trucks, and local art.

See ya at the Flats!