This document lists events happening in Atchison, Kansas in the fall semester. It describes photography and retail open house events in September, followed by a funky junk flea market, Kiwanis Club flea market, and Taste of Atchison food event. In October, events include Oktoberfest, a corn shucking contest, and OctoberBest shopping days. Additional fall events include a Halloween parade and Christmas tree lighting in November. The document also provides information on ongoing farmers' markets, historic trolley tours, and community websites.

1. fall semester events
Atchison
Taste of Atchison
Photography contest
Handy with a camera? Now is your time
to shine! See atchisonkansas.net for more
details. Deadline Sept 11th.
Fall Retail Open House
Sept 10th-12th
Atchison businesses roll out the red car-
pet! Get into the swing of fall with plenty
of deals, contests, prizes and more!
Downtown Atchison Funky
Junk Flea Market
Sept 12th, 9:00am-4:00pm
Vintage finds, retro treasures & antiques
on the Commercial Street Mall!
Kiwanis Club Fall Flea Market
Sept 13th, 6:00am-5:00pm
Three blocks of merchandise for sale or
trade on Main Street!
Taste of Atchison
Sept 17th, 5:00pm-8:00pm
A taste of everything Atchison has to
offer, from the cuisine of the area to items
from unique shops. Don’t miss this free
event!
Fall Clean Up
Sept 20th, 8:00am-12:00pm
Join city residents, Benedictine sports
teams and other community members to
help clean up the town!
KC Catfish Midwest Open
Championship
Sept 20th, 7:00am-4:00pm
One of the biggest catfish tournaments in
Kansas City hosts their championship in
our city. Come see some of the huge fish
pulled out of the Mighty MO
Chamber Site:
atchisonkansas.net
Community Site:
atchisonkansas.com
City Site:
cityofatchison.com

2. Oktoberfest
Oct 3rd, 9:30am-5:00pm
See more that 100 arts and crafts vendors,
eat German food and visit the authentic
German beer garden.
Atchison County Hand Corn
Shucking Contest
Oct 4th, 12:00pm
Event begins at high noon at the Slattery
Farm. Come see some of the state’s best
corn shuckers at work!
OctoberBest
Oct 9th-10th
Local Atchison retailers show off their
best and have fun doing it! Come down to
the Commercial Street Mall for the fun!
Witches Night Out
Oct 22nd, 5:00pm-8:00pm
Dress in your “Witchiest Costume” and
ride your broom from store to store
downtown for special sales, refreshments,
tastings, and much more! Enter the cos-
tume contest for fun prizes!
Kiwanis Halloween Parade
October 31 2:00pm
The Kiwanis Club celebrates its 95th
birthday during the 2015 Annual Hallow-
een Parade in Downtown Atchison.
Christmas Tree Lighting
Nov 19th
This annual event showcases the beauty
of Atchison. Join us on the Commercial
Street Mall as we get into the holidat spir-
it with carolers, hot drinks and Chrismas
cheer! Then watch as our tree and the rest
of the Mall light up the night sky.
Sights & Sounds of Christmas
December 5th
Head down to the Commercial Street
mall for the lighted christmas parade and
parade and much more.
Historic Trolley Tours
Take a trolley tour of Atchison--Fridays
and Saturdays visit atchisonkansas.net for
more information.
Farmers’ Market
Fresh Produce, homemade jams & jellies,
fresh-baked breads, garden plants and
more from area farmers and gardeners.
Wednesdays 2:30pm-5:30pm
Saturdays 8:00am-12:00pm