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The Taste – April 12th
So how does this awesome event work? The event is held at the Civic Auditorium (111 East 6th Ave) from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm on Saturday, April 12th. Emporia...
Grand opening ceremony for Midwest Mama Co.
Emporia, KS – Emporia, KS – Downtown Emporia is about to welcome a new and exciting shopping destination! Midwest Mama Co., located at 1107 Commercial Street. Ste. B, is officially...
USA Today 10Best – Vote for Emporia Main Street
Emporia, KS – Emporia Main Street has once again been selected as a contender for the prestigious title of Best Main Street in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. This...
Athletes of the Week for March 8, 2025
Emporia High School - Alexa Castillo and Kensley Medrano, girls wrestling (1st two state champions for Emporia High in girls wrestling)Area - Drake Skirvin, USD 454 Burlingame boys basketball. (Scored...
Emporia Main Street Awarded $12,500 Science Discovery Grant
Emporia, KS: Emporia Main Street was awarded a Science Discovery on Main Street Grant to research and identify unique aspects of Emporia, Kansas in relation to science. This grant from Main Street America...
Thank YOU Auction Volunteers!
We had lots of great help at our Public Improvement Auction last Friday! Shout our to the ladies at Tri Sigma and Community Hornets!
ESU Player of the Week
Day helped the Hornets take a win over Missouri Southern, and he tallied a career high of 25 points. Day also has an impressive 42 assists on the season so...
100th Emporia First Friday Artwalk
We sure hope you're saving the date for the March 7 Art Walk, this 100th Art Walk celebration is going to be ✨ spectacular! ✨ 🎨 March's Featured Artist will...
USD 253 Cancels School for 2/19
A note from USD 253: Due to the winter weather conditions in the Emporia area and to ensure the safety of our students and staff, all classes and student activities...
Silent Auction Now Open for Bids!
Each year Emporia Main Street holds a public improvement auction to raise funds to help the organization promote community development and economic vitality for Emporia! One of the elements of...
Annual Auction Featuring Dueling Pianos
Emporia, KS - February 21st - Emporia Main Street invites you out for a night of fun, food, and community for our annual Fundraising Auction! Enjoy a delicious dinner, bid...
Drinkers & Thinkers
At Champions Landing Tuesday, Feb 25th, at 9:00 a.m. Join us for coffee and conversation!
Valentine’s Day Special!
Emporia Ks, Reality Check & The Axe Shedd - Valentine's Day Special! Limited spots available - look now!
Love Local Bingo
Emporia, Ks - February 7th to 17th - We are turning B-I-N-G-O to L-O-C-A-L this Valentine's Day Season! Here are details on how to play! From Feb 7th -Feb 17th stop by participating locations...
First Friday Art Walk
Emporia, KS - Friday February 7th - The 3rd Annual Ad Astra Art Show head downtown!
The Axe Shedd Expands with Simple Simon’s Pizza
Emporia, KS – January 27, 2025 – The Axe Shedd, a popular downtown Emporia destination known for its exciting axe-throwing experience, is thrilled to announce its expansion into the food...
Volunteer Board
Are you looking for ways to give back? Are you an organization looking for volunteers? Check out our new Volunteer Board: https://emporiamainstreet.com/join/volunteer/ Must be an EMS member to post opportunities.
Valentine’s For Veterans
We are working with Walnut Elementary School for Valentines for Veterans! If you have a Veteran that would like to receive a valentine in the mail, please send a PM...
Save The Date – The Taste
One of our favorite annual events is scheduled for Saturday, April 12th. Tickets will be available soon.
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Leap of Faith Martial Arts Opens New Location in Downtown Emporia! New Date Set for Ribbon Cutting!
This event was originally scheduled for Saturday, January 11th. Due to weather, it has been moved to Saturday, January 18th. Emporia, KS – January 6th – Leap of Faith Martial Arts,...
New Community Calendar
Emporia Main Street has been working with the City of Emporia and Emporia State University on a new Community Calendar! To view the calendar, click HERE! To submit an event...
K-State Selects Emporia Main Street for K-State 105 Entrepreneurial Blueprint Initiative!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Emporia, KS — Emporia Main Steet is one of 11 projects across Kansas that has been selected for the first cohort of the K-State 105 Entrepreneurial Blueprint Initiative....
Get Loud, Get Proud: Pregame Rally Before the ESU Hornets Take on Washburn!
Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 627 Event Space - 627 Commercial St. 11:00am-1:00pmCome decked out in your Black and Gold, bring your school spirit, and get hyped for the big game!The ESU...
City of Emporia Community Calendar
Exciting News for Emporia! We’re thrilled to introduce the brand-new City of Emporia Community Calendar—your one-stop destination for everything happening in Emporia and beyond! Looking for weekend plans? Wondering about...
Save The Date – Friday, Feb 21st, 2025
Emporia Main Street is hosting Dueling Pianos at our annual public improvement auction! Please note that this event will be held at Emporia State University to accommodate more ticket availability!...
Holiday Window Decorating Contest – Cast your votes now!
There are some great decorations in downtown Emporia this year! Our friends at Coffelt Sign Company are sponsoring the contest, and have some great prizes for the top 3 windows!...
Beyond the Banner Books – Now Available.
Emporia, KS — Emporia Main Street, KVOE Radio Stations, and IM Design Group are proud to announce the release of the second edition of Beyond the Banners, a commemorative book celebrating over...
Teacher & Staff Holiday Gifts Made Easy!
Do you have a special educator/school staff member you want to send a gift to this Holiday Season? Emporia Main Street is here to help! Simply purchase a gift certificate...
Local Jobs Board
Are you looking for a new career opportunity or a part time gig? Emporia Main Street invites you to visit our Community Jobs Board! We work with local employers both...
Emporia Main Street Gift Certificates
Perfect for ANYONE on your list. This gift is a great way to support local businesses plus they can be redeemed at over 100s of businesses. Purchase at Emporia Main...
The Sweet Granada Celebrates 20 years with a SWEET Movie!
A note from our Sweet Granada Friends: Small Business Saturday is extra sweet this year! Join us for a FREE movie to celebrate TWENTY sweet years in downtown Emporia! We...
December Promotions Meeting
Join us on December 5th for our monthly Drinkers and Thinkers Meeting! Open to anyone that wants to chat about ideas and events we can bring to downtown Emporia!
Veterans Banners are Finished for the Season!
The 2024 Veterans Banner season has come to an end. For more information, please visit https://emporiamainstreet.com/programs/design/veterans-banner-project/
Sips for Soldiers
Join us at Mulready's Pub for a GREAT Cause and a GOOD Time! More info at https://emporiamainstreet.com/events/soldiercarepackages/
Small Business Saturday – Save The Date
Businesses: want to get in on the SBS Fun? Click HERE to let us know!
How Can We Give Back Through Beyond the Banners?
Beyond the Banners - Volume II is now on sale at Emporia Main Street, KVOE, Middle Ground Books, and online at https://beyondthebanners.com/ Books are $10 each or 3 for $25. All...
Emporia First Friday – This Friday, November 1st.
The Emporia First Friday Art Walk takes place on the first Friday of every month from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. There are usually between 10 and 20 downtown business that serve as...
Downtown Trick or Treat and Annual Costume Contest – Vote for your favorites!
Time to vote for your favorite Costumes from the Emporia Main Street Downtown Trick or Treat this past Saturday! To vote, simply "like" the picture! You can vote for all...
Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for Britain Training!
Join us for the Grand Opening of Britain Training at 331 Commercial Street, Suite B! This Women's only gym offers weekly classes, personal training, and more in a safe &...
Save the Date – Small Business Saturday!
Save the Date for Saturday, November 30th - we have some fun things in the works!
