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Emporia Main Street Auction & Dueling Pianos
Looking for an experience gift? The Emporia Main Street Auction and Dueling Pianos is a perfect night out! Dinner & Show Tickets and Show only tickets are available at https://emporiamainstreet.com/events/auction/!...
Flash SALE
We have several Shirts marked down to $10, $5 Historic Emporia Playing Cards, AND $5 off regular priced merchandise. Now- Saturday (12/23)! Stop by 727 Commercial Street to check it...
Gift Certificate FAQs
FAQs about Emporia Main Street Gift Certificates! How do they work? Emporia Main Street gift certificates can be redeemed at our member businesses (with the exception of financial institutions). They...
Gift Certificates are the PERFECT GIFT for anyone on your list!
Want to give the gift of shopping local! Emporia Main Street Gift Certificates can be redeemed at hundreds of local businesses and 100% of your purchase goes to the businesses...
Holiday Carriage Ride Tickets
Tis the season for Emporia Main Street Horse drawn carriage rides in downtown Emporia! Emporia Main Street is excited to host this holiday tradition and look forward to you and...
Teacher & Staff Holiday Gifts Mad 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...
When Will the Christmas Music Start??
Ok, we want to have some fun with the Holiday Music that plays downtown this season. We traditionally start playing Holiday tunes on Small Business Saturday (11/25)....but we have people...
Open House – Red House Exchange
Emporia, KS -Community members now have a new place to shop and take a variety of art and crafting classes. Red House Exchange, located at 504 Commercial Street, is now...
Grand Opening – Court’s Place
Emporia, KS – Court’s Place, located at 9 West Nineth Ave., is now the new home to Handcrafted by Court. This new business venue is a gift shop featuring goods...
Veteran Owned Business Signs!
If you are a veteran and would like a complimentary sign for your business, please stop by Emporia Main Street to pick one up!
Soldier Care Package
Packages are typically sent to Kansas based military personnel, but we will take special request for packages to be sent out. We do ask that you provide the mailing information...
Veterans Appreciation Day @ Mr. G’s Express Wash
Veterans Day is coming up on Saturday, November 11th!
Veterans Day Concert: Lazy Wayne Band
Mark your calendars for this special Veterans Day concert! LAZY WAYNE BAND with CODY JOE HODGES at the historic Emporia Granada Theatre on SATURDAY, NOV. 11, 7 PM. Tickets on...
Emporia Freedom Fest – November 4th
Day of Registrations Available. Info at https://www.emporiafreedomfest.org/
Emporia First Friday – November 3rd
Click here for the venue map: https://emporiafirstfriday.com/schedule/
Emporia Freedom Fest celebrates 20 years!
Registration now open for all events! Click: https://www.emporiafreedomfest.org/ for more info!
Dia de Los Muertos – Vendors Wanted
Hispanics of Today and Tomorrow are excited to invite you and your family to their annual Dia de los Muertos Celebration in downtown Emporia! Click the link for more information:...
Sign Up for Downtown Trick or Treat:
Sign up to be a stop on the annual downtown Trick or Treat! Must be a Main Street Member to participate: https://emporiamainstreet.com/events/downtown-trick-or-treat/
Location Change for Spartan Social
Please not that the Spartan Social for Apella has been moved to the Bourbon Cowboy at 605 Commercial Street. There will still be food trucks, live music and Radius Beer!
New Name, Same Great Vibe
Emporia, KS – For those looking to Step Up and Throw Down, 616 Commercial is still the place to try your hand at axe throwing. The Axe Shedd, formerly known...
EHS Career Fair
Emporia High School will once again be hosting a career/employment fair in conjunction with their annual college fair this fall. They are planning for between 600-750 sophomores, juniors and seniors...
Apella – The all class reunion for Emporia High School
For a list of reunion activities, visit https://emporiamainstreet.com/events/apella/
Grand Opening Celebration
To celebrate the opening of both businesses, Flex Line Disc Golf and Purrfect Paws Grooming are having an open house on Monday, September 11th from 3pm to 7pm at 9...
Calling All Spartan Alumni for Homecoming Parade Entries
Who wants to join in the Homecoming Parade Fun on Friday, September 22 before the Emporia High School football game? Classes can enter to walk or have a float! Click...
Apella -Spartan Social
This event is FREE and Open to the public! Meet up with fellow Spartans and Emporia Community members on 9th Ave from 5pm - 9pm for live music, food trucks,...
September Emporia First Friday
September's Featured Art will a new Community Mural! Come participate in painting this mural by Alex and Andrea Polzin at Trolley House Distillery from 3-8 pm. Special thanks to the Community...
Wings & Wheels Show
The Emporia Airport will host the annual Wings and Wheels Show on Sept. 23, 2023 beginning at 8:00 AM. Admission to the event is free! An airplane and car static...
Local Jobs Board
Click here to view full time and part time job opportunities in the surrounding area!
New Business Brings Health Care to Downtown Emporia.
Emporia, KS- Liberty MD is now open and is ready to offer a variety of medical services to the community. Located in downtown Emporia at 708 Commercial, this new health...
City Meet & Greet
A family fun time with the City Manager…Zoo Olympics!How long can you stand like a flamingo? Join us for this family fun adventure at the zoo to learn about the...
Community Jobs Board!
Are you looking for a part time or full time opportunity? Are you looking to hire? Check out the Community Jobs Board at https://emporiamainstreet.com/programs/business/local-job-listings/
City of Emporia Fireworks Show
The City of Emporia’s Fourth of July fireworks are scheduled for Tuesday, July 4, 2023. The display will be best viewed from the Emporia State University practice fields on the...
Train Time with Team Schnak
Free Rides throughout July at the Sertoma Miniature Train complements of Team Schnak!
June Main Street Shout Out!
The Main Street Shout Out for June goes to 627 Event Space! They have gone above and beyond on the exterior of their building (the inside looks pretty darn good...
Early Bird Pricing Happening Now!
It is time to sign up to be a 23/24 Investor! Sign up now - June to receive our special Early Bird Discount! Click here for more details: https://emporiamainstreet.com/join/become-an-investor/
Food Vendors Needed for Dynamic Discs Open Block Party and Food Truck Festival
Join us on June 17th for another fabulous food truck fest in downtown Emporia! Click here for vendor details: https://emporiamainstreet.com/events/ddo/
Everyone is Welcome in Emporia!
Hey Main Streeters! In celebration of PRIDE month (June) we want to spread good vibes to our community members and visitors! If you would like one of these posters for...
New Merch!
We have lots of new merch in stock! Stop by 727 Commercial Street or visit us online to purchase: https://emporiamainstreet.square.site/shop/apparel/3
Flatland Cruisers Car Show
This Saturday in downtown Emporia! Come check out the cool cars, listen to some tunes, and enjoy a food vendor! Located in the 800 - 1100 blocks of Commercial Street!...
