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Emporia Area Playing Cards
Check out the second edition of our Emporia Area Cards. Each deck is $10 and can be purchased at the Lyon County History, Emporia Main Street, and online at https://emporiamainstreet.square.site/shop/gift-certificates-souvenirs/5
Garden Adoption Open
Are you looking to give back? We have several beds that are looking for a sponsor. As a garden sponsor you are responsible for keeping your bed clean and free...
Glass Blown Open Block Party and Food Truck Festival!
Join us for a night of food, fun, and beer! Check out the vendors at https://emporiamainstreet.com/events/gbo/
Urban Fairy Doors
Head downtown for an adventure. Fairy doors are popping up everywhere! Find list list at https://emporiamainstreet.com/programs/design/fairydoors/
Vendors Wanted
We have several upcoming events that we are looking for Vendors! Click here to check out our upcoming activities: https://emporiamainstreet.com/events/
Local Jobs Board
Looking for a new full or part time gig? Check out our Jobs Board at https://emporiamainstreet.com/programs/business/local-job-listings/
E-Tech Startups
This intensive five-week, cohort-based bootcamp for tech entrepreneurs covers the key principles of evidenced-based entrepreneurship and customer discovery. Click the link for more info! https://emporiamainstreet.com/programs/business/e-tech/
Taste Tickets on SALE Now!
Tickets are on SALE now for the April 15th event! Click here: https://emporiamainstreet.com/events/the-taste/
Flash Sale
Visit our Facebook page for a post on SALE Items! Click: https://www.facebook.com/emporiamainstreet
New Merchandise In
Check out our Emporia gear in the office or shop online at: https://emporiamainstreet.square.site/
Jobs Board
Looking for a new opportunity? looking to expand your staff? Check out our local Jobs Board! Emporia Main Street Members can post openings for FREE! click here for more: https://emporiamainstreet.com/programs/business/local-job-listings/
Gift Certificates Accepted HERE!
Did you get an Emporia Main Street Gift Certificate over the Holidays? There are tons of places to spend them! Check out the list https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UKCTHE_kA76NgZoJ-xRLpGW_3fPZhnYUGQvYNHHInSw/edit?usp=sharing
Dueling Pianos: Emporia Main Street Public Improvement Auction
Save the date! Feb 18th at the Emporia Granada Theatre. Dinner, Show, and Supporting a GREAT cause!
Gift Certificates Make the Perfect Holiday Gift
Stop by 727 Commercial Street or order online at https://emporiamainstreet.square.site/
Holiday Gifts for Teachers & Staff
Send the gift of LOCAL this Holiday Season and let us make the delivery for you! Are you looking for a gift for a local teacher or school staff member?...
Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
Tickets on sale now! Visit https://emporiamainstreet.com/events/carriagerides/ for more info and to purchase tickets.
Quartermania is BACK!
Get your quarters ready for an event that's a mix of bingo and auction! Join Emporia Main Street and local businesses for a fun night of bidding (as low as...
Give the Gift of LOCAL!
Gift the Gift of Local this Holiday Season with Emporia Main Street Gift Certificates! Redeemable at over 200 locations, Emporia Main Street gift certificates are the perfect gift for anyone...
Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday is right around the corner! This is the day to get out there and show your LOVE to our local businesses! Join Emporia Main Street for an...
Soldier Care Package Drive
Each year Emporia Main Street works with members of the Freedom Fest committee to send care packages overseas to our service men and women. Click the link for more info:...
Freedom Fest This Saturday
Registration is currently open for Emporia Freedom Fest, which will be held this Saturday at the All Veterans Memorial. Click here for more info: https://emporiamainstreet.com/events/emporia-freedom-fest/
Veterans Banners Placements – 2022
Emporia Main Street is proud to offer you the opportunity to honor a veteran or someone currently active in the military while at the same time celebrating Emporia as the...
Downtown Trick or Treat
Mark your calendars for our annual downtown Trick or Treat and Costume contest! For more info click here: https://emporiamainstreet.com/events/downtown-trick-or-treat/
Dia de Los Muertos
Click the link for vendor info and parade registration! https://emporiamainstreet.com/events/dia-de-los-muertos/
Grand Opening for Imaginarium
August 24th - 3:30 pm to 7:oo pm. Click here for more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/485659473397962
New to the Community? This event is for YOU!
Have you moved to the Emporia Area in the past four years? Emporia Main Street invites you and a guest to Mix and Mingle! Click https://emporiamainstreet.com/events/mix-2/ to RSVP!
Emporia Main Street’s 31st Annual Meeting
Honoring those that are working hard for the region. The 31st Annual Meeting of Emporia Main Street gave us the opportunity to look back over the past year, honor some...
Welcome Back FHTC & ESU Students!
Welcome back ESU and FHTC students! Join us for a fun night out on Monday, August 22 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm in downtown Emporia! There will be music,...
Great American Market Registration Open
Click the link to register: https://emporiamainstreet.com/events/great-american-market/
22-23 Investor Drive
Time to sign up! For more info, click: https://emporiamainstreet.com/join/become-a-member/
City Fireworks
The City of Emporia’s Fourth of July fireworks are scheduled for Sunday, July 3, 2022. The display will be best viewed from the Emporia State University practice fields on the...
New Owners Help Cyclist Stay In Gear at Local Bike Shop
Emporia, KS – As the summer riding season heats up, cyclists coming to Emporia will be pleasantly surprised to find the doors at High Gear Cyclery remaining open. Located at...
Great American Market Registration Open Now!
Register now at https://emporiamainstreet.com/events/great-american-market/
Emporia Flatland Cruisers Car Show
For more information on the event, visit their Facebook Page Here: https://www.facebook.com/emporia.flatlandcruisers
Grand Opening Celebration
Patrons will soon have a new way to embrace their inner lumberjack all while enjoying a cold beverage and hanging with friends. Main Street Axe Company, Emporia plans to open...
Cinco de Mayo Celebration – May 7th
Join our friends, Hispanics of Today & Tomorrow, for their annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration in downtown Emporia on May 7th in the 800 & 900 Blocks of Commercial Street.
Vendor Sign Up Open for Unbound Gravel Finish Fest
Click https://emporiamainstreet.com/events/unbound-finish-line-celebration/ to sign up!
Veterans Banner Applications Now OPEN
Emporia, KS –As calendars start to fill up with spring activities, Emporia Main Street likes to remind the community that now is the time to submit applications for the Veterans Banner program. The...
Emporia PRIDE Merchandise to Support Community Events and Promote Inclusion
Emporia, KS - Emporia, KS – Emporia Main Street has teamed up with the Emporia High School Gender & Sexuality Alliance Club (EHS GSA) to create a community shirt that gives...
