Upcoming Events

• Multiple Dates

  Tue, Jul 14

  Monthly Volunteer Work Nights / 

  Hays

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  Jul 14, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM

  Hays, 100 W 7th St, Hays, KS 67601, USA

  Once a month on the second Tuesday ECHS staff and volunteers come together to get particular tasks done. There is something for everyone from folding newsletters to sorting the photo files.

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• Sun, Jul 19

  St. Catherine Ancestors Mass / 

  Catharine

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  Jul 19, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

  Catharine, Catharine, KS, USA

  150th Celebration activities to follow at the ELLIS COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS.

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• Sun, Jul 26

  St. Ann Ancestors Mass / 

  Walker

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  Jul 26, 2026, 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM

  Walker, Walker, KS 67640, USA

  Breakfast Buffet to follow.

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• Sat, Aug 01

  Sesquicentennial "All Village Picnic" / 

  Ellis County Fair Grounds

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  Aug 01, 2026, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

  Ellis County Fair Grounds, 1344 Fairground Rd, Hays, KS 67601, USA

  Great get together for a family reunion. Activity details TBA

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• Sun, Aug 02

  St. Joseph Ancestors Mass (w/Bishop) / 

  St Joseph's Catholic Church

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  Aug 02, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

  St Joseph's Catholic Church, 215 W 13th St, Hays, KS 67601, USA

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• Thu, Aug 06

  Josies Gift / 

  2300 E 13th St

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  Aug 06, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

  2300 E 13th St, 2300 E 13th St, Hays, KS 67601, USA

  Josie's Gift is a Heritage Play that celebrates the history and tradition of the Volga Germans, in a modern day setting. ​ This event is FREE with no reservations required. ​​​ Showtime is at 7 P.M. Doors will open at 6:30. At the Hays High School Performing Arts Center.

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• Thu, Aug 06

  Volga German Heritage Play / 

  Hays High School

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  Aug 06, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM

  Hays High School, 2300 E 13th St, Hays, KS 67601, USA

  Time TBA

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• Sun, Aug 09

  Machts Gut Reception / 

  700 7th St

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  Aug 09, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

  700 7th St, 701 7th St, Victoria, KS 67671, USA

  Join us for a reception in the newly renovated ECHS Heritage Center.

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• Sun, Aug 09

  St. Fidelis Ancestors Mass (w/Bishop) / 

  St. Fidelis Basilica

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  Aug 09, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

  St. Fidelis Basilica, 900 Cathedral Ave, Victoria, KS 67671, USA

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• Sat, Sep 12

  Holy Cross Ancestors Mass (w/Bishop) / 

  Pfeifer

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  Sep 12, 2026, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

  Pfeifer, Pfeifer, KS 67660, USA

  Celebration Picnic to follow.

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• Sun, Oct 04

  St. Francis of Assisi Ancestors Mass / 

  Munjor

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  Oct 04, 2026, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

  Munjor, Munjor, KS 67601, USA

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• Sat, Oct 10

  Limestone Day Quarry Tour / 

  Grants Villa Road

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  Oct 10, 2026, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

  Grants Villa Road, Grants Villa Rd, Kansas, USA

  Specific times and activities will TBA

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• Sun, Nov 08

  Brewfest, Historic Opera House / 

  Grainfield

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  Nov 08, 2026, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

  Grainfield, Grainfield, KS 67737, USA

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• Sun, Dec 13

  St. Boniface Ancestors mass / 

  St. Boniface Cemetery

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  Dec 13, 2026, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

  St. Boniface Cemetery, Vincent Ave, Victoria, KS 67671, USA

  Breakfast to follow

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