Kay County Courthouse Centennial Celebration set for Oct. 28

NEWKIRK — The Kay County Courthouse Centennial Celebration will be held 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 28 at the courthouse square.

The courthouse opened in 1926, and this year’s celebration will give Kay County residents an opportunity to come together and recognize its 100 years of history.

The day will begin with the Centennial Parade at 11 a.m., followed by the Centennial Ceremony at noon. Courthouse tours, entertainment and food trucks will be present.

As plans for the celebration continue, organizers are hoping to bring some of the sights of 1926 back to downtown.

Those who own vehicles from the 1920s are encouraged to participate in the Centennial Parade. 

Having vehicles from the same era as the courthouse would be a great addition to the celebration and help bring a little bit of 1926 back to Main Street.

Local businesses, organizations, clubs, churches, school groups and community members are also encouraged to participate in the parade. 

The celebration is for all of Kay County, and organizers hope the parade will reflect the many communities, businesses and organizations that make up Kay County.

Those interested in entering the parade can register through the Newkirk Chamber of Commerce.

Residents can  purchase an official Centennial Celebration T-shirt.

Shirts are available to order online through Dirt Road Designs.

Limited-edition commemorative Centennial coins are also available for $10 each at the Kay County Administration Building or through Kay County elected officials, while supplies last. 

The coins were created especially for the courthouse’s 100th anniversary and provide a keepsake to remember this historic milestone.

One hundred years is a milestone worth celebrating, and we hope to see Kay County come together on Oct. 28.