Prairiesta
Here's
to 150 Years!
The
every 10 year celebration of the history, heritage and culture of Russell,
Kansas
June
10 - 13, 2021
Photos
from 2011
Windmills
To Wind Power
2011
Prairiesta Parade
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Carnival rides at 7th and Main Streets
Prairiesta is
a celebration of the history, heritage, and culture of Russell County,
Kansas. It has been held every ten years since 1941. The 2011 Prairiesta
celebrated Russell County's 140th Anniversary and the 150th Anniversary
of the State of Kansas. The theme for 2021 is Here's to 150 Years!
During Prairiesta,
Russell reverts back to the 1871 era with period costumes and beards worn
by locals and visitors. The days and nights are filled with activities,
entertainment, food, contests, demonstrations, rides, music, crafts, art,
a fly in, and reunions. The high point of the week's events is the Prairiesta
Parade, which in 2011 began with a longhorn cattle drive down Main Street
and continued with over 140 entries.
2021
Prairiesta Schedule.
The Pioneer Encampment provided a living history exhibit of life on
the Kansas plains during the 1870's
Blacksmith Bill Moffet from Rose Hill, Kansas
Wheat threshing with a thresher from the 1940s powered by a steam driven
tractor
Heritage Demonstrations included corn shelling (above), soap making,
quilting, tatting, leather work, stone cutting and other activities
A huge historical pageant narrated by Marshall Allen Bailey played
to hundreds of people on two consecutive nights
The Prairiesta parade featured
over 140 entries including 5 present or past United States Senators
The Nicodemus Buffalo Soldiers Association was formed to honor the
black soldiers of the 9th and 10th Cavalry Divisions of the U.S. Army
The Prairie Duster Drill Team serves as ambassadors for Kansas' Biggest
Rodeo and has been riding in formation since 1985
The Fabulous Flippers, 60s rhythm and blues band includes three men
from Russell in the horn section
Art on the Square is a display of local artists on the Russell County
Courthouse lawn
Deines Center provided a quilt show, live music, and an exhibit of
art in any media with the Prairiesta theme "Windmills To Wind Power"
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