The City of Great Bend wants to help citizens have lots of fun and create memories, said Community Coordinator Christina Hayes. That’s why this years September feature is “Party in the Park.”
“It’s good fun for the whole family and it’s all happening at Veterans Memorial Park!,” she said.
Starting at 8 a.m., Club 1 Fitness is featuring the Tuff/Enuff Fun Run/Walk in the Park; at 10 a.m. the Optimist Club begins the Fun Zone in the Park; at 11 a.m., the Great Bend Recreation Commission will start the Mud Volleyball Tournament; at 11 a.m., the Barton County Bark 4 Life event will begin; at 5 p.m., the Great Bend City Council will host the Picnic in the Park; and at 7 p.m., the Music in the Park will begin.
“The Music in the Park has people in the community talking,” Hayes said. It will feature Ricky Fugitt and Logan Mize.
Fugitt is a Great Bend resident and has a huge local following and Mize is from Clearwater, and has a huge regional following. Both men have albums and are currently on tour.
“Great Bend is excited to host them,” she said.
Tickets will only be $5 if you purchase an Explore Great Bend pin for $5 which will give great deals and discounts for all Melting Pot Month activities in September. The concert will take place at the Al Burns baseball field in Vets Park.
“Party in the Park is meant to create fun and enjoyment for all ages,” said City Administrator Howard Partington. “A few years ago, Vets Park was the place for families and class reunions to come celebrate and have fun together, during the 4th of July, now we want an Annual Party in the Park to be that place for good fun.”
The events are created to capture the exercise enthusiasts, kids of all ages, athletes or mud players, the dog lovers, those who love to eat and music devotees, he said.
For more information on both Party in the Park and Melting Pot Month in Great Bend, contact Hayes at 620-793-4111 or e-mail chayes@greatbendks.net.