Below is a list of community events. If your organization has a special event that you would like included, please e-mail Sara Ritter.

 

The July, 2009 Chamber of Commerce Newsletter is now available!

 

Check out the De Soto Advantage brochure!

 

Click here for more information on De Soto Parks and Recreation Youth Programs!

 

Upcoming 2009 De Soto Festivals:

4th of July Event Information - Saturday July 4th

De Soto Days Festival - September 3rd - 5th

De Soto Chamber of Commerce Blues & BBQ Festival/Cookin' on the Kaw - Oct. 9-10th

 

 

Back by popular demand!

5th Annual Cookin' on the Kaw BBQ Contest

De Soto Riverfest Park

October 9-10, 2009

 
   
 

Click here to download a BBQ Contest Registration Form.

We have 33 openings!

 

Contest/Site Layout Map Information

BBQ Team Order Forms (T-shirts & Admission Ticket Ordering)

 **Please note that the People's Choice Contest hosted by Oklahoma Joe's BBQ is open to the first 30 paid teams. There is no cost to participate in the People's Choice Contest. Drummies provided by Oklahoma Joe's BBQ.**

 

More information will be forthcoming. 

 

 

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July, 2009

 

Saturday, July 4, 2009
City of De Soto Presents a 4th of July Celebration

Location: De Soto Riverfest Park

Time: Park opens at 6:00 p.m. - Fireworks at 9:45 p.m.

Enjoy great food from local vendors, live band, kid's entertainment and more! Sponsored by the City of De Soto.

 

Thursday, July 9, 2009
De Soto Chamber of Commerce Luncheon

Location: De Soto VFW

Time: 11:30 a.m.

Cost: $10/members; $15non-members

Guest Speaker: Bill Severns

Reservations are required to ensure adequate seating. Please e-mail mbefort@desotoks.org or call 913-583-1585 to attend.

 

Thursday, July 16, 2009
Tastes and Tees for TLC Wine Tasting

Location: Terrace on the Green, 5341 W. 151st Terrace, Leawood, KS  66224

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Cost: $45 (table sponsorships are available)

The Tastes and Tees Wine Tasting Event will benefit TLC for Children and Families, a local agency that serves abused, neglected and at-risk children.  The wine tasting will include a special presentation from Mater Sommelier Doug Frost, entertainment by Gary Gardner and In Full Swing, Food, Drink and a Silent and Live Auction.  Call 913-324-3605 or visit www.kidstlc.org for more info.

 

Monday, July 20, 2009
TLC Golf Tournament

Location: Falcon Lakes Golf Course, 4605 Clubhouse Drive, Basehor, KS

Time: Registration at 7:00 p.m. for Morning Women's Clinic & Tournament

Time: Registration at Noon for the Afternoon 18-Hole Open Scramble Tournament

Cost: Women's Clinic & Tournament - $150/pp; Open Individual Golfer - $175/pp

See the registration form for more information.

 

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