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

Be the first to view the new 2008 De Soto Advantage brochure!

The 2008 De Soto Chamber/EDC Membership Drive is underway!  Contact 913-583-1585 for more information on renewing your dues or  how to join the De Soto Chamber of Commerce!

Mark your calendar! October 10 - 11, 2008 New location! De Soto Riverfest Park 30 spaces available! Registration Form

July        August         September

July, 2008  

Wednesday, July 23, 2008
EDC Board Meeting

Location: Mr. Goodcents Restaurant

Time: 8:00 a.m.

For EDC Board members.  All EDC members are welcome to attend.  The EDC Quarterly Membership Meeting will be held in September.

Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Farmers Market

Location: Zimmerman's Kill Creek Farm, 9210 Kill Creek Road, De Soto

Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

It's that time of year again! Come to the first Farmers Market of the Summer season!

Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Farmers Market

Location: Zimmerman's Kill Creek Farm, 9210 Kill Creek Road, De Soto

Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

It's that time of year again! Come to the first Farmers Market of the Summer season!

Wednesday, July 30, 2008
De Soto Ambassador's Meeting

Location: Chamber Offices

Time:  2:00 p.m.

Want to increase your participation in the De Soto Chamber of Commerce? Become a De Soto Chamber Ambassador!  Contact Jill Wilks at 913-583-3004 for more information.

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August, 2008

The De Soto Chamber of Commerce Offices will have limited hours the week of August 4th.  Office hours are from 2 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Monday, August 4th - Thursday, August 7th and will be closed on Friday.

De Soto Days Festival is held Labor Day Weekend.  Please note that the dates, times, activities and prices are subject to change.  For more information, please contact Raheema Sampson, De Soto Days Chairman, at 913-583-3222.

Friday, August 1, 2008
De Soto Parks and Recreation Youth Soccer Fall 2008 Deadline

Fee: $30.00

Registration forms available at De Soto City Hall and the De Soto Community Center or online at www.desotoks.us.

Thursday, August 14, 2008
De Soto Chamber of Commerce Membership Luncheon

Location: De Soto Baptist Church

Time: 11:30 a.m.

Speaker:  Ryan Hogue with the Kansas Speedway

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

Reservations and prepayment are requested to ensure adequate seating and food.  Please contact Nancy Brent at (913) 583-1585 or via e-mail at nbrent@desotoks.org.  Payment in advance is appreciated by cash, check or Visa/MasterCard.  No cancellations are accepted within 24 hours of the event.

Thursday, August 28, 2008
De Soto Days Festival - Carnival Wrist Band Night at Miller Park

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

Location: Miller Park

Cost: $20.00 per person

Purchase a wristband and ride all of the rides that evening for one price!  Food booths are open, too!

Thursday, August 28, 2008

De Soto Days Festival - Live Magician at Miller Park

Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Location: Miller Park

Come enjoy magic at Miller Park!

Friday, August 29, 2008
De Soto Days Festival - Carnival Wrist Band Night at Miller Park

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

Cost: $20.00 per person

Purchase a wristband and ride all of the rides that evening for one price! Food booths are open, too!

Friday, August 29, 2008
De Soto Days Festival - Local Brass Band at Miller Park

Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Band to be announced.

Saturday, August 30, 2008 De Soto Days Events:

Car and Bike Show
Location: Miller Park "A" Field

Time: Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.; Show from 8:00 a.m. - Noon; Judging begins at 1:00 p.m.

Cost: For car entries - $10 per car, FREE admission for spectators

Attention car show registrants:  Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. at the "A" Field in Miller Park at the green tent for all cars and bikes.  Bikes will be parked on 83rd Street and cars will be parked on the baseball fields.   Door prizes and drawings for those registered in the show. 

Parade information for Bikes and Cars:  THERE IS NO FEE FOR THE PARADE but you MUST register. If you would like to be in the parade, please be at the Baptist church between 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Again, there is no charge to drive in the parade.  For those wanting to enter in both the parade and the car show, the parade will end at A field for the cars. For more information, contact Mary Guntert by e-mailing mguntert@wildcatwireless.com or call 913-583-3222.

De Soto Days Parade

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Location: Downtown De Soto,  83rd Street  and Penner Avenue

Registration and line up starts at 8:30 a.m. at De Soto High School and will depart at 9:45 a.m.  Download a Parade Entry Form here.

Old-Time Trolley Tour of De Soto

Time: All day until 4:00 p.m.

On Saturday, take an old-time trolley to tour De Soto!  The trolley will operate until 4:00 p.m.  the trolleys will load/unload at the city park gazebo area and will be taking town tours.  The De Soto Museum at Abbott Hall will be open to visit.

Kid's Parade - sponsored by Pizza Hut
Location: 2 blocks of Main Street and back

Time: 9:30 a.m.

Make plans now to participate in the All Kids Parade.  Meet at the corner of 83rd and Peoria St. by 9:30 a.m.  No registration needed.  Decorate yourselves and your bikes!  Kids Parade will walk from Peoria Street to Shawnee Street . **Please - No pets or motorized vehicles in kids parade. Parade is for 5th Graders and under.**

De Soto Days Parade
Location: Main Street

Time: Following the Kids Parade.  Parade should be downtown by 10:00 a.m. (leaving High School at 9:45 a.m.)

Children's Balloon Artist
Location: Miller Park

Time: Following the parade for 2 hours.

Craft and Commercial Booths
Location: Miller Park - B Field

Time: Around 11:00 a.m.

Visit over 30 booths with all kinds of unique items!

VFW Bingo
Location: Miller Park

Time: All Day after parade

It's back by popular demand!  The VFW will again have B-I-N-G-O at the De Soto Days Festival!

Carnival Wristband Night at Miller Park
Location: Miller Park

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

Cost: $20.00 per person

Purchase a wristband and ride all of the rides (including a new ride) that evening for one price!  Food booths are open, too!

The Black tuxedo's

**FREE CONCERT**

Performing in Miller Park, "A" Ball Field

Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

The F*Bombs

**FREE CONCERT**

Performing in Miller Park, "A" Ball Field

Time: 9:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for a night under the stars and for great music by The F*Bombs!  Food vendors will be open as well.

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September, 2008

Thursday, September 11, 2008
De Soto Chamber of Commerce Membership Luncheon

Location: FCB Bank

Time: 11:30 a.m.

Speaker:  FCB Bank

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

Reservations and prepayment are requested to ensure adequate seating and food.  Please contact Nancy Brent at (913) 583-1585 or via e-mail at nbrent@desotoks.org.  Payment in advance is appreciated by cash, check or Visa/MasterCard.  No cancellations are accepted within 24 hours of the event.

Thursday, September 25 - Saturday, September 27, 2008
De Soto Art Show 2008

Location: Zimmerman's Kill Creek Farm

For more information contact Raheema Sampson, FCB Bank at 913-583-3222.

Sunday, September 28, 2008
CASI Rotary/Gift of Life Chili Contest

Location: Zimmerman's Kill Creek Farm

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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October, 2008

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November, 2008

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