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    • Road Trips, Events, Drive and Dines >
      • 2025: Road Trips, Events, Drive and Dines >
        • Road Trip to Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument May 2025
        • Drive and Dine to Dyck Arboretum and Three RIngs Brewery May 10, 2025
        • CKCA Participates in the 35th Annual Hutch Patriots Parade July 4, 2025
        • Drive and Dine to Club D'est August 23, 2025
        • Drive and Dine to Midland Railroad Hotel October 11-12, 2025
      • 2024: Road Trips, Events, Drive and Dines >
        • Downtown Hutch Cars and Coffee at DCI Park: April 6th, 2024
        • Drive and Dine to Fly Boy Brewery and Eats in Sylvan Grove, KS: April 20th, 2024
        • Downtown Hutch Cars and Coffee at DCI Park: May 4th, 2024
        • Road Trip May 2024: Valley Falls, Topeka, Atchison, KS
        • Drive and Dine to El Cerrito Mexican Restaurant in Hesston, KS: May 18th, 2024
        • Downtown Hutch Cars and Coffee at DCI Park: June 1st, 2024
        • Corvette Drive-In at Three Rings Brewery: June 1st, 2024
        • Drive and Dine to Made from Scratch Restaurant in Wilson, KS: June 22, 2024
        • Downtown Hutch Cars and Coffee at DCI Park: July 6th, 2024
        • Downtown Hutch Cars and Coffee at DCI Park: August 3rd, 2024
        • Downtown Hutch Cars and Coffee at DCI Park: September 7th, 2024
        • Drive and Dine to Stearman Field Bar and Grill in Benton, KS September 28, 2024
        • Drive and Dine to Historic Wolf Hotel in Ellinwood, KS October 19, 2024
        • Drive and Dine to 72nd Annual Windom Lions Club Pancake Feed in Windom, KS November 9, 2024
      • 2023: Road Trips, Events, Drive and Dines >
        • Drive and Dine March 2023: PJ's Bar and Grill
        • Road Trip May 2023: New Mexico, Utah, Arizona, Colorado
        • Road Trip October 2023: Branson, Missouri
        • Road Trip October 2023: The Garage Automotive Museum in Salina, Kansas
        • Road Trip November 2023: McPherson College Automotive Restoration Program in McPherson, Kansas
      • 2022: Road Trips, Events, Drive and Dines >
        • Road Trip May 2022: Nebraska, Iowa
      • 2021: Road Trips, Events, Drive and Dines >
        • Road Trip April 2021: Missouri, Tennessee, North Carolina, Kentucky, Illinois
      • 2020: Road Trips, Events, Drive and Dines >
        • Mount Rushmore July 2020
      • 2019: Road Trips, Events, Drive and Dines
      • 2018: Road Trips, Events, Drive and Dines >
        • CKCA 50th Anniversary Celebration June 23, 2018
        • Colorado July 2018
      • 2017: Road Trips, Events, Drive and Dines >
        • Bowling Green May 2017
      • 2016: Road Trips, Events, Drive and Dines
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        • July 4th Parade 2015
        • BBQ July 2015
      • 2014: Road Trip, Events, Drive and Dines >
        • Corvettes at the Cosmosphere September 20, 2014
      • 2012 and 2013: Road Trips, Events, Drive and Dines >
        • Hutchinson Airport Picture Day
        • Escort of Veteran's Tribute June 12, 2013
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      • CKCA Picnic at Rice Park September 21, 2024
      • CKCA Picnic at Rice Park, September 23, 2023
      • CKCA Picnic at Rice Park, September 2022
      • CKCA Picnic, September 2021
      • CKCA Picnic, September 26, 2020
      • CKCA Picnic, September 2015
      • CKCA Picnic, July 19, 2014
      • 1st Annual CKCA Picnic, July 2013
    • Car Shows >
      • Kansas State Fair: CKCA Invitational Car Show, September 14, 2025
      • Kansas State Fair: CKCA Invitational Car Show, September 15, 2024
      • Smoky Valley Classic Car Show, Lindsborg, KS, August 3, 2024
      • Veterans Benefit Car and Bike Show at the Red Shed, Hutchinson, KS, July 6, 2024
      • Annual Juneteenth Community Celebration Car Show, Hutchinson, KS, June 15, 2024
      • Rock the Block Car Show, Colwich, KS, June 9, 2024
      • 20th Anniversary Black Kettle Car Show, Moundridge, KS, June 1, 2024
      • Kansas State Fair: CKCA Invitational Car Show, September 17, 2023
      • 'Vettes & Harleys at the Hutchinson Zoo, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
      • Boo At The Zoo, October 2012
      • NCRS All Corvette Car Show, 2012
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      • The Fred and Jean Johnson Artifact Collection, Meeting Minutes December 1969 to December 1974
      • The Fred and Jean Johnson Artifact Collection, Meeting Minutes January 1975 to June 1978
      • The Fred and Jean Johnson Artifact Collection, Newsletters May 1974 to March 1980
    • CKCA 50th Anniversary Celebration June 23, 2018
    • CKCA Cover Story: Blue Bars Magazine, Summer 2015
    • CKCA Cover Story: Blue Bars Magazine, Summer 2013
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CENTRAL KANSAS CORVETTE ASSOCIATION
• ​UPCOMING EVENTS FOR 2025 •

This page will evolve throughout the season as additional information becomes available.

​Please check with the organizers prior to event date to confirm details!

​Please contact WEBMASTER i
f you would like to add an item to our UPCOMING EVENTS schedule.​

The car and motorcycle events listed on this page are generally of a LOCAL nature,
typically taking place in or near Hutchinson, Kansas.

For a comprehensive list of upcoming REGIONAL car-related events,
click HERE ​and you'll be directed to the Mulvane Marauders Car Club event listing page.

For a list of upcoming events, 
regardless of genre, taking place in and around Hutchinson,
click HERE ​and you'll be directed to the interactive Visit Hutch.com Upcoming Events calendar.

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CKCA Members-Only Drive & Dine
​73rd Annual Windom Lions Club Pancake Feed
Saturday, November 8, 2025
Windom, KS
– Hosted by Karen Ukens

73rd Annual Windom Lions Club Pancake Feed
6:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Windom Fire Station - 700 N. Main in Windom
Pancakes, eggs, sausage, orange juice, milk, and coffee will be served from 6:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  There will be a free-will donation at the door, with proceeds to benefit the Windom Community.

Don’t forget to visit the Windom Senior Center
Windom Bazaar & Bake Sale
November 8th, 2025 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Plants, baked goods & snacks, holiday & handmade crafts & more ideas. 
– Source: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1WR9DtfAyZ/​

​All CKCA Members:
 Meet at Atwood's/Kwik Shop at 30th & Lorraine at 8:15, depart at 8:30. Our group will be led by Wayne & Marcia Strawder. Please make sure you have plenty of fuel.
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Durham School Services Stuff the Bus
​for the Reno County Toy Run
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Hutchinson, KS
Hutchinson Walmart
1905 E 17th Ave
​Hutchinson, KS 67501
​9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
More info: Leslie Stunkel 620-960-9921
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​https://www.facebook.com/events/1340310254417224/

https://www.facebook.com/RenoCountyToyRun
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Reno County Toy Run
Sunday, November 23, 2025
Hutchinson, KS

https://www.facebook.com/events/32758084950457206

​https://www.facebook.com/RenoCountyToyRun/
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CKCA Members-Only Christmas Party
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Hutchinson, KS

CKCA Annual Christmas Party – Saturday December 6, 2025

Our annual Christmas party will be Saturday night, December 6th

The location is again the Downtown Sampler, 2nd floor of the First National Bank, downtown.

The reception will start at 6:00 PM followed by dinner at 6:45 PM

The Sampler will furnish drink set ups and you can bring BYOB if desired.

Debby Gruver has arranged a wonderful meal for us! 

Two meat buffet  - Smothered chicken, brisket burnt ends, scalloped potatoes, green beans, 3 leaf salad, dinner rolls, plated cheesecake dessert, ice tea and coffee.

Total cost per person is $39.00 including tax and gratuity and the club will pay half of this cost.  Please bring your $20.00 payment per person that night.

This is a guaranteed food count.  If you sign up and fail to come, you will owe the full dinner cost.

We need a firm count for dinner no later than noon on Friday November 28th.

You may reply via email to Greg Gordon with your count or call or text Lee Spence.

As we have done in the past, our club would appreciate a CHECK (no cash, please) payable to the Reno County Food Bank.  This donation always goes to a good cause.   Do not include your dinner cost and Food Bank in the same check. 

Thanks to Debby for making these arrangements!    – Greg Gordon


Downtown Sampler Restaurant
1 N Main St
​​(intersection of Main and Sherman)
Hutchinson, KS 67501
Located on the 2nd floor of the First National Bank building
(take the ramp on W Sherman St to the top floor of the parking garage)
620-662-7990

https://www.downtownsampler.com/
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Light Up Hutch Christmas Parade & Festival
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Hutchinson, KS

Save the date! The annual Light Up Hutch Downtown Christmas Parade and Festival is set for Saturday, December 6th!

Ad Astra Radio and our Community Partners are busy planning a magical day of holiday activities for you and your family.

It all begins the night before on December 5th with Holiday Happy Hour at the Hutchinson Zoo. Enjoy holiday festivities, music, delicious food and beverages, and animal experiences at this after-hours event exclusively for adults 21+. More details coming soon!

The Annual Hutch Rec Gingerbread House Decorating starts off our Saturday at Memorial Hall. Santa will be there! Afterwards, make a day of it with shopping and dining in Downtown Hutchinson, with many stores open late.

Activities from 4 to 6 p.m. in DCI Park include Spread the Light Holiday Park, a holiday tradition of giving. Don’t miss the 30 foot Christmas tree in the center of the park!

The festival concludes with a spectacular nighttime parade on Main Street at 6 p.m.

Be sure to follow our Light Up Hutch Facebook Page for schedule updates and to learn about special VIP experiences.

Want to join the parade? Simply complete the entry form at the link below. We’re so excited to have you participate!

Thank you and remember to shop local this upcoming holiday season!
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https://www.facebook.com/LightUpHutch/

https://www.adastraradio.com/lightuphutch/ 
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Christmas Parade and Santa Visit
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Turon, KS

Santa visit & Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 6th, starting at 1p.m. Santa will be in the parade and then at the gym for kids to tell him what they want for Christmas. There will be refreshments to enjoy at the gym.

If you would like to register to be in the parade, please contact MaKayla Green at the City Office at 620-497-6443 or Lori Conrad at the library at 620-497-6409. Registration for the parade and getting your number for the lineup for the parade will be at 12 in the library on December 6th.

Turon Community Library
501 E Price St, Turon, KS 67583

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BdSDJWDdm/​

https://www.facebook.com/cityofturon/
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Salty Cycles Presents
Harley Holidays Biker Bazaar
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Hutchinson, KS

​Hey Salty followers! Get ready for an exciting season because our annual Harley Holidays are just around the corner! This year, we’re thrilled to announce that the big boss has decided to elevate the festivities by introducing a Biker Bazaar. You won't want to miss this!

Join us on December 13th starting at 10 AM, and be sure to catch Santa’s spectacular arrival at 11 AM! Capture unforgettable moments with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and indulge in a delightful spread of finger foods and drinks. Plus, take advantage of exclusive sales at Salty Cycles! Mark your calendars—it’s going to be an unforgettable day filled with joy and community spirit!

​Vendors include:
Pinkies Sewing
Cookies Leather
Salty City Candle Works
The Chic’ Biker
Motorcycle Riders Foundation
Kansas COC
Gussy Marie's Menagerie
Bretz Injury Law
https://www.facebook.com/events/1730359674296713 

https://www.facebook.com/SaltyCycle/
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Page last updated: 11/07/2025
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