This upcoming weekend is simply chock full of events for area residents. Start off by trekking to the Hugoton High School football field Thursday, September 8 for some hard-hitting middle school football action. The seventh grade will begin playing at 4:00 p.m., while the eighth grade team will take the field at 5:30 p.m. Both teams will play Holcomb Middle School. There is a small fee for admission, and concessions will be available for both games.
Friday, you can start your day off right by visiting the Senior Center’s Quilt, Art and Photography Show at 624 S. Main. The Center will open from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 9 and from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, September 10. If you would like your items to be displayed, you can drop them off Thursday, September 8 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. You can also call Senior Center Director Shila Moore at 620-544-2283 to find out more.
Friday, September 9, the Hugoton High School football team will head to Ulysses for their second game of the season. The Eagles won their first game against Lakin 42-14, and the contest against the Tigers Friday will definitely be something to see! Ulysses High School is located at 501 N. McCall and the field is located across from the campus to the south.
Saturday, September 10 is busy as all get out, so be sure to “get out” and see all the happenings! The Hugoton High School Lady Eagle volleyball team will host Elkhart, Southwestern Heights, Meade, South Gray and Sublette for their home tournament, starting at 9:00 a.m. Varsity will play in the West Gym, while junior varsity will be in the East Gym. A small admission fee will be charged, and concessions will be available.
If you’d rather shop than watch sports, look no further than the High Plains Fall Fling at Eagle RV Park, 1471 Road 13 Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There are currently 29 vendors signed up and their goods run the gamut, from apparel to homemade crafts and activities. There will also be tea, fresh kettle corn, sloppy joes, homemade pies, baked goods, jams and jellies. Several third-party vendors will be there, including Thirty-One, Rodan & Fields, It Works, Paparazzi, Avon, Perfectly Posh and Young Living Essential Oils. Homemade goods include wreaths, crafts, metal decor, horsehair bracelets, western decor, leather items, specialty gifts and woodcrafts. Prospective vendors are welcome to call Alisha Owens at the Chamber until Friday, September 9 to sign up at 620-544-4305.
The High Plains Music Fest will take place Saturday, September 10 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Dirtona Raceway north of Hugoton. Featured acts include Casey Donahew, Clare Dunn, Mike Ryan and Chance Anderson. Proceeds from the event will go to the American Cancer Society and other local charities. Caring Connections will provide childcare from 5:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. for the Music Fest. Just call 620-544-2050 to find out more.
