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Rural Roots Bluegrass Winterfest 2024.2
2024-01-27 11:30 - 23:30 UTC | Midland Railroad Hotel & Restaurant Lifecycle Stage
Rural Roots | Bluegrass Winterfest

Rural Roots | Bluegrass Winterfeast January 27 Saturday
Tickets $20 ($25 at door) Noon (During Lunch) Tequa Trio Songwriting Workshop 1 PM John Depew | 2 PM Weda Skirts
4 PM – 6 PM Open Mic 7 PM Haymakers 9:30 PM Pretend Friend
Dive into a day of bluegrass bliss at Rural Roots | Bluegrass Winterfest on Saturday, January 27th. Join us for a musical journey that begins at noon during lunch with the Tequa Trio, setting the stage for an unforgettable afternoon. Engage your creative side with a Songwriting Workshop featuring John Depew at 1:00 PM and Weda Skirts at 2:00 PM.
As the sun sets, the stage opens for aspiring talents at our Open Mic from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Experience the dynamic tunes of Haymakers at 7:00 PM, followed by the captivating performance of Pretend Friend at 9:30 PM. Secure your tickets for $20 in advance ($25 at the door) and become part of this celebration where bluegrass melodies weave seamlessly into an evening of musical enchantment. Don’t miss the chance to make memories at Rural Roots on this Saturday night!

Rural Roots Bluegrass Winterfest 2024
2024-01-26 18:30 - 23:30 UTC | Midland Railroad Hotel & Restaurant Lifecycle Stage
Rural Roots | Bluegrass Winterfest | Friday, January 26
Tickets $15 ($20 at door)
7:00PM The Matchsellers
9:30PM Weda Skirts
Embark on a musical journey into the heart of bluegrass at Rural Roots | Bluegrass Winterfest on Friday, January 26th. Join us for an unforgettable night featuring The Matchsellers at 7 PM, setting the stage with their soulful tunes. As the evening unfolds, let the captivating melodies of Weda Skirts at 9:30 PM carry you away. Secure your tickets for $15 in advance ($20 at the door) and immerse yourself in the warmth of Rural Roots, where the magic of bluegrass meets the thrill of live performances. Don’t miss this enchanting Friday night celebration!

Groovy New Year, A Lovegrass Experience
2023-12-31 19:00 - 2024-01-01 02:00 UTC | Midland Railroad Hotel & Restaurant Lifecycle Stage
Groovy New Year event, A Lovegrass Experience
December 31, 7 PM
$5.00 Cover
Includes Champagne Toast at Midnight

New Years Eve Wine Dinner
2023-12-31 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Midland Railroad Hotel & Restaurant Lifecycle Stage
A Wine Paring New Years Eve Dinner at The Midland Railroad Hotel
Ring in the new years with us with an exqisite 4 course wine dinner hosted by Anders Wibskov, Certified Sommelier at Midland Railroad Hotel.

Czech & Slovak Tales with Strings
2023-09-17 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Midland Railroad Hotel & Restaurant Lifecycle Stage
Czech & Slovak Tales with Strings
Tour supported by Nebraska and Kansas Czech Honorary Consuls
September 2023
Midwest Tour of historic Czechoslovak Communities!
We are making a Roadtrip Film of Czechoslovak-American Marionette Theatre on tour with the show Czech & Slovak Tales with Strings! (more about the film to come later)

After Harvest Czech Festival
2023-07-28 08:00 - 2023-07-29 17:00 UTC
Time: TBD
Description: The Wilson After Harvest Czech Festival is one of the largest festivals in Ellsworth and Russell County Kansas. Hosted by the small rural community of Wilson, total population under 800, the festival is known to bring in thousands from all across Kansas and neighboring states. The Czech Festival is organized by a committee under the City of Wilson, which is made up of individuals who have volunteered their time to plan, organize and be responsible for the operations of the Festival.
The mission of the festival is to promote and honor the Czech heritage, encourage community and family by providing programs and activities that are appealing and appropriate for all ages and to attract tourist to our small rural community therefore financially benefiting not only local businesses but surrounding community businesses as well.
Link to Event Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CzechFest/

Paper Moon 50th Anniversary Festival
2023-05-05 19:30 - 2023-05-06 19:30 UTC
The Midland Hotel Invites you to
Paper Moon 50th Anniversary Festival
Come and experience the timeless charm of the Paper Moon movie with us.
Join our community as we celebrate the movie’s significance in our past, present, and future.
May 5th Friday l 7:30 P.M
-Paper Moon Film shown on back of Hotel-
May 6th Saturday | 10:00 A.M
Come dressed in a period costume. Petting Zoo, Coney Island Bar, Dolton Antique Dealer, Hat Man Jacks Wichita Hat Works
Photo Opportunities at Paper Moon sites in Wilson and Dorrance
Period Actors.
Fried Chicken Supper at Midland Railroad Hotel
(Reservations preferred)
Kansas All Star Big Band at 7 P.M.
Come dance the night away.
Event Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/midlandhotelwilson/

Rural Roots Bluegrass Winterfest
2023-01-27 16:00 - 2023-04-21 10:54 UTC
Description: Friday night the doors open for jamming, BBQ and Beer at 4 pm. John Depew will open the first set followed by John Mullenex to make a memorable night. Saturday, the Barn’s doors will open at 11 am for a Bloody Mary Bar and Burgers, more jamming. Songwriter’s worshop will start at 1 pm and concerts light up the Barn starting at 3 pm, Pretend Friend, Elexa Dawson , Whisky Mash and rounding up the evening Arkansauce will hit the stage.

Event Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/midlandhotelwilson/
