Smoky Hill River Festival

About

Held in Salina each June, Smoky Hill River Festival celebrates its 50th year in 2026 with three live stages featuring 40+ musical groups, 130+ juried artists selling original artwork and crafts, and 30+ food vendors. The festival draws 100,000+ attendees to Oakdale Park for a long weekend of live music, high-quality fine art, hands-on kids' programming, and diverse food — a strong draw for vendors across all categories.

Details

Type

Festival

Season / Event Date(s)

Jun 11-14, 2026

Venue

Oakdale Park, 730 Oakdale Drive

Tags

• annual
• 50k-attendees
• multi-day
• juried
• 50th-year