Schedule of Events

August 29, 2024

6-10 pm: Carnival

6-11pm: Beer Garden

6pm: Miss and Little Miss

6pm: Betsyo and The Hollaback Boys

August 30, 2024

5pm: Lily B. Moonflower Band

7pm: Compati

8:30pm: Land Rush

5-11pm: Beer Garden

6-10pm: Carnival

7pm: Car Cruise

Join us for the 3rd annual Friday night car cruise

Line-up for the Car Cruise will begin at 6pm at the VFW, with the Cruise beginning at 7pm.

This event has become a must-see for car enthusiasts and the entire community, showcasing a variety of unique and classic cars.

August 31, 2024

10:30am: Parade

We  are very excited for the 2024 De Soto Days Parade, Saturday, August 31st and starting at 10:30 am!  Parade lineup begins at 9:00am.  ALL parade participants will lineup at  De Soto High School. Please note that the Judges' Stand has a new location at 83rd and Delaware.

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11-11pm: Beer Garden

12pm: 4th Annual Fruit Pie Baking Contest

12pm: Savanna Chestnut

2pm: Signal Ridge

4:30pm: Caprice Classic

8pm: Jimmy Harris

12-5pm: Carnival

5-10pm

September 1, 2024

8am: 5K Race and Fun Run

Join us for 3rd annual 5K-9 & Family Fun Run! Following the De Soto Days festival, this family and fur-friendly event is being presented by the local rescue Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary and De Soto Veterinary Clinic.

Each human registrant will receive a bib with official timing and post-race snacks. There will be snacks and water for the doggos too! The 5K Race and the Fun Run will begin at  8 am. More details regarding the race will be sent via email the week of the race. Your pup is allowed to join you for the race at no additional charge. We do ask all dogs be dog and people friendly and up to date on all vaccinations.

Our virtual participants are invited to join from anywhere in the world, any day, and any distance! Please support the cause and share your photos of your run so we can all celebrate together!

Come out to see some adorable adoptable dogs, get some fun exercise, and help make a difference in the lives of homeless pups in need!

Location:
Lexington Lake Park

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Date:
August 29-31, 2024

Location:
Downtown De Soto, KS 66018

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