Rose Hill's annual celebration! - Carnival - Car Show - Parade - Craft Show - Fishing Derby - and More!

Schedule of Events:

Friday, October 11, 2024

5 PM - 8 PM: Emergency Services Chaplain Chili Feed

Enjoy a delicious bowl of chili in exchange for a donation to support the Emergency Services Chaplains. Stay for the Chili Cook off which begins at 5:30 pm.

The Emergency Services Chaplains work to support our local emergency services by providing: Notifications to family in case of death, car accidents, counseling for both families and our 1st responders, assistance to the families and the communities in the event of an emergency, and more.

Location: RHMS Multipurpose Building

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM: Chili Cook-Off

Start perfecting your chili and register for the cook-off, which will coincide with the Emergency Services Chaplins Chili Feed.

Awards for the winning chili!

Registration: call the RHRC office at 776-9880

Location: Rose Hill Multipurpose Gym

6 PM -10 PM: WEEE Carnival

Wristband price: $30

Location: parking lot east of RHRC.

Saturday, October 12, 2024

6:30 AM - 9 AM: 37th Annual Run for the Roses

1 Mile and 5K Race (All walkers and runners are welcome)

START AND FINISH LINE: Equity Bank

Race coincides with the ROSE HILL FALL FESTIVAL

There will be signs to aid traffic control. Races will be conducted regardless of rain. Restroom facilities will be provided

RACE SCHEDULE

Packet pickup (at race site)---- 6:30am-7:15am
Report to starting line (1 Mile)- 7:25am
Start 1 Mile race-----------------7:30am
Report to starting line (5K)----- 7:55am
Start of 5K race------------------8:00am

The Run for the Roses held in Rose Hill, KS is said to be flat and fast with an out and back course ran along Rose Hill Road.

Medals will be given for the TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS in each age division for each race. TOP MALE AND FEMALE FINISHER in the 5K race will receive a trophy. The awards will be given at the finish line immediately following each race.

Packets can be picked up Friday afternoon, October 11th, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM and the morning of the race in the Community Room.

FEES INCREASE BY $5 ON RACE DAY!!!!! Race fees include a shirt. Sizes will be determined at online registration.

Click Here to Register online!

7:30 AM - 10 AM: RH United Methodist Church Pancake Feed

Start the day with a pile of flapjacks before heading out for a fun day of fall fest activities!

Location: RH USD 394 District building (across the street from Equity Bank)

9 AM - 3:00 PM: 35th Annual Car Show

Keith Simmons Memorial Car Show with LIVE music

REGISTRATION: 9 AM
Location: Rose Hill Rd and Rocket Drive

ENTRY FEE:
$25.00 pre-registered (t-shirt & dash plaque included)
$25.00 day of registration ($10 for T-shirt dash plaque, while supplies last)

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9:30 AM - 10:15 AM: Parade Float Competition

2024 Theme: “Red, White, & Rock-It”

Entry categories include a vehicle, vehicle with trailer, horses, tractors, walkers and other. Prizes awarded on what float best represents the theme.

NO COST TO ENTER

FLOAT COMPETITION SCHEDULE

- Line up in the Rose Hill High parking lot
- COMPETITION FLOATS SHOULD ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 9:30 AM and check-in with a Parade Official, who will direct them to their assigned location.
- JUDGING WILL BEGIN AT 10:00 AM sharp. Any competition floats that are not in position by 10:00 am will not be judged.
- Prizes will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place based upon the overall interpretation of this year’s theme – “Red, White, & Rock-It”.
- NON-COMPETITION FLOATS SHOULD ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 10:15 AM and check-in with a Parade Official.
- Failure to be in the assigned location on time may forfeit the entrant’s rights and may cause them to be placed in the back of the line.
- Additional details (position #, where to enter, etc.) will be e-mailed to all registered floats the week of Oct. 1st.

10 AM - 4 PM: Craft Fair

Location: RH Middle School gym and multipurpose room

10 AM - 7 PM: Food Court

Grab your favorite festival foods from a variety of food trucks at the food court just south of the RHRC!

11 AM - 12 PM: Parade

Join our community parade! Option to enter to win 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in our annual float competition! Float must showcase the 2024 Fall Festival Theme, “Red, White, & Rock-It” for a chance to win.

Registration

11 AM - 2 PM: Chicken and Noodle Fundraiser

Members of the RH Senior Center will be serving delicious homemade chicken & noddles, mashed potatoes, dessert and a drink from 11:00-2:00.

$7 per person

12:00 PM to 4:00 PM: Gaga Ball

Jump in the pit and challenge friends to a pick up game of Gaga Ball! Easy to learn and fun for all ages!

Location: Family Field Events just south of the rec center

12 PM - 10 PM: WEEE Carnival

Wristband price: $30 (each session)

Location: parking lot east of RHRC.

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Pumpkin Decorating Competition

Decorating Time: 12:00-3:00pm

All teams must be finished and pumpkins must be on display by 3:00pm to be available for judging.

Teams of 1-3 people can decorate a pumpkin for a chance to win “Best in Show.”

Limited amount of carving tools and paint will be provided. It’s recommended to bring your own decorating supplies.

15 large pumpkins (for adult and adult/kid teams will be available.) First come, first serve.

15 mini pumpkins (for kids, age 16 and under) will be available. (Paint only.) First come, first serve.

The public will vote from 3:00-3:30pm for “Best in Show” large pumpkin and “Best in Show” mini pumpkin.

Prizes will be awarded at 3:30pm during the Awards Ceremony.

Location: Family Field Events south of the RHRC

12 PM - 4 PM: 3rd Annual Family Challenge

No registration required!

Stop by the Family Challenge area between 12:00 and 3:00pm to participate in the following family challenges to win the prize and Family Challenge Trophy to proudly display for the year!

Location: Family Field Events south of RHRC building.

12 PM - 4 PM: Archery

Kids and adults, practice your archery skills with volunteers from All Things!

Location: Family Field Events located south of the RHRC building

12 PM - 4 PM: Face Painting

Free face painting by 3 talented artist with, The Enchanted Mermaid!

Location: Family Field Events just south of the RHRC.

12 PM - 4 PM: Mini Animal Petting Zoo

Come snuggle and pet sweet mini animals!

Location: Family Field Events located south of the RHRC building

12 PM - 4 PM: Cake Walk

Grab a numbered spot on the circle and dance around to the music! When the music stops, if your lucky number is drawn, you’ll win a delicious cupcake!

Location: Family Field Events located south of the RHRC building

12 PM - 4 PM: Bounce House

Bring the kids to jump their energy out on two inflatables, one obstacle course to race through and one mini bouncer from Blue Moon Inflatables.

Location: Family Field Events south of the RHRC

12 PM - 10 PM: Tomahawk Truck

The Tomahawk Truck - they will bring their fully loaded mobile axe trailer to Fall Festival. This includes a PA system to play your tunes, colored lights on the trailer for evening parties, and of course AXES!

$10/10 throws or $30 for an all day bracelet.

Location: RHMS North Parking Lot

1 PM - 4 PM: Rose Hill Police Dept. Information Center

Say hello to members of the Rose Hill Police force and parents can take home a packet to complete to help keep kids safe.

Location: RHMS Multipurpose Room

1 PM - 2 PM: Turtle Races

Round up your turtles and put on their racing shoes! Prizes will be given to each heat winner and overall 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places.

Please DO NOT paint your turtle. We will mark turtles on race day.

This is a youth only event.

Registration time: 1:00pm
Start time: 1:30pm

Location: Courtyard south of the RHRC building

1 PM - 3 PM: Junior Firefighter House

Junior firefighters hone their skills with the assistance of Butler County Fire District #3 Firefighters by hosing down the "burning" windows of the firehouse. All the while, the Firefighters are giving the youngsters tips on fire safety making it both fun and educational at the same time.

On School Street by Main St, just north of the Carnival.

1 PM - 4 PM: Historical Society Open House

Join us on Saturday, October 12th for the Historical Society's Open House!

The old 1880's house is set up to that approximate era. All of the "Rose Hill" collection will be in the new building. This will include the Harris Farm Supply, Rose Hill Bank, Virgil Cox Blacksmith, an archive of family stories and memorabilia and so on.

We will have olde time games, bonfire with marshmallows, demonstrations and fun for all.

Also enjoy cookies and drinks.

All free of charge.

Location: Rose Hill Historical Society Museum

1:30 PM - 3 PM: Pedal Tractor Pull

REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 1:30 PM.
Pedal Tractor Pull starts at 2:00 pm

Ages 4-12 only

Bring your John Deere fan out to compete in this fun festival favorite.

Location: Sidewalk southwest of the RHRC along RH Road

1:30PM - 3:30PM: Character Meet and Greet

Come meet, visit, and take pictures with Belle, Buzz Lightyear and a Teenage Mutant Ninga Turtle from 1:30-3:30!

Location: Family Field Events south of the RHRC

3:30 PM: Awards Ceremony

Awards will be announced and presented to the winners of the medallion hunt, family challenge, and pumpkin decorating contest.

Location: Family Field Events south of the RHRC building

6 PM - 10 PM: Street Dance

End Saturday night of the Fall Festival with the Street Dance! Grab some dinner from the many food trucks at the food court, then head on over to get your groove on!

Location: School St & Main St junction, North of the Carnival

Sunday, October 13, 2024

11:30 AM - 1 PM: Community Picnic

Bring the family and join your friends for an afternoon of food, fun, and prizes!

Enter the raffle for your chance to win cash prizes!

Each person must have a fall fest button to eat and enter the raffle. Must be present to win!

12 PM - 12:30 PM: Paul Heidt Memorial Straw Stack Scramble

Kids, join us at the hay pile to dig for money to fill your pockets!

1 PM - 3 PM: 12th Annual Fishing Derby

Space is limited to 200 poles – Register early to reserve your spot!

$500 GRAND PRIZE!
Cash prizes, Fishing & Camping Gear,
Retail & Restaurant Gift Cards, Entertainment Passes and more!!!

** MAXIMUM OF (2) PRIZES PER PARTICIPANT **

COST is $10 per pole if registered by October 9th or $15 after. (Maximum of 2 poles per person)
(Day-of registrations will be accepted only if space is available.)
Must have a valid Kansas fishing license.

REGISTRATION AND CHECK-IN are from 12:00-1:00 pm.

Prizes for caught fish will be given out starting at 3:15 pm at the registration tent.

Prizes for fish not caught will be raffled off amongst the registered participants at 3:15 pm at the registration tent.

35 tagged channel catfish will be released prior to the start of the Fishing Derby, including a special LARGE Grand Prize fish.

Location: East Side of School Street Pond
Parking: Shorty Cox Parking Lot

1 PM - 4 PM: WEEE Carnival

Wristband price: $25

Location: parking lot east of RHRC.

Date: October 11-13, 2024

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