The inaugural Salina Crossroads Marathon will be held in downtown Salina on Saturday, November 5, 2022.  Visit Salina is excited about the impact of the Salina Crossroads on the community, region, and state, not only for this year but with much anticipation of this being an annual event. While this is a first-time event, organizers are gaining traction quickly. Already 240+ participants have registered and lots more are expected. 

Races offered include a Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 4.01K Family Fun Run, Team Relay Marathon and Team Relay Half Marathon. The Salina Crossroads Marathon is more than one  event and has many hightlights and activities surrounding for runners, spectators and fans. The marathon itself is a Boston Qualifier on a USATF Certified Route. Fun music will be played throughout the race. Medals, t-shirts, swag bags and post-race photos will be provided.  Also expect family fun at the start and finish areas of the route. Proceeds from the race will go to Saline County Youth Sports.
 
If you'd like to run, be a sponsor, partner, or volunteer at the event, check out www.RunSalinaCrossroads. com ​

Salina will host a Soccer Fest on Saturday, August 20 at Magnolia Salina Soccer Complex. Salina Parks and Recreation & 99KG’s (coach) Shane McClintock along with 5A State Champion winning coach Dave Ouderkirk and KSU soccer coach Mike Dibbini will be on hand.
Registration is open at www.salinasoccer.com and the first 200 kids ages 8-12 years are only $9.99. All participating kids receive a FREE soccer jersey from sponsors Long McArthur and Copy Co - Salina and FREE soccer socks & shin guards thanks to Walmart Salina!! ALL skill levels from never played to club levels will be blended into this 11am-5pm fun day of games, skills & drills. Lunch is provided by Lucky D's BBQ-Catering & Sam

KKOA and Visit Salina are gearing up for the Leadsled Spectacular Car Show running July 28-31, 2022! 
 
42nd Annual KKOA Leadsled Spectacular 2022 – Schedule of Events
 
Thursday - July 28
        Spectacular Sundown Cruise - Cruise at 7:30 pm – Viewing on Santa Fe Street (FREE)
 
Friday-Sunday - July 29
        Show and Shine - Oakdale Park - Fri. 9am-5pm, Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-2pm
        Admission:  Fri. $15, Sat. $18, Sun. $10; Kids 12 & under Free
        (See below for Oakdale Park Schedule)
 
Friday - July 29
       KKOA Hotrod & Kustom Auction – 9:00 - Registered entrants Free, Oakdale Park-Eric Stein Stage
        Run-Whatcha'-Brung Drags - off 841 Markley Rd. - 4pm-Dusk, Admission:  $15 per person;
        Kids 12 & Under Free
 
Saturday – July 30
       Spectacular Concert – The Temple – 8:00-10:00,doors open 7pm – Personality/Band To be   announced.  Admission:  $25, first come first serve basis
        Tickets sold at The Temple and Cozy Inn

Oakdale Park Schedule
Friday & Saturday in the Park 
Two Working Kustom Shops – 9-5pm Daily
Vintage Bicycle Spoke-tacular – 9am-end of show, around the concrete rink
Valve Cover Races – 11am
Beauty Contest – 2 Age Groups: Pin-ups 18-39; Looker’s 40-plus 2 Main Stage
 
Saturday in the Park
               Hall of Fame Walk – 12-1 by the T-Shirt Booth
                Model Car Show – 9-end of show; behind the t-shirt booth
 
Sunday in the Park 
                  Christian Rods and Customs Church Service – 10am Main Stage
                   Awards Ceremony - 1pm
 
For more information see the KKOA website: www.KustomKempsofAmerica.com
Or contact KKOA via e-mail: kkemps09@centurytel.net

Take a look at our all new Salina Visitors Guide

The Salina Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to sponsor Salina Day at Kansas Wesleyan's University's (KWU) .  Saturday, November 13th the UNDEFEATED KWU Coyotes take on the Moundbuilders of Southwestern College.  Kick-off is at 1PM on Gene Bissell Field in Graves Family Sports Complex. A WIN for the Coyotes places them at the top of the KCAC and NAIA standings.  Tickets can be purchased at the stadium or by contacting KWU. 
You won't want to miss being a part of this competitive football game in a family friendly and FUN atmosphere!!  For more information go to www.KWU.edu.

Visit Salina is pleased to host the KSHSAA 2A State Football Championship.  The event will be played the Saturday following Thanksgiving Day, November 27 at Salina Stadium with a 1pm Kick-off.

“KSHSAA Football is a wonderful event for Salina to host!” expressed Tiffany Benien, Visit Salina Sports & Events Mgr., “Salina will enjoy hosting the 2A Class this year, and expects the game to have a good following from fans out of town wanting to enjoy an afternoon football game. We believe they’ll continue to experience Salina beyond the game by dining in our restaurants, staying in our hotels and shopping. With a little good fortune, we’ll have great weather and that makes competing for the title even more fun!”

Economic impact for the event is estimated at $260,600 for the Salina community. KSHSAA does not have any compacity or ticket sales limitations as this time.

The 2A District and State matchups will be posted at www.KSHSAA.org

Thank you to Vanessa Whiteside of One Delightful Life for sharing about our amazing city! In Vanessa’s blog you can learn all about the Salina attractions, dining and the hotel that she enjoyed this trip. From a production at Salina Community Theatre, downtown shopping, the Smoky Hill Museum and a walk on the wild side at Rolling Hills Zoo, Vanessa’s Salina Experience sounds 67401derful!
 
Click here to check out what she has to say, and make plans to Visit Salina soon and getaway for your own Salina experience.

NJCAA Region VI/Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference  (KJCCC) basketball championship tournaments will be held in Salina, KS, March 4-5, 2022 as Tony’s Pizza Events Center.

NJCAA Region VI Divisions I & II are made up of teams from the KJCCC. Sixteen teams qualify for the region playoffs in each division with the semi-finals and championships being held at Tony’s Pizza Events Center.

“Salina’s central location makes it an ideal place for the Region VI Finals. Tony’s Pizza Events Center is a great venue and should provide an excellent atmosphere for our student athletes and fans,” said Mike Saddler, NJCAA Region VI Director.

“We’re looking forward to sharing the Salina experience with Region VI,” said Tiffany Benien, Visit Salina. “I believe the Salina community will embrace and enjoy this event.”

On-court action begins Friday, March 4th with the DI men’s and women’s semi-finals at 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Championship games will be Saturday, March 5th: DII Women’s Championship at 1:00 pm; DII Men’s Championship at 3:00 pm; DI Women’s Championship at 5:00 pm; DI Men’s Championship at 7:00 pm.
Ticket information will be announced at a later date.

​Event & ticketing updates will be announced on Tony’s Pizza Events Center social media channels, and www.tonyspizzaeventscenter.com.
 

The KSHSAA Class 5A & 6A State Volleyball Tournaments will be held at Tony’s Pizza Events Center, October 29-30, 2021

Salina has hosted State Volleyball Tournaments each fall for decades dating back to 1978. While the tournament was modified in 2020, this year the tradition continues and is planned for the normal format. A total of 16 teams, plus officials, fans and spectators will come to Salina and compete.  The tournaments are estimated to provide Salina more than $490,000 in estimated economic impact.

On Friday morning, 8 teams in the 5A class will begin with opening ceremonies followed by pool play.  Game times are scheduled for 8:30, 9:30, 10:30, 11:30am, 12:30 and 1:30pm.  Friday afternoon, 8 teams in the 6A class will begin with opening ceremonies followed by pool play.  Game times are scheduled for 3:30, 4:30, 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30pm. Semifinal, Consolation and Championship games will be played on Saturday in both divisions with 5A game times scheduled at 10am and 11:30am, and 6A games times set for 2pm and 3:30pm.
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Once teams quality, brackets will be posted at www.KSHSAA.org