Sponsored by the Manhattan Parks and Recreation Department during the summer, Arts in the Park brings the performing arts to the Larry Norvell Band Shell in City Park. For information call, (785) 587-2757 or visit the City of Manhattan website.

On the last full weekend in June, Manhattan hosts the Affiliated Foods Midwest Country Stampede. Country music’s hottest stars arrive in Manhattan to entertain fans from across the United States for a weekend of music, camping and excitement. Attendance for this four-day event exceeds 140,000. For ticket and campsite information call (866) 464-2626, for VIP tickets and festival information call (800) 795-8091 or (785) 539-2222, or visit the Country Stampede website.