Freedom Fest 2008

     All Veterans Tribute Week  kicks off on Sunday, November 9th with the 6th Annual Emporia Main Street Freedom Fest.  The Freedom Fest is a combination of fun competitions centered around Veteran’s Day celebration. There is a 5k (3.1 mile) run/walk that brings individuals, teams and veterans from across the region to celebrate the founding of Veteran’s Day in Emporia, KS.  This event is a timed race with plaques and medals awarded to various age groups for both male and female participants.

Events also include a 15 mile or 35 mile mountain bike ride throughout the countryside of Emporia, sponsored by CableOne and High Gear Cyclery.  A memorial bike ride & rally has also been added to the list, which will tour memorial tributes throughout Emporia.  Be sure to stick around for Breakfast with Bernie and the Media Challenge!

2008 RESULTS

Emporia Main Street Collectible Ornaments

 Emporia Main Street presents the 13th in a series of limited edition collectible holiday ornaments.  Each ornament comes in its own keepsake box with an insert covering the history of the structure featured on the ornament.  There is also a limited supply of previous years ornaments.  These beautifully crafted ornaments are made from 24K gold finish.  Imagine a piece of Emporia history hanging from your tree!  The 2008 Main Street Holiday Ornament will feature Kenyon Hall.

Call 620-340-6430 to reserve your 2008 collectible Main Street Holiday Ornament, featuring historic Kenyon Hall!  Ornaments can also be found at many Main Street Merchants in beautiful Downtown Emporia.

Crunched for time? Order      your  ornament online!       Click here!

Freedom Fest     Photo Gallery

                   Casey Woods, results official

     Andrew Wayman - 1st Place Overall   

    Finishing up the 5k Walk/Run

  Participants at awards ceremony