The Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum was established as a moment of the Hugoton Gas Field and the progressive development of Stevens County. There are displays of Indian artifacts, early 1900 furnishings, farming tools, printing and western displays that bring back life in the days of long ago; and also the NEW Buddy Heaton display; complete with Buddy’s original chaps & vest, Clyde’s hide, a buffalo head and videos that highlight Buddy’s life, including his appearance at President Kennedy’s inauguration.
Forewinds Golf Course
The Forewinds Golf Course is a beautiful nine-hole oasis on the prairie. The course rating is 35.0 and has a slope rating of 113 on bluegrass. The course is open year round.
Hugoton Swimming Pool
Don’t forget to stop and take a dip on a hot summer day at our ‘Oasis on the Prairie’; the Hugoton swimming pool, located in Hugoton’s City Park on north Main Street, open May-August.
Hugoton/Stevens County Events
Hugoton High School Prom – April
Contact the Hugoton High School at 620-544-4311 for more information.
Annual Diamond Cross Arena Open Roping – May (Wed. during Guymon’s Pioneer Days)
Contact Tim Mecklenburg at 620-544-3421 for more information.
W-H Ranch Horse Rendezvous – May 9-12, 2024 (always Thurs-Sun of Mother’s Day Weekend)
Contact Channing Hawks at 620-428-1109, or Gena Henson at 620-544-8078 for more information.
Dust Bowl Riders Brian Lamberson Memorial Motorcycle Ride – June (2nd Weekend in June) Run leaves at 2:00 p.m. Join us for Friends, Fun & Food! Door prizes – 50/50 pot – Original Pit Cooked BBQ Dinner. Rain or Shine. All Bikes Welcome! Contact Alan Talbert at 620-453-1030 for more information.
Fireworks Display – July 3rd This year the Fireworks Display will be Wednesday at dark at the Hugoton High School football field. The Fireworks Display is new this year and by Victory Pyrotechnics and Special Effects. There will be traditional and pyromusical productions. Multi Shot Cakes and Aerial Shells will be used to paint the sky with a wide variety of colors, patterns and beautiful effects at a high altitude. Contact Tina at the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce at 620-544-4305 for more information.
Park Day/July 4th Celebration is Hugoton’s annual celebration of our nation’s independence, and has become a Hugoton tradition! Park Day always takes place on Independence Day in Hugoton’s city park beginning at 9 am. We welcome all vendors, offer large inflatables for the kids and kids at heart, and hold an annual Little Miss/Mr. Hugoton Pageant for ages 0-3, along with many other activities and there is always a plethora of great tasting food. Contact Tina at the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce at 620-544-4305 for more information.
Stevens County Free Fair – July 25th-August 2nd, 2024 (Always the last week of July) This annual “free” event takes place the last week of July. Come and join us for a week filled with concerts, shows for the kids, vendors, and other entertainment. The week kicks off with the Fair Parade down Main Street. Horse day is on the Saturday before the start of the fair. Call Tony Martin at 620-544-9342, or Stevens County Extension Office at 620-544-4359 for more information. The Stevens County Fairgrounds are located at Hwy 51 & South Washington Street in Hugoton.
Annual Gas Capitol Car Club & Rod Run Show – (Always the 4th Saturday in August)
If you like hot rods and fast cars then you won’t want to miss this! There is always a huge of assortment of vehicles and motorcycles new and old in the City Park. Contact Jim Martin at 620-544-9281 for more details.
High Plains Music Fest, Craft/Vendor Show/Kites – September 14th, 2024 (2nd weekend in September)
Join us for the Annual High Plains Fall Fling Craft and Vendor Show, from 10 am-4 pm at Eagle RV Park, and the High Plains Music Fest at Dirtona Raceway. Gates open at 4. Music from 6:00 pm – Midnight. Come and enjoy an incredible evening of Red Dirt Country, Classic Country, and Southern Rock! Contact Tina Fernandez with the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce at 620-544-4305, or Jan Leonard at 620-544-3069 or visit highplainsmusicfest.us for more information.
Rooster Roundup Pheasant Hunting Contest – This contest runs all Pheasant Hunting Season with Grand Prize winners from each participating county to be drawn in early February. This annual hunting contest/event is sponsored by Hugoton Tourism and Wild West Country in the hopes of promoting hunting and tourism in the 8 participating counties in Southwest Kansas. Participating counties: Cimarron, Dodge City, Garden City, Hugoton, Jetmore, Liberal and Ness City.
Pheasant Heaven Charities Calf Fry & Beef Feed – November 10th, 2023 (always the Friday before the start of Pheasant hunting season)
Food, fun, entertainment and auctions kick off Pheasant Hunting in Stevens County! Funds that are raised at this, and other events, go to help those in need, give out scholarships, and help to make Hugoton a GREAT place to call home! Contact Clayton Gerrond at 620-544-6911 for more details.
Hugoton’s Annual Christmas Parade – 1st Saturday in December Join us for this annual event where we line the streets and kick off the holiday season with a parade of floats, lights, music fellowship and fun! Contact Tina Fernandez at the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce at 620-544-4305 for more details.
