Manhattan TOURISM TOPICS
PUBLISHED BY THE MANHATTAN CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
July 2017
Fort Riley music celebration … sounds like Victory!
When the 1st Infantry Division celebrates victory, it comes from a history of getting the job done. When it comes to celebrating the Fighting First’s 100th anniversary, this will be a big celebration.
An all-day music event Aug. 19 is open to the public, "Victory Fest" celebrates the 1st Infantry Division's 100th anniversary with a full-day schedule of events highlighted by four nationallyacclaimed bands: Lit, The Charlie Daniels Band, The All-American Rejects and Eli Young Band will garner attention from music fans of all ages. Fort Riley’s Marshall Army Air Field stages the big blast. More information: Victoryfest2017.com.
Lively nightlife hops around The Little Apple
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Nighttime revelry is commonplace in this place known as Manhappiness. Memorable experiences are often closely associated with Wildcat victories in AggieVille, and now the nightlife along Poyntz Avenue has begun to rival that of the original “uptown” area … The Ville. Excitement has been on the rise with events that focus on libations, and also serve to expand cultural knowledge for certain world regions.
Harry’s Somm Series originated as an ode to the restaurant’s 20th anniversary celebration. Early series offerings focused on Scotch, bourbon and tequila (All Things Agave), and have continued with recent wine tastings (Wine 101, Syrah/Shiraz) and upcoming Wines of Portugal, Austria, Piedmont on weekday nights. Harry’s started the cascade, followed recently by sister restaurant Bourbon & Baker, which in May held Derby Day and in June featured a memorable Mouton Noir dinner with Andre Mack and whiskey/food pairing dinner night. Across the Manhattan community, Arrow Coffee Company, Bluemont Hotel, Liquid Art Winery and Estates, Straight Upp Creative Studio and Uncorked Inspiration have joined the lineup of hearty fun to be experienced in Manhappiness.
Mark your caelndars for more events in July-August, to include Tequila Tasting (Bluemont), Paint & Sip (Iron Clad), Wines of Austria (Harry’s) and Acoustics in the Amphitheater (Liquid Art). We offer amazing opportunities to experience nightlife, Manhappenin’ style! Check the calendar for updated events at VisitManhattanKS.org/calendar.aspx.
Florida-Georgia Line headline 2018 Stampede The 22nd Kicker Country Stampede was loud with Thomas Rhett, Chris Stapelton and Alan Jackson. Nearly 120,000 fans enjoyed the annual festival at Tuttle Creek State Park.Visit Manhattan runs the Information Booth during the festival, gathering information of where visitors are from, how many years they have attended Stampede, suggestions for improvements and future artists they would like to see perform.