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WELCOME TO THE LEBANON BASH!

The Lebanon Bash is held each year on the second Saturday in September. Lebanon is the Geographical Center of the Continental United States, and we love to celebrate our special town and it's people by hosting the Bash.

Check out the 2023 tentative schedule below:

RACE TO THE CENTER 1/2 MARATHON

Find yourself at the center of the U.S. as you finish this unique race! The entire course is on unpaved country roads in north-central Kansas. Enjoy the natural beauty of the Kansas prairie as you run from Smith Center, KS to the Geographic Center of the Contiguous United States near Lebanon, KS. You may run the race or ride your bike. This race is certified by the USA Track and Field Association.

PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT

10:00 AM
Join us for the pickleball tournament! 2 Person Teams, all ages welcome.  Please show up 30 minutes early for registration.  We will try to make brackets based off of skill level.
$10 per team or
$5 per person

KIDS TRACTOR PULL

11:00 AM Start

State qualifying tractor pull! Ages eligible are 4 through 12. Classes are divided by age in one year increments ie ages 4, 5, 6, 7.... 12 are each separate groups. Trophies awarded to the top of each age class!
Please show up at 10:30 am for registration.  Feel free to preregister on Eventbrite.

SEMISAURUS MOBILE MUSEUM FREE

11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sponsored by Portis Church

COSMOSPHERE ROCKETS LAB FREE

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Come & go at the City Park. 
All ages are welcome.

INFLATABLES, CLIMBING WALL, TODDLERS ISLAND (4 YR & UNDER) FREE

11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
New location in the City Park.
The kid-friendly favorite: inflatables! Like always, we will have various inflatables for your littles to enjoy. Located behind the Community Center - free for all ages!

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PONY RIDES FREE

11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Free for all ages

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VENDOR MARKET IN HARMONY PARK

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

US CENTER CAR SHOW

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Make sure to stop by Kansas Avenue and check out all of the coolest cars around!
Entry fee is $10.  Please register the day of on Kansas Avenue near the Christian Church. Feel free to join us with your car entry in the parade!
Contact James Hagman for more information. 

DUCK POND (ALL DAY)

All Day by Lebanon's new 4-Oaks 4-H Club.

Coming Soon

CALLIGRAPHY CLASS

12:30 - 2:30

Learn calligraphy and decorate your own customized door hanger/sign with Chandra. $20 per person. 

Example

Pre-register or call 785-620-7115. Come to the Community Center to enjoy this class. For ages 10 and over.

VODVILL KLOWN & SLAPSTICK CIRCUS STAGE SHOW

Vodvill Klown at Noon, 2 PM and Slapstick Circus at 4 PM.

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BIG BASH KIDS FISHING TOURNAMENT

1:00 - 2:15 PM

Who can catch the most fish or the biggest fish? Prizes to the lucky few! 
Some fishing supplies available to borrow. Join us at the Roush pond for a few hours of fun fishing for the kids! 

MAKIN MEMORIES 360 VIDEO BOOTH FREE

Noon - 8 PM

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TRAP SHOOT

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
A traditional trap shoot - right here in Lebanon! Held at the Lebanon City Landfill.  More details coming soon!

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CORN HOLE TOURNAMENT

1:30 - 4:30

Who's ready for some good ol' fashioned fun?!  Be sure to join our cornhole tournament - and register early, we had to turn folk away the day of last year!
Entry fee is $20 per team.  Each team has two participants. Held in the concert arena, please show up at 12:30 to confirm registration. Registration ENDS at 1 pm. Tournament will start promptly at 1:30 pm!

Beer garden will be available during the tournament.

KIDS & ADULTS ARCHERY COURSE

1:30-4:30
Bring your best aim! 3D targets and archery equipment all available, as well as some friendly folks to help you learn the tricks of the trade! Located behind the Aflac building. Come and go event - no cost!

MUSIC DEMO WITH MARTY SHIPLEY & STUDENTS FREE

2:00 - 3:30
Located in the Methodist Church.

Coming Soon

KIDS COME & GO PUPPET CRAFT WORKSHOP FREE

11:00 AM
Hop over to the Community Center to create your own puppets.

Coming Soon

MARIONETTE PUPPET SHOW FREE

1:00 PM
Roaming giant puppet after show.
No pre-registration required and FREE entry!

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PARADE FREE

Lineup starting at 4:00 PM or before!

Parade begins at 5:00 PM.

Come one, come all! We will have another spectacular show during the Lebanon Bash Parade! Parade will come down Main Street. 
Interested in having a float or vehicle? Pre-registration is available online!

SURPRISE ESCAPE ROOM TRAILER FOR KIDS & YOUTH

6:00 - 8:00 PM on Main Street

More Coming Soon!

BEER GARDEN AND CONCERT GATES OPEN

We are pleased to welcome The Charlie Hickman Band along with American Slang (Oklahoma City) featuring Tyler Bryant and The Shakedown to the big stage for this year's Bash!
Gates open at 6 pm.
Beer garden will be provided by the Lebanon Volunteer Fire Department. No outside alcohol.

FIREWORKS SHOW & FIRE DEPT DRAWINGS

9:30 PM

Flyer

Be sure to join us for the fireworks show! They will light off after the Fire Department drawings and before the Tyler Bryant and The Shakedown.

Coming Soon

GOLF TOURNAMENT

Sunday Morning, 9:30 AM

$500 added purse!

EventBrite Pre-registration recommended for meal counts.

More details coming soon!
Located at the Lebanon Golf Course.

Event Details & Schedule: List
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