Join us for the Little Balkans Days 2025!

Schedule of Events:

9:00am - Little Balkans Photography Contest

Our photography contests feature images created by photographers from around our local, sharing visions that inspire, inform, and awe. This free contest not only has multiple categories but has ranging age categories to include all age groups!

Sponsored by Ryan Insurance

Location: Memorial Auditorium 503 North Pine

8:00AM - 9:00AM - Dog Show
Categories for this year include: Best Costume, Cutest Puppy (under 8 months old), Looks Most Like Owner, and Best trick/Best Behaved.

Dog owners will need to complete and print out the dog show registration form; this form can be found here: https://littlebalkansfestival.com/dog-show

Owners will then either return the completed form to Petsense by Tractor Supply here in Pittsburg, KS or bring the completed form with them the day of the dog show to the event. 

No Registration Fee!  Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Prizes awarded.

Sponsored by Petsense by Tractor Supply

9am and 11am - Train Rides

This is a free event for the passport holders!

Sponsored by: Arvest Bank & Bath Naylor Funeral Home & Crematory

Sponsored by South Kansas & Oklahoma Railroad and Heart of the Heartland Railroad Club, Watco Companies, LLC

Location: Monroe & Elm Streets

9:00am - 4:00pm - Little Balkans Quilt Guild Quilt Show

Experience the artistry and craftsmanship of stunning quilts at our Annual Quilt Show.  As a long-standing highlight of the festival, don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the intricate world of quilting.

This is a free event for passport holders!

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Sponsored by Brenner Mortuary, Flynn Restaurant Group, Community National Bank, and Security 1st Title Company

Location: Memorial Auditorium Lower Level  5th & Pine PASSPORT EVENT!

9:00am - 3:00pm - Little Balkans Car Show

Come join us for an amazing evening at the 2024 Little Balkans Car Show! We are changing the date and location back to Lincoln Park and on Saturday!  It's easy to sign up the day of the event and a great way to display your project car or your own restored classic!  Registration and entry is included with a Passport!

Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. 

Judging will be at 10:30 a.m.

This is a free event for passport holders!

Classes for Entry:
Vintage Original
Vintage Modified
Modern Original
Modern Modified
Off-Road
Rat Rod
Outcasts
Work in Progress

One 1st Prize Plaque will be awarded per class.  Additionally a People's Choice Award will be given out as well!

First 25 people to enter a car with will receive a Little Balkans Days dash plaque!

Sponsored by  Equity Bank &
Jay Hatfield Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram

Location: Lincoln Center Aquatic Center Parking Lot

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