| Date | Event |
| 7/1/2026 | Join Us for a meeting of the Kearney Tourism Committee as we prepare for the FIFA World Cup 2026 The FIFA World Cup is coming to Kansas City in 2026, and the excitement (and opportunity) is building! The Kearney Chamber Tourism Committee is reshaping our monthly meetings to ensure we’re ready to welcome the world to our community. Beginning this month, we are offering hybrid meetings—you can join us in person or virtually via Microsoft Teams. These meetings will feature timely updates from local and regional leaders who are shaping tourism, marketing, and economic development plans for our area, including:
đ Date/Time: First Wednesday of the month at 10:00AM đ Location: Kearney Chamber of Commerce đģ Virtual Option: see link below Your perspective and participation are vital as we position Kearney to shine during the World Cup. We hope you’ll join us for this important conversation. ________________________________________________________________________________ Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer or mobile app Click here to join the meeting Learn More | Meeting options ________________________________________________________________________________ more info... |
| 7/3/2026 | |
| 7/4/2026 | Join us for the annual Smithville Fireworks Show, proudly sponsored by the City of Smithville and Clay County, with extra activities this year as we help celebrate America’s 250th birthday! This FREE event kicks off at Sailboat Cove (4619 Chapel Rd | Smithville) with a DJ from 12:00–4:00PM, featuring local community acts, family-friendly activities, food trucks, and more. More details coming soon! Live band: 6:00–9:00 PM Fireworks Show:Fireworks will be launched from Smith’s Fork Park (1601 DD HWY | Smithville) from the north side of the spillway at dusk, approximately 9:15/9:30PM. Great viewing spots include:• Smith’s Fork Park • On the lake near the dam • Smith’s Fork Campground • Surrounding areas of the park • Clay County Parks Parking: Available throughout Smith’s Fork Park, Clay County Parks, and Sailboat Cove Important Notes:• Park restrooms at Smith’s Fork Park will be closed due to annual vandalism • Portable restrooms will be available throughout the park • Rainout date: TBD – updates will be shared here Bring your friends, family, lawn chairs, and patriotic spirit — we’ll see you under the stars!Thank you to the committee planning this event: -Clay County Parks -City of Smithville | Smithville Parks & Recreation -Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce -Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce -Kearney Parks & Recreation more info... |




This FREE event kicks off at Sailboat Cove (4619 Chapel Rd | Smithville) with a DJ from 12:00–4:00PM, featuring local community acts, family-friendly activities, food trucks, and more.
More details coming soon!
Live band: 6:00–9:00 PM
Fireworks Show:
Great viewing spots include:
Parking: Available throughout Smith’s Fork Park, Clay County Parks, and Sailboat Cove
Important Notes:
Bring your friends, family, lawn chairs, and patriotic spirit — we’ll see you under the stars!