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EVENTS
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The RCDP will meet on the second Tuesday of every month from 6-7 p.m. Venues change as we like to convene in different parts of the county, but we primarily stay in the Manhattan area. Besides our monthly meetings, we host socials, fundraisers, and volunteer at community events. All of these are great opportunities to meet fellow Democrats, make new friends, and find unity.
Upcoming Events
Sat, Jun 20Jun 20, 2026, 9:00 AMDouglass Park, 901 Yuma St, Manhattan, KS 66502, USAJuneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. In Manhattan, the celebration of African American freedom and achievements lasts a week. The RCDP traditionally participates in the Saturday festival in the park, at the Douglass Center .
Sat, Jul 18
Thu, Jul 23Jul 23, 2026, 7:00 AMRiley County Fairgrounds , 1726 Avery Ave, Manhattan, KS 66503, USAThe Riley County Fair, with 4 H exhibits, carnival rides and games, rodeos, entertainment, food and vendors, offers activities and fun for the whole family. The Riley County Democratic Party booth at the Fair aims to be a beacon of information about the upcoming elections.
Sat, Aug 01
Fri, Sep 04Sep 04, 2026, 4:30 PMLocation TBD by MHK Juneteenth organizationPurple Power Play celebrates the start of the KSU Football season. The event is hosted in Blue Earth Plaza on the Friday before the first home football game. The event features vendors, food, and entertainment. It is a Riley County Democrats' tradition to have a booth at Purple Power Play.
Date and time is TBD
October 2026. Date and time TBD.
Tue, May 12May 12, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMPottorf Hall, 1710 Avery Ave, Manhattan, KS 66503, USAYou're invited to the Riley County Democratic Party's general meeting on Tuesday, May 12th. Our guest speaker is Anne Parelkar, a Democratic candidate for US Senate. Join us at 6 p.m. in Pottorf Hall, 1710 Avery Ave, Manhattan, KS 66503.Pottorf Hall, 1710 Avery Ave, Manhattan, KS 66503.
Fri, May 01May 01, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM411 Poyntz Ave, 411 Poyntz Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502, USAWe are excited to announce that the RCDP is hosting a ribbon-cutting celebration at its new headquarters, and you are formally invited! The details are as follows: Date: Friday, May 1 Time: 6-8 p.m. Location: 411 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS, Lower Level Suite A (First door on the left)
Sat, Apr 25Apr 25, 2026, 11:30 AM – 4:00 PMWefald Pavilion, City Park, Manhattan, 314 Central Park Road, Manhattan, KS 66502, USAThe Little Apple Pride is an annual event celebrating the LGBTQ community. Taking place in mid April (date TBA), it includes live music, vendors, and entertainment for all ages. It aims to provide a safe and welcoming space for the LGBTQ community and allies, and to offer support and resources.
Sat, Mar 28Mar 28, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMDoubleTree by Hilton Manhattan, 530 Richards Dr, Manhattan, KS 66502, USA2026 is a huge election year, and 13 candidates will be speaking at the Riley County Democratic Party’s fundraiser on March 28th. Join us as we celebrate that Kansas Democrats have contested primaries in numerous races. Having several candidate Please join us to make our fundraising event a success.
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