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# Smoky Hill River Festival celebrates 50th anniversary as gates open
- URL: https://www.citizenjournal.us/smoky-hill-river-festival-celebrates-50th-anniversary-as-gates-open/
- Published: 2026-06-11T13:23:10.000Z
- Updated: 2026-06-11T13:23:10.000Z
- Description: Organizers expect 60,000 attendees for the four-day 'Epic Arts Party'
- Author: Greg Loving
- Tags: scj, dnn, #news

SALINA — More than 60,000 visitors are expected to flood Oakdale Park starting Thursday as the Smoky Hill River Festival opens its 50th anniversary "Epic Arts Party." The four-day celebration features 130 exhibiting artists, more than 30 food vendors and dozens of live musical acts, highlighted by a Friday performance from Grammy-winning country group Diamond Rio. Weekend admission wristbands are available at the gates for $20, while children 11 and younger are admitted free.

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