The “Grillin and Chillin” BBQ Contest returns to Chillicothe this weekend. The contest, sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society will begin with teams arriving Friday evening at Simpson Park. […]
Carnival At Simpson Park In May
A carnival in Simpson Park was approved by the Chillicothe City Council Monday. The Carnival will be held May 14th to the 17th. Chillicothe Chamber of Commerce Director Crystal Narr […]
Public Hearing Held For Using Capital Improvement Funds
A public hearing to allow spending $100,000 from the City of Chillicothe Capital Improvement Fund was held prior to Monday’s City Council Meeting. Parks Director Josh Norris says the funds […]
Council Approves BBQ Contest In Simpson Park
A request to have a BBQ Contest in Simpson Park in June was approved by the Chillicothe City Council Tuesday. Reed Dupy presented the request and answered questions about the […]
Festival Of Lights – Opens November 23rd
The Festival of Lights at Simpson Park will begin November 23rd and organizer and Chair Barb Burton says they try to keep the display fresh in several ways each year. […]
Festival Of Lights – Decorating Begins
The Festival of Lights in Chillicothe has been taking place since about 2004, providing a beautiful drive-through display at Simpson Park. Director Barb Burton has been in-charge since 2009. She […]
Disc Golf Advances To Chillicothe City Council
The idea of Disc Golf at Simpson Park has advanced to a presentation to the Chillicothe City Council in the future. Gabe Poling made a presentation to the Park Board […]
Chautauqua In The Park Includes Traditional Arts
When at Chautauqua in the Park this weekend, you will no doubt be drawn to the music and the food, but while visiting, check out the Traditional Arts Area. Chillicothe […]
Chautauqua Stage Entertainment
The 2019 Chautauqua In The Park is this weekend. The event is full of unique items for nearly any taste, from woodworking to leather craft and fine arts. There is […]
2019 Chautauqua In The Park Is Next Weekend
The 2019 Chautauqua in the Park is September 7th and 8th at Simpson Park. The event is presented by the Chillicothe Area Arts Council and Chillicothe Chamber of Commerce. Chamber […]