The Waconda Cultural Association, Mitchell County, Kansas, consists of a group of volunteers dedicated to the preservation of history and educating the public about Waconda Springs, our Native American heritage, the building of Waconda Lake and Dam, the geological layout of the land and other local legacies.
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2023 Activities at Glen Elder State Park
*Hosting organizations for these activities vary by event.
  • January 1 – First Day Hike (cancelled for 2023)
  • May 27, 28, 29 – Memorial Weekend Kickoff
    May-August, TBA – Fishing Tournaments
  • Saturday, July 1 – Waconda Lakefest & Chamber Fireworks
  • Sept. 2, 3, 4 – Labor Day Weekend - Possible boat poker run, parade & activities
  • Saturday, Oct. 7 – Annual Wakonda Indian Festival
  • Saturday, October 21 – Ghostly Storytelling Night
  • December, TBA – Women & Youth Pheasant Hunting
  • Open year round – Waconda Springs Replica, outdoor walking museum-open
  • Summer hours, TBA  – Waconda Visitor and Education Center –
  • Marina – hours and opening, TBA
For updates: visit the Waconda Cultural Association Facebook page or call the GE State Park, 785-545-3345.
Waconda Lake, Glen Elder State Park and Wildlife Areas consists of 13,000 land acres and 12,586 water acres. It is managed by the Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks.  Located along U.S. Highway 24, Waconda is located 12 miles west of Beloit, KS, immediately west of Glen Elder, KS and immediately east of Cawker City, KS.