Erika Nelson, Speaker
Independent artist and educator exploring contemporary art forms in the public realm
What a Ride! Rural Community-Owned Carnivals
Presentation by: Erika Nelson
Across Kansas, late summer brings county fair season and all the fun that goes along with it. But what happens when the carnival stops coming? These community connectors have largely gone by the wayside due to economic challenges, but some counties have united to host community-owned carnivals. This talk will delve into the history of the carnival in Kansas, and the recent herculean efforts by small, rural communities to keep this tradition alive and thriving.
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