Cato Day 2026

The Cato Historical Preservation Association will present the annual Cato Day on Saturday, October 3rd, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Activities for all ages. Admission is free.

Cato, Kansas — The annual Cato Day will be held on Saturday, October 3rd, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in historic Cato, Kansas. This free event, organized by the Cato Historical Preservation Association to celebrate Cato’s pioneer heritage, features activities for all ages. These include music and history at the historic Cato Christian Church, a Cavalry drill and historic reenactment led by Matt Feild, a visit to the “Old Stone School,” and a hayrack ride to local historical sites. The Southeast Kansas Antique Tractor Club will have train rides for kids and tractor displays. During lunch, Jim Harris and the Players Circle will perform, and pulled pork sandwiches, prepared by Shawn Pryer and the Mighty MO Chuck Wagon Crew, will be available for purchase. There will also be a raffle for a quilt donated by Sue James. All proceeds will go toward preserving Cato’s historic buildings and sponsoring Cato Kids’ Day, held every year for local fourth- and fifth-graders.

Cato is located in northern Crawford County off Hwy 69. From Hwy 69, take 720th Avenue West and follow the signs to Cato. Directions can be found at catoschool.com. Cato is an open-air museum whose buildings are only open to the public a few times a year, so don’t miss this rare opportunity.

The Cato Historical Preservation Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the buildings and history of Cato and the surrounding area.

Contact

Katharine Spigarelli, President
Cato Historical Preservation Association
417-825-2127
kspigarelli@gmail.com
http://catoschool.com/