Selden, Kansas Invites Community to Celebrate Independence Day at Annual Stars & Stripes Festival

SELDEN, KS — The Selden Events Committee is excited to announce the annual Selden Stars & Stripes Festival, taking place Saturday, July 4, with a full day of family-friendly activities, entertainment, food, and patriotic celebration throughout the community.

The festival begins at 10:00 a.m. with the Selden Stars & Stripes Color Run starting at the City Park. Participants can choose between a fun 1-mile run/walk or a full 5K route, making the event perfect for all ages and experience levels. Adults are encouraged to join the fun for just a $5 admission fee. Kids participate free!

Participants are encouraged to wear white T-shirts and prepare to be covered in patriotic red and blue color powder throughout the course. Whether you are running competitively, walking with family, or simply coming for the fun atmosphere, everyone is welcome to participate.

Registration is required for planning purposes and can be found on the Selden Events Committee Facebook page.

Before the heat of the day settles in, festival attendees are invited to gather at the Park Pavilion beginning at 10:30 a.m. for coffee, donuts, and patriotic music performed by local talent Jentry Rhodes.

Though young in age, Jentry has already become well known throughout the community for her remarkably mature vocals and natural musical ability. The Selden Events Committee is excited to showcase Jentry’s music as part of this year’s Stars & Stripes celebration.

At noon, the community is invited to gather at the Park Stage for a Veteran Flag Display by, honoring those who have served our country. Veterans are encouraged to wear attire representing their branch of service or era of service.

Food trucks will be available throughout the day from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Kansas and Main intersection.

Festivalgoers can enjoy a wide variety of activities throughout the afternoon and evening, including:

• Corn Hole Tournament at 2:00 p.m. at the tennis courts
• Foam Pit from 3:00–6:00 p.m. on the open lot south of the post office
• Antique Tractor Show from 3:00–5:00 p.m. at 5th and Kentucky
• Bounce Houses from 3:00–9:00 p.m. in the park
• Craft Fair Vendors throughout the park
• Barrel Train rides on Main Street
• Pedal Pull at 4:00 p.m. south of the library
• Steel Deer Archery Tournament at 5 p.m. near the southwest corner of the ball fields
• Golf Cart Parade at 5:30 p.m. on Main Street

A new and exciting addition to this year’s celebration is the Steel Deer Archery Tournament beginning at 5 p.m. Saturday evening, located in the southeast corner of the ball fields. Entry fee is $10 per contestant, while youth ages 15 and under may participate free of charge with registration and adult accompaniment.

The tournament will feature a steel deer target with a 10-inch vital opening. Distances will increase as rounds progress until a single winner is left standing. Even if you are not an archer, this event is fun and safe to watch with only one shooter participating at a time while all spectators and contestants remain safely behind the shooting line.

Closing out the evening’s festivities will be live music by Daedozzin’ from 6 to 9 p.m. on the stage near City Park. From southwest Nebraska, Daedozzin’ is a talented musical trio blending the sounds of country, rock, and blues into a high-energy performance that appeals to audiences of all ages.

The group quickly became a fan favorite during last year’s celebration. Their performance created the perfect atmosphere for a summer evening in small-town Kansas, and the response from the community made it clear—they had to be invited back.

Known for delivering spectacular, crowd-pleasing displays, Full Out Fireworks will light up the night at the Selden Ball Fields, bringing a full day of festivities to a memorable close. Attendees of all ages are invited to gather for an unforgettable fireworks finale under the Kansas sky. Festival organizers encourage guests to bring lawn chairs and blankets and settle in for this free event.

For additional event information and updates, follow the Selden Events Committee on social media.