The Kurtis Arts Plaza in Sedan is accepting entries for the Second Annual Mountain Oyster Fry Cookoff on Saturday, May 24 at 202 S. Douglas in Sedan. Cash prizes will be given for first, second, and third places for best mountain oysters and beans. Contestants will be judged on flavor, texture and appearance. An award will also be given for best booth, so be creative! All awards and winners will be chosen by People’s Choice votes.

Kurtis Arts Plaza will provide one gallon of pre-soaked beans for each team. Nothing may be prepared in advance other than spices. Contestants may start setting up at noon; cooking will take place from 1-4 p.m. Tasting will be from 2-5 p.m. and all awards will be presented at 5:30 p.m. Each team shall consist of 2-4 people. Each team must provide a minimum of 15 pounds of mountain oysters.

Entry fee for each team is $25. Deadline for entries is midnight on May 21. Entry forms are available from Terry Ricketts, Studio in the Hills, or Floyd’s Market. If you have questions call 620-725-3322.

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Artists are invited to send snapshots or slides of their work for entry in the Kurtis Art Plaza Art Show on May 24 at 202 S. Douglas, Sedan. Cash prizes are awarded for people’s choice and artists may sell their work. Entry fee is $20; contact Terry Ricketts for entry form or more information at 620-725-3322.

Children are invited to participate in the Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest following the Yellow Brick Road parade on May 24.

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The First Yellow Brick Road 5K Fun/Run Walk will start at 8 a.m. on May 24 at Main and Chautauqua streets in Sedan. Prizes will be awarded to male and female in the following age groups:

under 15; 15; 15-20; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60+.

Pre-registration is $10 which will include a t-shirt and registration on day of race is $12. This event is sponsored by the USD286/Sedan Recreation Commission.

Submit entry form and payment to 302 N. Sherman, Sedan, KS 67361. Keith Long is chairman. Entry forms are also available on www.sedankansas.com.

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