National Drovers Hall of Fame

08/14/2025

Thanks Newsradio 1150 KSAL for the great article!!

08/12/2025

🎶 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐛𝐲 & 𝐄𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐞 – 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐧! 🎶

Colby & Elyse are a local Ellsworth duo who bring a fresh take on modern contemporary country, pop and rock favorites. Colby Richard is a seasoned performer who spent time in Nashville honing his craft. Elyse Haxton is a soulful vocalist whose rising talent was showcased this spring at the EHS Pops Concert and again at the “Nashville Nights” event earlier this summer.

Together, they create a unique blend of voices that produces a rich and honest sound, full of truth and emotion. Their music connects with listeners in a way that stays with you long after the last note fades.

📅 When: Saturday, August 16
🕛 Time: 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
📍 Where: Drovers Saloon, Cowtown Plaza, Ellsworth, KS

Come out, enjoy a Cowtown, and spend your afternoon listening to a set of live music filled with songs you know and harmonies you will not forget.

Ellsworth Kansas Cowtown
El-Kan Western Riders Rodeo
Ellsworth Cowtown Days



Song credit: "Never Til Now" by Matt Roy & Ashley Cooke

08/12/2025

🎉🐄 𝐄𝐥𝐥𝐬𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞! 🐄🎉

Join us on Saturday, August 16, 2025 in Ellsworth, Kansas for a full day of small town fun, western flair, and family friendly events.

𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲:

🛍️ 9 AM to 3 PM — Sidewalk sales and vendors in downtown Ellsworth
🎉 11 AM — Big Cowtown Parade. Free watermelon after, courtesy of First Bank Kansas
🍔 11 AM — Food trucks and trailers open with barbecue, nachos, and more
🎵 Live music, demonstrations, and games
🎤 12:30 PM to 2PM - "Colby & Elyse" - Cowtown Plaza
🍻 Social garden - Drover's Saloon - Cowtown Plaza
💦 Water inflatables — Sponsored by The Ellsworth Coop, Svaty Ranch and Public Off Range Pasture, Hattie Jo’s Coffee House, Svaty Ranch Beef, Wildlife Properties Land Company, and Ellsworth Packing Inc.
🐄 1 PM to 2 PM — Old Time games and Wildflower Arrangement Lab
🎨 2 PM to 4 PM — Free face painting
🐏 7 PM — Mutton busting. Sign up at 6:15 PM
🤠 8 PM — El-Kan Western Riders Rodeo at Elkan Arena
🕺 9:30 PM to midnight — Drovers Dance Hall - Live Band & Dance Hall Party featuring Trevon Dawson. Free entry and social garden!

🎟️ Rodeo tickets are available now at First Bank Kansas in Ellsworth, Raised Rustic, and Reliant Roofing.

Bring the family, grab your boots, and do not miss one of the best days of the year in Ellsworth. 🌻🐴



Drovers Dance Hall - Live Band
Ellsworth County Historical Society
El-Kan Western Riders Rodeo
Ellsworth FFA

08/11/2025

𝑹𝙚𝒂𝙙𝒚 𝒇𝙤𝒓 𝒂 𝑩𝙄𝑮 𝑵𝙄𝑮𝙃𝑻 𝒂𝙛𝒕𝙚𝒓 𝒕𝙝𝒆 El-Kan Western Riders Rodeo?

Join us Saturday, August 16, 2025, at the Ellsworth 4-H Show Arena for the Drovers Dance Hall - Live Band Event presented by the National Drovers Hall of Fame! 🌟

Headliner 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐰𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐦 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟕 of The Voice takes the stage with a sound that will keep you moving. 🎤🔥

🎶 Live music by Trevon Dawson
🍺 Social garden
🕺 Dancing and fun
🎟️ Free entry

🕘 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐨!!
📍 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐄𝐥𝐥𝐬𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝟒-𝐇 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐚

Bring your friends, your Western gear, and your best dance moves. We will bring the music, the drinks, and the good times. Let’s make this a fun night Ellsworth remembers. 🤠🎉

08/11/2025

🎶 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐛𝐲 & 𝐄𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐞 – 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐧! 🎶

Colby & Elyse are a local Ellsworth duo who bring a fresh take on modern contemporary country and rock favorites. Colby Richard is a seasoned performer who spent time in Nashville honing his craft. Elyse Haxton is a soulful vocalist whose rising talent was showcased this spring at the EHS Pop Concert and again at the “Nashville Nights” event earlier this summer.

Together, they create a unique blend of voices that produces a rich and honest sound, full of truth and emotion. Their music connects with listeners in a way that stays with you long after the last note fades.

📅 When: Saturday, August 16
🕛 Time: 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
📍 Where: Drovers Saloon, Cowtown Plaza, Ellsworth, KS

Come out, enjoy a Cowtown, and spend your afternoon listening to a set of live music filled with songs you know and harmonies you will not forget.

Ellsworth Kansas Cowtown
El-Kan Western Riders Rodeo
Ellsworth Cowtown Days

07/31/2025

🎉🐄 Ellsworth Cowtown Days 2025 is Almost Here! 🐄🎉
Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 16th in Ellsworth, Kansas — a full day of small-town fun, western flair, and family-friendly events!

Here’s a sneak peek of what’s in store:

🛍️ 9AM–3PM – Sidewalk Sales & Vendors in Downtown Ellsworth
🎉 11AM – Big Cowtown Parade (FREE watermelon after, courtesy of First Bank Kansas!)
🍔 11AM – Food Trucks & Trailers open (BBQ, nachos & more!)
🎵 Live Music, Demonstrations & Games
🍻 Beer Garden
💦 Water Inflatables (Sponsored by The Ellsworth Coop, Svaty Ranch and Public Off Range Pasture, Hattie Jo's Coffee House, Svaty Ranch Beef, Wildlife Properties Land Company, Ellsworth Packing Inc.)

🐄 1PM–2PM – Old-Time Games & Wildflower Arrangement Lab
🎨 2PM–4PM – FREE Face Painting
🐏 7PM – Mutton Busting (sign-up at 6:15PM)
🤠 8PM – Rodeo at Elkan Arena
🕺 9:30PM–Midnight – Dance Hall Party with live music by Trevon Dawson (Free entry & beer garden!)

🎟️ Rodeo tickets available now at First Bank Kansas (Ellsworth), Raised Rustic, and Reliant Roofing!

Bring the family, grab your boots, and don’t miss one of the best days of the year in Ellsworth! 🌻🐴



National Drovers Hall of Fame
Ellsworth County Historical Society
El-Kan Western Riders Rodeo
Ellsworth FFA

07/23/2025

The FFA is so excited to host Living History at Cowtown Days with our new partnership with the Ellsworth County Historical Society and the El-Kan Cowtown Committee!

See you August 16 to learn about the wickedness cowtown in the west!

The officers have worked hard recruiting the best speakers to share our history and involve you in hand-on activities!

07/18/2025

🌟 Another Exciting Event Alert! 🌟

Join us at Cowtown Plaza after the parade for some fantastic live entertainment! 🎶

Enjoy performances by Colby Richard and Elyse Haxton from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM, next to the Drovers Saloon.

Bring your friends and family for an afternoon of fun, music, and community spirit! 🎉

See you there!

07/16/2025

Like the new Ellsworth Cowtown Days page! Stay updated on all the exciting activities planned this year. We’re thrilled to bring back beloved traditions and celebrate our rich heritage together!

Ellsworth Kansas Cowtown

A weekend of tradition, fun, and community—celebrating Ellsworth’s western roots every August in downtown Ellsworth, KS. Live music, parade, food, vendors & more!

07/16/2025

2025 Ellsworth County Fair is "Blooming with Possibilities!"
Here is the schedule for fair week! We hope to see you at the fair!
*4-H families please check your fair book for full schedule of check-ins and deadlines.

06/30/2025

🎉 **Saddle Up for a Night to Remember!** 🎶

After the final bull bucks at the **El Kan Western Rodeo**, the party’s just getting started! Join us on **Saturday, August 16, 2025**, for the **Drovers Dance Hall Event**, brought to you by the **National Drovers Hall of Fame**!

We’re thrilled to welcome **Trevon Dawson**—former *Team Adam* standout from *Season 27 of The Voice*—as our headlining performer! With a voice that wowed the nation and a style that’ll keep your boots moving all night long, Trevon is ready to bring the house down.

🎤 **Live Music by Trevon Dawson**
🍺 **Beer Garden**
💃 **Dancing & Fun**
💸 **Free Entry**

📍 *Where:* Ellsworth 4-H Show Arena
🕗 *When:* Following the Rodeo, Approximately 9:30pm

Bring your friends, your best Western getup, and your dancing spirit—we'll supply the music, the beer, and the good times!

**Tag your crew and hit “Going”—let’s make this a night Ellsworth will talk about ‘til next rodeo!** 🤠🌟

04/04/2025

🌟 Commercial Property for Rent in Downtown Ellsworth, KS! 🌟
Looking for the perfect spot for your business? The National Drovers Hall of Fame is offering a prime storefront space right off Douglas Ave.
This location features:
-Store Front with large windows facing Downtown Ellsworth, KS.
- Office space
- Back Room Storage
- A convenient kitchenette / bathroom

📍 Situated in the heart of downtown Ellsworth, this space is ideal for a variety of businesses looking to thrive in a bustling community!

💵 Rent is just $500/month plus utilities.

📞 For inquiries, contact:
- Kayla Errebo: 785-420-0304
- Dru Richards: 620-629-3891

Don't miss this opportunity to establish your business in a great location—reach out today!

National Drovers Hall Of Fame