November 2018.

This episode is a mashup that includes snippets from the earliest recordings for Uncovering Kansas Rachel and Geoff ever made as well as a recent interview with Toni Schneider that underscores a meaningful theme: the fun that can be found when you go in search of supporting small business by exploring small towns.

Episode 10: Chase County Country Christmas

November 5, 2018

In November 2017, on Small Business Saturday, the Saturday during Thanksgiving weekend, we took a day trip to Chase County for their Country Christmas Festival. It was the community’s official Christmas season kick-off. Here’s a fun fact: The very first recordings we did for this podcast are in this episode! We needed to practice. More importantly we knew we’d return to Cottonwood Falls in November 2018—the journey and experience was worth an episode. We’ve appended and updated these first recordings with an interview Rachel did with Toni Schneider, Chase County Chamber of Commerce Outreach Coordinator, in late October 2018. Toni and Rachel discuss details for this year’s celebration. There is a lot happening in Chase County on November 23 and 24 for kids and adults, including the Ugly Sweater 5k Run, the Holiday Home Tour, Arts and Craft Shows, Silent Auction, a visit from Santa, and the parade.
 
Please listen to the episode, we think you’ll enjoy it. And we hope you not only consider supporting small businesses during the holiday season but that you’ll consider visiting and supporting smaller communities as well. If you live in northeastern Kansas, Chase County is an easy and accessible drive from the suburbs and the community’s Christmas Festival is a great way to spend a day with family and friends.
 
Links to some key mentions in the episode:
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
Southwinds Trail
Ad Astra Restaurant
Grand Central Hotel
Chase County Christmas

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