Agritourism

America's Heartland. Great Bend is the Heart of Kansas and Heart of America's rural culture. The abundance and deep roots of our agricultural heritage are visible everywhere here and visitors can be a part of these heartland traditions.

Farmer's Market. There's a weekly celebration in Great Bend during the spring, summer and fall at the local farmer's market on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings in the Broadway parking lot of the town's library.

3i Show. 620-792-2401. Farmers, ranchers and producers come to Great Bend to try out the newest equipment and see the latest techniques. Held in May, the show has hundreds of booths and displays. The next 3i Show dates: May 7-9,2008..

Dozier's Winery. 620-564-0195. The Doziers welcome visitors to their vineyard and winery tucked on a country road southeast of Great Bend. The tasting room and gift shop are located in an old train depot.

Barton County Fair. 620-617-FAIR. The Fair retains a small-town feel and offers a look at prize-winning local crops, baked goods, and rural projects. The Fair takes place at the Expo complex west of Great Bend in early July.

Stafford County Flour Mill. 620-458-4121. It's worth a trip to little Hudson, Kansas, just twenty minutes southeast of Great Bend, to visit a real working flour mill and buy some wholesome Hudson Cream Flour.

Heartland Farm. 620-923-4585. The Sisters of Heartland Farm provide tours and demonstrations of their organic farming methods. The Farm is the site for all types of workshops and is home to a herd of lovable Alpacas.

Rosewood Ranch. 620-793-5888 x113. Rosewood Ranch offers equine psychotherapy (a gentle, powerful process of discovery). The Ranch offers a chance to experience the emotional sensitivity of horses with personal growth workshops, weekend retreats, therapy, staff development workshops, and more.

Miller Longhorn Ranch. 620-793-7213. Visit the scenic Miller Ranch for a closer look at the unique breed of cattle called Longhorns. One look at the split rail fences and the distinctive curved horns of the cattle will take you back to the romance of the Old West. Tours available.

Your next trip to the heartland should include its rich agricultural history. Contact the Convention & Visitors Bureau for more information about the attractions listed above, itineraries, driving tours, and suggestions.