Tonganoxie City Council members noted at Monday’s regular council meeting that the finished stage looked sharp and would be ready for its debut later this month for Tonganoxie Days.

The annual festival will be June 13 in the downtown area. The Tonganoxie Library Run also will start at 7:30 a.m. near the library and the Tonganoxie Arts Council and Community National Bank will sponsor the Tonganoxie Street Art Competition from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. that day in the 500 block of Fourth Street. There will be 25 spots. The deadline has passed and all have been registered. There will be $800 in prizes for older participants (16 and older) and $170 in youth prizes (12-15 years old and 11 and younger).

The registration fee is $10 for the two younger divisions and $20 for each individual or team of two in the oldest division. Participants will have a 4×6 sidewalk space for each entry.

Artists will receive a 48-piece set of the theme will be patriotic in honor of the 250th birth- day of the United States.

Tonganoxie Days will run 9 a.m.-10 p.m. with a wide range of activities and entertainment for all ages.

The event will feature a curated selection of craft vendors showcasing handmade goods, local art, and unique retail items. A variety of food trucks will be onsite throughout the day, providing diverse dining options from breakfast through dinner. Attendees can participate in the aforementioned library run, along with yoga in the park during the morning hours.

The festival will also include a car show highlighting classic, custom and specialty vehicles at VFW Park. There will be a dedicated youths’ activity area, including games and interactive entertainment.

Live music performances also will take place throughout the evening.

And, there will be a miniature golf course set up for visitors to the festival. Chris Stewart will play at 4 p.m. and the then Candice Hill Duo will take the stage at 5:20 p.m. Blue 88 comes on at 6:40 p.m. and then the

Ronni Ward Band will perform starting at 8:20 p.m.

In addition, this year’s Tonganoxie Recreation Commission Summer Kickoff will coincide with Tonganoxie Days. The event will be 1-4 p.m. at Chieftain Park and will feature an Aloha theme.

There will be Traci’s Shaved Ice, Dole Whip, water slides, giant beach balls, facepainting, a mini volcano experience, free hot dogs and a seashell hunt.