Best Western Plus Patterson Park Inn

10/05/2026

It appears a few unexpected guests have checked in for spooky season… let us know if you see anything suspicious.

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10/02/2026

Back to my regularly scheduled tossing and turning 🥲

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09/22/2026

Leaf peepers rejoice, it’s officially fall 🍁 Where are you traveling first?

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09/20/2026

Anyone else? 🙋‍♀️

📍Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel
Panama City, Panama

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09/15/2026

📣 We’re hiring! Front Desk – Part-Time Weekend Position

Hotel/front desk experience is a BIG plus! We use Visual Matrix, and while previous experience with the system is helpful, we will train/retrain the right person to our property’s standards and procedures.

We are looking to fill this position immediately, so applicants should be available to begin training soon and be ready to get up to speed quickly.

We’re looking for someone dependable, friendly, professional, and comfortable working independently once trained. Serious inquiries only, please.

📍 Apply in person at Best Western Plus Patterson Park Inn
6100 Patterson Parkway • Arkansas City, KS

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09/14/2026

When the accommodations are fit for royalty, it's only right to treat yourself accordingly 👑

📍 Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection
Darlington, England

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09/08/2026

Your fall travel plans just got more rewarding ⭐️ Rewards members can now earn double points on qualified stays worldwide through December 31, 2026.

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📍 Best Western Hotel Moran
Prague, Czech Republic

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09/04/2026

Me the moment it hits 5:00pm before a long weekend… ⏰

📍Beachcroft Hotel, BW Signature Collection

Bognor Regis, England, Great Britain

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09/02/2026

📣Entrance & Camping Considerations at 2026 Walnut Valley Festival 👇

This year the Walnut Valley Festival, known by many as a “Pickers Paradise”, will celebrate its 54th annual gathering in Winfield, KS. Festivalgoers will, however, face some unique challenges in terms of entry and camping.

The bridge across the Walnut River on HWY 160 is being replaced, and construction will continue through Festival. There will only be two lanes (one eastbound, one westbound) from the bridge to the railroad tracks, but BOTH ENTRANCES (Main Entrance and Reentry) will be open during Festival.

So, we are going to need your help. To enter initially at the main gate (purchase tickets, camping), you MUST approach the fairgrounds on HWY 160 (W. 9th Ave) FROM THE WEST. No left turns will be allowed at the Main Entrance for those approaching from the east. If you are westbound, please drive past the fairgrounds and use the Sale Barn parking lot west of town to turn around, unless it is a Wednesday. Reentry gate to enter grounds will be at the same entrance, and you will be able to make a left turn into it from the westbound lane.

Camping will also be reduced at the north end of West Campground, to account for the construction zone, and no camping will be available in the north campground (on north side of HWY 160).

We encourage all campers to meet the challenges of fewer camping spots by welcoming the displaced wherever they decide to relocate. We remind all that there are no “reserved spots” for camps other than Stage 5 and 6. All other locations are available to all those who arrive at the site first.

Walnut Valley Festival wishes to thank United Contracting, Kansas Department of Transportation, and the City of Winfield for opening an additional entrance off of HWY 160 / W 9th Ave for our use in September.

09/02/2026

The Cherokee strip FOOLS, with support from the Arkansas City Fire/EMS Department, will host a free 9/11 Memorial 5K Walk and Run from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at the Poplar Walking Trail, 925 E. Poplar Ave.

The 3.1-mile event will honor the 343 New York City firefighters who died in the line of duty during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Participants may carry a commemorative badge bearing the name and photograph of one of the fallen firefighters and complete the course in that firefighter’s memory.

The event draws inspiration from the Tunnel to Towers 5K, which retraces the final journey of New York City firefighter Stephen Siller. After learning that a plane had struck the World Trade Center, Siller drove toward Manhattan but found the Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel closed to traffic. He strapped on his firefighting gear and continued through the tunnel on foot toward the Twin Towers, where he died while trying to save others.

Complimentary food will be available while supplies last, made possible by a contribution from Southwestern College following its recent production of Come From Away. The Tony Award-winning musical tells the true story of the residents of Gander, Newfoundland, who welcomed thousands of airline passengers stranded after U.S. airspace closed following the Sept. 11 attacks.

The Cherokee Strip FOOLS is the official host of the event, with Arkansas City Fire/EMS personnel participating and providing support. Formed by local firefighters in February 2026, the group is a chapter of the Fraternal Order of Leatherheads Society, an international organization committed to preserving fire service traditions while promoting brotherhood, professional pride and training. The independent local chapter welcomes career, volunteer, part-time and retired firefighters.

Organizers hope the memorial walk and run will become an annual Arkansas City tradition.

09/02/2026

We’ve officially made it to the “BER” months, which means fall isn’t too far away.

And you know what comes with fall … Fall Cleanup!

The City of Arkansas City’s Fall Cleanup is set for October 5-9, so now’s a good time to start thinking about those cleanup projects around the house and yard.

09/02/2026

We know it is hot but our vendors have shown up all season. Come show them support for their efforts! We only have 5 markets left before the season ends.

Live Music tonight with Jess Bowling

Who we have today

Jennifer Moreland The Garden at Plum Creek tomatoes 🍅

Baked goods Sunshine and Temptress baking co.
N'Eis Bites - baked with love. LAST MARKET OF SEASON
Bagel 13 🍞 🥯 🍪

Labor Day weekend needs a cookout see Rocky Top Meats

Kari Crow Austin with Sugarplum Country has teas, incense and handmade crafts …she has handcrafted jar openers with grip material on the back. (See photo)

AND to really cool off Shave Ice Kingdom is here

08/31/2026

Saddle up for a getaway where frontier charm meets cowboy culture 🤠 Tucked in the heart of Wyoming, this gateway to the American West is packed with wide-open landscapes, rich history and unforgettable experiences.

📍Best Western Premier Ivy Inn & Suites
Cody, Wyoming, USA

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08/28/2026

New England is calling our name 🍁

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08/26/2026

Whichever dog is yours, we've loved welcoming them to our hotels over the years. 🐾

📍 Best Western Plus Waterbury-Stowe
Waterbury-Stowe, VT
Best Western Waterbury Stowe



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04/09/2026

Event Schedule

2025 Schedule 2026 Schedule Activities 8 AM-10 AM — 7th annual Color Run10 AM-4 PM — Cowley Outdoor Market9 AM-10 PM — Rock hunt (for prizes)11 AM-10 PM — Food vendors openNoon – 10 PM — Sand Bar B**r Garden Entertainment 10:00 am National Anthem with Ke...

04/09/2026

Back by popular demand, last year's crowd favorite, Greg Victors —

Taco Tuesday might be our favorite day of the week… but today calls for an ex-salsa announcement.

Back by popular demand, last year’s crowd favorite, Greg Victors —the Wichita Champion War Dancer—will return to the Tacolalah stage.

Greg’s performance is more than just entertainment. Through the War Dance, he shares and preserves Native American culture, tradition, and storytelling in a way that truly stays with you.

He’ll take the stage at 5 p.m. on May 2 at Wilson Park—and it’s one you won’t want to miss.

Join us for Tacolalah from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. for a full day of music, culture, and community. It’s the event everyone will taco-bout.

04/09/2026

Exciting event coming soon

Tacolalah Color Run is bound to be a great time.
Register now to join us.
register online at arkcityrec.recdesk.com