The 4th annual Kansas Mammoth Art and Music Festival will take place the weekend of June 16 and 17 in Mankato. The mission of the Kansas Mammoth Festival is to promote music and art in our rural community and by doing so, enhancing the quality of life for all who attend.

Through shared cultural experiences and the building of partnerships, we seek to create a substantial economic impact in Jewell County. The organizers’ efforts culminate a free two-day music and art festival for all ages the third weekend of June.

The concept for the festival came to life as part of an economic develop...