Salina Area Chamber of Commerce

11/05/2026

RESCHEDULED!!!! For 11/12/2026!!!
Chamber Meeting Tonight at 6:00PM at City Hall.

10/30/2026

Great Job!!!!

10/29/2026

Please come and support our High School by participating if our Blood Drive.

10/28/2026

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10/10/2026

🎉 CHOUTEAU DAY IS HERE!!!! 🎉

Just a little PSA before our BIG celebration kicks off!!!

What most people don’t see is the HOURS of planning, organizing, phone calls, meetings, and behind-the-scenes work that goes into making this event happen! And believe it or not, the majority of that work is done by about 4–5 people! We do it because we LOVE our community and want to see this tradition continue for years to come! ❤️

Now, with that being said, we know we can’t make EVERYONE happy, and that’s okay! But if you have a complaint, concern, or suggestion, we ask that you message us directly, come speak to us in person, or better yet, JOIN US at our next meeting! We would LOVE to have more helping hands and fresh ideas!

However, if you’re unwilling to do any of those things and would rather blast your complaints all over Facebook, just know those posts will go UNBOTHERED! 😉👏

It’s easy to criticize from the sidelines, but it takes a whole lot more to show up, put in the work, and make things happen!

At the end of the day, this celebration is about OUR COMMUNITY, OUR HISTORY, AND OUR TRADITIONS! Let’s enjoy it, support it, and make some memories!

🎉 HAPPY CHOUTEAU DAY!!! LET’S MAKE IT A GREAT ONE! 🎉

10/09/2026

❤️ A HUGE THANK YOU! ❤️

It truly takes a community to make an event like Chouteau Day happen, and we have so many people and organizations to thank!

First, we want to recognize the businesses, churches, and organizations that generously made donations:

GRDA • NEO Clinic • Lakeside Bank • SST • Blue Springs Church • Jiffy Stop • Dairy Deal • Life Connection Church • T&S Beverages

Your support helps make this event possible, and we are incredibly grateful for each of you!

We also want to recognize the people who do so much behind the scenes:

❤️ David and Travis with Salina Public Schools Maintenance — thank you for setting up both stages and all the chairs. That is a BIG job, and we appreciate you!

❤️ Emergency Management and First Baptist Church — thank you for helping provide electricity and making sure everything could keep running throughout the day.

❤️ Red Crown — thank you for allowing us to use your space for another year. We truly appreciate your continued support.

❤️ Our craft and food vendors — thank you for coming out and being such an important part of Chouteau Day!

❤️ Salina Public Schools and its administration — thank you for always being willing to work alongside the Chamber and help make this community event successful.

❤️ Our few but mighty Chamber members — there are countless hours spent planning, preparing, setting up, working the event, cleaning up, and handling all the little things most people never see. Thank you for giving your time and energy to our community.

And last, but certainly not least…

❤️ OUR TEACHERS! Thank you for putting together those amazing floats on your own time! We know how much work goes into them, and you helped make the parade something special for our students, families, and community.

Chouteau Day doesn't happen because of one person or one organization. It happens because our community comes together.

We appreciate each and every one of you who donated, volunteered, participated, helped, attended, or supported this year's celebration. THANK YOU!

If we accidentally left anyone out, please accept our apologies and send us a message so we can make it right. There are so many helping hands behind an event like this, and we want everyone to know how much they are appreciated. ❤️

Thank you for helping us celebrate Salina and 230 years of heritage!
— Salina Area Chamber of Commerce

10/01/2026

🎉 CHOUTEAU DAY PARADE – OCTOBER 10, 2026! 🎉

We’re getting ready for the Chouteau Day Parade, and we can’t wait to see all of the amazing floats and entries this year!

🏆 PARADE AWARDS

Entries will be judged in three categories:

🏫 School
🤝 Non-Profit/Other
🏢 Business

💰 1st Place in EACH category will receive $200!
🎀 2nd and 3rd Place will receive ribbons.

📋 NEED A PARADE ENTRY FORM?
Please contact Debbie Matlock, or you can pick up a form from Diana Burns at City Hall.

⭐ WANT YOUR FLOAT JUDGED?

Please line up by the d**e behind Jiffy Stop.

🕧 Lineup begins: 12:30 PM
🏆 Judging begins: 1:00 PM
🎉 Parade begins: 2:00 PM

Please make sure you are lined up and ready before judging begins at 1:00 PM if you want your entry to be considered for an award.

Come help us celebrate 230 Years of Heritage in Salina – 1796–2026! We’re looking forward to a great parade and a great Chouteau Day! ❤️

10/01/2026

Chamber Meeting Tonight at 6:00PM at New City Hall!!!

09/29/2026