PREMIER EVENT: River Suite
Friday June 12, 2026
The River Suite dinner & music event takes place on the historic Cottonwood River Bridge overlooking the waterfall in downtown Cottonwood Falls. Surrounded by the unforgettable jewel tones of a Kansas summer sunset, guests will be drawn to the white peaked tents and the aroma of a well-mastered selection of Flint Hills inspired delicacies inviting the senses to partake in the breathtaking experience of fine dining & live music on the charming bridge.
PLEASE NOTE, we have changed the layout of the event! The band and stage will be located at the north end of the tents as in 2025. This will allow those who enjoy being up close and personal with the band to do so. Those of you who are there for the atmosphere and to visit will be able to be seated a little farther from the music...
Be sure and explain your preference when buying or tickets, please!
Seating preference will be honored based on date of ticket purchase. For the best seats get your tickets early! We expect to put tickets on sale April 15th. Be sure and sign up for updates from the Chamber below, so you are the first to know!
2026 Schedule:
5:30pm
Gates open with a happy hour cash bar benefiting The Strong City Preservation Alliance
and their restoration project of the 1900 theater.
6:00pm
Music by Tallgrass Express
7:00pm
Dinner service by Smokin' O's
Menu plan for 2026:
• Fresh Garden Salad •
with homemade ranch dressing
• Beef Tenderloin Steak •
• Twice Baked Potatoes •
• Creamed Corn •
• Fresh Rolls •
with whipped honey butter
• Tea/Water •
• Texas Sheet Cake •
8:00pm
Entertainment by Tallgrass Express will resume!
Tickets $85+tax ($92.23)
to purchase by check(preferred) or credit card
Photos courtesy of Marcia Lawrence
2025 SPONSORS
"Thank you" to our 2025 sponsors! We anticipate 2025 to be an amazing event. If you would like information about being a sponsor for, please call me! 620-273-8469
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS from our last event in 2024!
IdeaTek, Grand Central Hotel & Grill, Griffin Real Estate & Auction, Kansas Graphics, LarkInn Guesthouses, Scribner Insurance, Brown-Bennett-Alexander Funeral Home, Trusler foundation and the 1900 Theater!