New in 2009: Festival Quest: We’re opening a new page in Festival History – with a Pre-Festival Medallion Search! The treasure-hunt begins on June 1, 2009, when a hand-crafted medallion will be hidden on public property somewhere in Salina. Watch and listen to local media for daily clues leading to the hiding place. Find it first and you'll win $1,000 in cash, $1,500 in Festival gift certificates, and a whole lot more! Visit our Pre-Festival Activities page to find out more?

Celebrate Art a la Carte: Relax in the afternoon sun with live music as part of the Salina Arts and Humanities Commission’s ongoing Art a la Carte series. Outdoor concerts, featuring local talent, are offered 12:20 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. every Friday during the spring and fall at the Campbell Plaza in downtown Salina.

First Thursday Art Rush: Join downtown businesses in a celebration of art and the community for First Thursday Art Rush – an ongoing collaborative downtown event. Many businesses stay open late, while the art galleries host special exhibits. Walk Santa Fe for food, shopping, art, and more. Held the first Thursday of every month between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.