Look Who’s Hopping Into Town
SBEA Annual Easter Celebration
April 8, 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., SBEA Recreation Area, 4226 S. Gold
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Games
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Pictures w/ Easter Bunny
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Troubles The Clown
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Face Painting
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Animal Rescue
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 36’ Obstacle Course
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Decorate Cookies
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Crafts
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Chutes and Ladders Obstacle Course
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Kid’s Zone
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Concession Stand
2:15 p.m. – Candy run with Prizes (Ages 2-4. 5-7, 8-10, 11-12)
Plan on spending April 8 at the SBEA Recreation Area for lots of fun events, Troubles the Clown, crafts, Easter Bunny and more. Photos with the Easter Bunny will be available for $3.00 or $1.00 with your camera. The candy run will take place at 2:15 p.m. Some of the candy will be marked for special prizes. We will have concessions available to purchase food and drinks.
We NEED volunteers to help make this a fun and safe event for the kids. Please contact Stephanie at 522-2996 to join in the fun.
Order tickets by April 12, 1:00 p.m.
Tickets $20.50 – $114.50
Clear Bag Policy
The INTRUST Bank Arena clear bag policy will speed up the entry process into the venue, improve security and limit touch points. Clear bags allow staff to check for prohibited items without having to touch or open a bag. This will also prevent staff from having to touch personal items of guests.
The following outlines bags that are permitted:
- Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 14″ x 6″ x 14″
- One-gallon clear plastic storage bags (Ziploc bag or similar)
- Small clutch or purse, with or without a handle or strap, that do not exceed 5.5″ x 8.5″ (approximately the size of a hand)
No Volunteers Are Needed for This Event
Lunker Catfish Tournament
Due to impending storms headed our way and our fish will deliver for the Lunker catfish earlier than normal. Starting 7:00 p.m. tonight, May 18 until the start of the tournament on Saturday morning, there will be no fishing allowed. The lake will still be opened for pavilion rentals, playground areas and the bait store. If you have any questions, please call 522-2996. Thank you for your understanding.
May 20 & 21
Only SBEA members & their guests entered in the tournament will be allowed to fish. This is a fund raiser for SBEA to increase the population of perch and crappie.
Your chance to catch the “BIG” one and take 1st place has just gotten better. Grab your fishing poles and don’t worry about bait, our lake store can accommodate all your needs for this tournament. Once the fish for this tournament have been stocked in the lake there will be no fishing until the tournament starts at 8 a.m. on May 20. Only those that have paid to enter the tournament will be allowed to fish until the tournament is over. This is a 24-hour tournament; registration starts at 7 a.m. on May 20 and the tournament starts at 8 a.m. May 21 weigh in time is at 8 a.m. sharp; however, you may weigh in anytime during the tournament if you do not want to stay the whole time. You may pre-register at the lake store before May 20 or the day of the event. The lake will be stocked with “BIG” channel cat for this tournament. There will be 3 cash prizes for the three largest creel of 4 catfish; 1st place, ($250), 2nd place ($150) and 3rd place ($100) and then $100 if you want to enter the contest for largest catfish caught for an additional $5.00 entry fee. All rules of the lake must be followed with no gold fish allowed for bait and 2 poles per fisherman. No buddy system will be allowed, you must catch your own fish and they must be kept on your own stringer or in your own basket and kept in the water. Vehicles will be subject to inspection. Contestants will be supplied with an armband and rods used in the tournament will be tagged. Tournament ends promptly at 8 a.m. on May 21. If you do not present your fish by that time, you will be disqualified, so be sure to be on time. For your convenience the bait shop will be open until 10 p.m. on May 20. The lake will be closed for fishing to everyone who is not a contestant in the tournament. Camping will be allowed for those in the tournament on May 20.
Kid’s Fishing Day
Fun For Kids
June 10, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Bring the kids to come out and enjoy the lake and the thrill of catching a fish. With the lack of rain this year, we are doing Kids Fishing Day a little different. We will be spreading out from the kids pond to several docks as well. The following will be closed off to regular fishing on June 12 from 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Docks 5-10, island road docks 1-4 and kids pond. We will reopen the docks to members after 12:00 p.m. when kids fishing is over. Prizes will be given away that day for the kids. Free hotdog, chips and pop will be provided for participating kids. Concessions will also be available. This is a chance to see what a great facility you have at SBEA. The SBEA lake is located at 4226 S. Gold. Members can save 10% off all kids fishing items after the fishing event. Meet in front of the lake store at 9:00 a.m. or come out anytime from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
SBEA Day At Rock River Rapids
Saturday, August 5, 1900 E James St, Derby
Join SBEA in a day splashing, soaking, sliding and sunning yourself as you enjoy the lazy river, lap pool, zero-depth pool at Rock River Rapids. Tickets will be sold in advance in all SBEA stores and will only be good for SBEA Rock River Rapids Aug. 5, 2023. Pay $4.50 for adult and $4.00 for seniors (60+) & youth (3-17), children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult age 16 or older to enter facility. Tickets on sale in all SBEA stores, Rock River Rapids is open 12:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Regular prices are $10.00 for adult & $9.00 for seniors (60+) & youth (3-17).
No Volunteers Are Needed for This Event
Hunters Ed Class
August 12, 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Learn how to safely and
responsibly enjoy hunting in the outdoors
SBEA has scheduled a free Kansas Hunter Education Class August 12, 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. This is a Internet assisted course & class and will be in the pavilion, north side of the SBEA Recreation Area, 4226 S. Gold. This class teaches new hunters to be responsible, ethical, safe and knowledgeable. By law, the course must be a minimum of 10 hours in length. Most courses are 12 hours or longer. The courses are taught by volunteer instructors across the state. The course consists of subjects covering hunter responsibility, ethics, fair chase, history of firearms, firearm basics, ammunition, basic gun safety, field safety, bowhunting, conservation and wildlife management, wildlife of Kansas, outdoor emergencies and boating safety for hunters. You must complete the online course prior to attending class and pass the test to receive your hunter safety card. Sign up forms are available in all SBEA stores. Members are free, non-members $5.00 to enroll in the class.
Lunker Catfish Tournament
August 26 & 27
Only SBEA members & their guests entered in the tournament will be allowed to fish. This is a fund raiser for SBEA to increase the population of perch and crappie.
Your chance to catch the “BIG” one and take 1st place has just gotten better. Grab your fishing poles and don’t worry about bait, our lake store can accommodate all your needs for this tournament. Once the fish for this tournament have been stocked in the lake there will be no fishing until the tournament starts at 8 a.m. on August 26. Only those that have paid to enter the tournament will be allowed to fish until the tournament is over. This is a 24-hour tournament; registration starts at 7 a.m. on August 26 and the tournament starts at 8 a.m. August 27 weigh in time is at 8 a.m. sharp; however, you may weigh in anytime during the tournament if you do not want to stay the whole time. You may pre-register at the lake store before August 26 or the day of the event. The lake will be stocked with “BIG” channel cat for this tournament. There will be 3 cash prizes for the three largest creel of 4 catfish; 1st place, ($250), 2nd place ($150) and 3rd place ($100) and then $100 if you want to enter the contest for largest catfish caught for an additional $5.00 entry fee. All rules of the lake must be followed with no gold fish allowed for bait and 2 poles per fisherman. No buddy system will be allowed, you must catch your own fish and they must be kept on your own stringer or in your own basket and kept in the water. Vehicles will be subject to inspection. Contestants will be supplied with an armband and rods used in the tournament will be tagged. Tournament ends promptly at 8 a.m. on August 27. If you do not present your fish by that time, you will be disqualified, so be sure to be on time. For your convenience the bait shop will be open until 10 p.m. on August 26. The lake will be closed for fishing to everyone who is not a contestant in the tournament. Camping will be allowed for those in the tournament on August 26.
September 9
All day unlimited fun at All Star Adventures, tickets are $9.50 for members. You must buy your ticket in advance at any SBEA store location and take the ticket to the park any time during business hours to receive your arm band for a day of fun. Unlimited amusement rides, Mini Golf, and Go-Karts included except for arcade, concessions, batting cages and driving range. All Star Adventures, 1010 N. Webb Road. Tickets on sale at all SBEA stores.
SBEA Zoo Day
Date Change
Save Half Price – Last day to buy tickets is Sept. 19.
September 30, 9:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Ticket Vouchers Must Be Purchased In Advance
Join us for a day at the zoo. Ticket vouchers must be purchased no later than Sept. 19, 9:00 a.m. and will be sold in all SBEA stores. Tickets for adults will be $9.00 (reg. price $18.62 + tax) and children (ages 3-11) for $7.00 (reg. $13.97 + tax) ages 2 and under get in free (must have a ticket). Please present ticket vouchers at the table set up in front of the zoo from 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. to receive your tickets. The Sedgwick County Zoo is open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Member & their immediate family only. We will have drinks and a snack at the POET Gazebo from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.