Image courtesy of the Kansas Sampler Foundation

Humboldt, located in southeast Kansas, will host the first Big Kansas Road Trip (BKRT) Pop Up site for 2026. Organized by the Kansas Sampler Foundation, the one-day event will be held Saturday, May 2, with some activities beginning the day before.

Foundation Director Marci Penner announced the news during the opening “Stump” session in Hoxie on October 4, as part of the 2025 Pop Up across Sheridan County. The BKRT Pop Up offers a community open house atmosphere, highlighting local attractions, shops, and eats. Visitors can also enjoy mini-talks and tours featuring unique stories and lesser-known sites.

Simone Elder, the Foundation’s Power Up & Engagement Manager, said, “All we ask is that the community be good at being itself. The public seeks first-hand experiences in a rural community, and this event delivers exactly that.”

In Humboldt, guests can explore a 19th-century woodworking shop, the Whitetails & Wildlife Museum, a former church turned music hall, and Humboldt Base Camp, a full-service campground and biking hub. Local history, dining, and shopping round out the experience.

More information can be found at bigkansasroadtrip.com.