2023 Symphony in the Flint Hills Tickets Now Available
Tickets are now available for the 2023 Symphony in the Flint Hills (symphonyintheflinthills.org), which is slated for June 10, 2023. A eclectic mixture of classical music and cowboy culture, this day-long event celebrates the history, ecology and culture of the last stand of native tallgrass prairie. This years concert will be held at the Wade Pasture near Eskridge, Kansas; and although the venue changes yearly, great care is always taken to insure this popular event is accessible to wheelchair-users and slow walkers.
2023 Symphony in the Flint Hills Wheelchair Access
The Wade Pasture encompasses approximately 60 acres, and the concert site is located a good distance from the ticket gate. Accessible parking will be available to anyone who has a placard, and there will be limited golf cart transportation to the front gate for folks who cannot manage the walk. A special entrance lane will be designated for disabled patrons, where wristbands that allow access to accessible seating and transportation will be available.
Most attendees walk over the rock and dirt covered prairie to the concert site; however accommodations will be in place for folks who can’t manage the walk. A lift-equipped shuttle bus will transport wheelchair-users and slow walkers to the concert site. From there, a separate shuttle will be available to transfer folks with special assistance wristbands between the waiting area, the Patron Tent and the ADA concert area. Accessible porta-potties will also be located throughout the venue.
2023 Theme — Transportation in the Flint Hills
Now in its eighteenth year, the theme for the 2023 Symphony in the Flint Hills is Transportation in the Flint Hills. “The site of this year’s Signature Event is located in the northern Flint Hills and serves as a great fit for this year’s theme. The pasture was once home to three converging trails used by dragoons, armies, immigrants, and those headed to the California gold fields,” said Mike Collinge, board chair for Symphony in the Flint Hills.
Gates will open at 1 PM, and during the afternoon lectures and activities will be presented in the tents near the concert site. There will be level access to all tents, where you’ll also find a silent art auction, adult libations, and a scrumptious BBQ dinner with all the trimmings. The sunset concert is the highlight of the day, but plan to arrive in the early afternoon so you can enjoy the other activities.
You’ll never forget the experience of listening to the music of the Kansas City Symphony Orchestra set against the backdrop of the tallgrass prairie. As the sun sets, cowboys appear on horseback on the horizon, and then slowly make their way down to the stage area. And when the show nears an end they ride off into the distance. It’s probably the only symphony performance where you’ll feel comfortable in blue jeans and cowboy boots.
And in keeping with tradition, the performance concludes with a rousing sing along of Home on the Range. Afterwards, guests are welcome to linger on and enjoy the night sky, or maybe listen in on the story circle, or indulge in a little dancing. Whatever you choice, you’ll have a full day of fun on the beautiful Kansas prairie.
Get Your Tickets Early!
For more information — about access or the event in general — call (620) 273-8955. General admission tickets for the 2023 Symphony in the Flint Hills are priced at $95 for adults and $50 for children under 12. Plan ahead though as tickets go like hotcakes, and this popular event always sells out.
