Tickets are now available for the 2022 Symphony in the Flint Hills (www.symphonyintheflinthills.org), which is slated for June 11, 2022. 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 Irma’s Pasture in Chase County; and although the venue changes yearly, great care is always taken to insure this popular event is accessible to wheelchair-users and slow walkers.

Symphony in the Flint Hills Wheelchair Access

Irma’s Pasture encompasses a sizable chunk of land, and the concert site is located a good distance from the ticket gate. Most attendees walk over the rock and dirt covered prairie to the concert site; however accommodations are in place for folks who can’t manage the walk.

Accessible parking is available to anyone who has a placard, and there is golf cart shuttle from the parking area to the ticket gate. Once inside there is a lift-equipped bus to transport wheelchair-users and slow walkers to the concert site. Accessible seating is available in a well marked section, but no special tickets are required to sit there. Accessible porta-potties will also be located throughout the venue.

Weather in the Flint Hills

Now in its seventeenth year, the 2022 theme for the Symphony in the Flint Hills is Weather in the Flint Hills. During the day, lectures and activities will be presented in the tents near the concert site. There’s level access to all the tents, which also offer 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 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.

For more information — about access or the event in general — call (620) 273-8955. General admission tickets 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.