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WELCOME TO SHERMAN COUNTY

Welcome to the Topside of Kansas! We are excited to share our community with you and want you to enjoy the land of wide-open spaces, quiet sunrises, breathtaking sunsets, and starry night skies. 

Whether you are traveling through or looking to relocate to our community, we invite you to see the sights of Sherman County. From the Kidder Massacre to the Big Easel, Sherman County has many diverse attractions. Visit the High Plains Museum or experience some local art at the Carnegie Art Center downtown. Don’t forget to let your taste buds delight in some of our local favorite eateries. Whether it’s one of our quaint restaurants located on Main Street or opt for the convenience of the many restaurants off the Interstate on Exit 17, there are plenty of choices to satisfy your cravings. 

We look forward to having you in our community and can’t wait to share all that we have to offer. Enjoy and be sure to visit again!

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Community Events

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November 6

Jacque's Hallmark Holiday Open House
Time: 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Jacque's Hallmark - 1124 Main St.

Comedy Night
Time: 6:30pm - 10:00pm
Location: The V - 824 Main

6th Annual Harvest Men's Revival
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: Dorn Seeds Shed - 6415 Rd.22

Jacque's Hallmark Ribbon Cutting/Mural & 25th Anniversary
Time: 11:00pm - 12:00pm
Location: Jacque's Hallmark - 1124 Main St.

November 7

6th Annual Harvest Men's Revival
Time: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Location: Dorn Seeds Shed - 6415 Rd.22

Rag & Ribbon Garland
Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Goodland Carnegie Arts Center - 120 W. 12th St.

Free Movie - O Brother, Where Art Thou?
Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Location: Sherman Theatre

Saturday Night Lights - Fun Shoot
Time: 4:30pm - 8:00pm
Location: Goodland Gun Club - 2131 N Caldwell Ave.

November 8

Free Movie - The Addams Family Values
Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Location: Sherman Theatre - 1203 Main St.

OLPH Fall Festival
Time: 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Location: OLPH - 307 W. 13th St.

November 9

Design Basics for Small Businesses
Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Location: Goodland Public Library - 812 Broadway Ave.

November 11

Veterans Day Breakfast
Time: 8:00am - 10:00am
Location: North Elementary School - 700 E. 4th St.

November 12

Sherman County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge 2026
Time: 8:00am - 1:00pm
Location: FHTNW Assembly Room - 1008 E. 15th St.

Lou Lou's Holiday Open House
Time: 10:00am - 7:00pm
Location: Lou Lou's Boutique - 1010 Main St.

Design Basics for Small Businesses
Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Location: Goodland Public Library - 812 Broadway

November 13

Lou Lou's Holiday Open House
Time: 10:00am - 7:00pm
Location: Lou Lou's Boutique - 1010 Main St.

Newsies - The Broadway Musical by GHS Students
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Goodland High School Auditorium - 1209 Cherry Ave.

November 14

Simply Chic Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair
Time: 9:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Max Jones Fieldhouse - 1209 Arcade Ave.

Pinecone Crafts
Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Location: Goodland Public Library-812 Broadway

Newsies - The Broadway Musical by GHS Students
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Goodland High School Auditorium - 1209 Cherry Ave.

Los Elegidos del Rancho
Time: 8:00pm - 1:00am
Location: Smoking Gun Club/Double A-Ron's Event & Dance Hall - 1019 Center

November 15

Newsies - The Broadway Musical by GHS Students
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Goodland High School Auditorium - 1209 Cherry Ave.

November 16

Bed Sheets Sale - GRMC Auxially Fundraiser
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm
Location: GRMC South Lobby - 220 W. 2nd St.

November 17

Bed Sheets Sale - GRMC Auxially Fundraiser
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm
Location: GRMC South Lobby - 220 W. 2nd St.

November 19

Puzzle Night
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location: Goodland Public Library-812 Broadway

November 21

Decoupage Ornaments
Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Goodland Carnegie Arts Center - 120 W. 12th St.

November 27

Annual Parade of Lights
Time: 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Location: Main Street

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

MISSION

To ensure that Sherman County fully focuses on the future and remains an “Open for Business” Community.

VISION

To achieve and maintain the most reasonable, dynamic, and robust business climate in the Sherman County community, by aggressively pursuing all avenues of growth for new and existing businesses, towards the goal of maximizing employment opportunities, tax base, and quality of life.

Key Industries

We have identified industrial sectors which are growing and have a higher than average wage for which the region has a strategic advantage over other areas of Kansas and in the United States.

SCCD BUSINESS ENRICHMENT NETWORK & BUSINESS ALLIANCE

KANSAS BEGINS HERE!

The Goodland Area Business Enrichment Network is a not-for-profit business organization dedicated to creating a business-friendly environment in Goodland/Sherman County. You will find a Business Community in Goodland that is open to meeting your needs and helping their customers to flourish on the Topside of Kansas.

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