COTTONWOOD FALLS, KS (March 1, 2025) – Tickets are now on sale for the 20th and final Symphony in the Flint Hills Signature Event, set to take place Saturday, June 14, at Evans Family Ranch in Chase County. The annual outdoor concert, which has drawn thousands of attendees to the Kansas prairie over the past two decades, will mark its grand finale this summer.
The event, known for featuring the Kansas City Symphony against the backdrop of the Flint Hills, has become a tradition for many in the region. This year’s milestone will also include a special performance by Kansas native Logan Mize, a country singer-songwriter from Clearwater whose music has gained national recognition.
“For nearly 20 years, this event has celebrated the beauty of the Flint Hills while bringing people together through music and cultural programming,” said Mary Ice, Board Chair of Symphony in the Flint Hills. “This final year is an opportunity to reflect on its impact and to gather once more in this setting that has meant so much to so many.”
Since its inception in 2006, the Symphony in the Flint Hills Signature Event has combined music, education, and conservation awareness, rotating locations throughout the tallgrass prairie region. In addition to the symphony performance, the event features guided prairie walks, talks and presentations, powwow dancers, and hands-on activities.
This year’s program will conclude with a performance by Mize, who has accumulated over 350 million streams across digital platforms and earned RIAA Gold Certification for songs like Better Off Gone and Grew Apart. Organizers say featuring a Kansas-born artist for the final event underscores the connection between the music and the landscape.
“It only felt right to feature a Kansas musician in this final celebration,” said Sandy Carlson, Program Manager for Symphony in the Flint Hills. “Logan Mize’s music reflects the spirit of the region and the sense of place that this event has always aimed to highlight.“
While this marks the end of the Signature Event, organizers say it is not the end of the organization’s work.
“As we prepare to close this chapter, we’re also looking to the future—exploring new ways to share the magic of the Flint Hills for generations to come,” said Ice.
Tickets for the event are currently on sale, with early pricing set at $95 (plus taxes and fees) for adults and $50 (plus taxes and fees) for children 12 and under. Prices will increase to $110 (plus taxes and fees) for adults on April 14. Tickets can be purchased online at symphonyintheflinthills.org or by calling 620-273-8955.
BNSF Railway remains the Major Presenting Sponsor, continuing its long-term support of the event.
For additional details, visit symphonyintheflinthills.org.