03/12/2026
A personal request from Gail and I. Founders of the Coffeyville Summer Celebration ❤️
Twenty years ago, Gail and I started a small summer gathering in our own yard here in Coffeyville. We invited family, friends and neighbors. We catered food, we had a live band in the evening and an outstanding fireworks show just hoping to create a fun night together.
We never imagined it would grow into what it is today.
Over the years, our little backyard gathering grew into Coffeyville Summer Celebration, an event that now brings 1000's of people together for a day filled with community pride — a Car Show, Kids Power Wheels Car Show and Cruise, 5K Run, a Co****le Tournament, Water Slides, Food and Merchandise Vendors, 2 Live Bands, a DJ, and what many say is the largest fireworks show in our area. People came from all over to attend our event.
This year is especially meaningful for Gail and I. It marks 20 years since we first started the celebration from our home and 10 years of hosting it for the City of Coffeyville, plus it coincides with America’s 250th birthday celebration.
But this year is also different for us personally. As many of you know, Gails health has been declining, and while our hearts are still fully in this event, we could really use the community’s help to continue the tradition.
We are thankful for those who have been instrumental in helping us coordinate and bring this event together over the past 10 years. The Fireworks, Car Show Trophies and Kids Power Wheels show are already taken care of thanks to generous supporters.
We are currently looking for:
⭐ Sponsors for the 5K Run⭐ Sponsors for the Co****le Tournament⭐ Sponsors for Live Music and DJ⭐ Sponsors for Water Slides and Kids Activities⭐ A sponsor to help cover event insurance⭐ Volunteers willing to help with **setup the day before and event day support. **
This celebration has never been about us — it has always been about bringing our community together.
If you or your business would like to help sponsor part of the event or make a donation, volunteer your time, or support in any way, please message me.
After 20 years, it would mean the world to us to see the community come together once again to help keep Coffeyville Summer Celebration going strong.
Those who donate or sponsor will be recognized throughout the day.
Recognition from the stage
Social media shoutouts
Vendor space if they want it
Thank you to everyone who has supported this celebration over the years. It truly takes a community to make something like this happen. ❤️
Contact
For Sponsorship or donations:
Gail Smith 620 252 8688
Cathy Smith 620 252 5155
Mailing address:
Gail Smith
1451 CR 4500
Coffeyville Ks. 67337
Coffeyville Summer Celebration
July 11 2026
Walter Johnson Park
Coffeyville Ks.
