While driving down an East Texas country road I spotted this scene. The autumn trees and the late afternoon sun made these golden bales of hay shine just a little bit more. Fortunately I had my camera with me. (c) James Q. Eddy Jr.

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Cato Days

Community Events,
Fairs & Festivals,
Kids & Families

Cato Days

Cato Days celebrates the first community in Southeast Kansas. It was settled in 1857 and the one-room schoolhouse, built in 1869, still exists. Our event has historical re-enactments, a presentation in the schoolhouse, a wagon tour of the area, chuck wagon food for lunch, a mini tractor ride for the kids, and much, much more.

Cato Schoolhouse

09:00 AM - 03:00 PM on Sat, 3 Oct 2026

Event Supported By

Cato Historical Preservation Association

kspigarelli@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/catoschool/

Cato Schoolhouse

200th Street and 720 Avenue

Cato, Kansas 66711

417-825-2127

kspigarelli@gmail.com