Businesses

Locally owned and full of women's clothing and accessories for all ages and sizes. BKRT visitors will find special discounts on merchandise. Thu-Fri 9am-5:30pm; Sat 9am-1pm

We are a family owned meat packing plant providing custom processing, beef purchase by the 1/4, 1/2 or whole, whole or half hogs and a fully stocked retail case of individual beef and pork cuts. You can also purchase a variety of smoked meats from our case year round. Beef sold at Ellsworth Packing is raised by us for a unique one-stop shop experience to get our pasture to plate quality in bulk or one piece at a time at your convenience. Our pork is local to Kansas too with our connections in central Kansas. BKRT visitors receive $5 off a beef bundle and samples of smoked meats

This hardware store dates back to the 1870s and remains a strong anchor in the community providing whatever customers need. Inventory comes from 70 vendors, including several from around Kansas. Thu-Fri 8am-5:30pm; Sat 8am-5pm

This will make a fun stop to buy Jersey butter, ice cream, cream, milk, hot fudge sauce, salted caramel, yogurt plus home made soaps, lotions and other products. The shop is located on a farm and you can also visit the barn and meet the cows and calves that make it all possible. BKRT visitors will receive a cup of free coffee (with fresh cream, too!) and fudgesicles for the kiddos. Thu-Sat 8am-7pm; Sun 12-7pm

We are beautifully blended space home to over 30 other small business vendors. Inside you can find refinished furniture, handmade furniture and home decor, unique gifts, kids clothing and toys, Hallmark, and so much more. We have recently expanded and are excited to welcome you in to our new space! Food sampling and free gift with $50+ purchase. Thu-Fri 10am-5:30pm; Sat 10am-3pm; Sun - by appointment

Stop in and silk screen print your own BKRT tee, starting at $5.00 Extended sizes are $10-$12. This locally owned business offers in-house custom print apparel, graphic tees and gifts. Store specials for BKRT visitors. Thu-Fri 10am-6pm; Sat 9am-3pm

The Petal Place is a full service floral and gift shop in the heart of Ellsworth. Customers have a wide variety of products to choose from including flowers, food mixes, clothing, home decor, and more. Free samples for BKRT visitors. Thu-Fri 10am-5pm; Sat 10am-1pm

Our store specializes in unique handmade home decor and corporate swag items. We offer a variety of everyday, holiday, personalized and gift products. We also offer DIY paint kits and host DIY classes at our studio. BKRT visitors can get 15% off store items. Thu-Sat 10am-4pm; Sat 12-3pm

This is a multi-product store in downtown Ellsworth offering a variety of handmade products. Bath and body products are made in the store. They also sell locally made cutting boards, frames, shelves, furniture, and wood products. Laser engraving on cutting boards and tumbler cups, other customizing available. Thu-Sat 9am-6pm; Sun 10am-2pm

On site store offering in-season produce and local meat. Crew will be planting watermelon in the fields!

The G&G Resale Shop in downtown Lincoln (across from the Art Center) has a large assortment of unusual collectible and antique items. Records 33-1/3 and 45's, sheet music, tobacco tins/pipes, artwork, vintage décor, tools, new and vintage. Wooden boxes, iron skillets, household kitchen, vintage barware, playing cards, pocketknives, pen sets, shelves of new and old books and magazines. Military/railroad/sports collectibles, bats/gloves, toy cars, toys, western belts, jewelry new and old. Furniture (chairs, desks, vintage decorative pieces, mirrors, shelves). Cash or check. Call/text Gwen at 913-488-1500 to open other hours.

This isn't just your typical lumber yard! Besides lumber, paint and farm/ranch products there's a coffee shop, too. Hot or cold coffee, smoothie's, bottled water, Black Rifle Coffee, and three flavors of bierocks will be available. In addition, you can get your bicycle repaired and buy locally made t-shirts and gift items. Special prices on drinks and bierocks during BKRT. Thu-Fri 8am-5pm; Sat 8am-3pm

Shop for a variety of annuals, perennials, decorative potted containers, hanging baskets, and vegetables in Mrs. B's seasonal greenhouse. Fresh cut flowers, and houseplants in the Floral Shop open all year around. Thu-Fri 9am-5:30pm; Sat 9am-1pm; Sun 1-3pm

Rural boutique established in 1984 and located in the heart of Kansas. Offering a variety of hand-selected items for the whole family. Celebrating our 40th birthday this July! Be sure to follow us on Facebook & Instagram and come shop with us in store or online at shopseirers.com. Thu-Fri 10am-6pm; Sat 10am-4pm

Quilts, quilting fabric, notions and long arm quilting services. BKRT visitors will receive 20% off fabrics. Thu-Fri 10am-5pm; Sat 9:30am-5pm; Sun 12-4pm

Since 1986 promoting Kansas works of artists, authors, and craftsmen. Gifts of wheat, limestone, wood, and books are found here. New friends are made while sampling sunflower seed cookies and other refreshments around the gathering table. A wide selection of gluten, dairy, and preservative free foods are available. Village Lines now shares space with the KC Quilting featuring Long Arm Quilting services, fabrics and gifts. BKRT visitors can look forward to free Sunflower Seed cookies and choice of sparkling cold fruit soda or tea. Thu-Fri 10:30am-5:30pm; Sat 10:30am-4:30pm

Liberty Trades offers antiques, unique finds, and a friendly welcome. Offerings change often and are widely varied. Liberty Trades is located in a building reminiscent of an old country store with a front porch to visit with your neighbors. Stop in and see what treasures you can find. Free souvenir to the first 75 customers.

Brant's Market opened in 1922 and four generations operated the market until 2018 when Doug Brant hung up his apron. A new era began the same year when Adam and Ashley Comeau purchased the market from the Brant Family and continued making the traditional Czech recipes. While you're pondering your purchase from a variety of specialty and homemade sausages, cheeses, bologna, fresh steaks, beef jerky and local products, rest your foot on the counter's brass rail and admire the original mural and spiffed up interior. Named one of the 8 Wonders of Kansas Commerce by the Kansas Sampler Foundation and Kansas Department of Commerce 2021 North Central Kansas Regional Winner in the Retail Business Category.

Have you ever watched a long-arm quilting machine in action? It's mesmerizing! Stop by to watch or bring your piece for a custom longarm quilting job and embroidery. There will be a 10% discount on quilting booked that day. Some KU and KSU item's will be for sale.

Leach & Naegele is a hardware electrical and plumbing business in an 1894 limestone building with an interesting local lineage. It’s one of those places that has a little bit of everything, and is owned by Mayor Trent Leach and his wife Lyn. Open for 77 years, stop in to see the old-school paper credit mercantile cabinet, still in use today, and the wall of vintage parts bins lining the back room. The first 25 BKRTers to stop will receive a cool engraved 11-function multi-tool with pouch! Thu-Fri 8am-5pm, closed 12-1 for lunch.

A small Main Street boutique specializing in locally made souvenirs of Lucas. Products include wooden nickels, patches, stickers, ornaments, license plates, drinkware, and t-shirts. Other products include stained glass sun catchers and engraved glass etchings. Thu-Sat 9am-3pm

Inside this 100-year-old limestone building is an interior filled with creativity. Over 2,300 pieces of original artwork made by 21 area artists are sold here along with art supplies and thrift store finds. This business and gallery is a non-profit art cooperative created by community artists and volunteers. Activities during BKRT include "Make and Take Art." Thu-Sat 8am-5pm; Sun 8am-4pm

Meet some High-End Leopard and Crested Geckos at the community room in the local library. The owner has created her own lines in Leopard Geckos by selectively breeding certain genes to achieve certain looks. The geckos are shipped throughout the nation! This is a rare opportunity to see geckos you wouldn't normally see. Check the link to see the variety of geckos for sale.

Nestled in the hills overlooking Wilson Lake, we’re your source for kayak rentals, fishing supplies, maps for hiking trails and local fishing reports. Learn more about the Knotheads Extreme Ironman 9, a 24-hour bowfishing tournament. Thu 7am-6pm; Fri-Sat 7am-7pm; Sun 8am-5pm

This family owned bee business has been producing and selling local raw honey since 1989. They are a busy bee family that look after 1,400 hives! Open daily, 7am-7pm. Cash and checks only. (Photo loulousboutique.net)

If you like roaming quaint antique stores then stop at Granny's for unique finds in primitive, jewelry, glassware, china and other miscellaneous collectibles. Conveniently located within walking distance of the World's Largest Czech Egg. (Photo credit: @Roadtrippers)

Striking vestiges of a grain silo complex are the home to Kansas Foods, LLC. Visit about the challenges and rewards of finding new purposes for historic buildings but also learn about (and buy) their Kansas Wildflower Honey and get all your questions answered about honeybees, beekeeping and honey production.

From I-70 Wilson exit 206, 1/4 mile north on K-232. Kansas Originals offers great outdoor picture opportunities with our popular Wizard of Oz Characters built by Christian J. Leiker of Hays and Rusty Rojo, the famous 6 ft rooster created by John Scott. Inside you will find the largest selection of Kansas-Made Kansas-Grown products found under one roof. Over 4,000 high quality items from 150 Kansas artists, craftsmen, authors and food producers. Kansas Originals is the official Tourist Information Center for the area. During the BKRT you'll have an opportunity to meet Kansas artists, craftsmen, food producers and authors and sample free Kansas food products. See the Event page for more information. Thu-Sat 9am-6pm; Sun 11am-6pm

The Midland Mercantile & Art Gallery features eccentric gifts perfect for any occasion, with local artwork, handmade goods, souvenirs highlighting the Czech heritage of Wilson, and products from the great plains of Kansas! Located at the historic Weber Peirano building with rich history dating back to 1904. Free coffee, water, tea and cookies to BKRT visitors. Thu-Sat 19am-6pm; Sun 10am-4pm

Kansas makes some fine spirits and you'll find wine, whiskey and beer made in Hays, Wichita, Salina, Dodge City, Atchison and Lawrence. BKRT visitors receive a 10% discount off any spirits. Thu-Fri 11am-10pm; Sat 10am-10pm; Sun 12-6pm