Arma VJ Homecoming

Arma VJ Homecoming Longest, continuous festival in the U.S. celebrating the end of WWII -- started by returning veterans in 1947. Arma, KS VJ (Victory over Japan) Homecoming

Thank you to our sponsors:Jo’s 1 Stop • Albers Marine, Inc. • KJCE Trucking • Evans Concrete • Platinum Custom Graphics ...
08/09/2026

Thank you to our sponsors:
Jo’s 1 Stop • Albers Marine, Inc. • KJCE Trucking • Evans Concrete • Platinum Custom Graphics • Bo’s 1 Stop • American Western Bail Bonding • Heartland Rural Electric Coop • Mid-Continental Restoration • Riggs Chiropractic • American Family Insurance, Girard • C4 Coffeehouse & General Store
🏆 And congratulations to our winners!
🎣 6 & Under
🥇 Henry Duggone
🥈 Murphy Perez
🎣 Ages 7–10
🥇 McKenna Norton
🥈 Cooper Norton & Silas Jansen – TIE!
🥉 Camden Ford
🎣 Ages 11–13
🥇 Palmer Coomesutley
🥈 Pierceson Troth
🥉 Jackson Wilson

Today's Events!
08/09/2026

Today's Events!

KIDS' FISHING DERBY 🐟🐠 9 to 11 a.m. at Hookie Park. 🐟🐠Thank you to these sponsors for providing goods and funding for pr...
08/09/2026

KIDS' FISHING DERBY 🐟🐠 9 to 11 a.m. at Hookie Park. 🐟🐠Thank you to these sponsors for providing goods and funding for prizes for this popular annual event. We appreciate you!

Don't forget about tonight's Prize Drawing! Over $8,000 in cash & prizes! Purchase $2 tickets in front of the Veterans M...
08/08/2026

Don't forget about tonight's Prize Drawing! Over $8,000 in cash & prizes! Purchase $2 tickets in front of the Veterans Memorial. Thank you to area businesses who donated items or money. Proceeds go toward the operational cost for the 2027 Arma VJ Homecoming. Check out the full list below 👇

1. $80 cash – Polhlopek Electric, Arma
2. $50 gift certificate – Bella Vita Salon & Storage, Arma
3. $100 cash – Lindburg Pharmacy
4. $50 cash – Ashlee Ricks, Realtor, Reece Nichols Sunflower Realty Group
5. $50 cash – Bernie’s Welding, Arma
6. $200 cash – Business festival sponsors
7. $50 gift certificate – Chicken Mary’s, Yale
8. $25 gift certificate – Arma American Legion Post 182
9. $25 gift certificate – Chicken Annie’s, Girard
10. $100 cash – Mengarelli’s Italian Table, Arma
11. $50 cash – Mulberry Limestone
12. $50 cash – Post 182 American Legion Women’s Auxiliary
13. 5-quart oil change – Neptune Auto Repair, Pittsburg ($69.95 value)
14. $50 gift certificate – Chicken Mary’s, Yale
15. $25 gift certificate – Well Traveled Chef, Arma
16. One Free Wheel Alignment – Kansasland, Pittsburg ($120 value)
17. $50 gift certificate – Bella Vita Salon & Storage, Arma
18. $50 cash – Mulberry Limestone
19. Stihl Cordless Vacuum – Schiltz of Pittsburg (value $199.95)
20. One tire alignment – Kansasland Tire and Service, Pittsburg ($120 value)
21. $50 cash – Thunderbay Body Shop & Accessories, Arma
22. Mariana bracelet – Comeau Jewelry, Pittsburg ($150 value)
23. American Flag – Home Depot, Pittsburg (value $50)
24. Two $20 gift certificates – Mazzio’s Pizza, Pittsburg
25. $100 cash – Bedene Funeral Home, Arma
26. $50 gift certificate – Eastside Café, Girard
27. $50 cash – Garden of Memories
28. $30 gift certificate – Janelle’s Cut and Tan, Arma
29. $25 gift certificate – Chicken Annie’s, Girard
30. $75 gift certificate – Wiseman’s Discount Tires, Frontenac
31. Three lunch buffet certificates – Oriental Star, Pittsburg
32. $30 gift certificate – El Caballo de Oro, Pittsburg
33. $100 cash – Needle Me Forever quilting shop, Arma
34. $50 cash – Mulberry Limestone
35. $50 cash – Thunderbay Body Shop & Accessories
36. Two sandwich/beverage gift certificates – Mall Deli, Pittsburg
37. Two $25 gift certificates – JoJo’s Pizza, Girard
38. Two $25 gift certificates – Smokey Racks BBQ
39. $40 gift certificate – Lotus Express Chinese Food, Girard
40. Two 9-hole green fees – Crawford Hills Golf Course, Girard
41. $50 cash – Smith’s Cycle Center, Pittsburg
42. $25 gift certificate – Crawford County Lumber, Inc., Girard
43. $25 cash – Heidrick’s Appliance, Girard
44. Two beach chairs – ACE Hardware, Girard ($78.46 value)
45. Right-angle grinder ($95 value), Girard NAPA Auto Parts
46. Gardening Gift Basket I – In the Garden, Pittsburg ($175.00+ value)
47. $30 gift certificate – El Caballo de Oro, Pittsburg
48. $25 gift card certificate – The Balkan, Pittsburg
49. $50 gift card – Walmart, Pittsburg
50. $20 gift certificate – G&W Foods, Girard
51. $100 cash – Kenny’s Hardware, Arma
52. $50 cash prize – Mulberry Limestone
53. 5-quart oil change – Neptune Auto Repair, Pittsburg ($69.95 value)
54. $50 gift certificate – Pallucca’s, Frontenac
55. $25 gift card – The Butcher Block, LLC, Fort Scott
56. $50 cash – Bob Lauck, Arma City Councilman
57. $25 gift certificate – Chicken Annie’s, Girard
58. Gardening Gift Basket II – In the Garden, Pittsburg ($220 value)
59. $25 cash – Darrow’s Automotive • 6-in-1 screwdriver, utility knife, oscilating blade & Type C-to-USB Cable – Locke Supply, Pittsburg
60. 2 lbs. of beef jerky – Schroeder’s, Arma
61. $50 gift certificate – Eastside Café, Girard
62. $50 cash – Bernie’s Welding, Arma
63. $60 cash – DJ’s Lawn Service, Arma
64. $25 gift certificate – Chicken Annie’s, Girard
65. $50 cash prize – Bernie’s Welding, Arma
66. $200 cash – Business festival sponsors
67. Pry bar (value $27)– Girard NAPA Auto Parts
68. $50 gift certificate – Chicken Mary’s, Yale
69. $50 cash – Mulberry Limestone
70. $25 gift certificate – The Well Traveled Chef, Arma
71. $25 gift certificate – SEKan Occasion Gift Shop, Fort Scott
72. $25 gift certificate – Arma American Legion Post 182
73. Shampoo, cut & style with eyebrow wax – Salon 214, Girard
74. Three $10 gift certificates – Barto’s Idle Hour, Frontenac
75. $100 cash – Business festival sponsors
76. $25 cash – Baumann Pool and Spa, Inc., Pittsburg
77. $50 gift certificate – Chicken Mary’s, Yale
78. KC Chief Rashee Rice autographed jersey – Sigs Cards & Memorabilia
79. 11’x7’ Poppy Greenhouse – Jill McCann ($3,499 value)
80. Autographed football of KC Chief Nohl Williams
BONUS! Mariana bracelet AND earrings – Comeau Jewelry, Pittsburg
GRAND PRIZE: $1,000 Cash Grand Prize – Arma Homecoming Association (do not need to be present to win grand prize)

😀Today's Arma VJ Homecoming events. Come join fun! 😀
08/08/2026

😀Today's Arma VJ Homecoming events. Come join fun! 😀

Arma Homecoming's Grand Marshal Piper Richardson being escorted by her sister Tracey Bogina. We're honored to have her a...
08/08/2026

Arma Homecoming's Grand Marshal Piper Richardson being escorted by her sister Tracey Bogina. We're honored to have her as our Grand Marshal.

Mechanical bull? Yes. Facing painting? Yes. Lots of jewelry and home items? Yes! Check out our scheduled food, craft and...
08/08/2026

Mechanical bull? Yes. Facing painting? Yes. Lots of jewelry and home items? Yes! Check out our scheduled food, craft and speciality vendors! 👇

Don't miss this year's Arma VJ Homecoming Parade at 10 a.m. featuring the Commanding General's Mounted Color Guard of Ft...
08/08/2026

Don't miss this year's Arma VJ Homecoming Parade at 10 a.m. featuring the Commanding General's Mounted Color Guard of Ft. Riley. Children's parade starts around 9:45 a.m.

😀 We're going to have a great parade! 😀 Here's information and a map for those participating in it. Please by at the sta...
08/08/2026

😀 We're going to have a great parade! 😀 Here's information and a map for those participating in it. Please by at the staging area by 9 AM.
CHILDREN'S PARADE: Enter US Business 69, south of Washington St. Judging begins at 9:15 a.m.
FLOATS: Enter on 8th Street from South St. Have a representative check in on south side of NE Elementary to get a number for judging.
VETERANS: Enter on US Business 69, south of Washington St. or enter through alley.
POLITICAL: Enter on US Business 69, south of Washington St. A staff member will open barricade.
ALL 'OTHER' including Novelties, Classic Cars: Enter US Business 69, go west on Main Street to 9th St. Turn left and to get on to Washington. A staff member will be there to assist. NOVELTIES AND CLASSIC CARS: Check in on south side of Northeast Elementary to get a number if you want your entry to be judged.

5K Registration at 7 a.m. in front of the Veterans Memorial, 5th and Washington Street in downtown Arma. Race begins at ...
08/08/2026

5K Registration at 7 a.m. in front of the Veterans Memorial, 5th and Washington Street in downtown Arma. Race begins at 7:30 p.m at 5th and Washington area. (See map below). Two loops and finish line at 3rd and Washington. Entry fee $25.

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Arma City Park
Arma, KS
66712

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