**Klan Vacations as recruitment for members **

The Klan attracted new members and fostered solidarity by organizing large outdoor events called Klon vacations. These events, resembling state fairs or carnivals, aimed to gather people for a fun party and ultimately recruit them to join the Klan. One such picnic in Kokomo, Indiana drew a crowd of 50,000 to 200,000 people. Attendees enjoyed various entertainments, including circus performers and daring aerial acrobatics. Admission fees generated significant profits for the Klan. These events were successful in attracting new members and expanding their influence. It was a clever strategy to engage people in a seemingly harmless party and then introduce them to the Klan's racist ideology. These events were not only about recruitment, but also served as opportunities for people to meet and form relationships. Despite the dark undertones, the Klon vacations were popular and had a significant impact.