Tonight is the first game of the 2024 NFL season, but more importantly the first game as the Chiefs attempt to be the first team to ever win three championships in a row.
Kansas State Fair - Kansas State Fairgrounds from 9/6 to 9/15
Get your fix of rides, fried food, exhibits, and live entertainment at the iconic Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson. My best experience at the State Fair ever? Eating a Krispy Kreme cheeseburger and meeting Selena Gomez in the same day. Tickets start at $10 for adults, prices vary.
VINTAGE SHOPPING 🛍️
Vintage Shopping Weekend - Hunt and Gather Vintage from 9/6 to 9/8
Every month, 5000 sq ft of warehouse is restocked with one of a kind, vintage items. Explore unique finds at the Vintage Shopping Weekend at Hunt and Gather Vintage. Free entry.
OUTDOOR EXPO 🏹
Scheels Hunt and Outdoor Expo - Scheels from 9/7 to 9/8
Football in the Park (Chiefs Watch Party) with Festive ICT - Naftzger Park at 7pm
If there is one organization in Wichita constantly coming up with new events, it is Festive ICT. Cheer for the Chiefs at the Football in the Park watch party with your best friends who put on Taco Fest and more. Free entry. Bar, food trucks, vendors, and more available (no outside food or drinks).
Hatch Chile Roast - Central Standard Brewing at 3pm
CSB, Johnson's Garden Centers, and The Flying Stove to bring you the best of hatch chile slingin' goodness. Savor roasted Hatch chiles at the Hatch Chile Roast at Central Standard Brewing. Free entry.
FORMAL EVENT 🎩
Chairman’s Opera Ball - Wichita Country Club at 6:30pm
Dress to impress at the elegant Chairman’s Opera Ball at Wichita Country Club. I am not super familiar with this one, but it sure does look fancy. Tickets start at $350.
DINOSAUR CAMPING 🦖
Cretaceous Campout - Field Station: Dinosaurs at 7pm
Support the Sedgwick County Zoo at their biggest "fun-raiser" of the year, Zoobilee. Come hungry, thirsty, and ready to party. Tickets are $200.
GRAND OPENING 🍞
Toastique Gourmet Toast & Juice Bar Grand Opening - Toastique at 8am
Celebrate the grand opening of Toastique. Toastique is a vibrant, gourmet toast and juice cafe.
Be among the first 100 people to download the app and visit us at our grand opening, and you’ll have the opportunity to grab an exclusive $50 gift card!
FLEA MARKET 🛍️
Wichita Flea Market - Riverfront Stadium at 9am
Find unique treasures at the Wichita Flea Market at our beautiful Riverfront Stadium.
RAILROAD FEST 🚂
Kansas Railfest 2024 - Great Plains Transportation Museum at 9am
Enjoy train rides, exhibits, and more at Kansas Railfest which is the best place to get your train fix. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for kids.
PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT 🏓
Paddles for Plates Pickleball Tournament - Chicken N Pickle at 10am
Indulge in cheesy goodness at the Smack N Cheeze Bash. It's all about the cheese. Free entry.
CONCERT 🎸
Goo Goo Dolls - Kansas State Fair at 7:30pm
Rock out with the Goo Goo Dolls at the Kansas State Fair. Imagine hearing "Iris" live amongst your closest friends. 🥰 🎵and I don't want the world to see me...'cause I don't think that they'd understand.🤘Tickets are $30-45.
Orie’s Garlic Fest - Public at the Brickyard at 11am
Celebrate ALL things garlic at Orie’s Garlic Fest with food, drinks, and local vendors. Enjoy walking the brick-lined streets of Wichita’s historic Old Town district while taking in the aroma of the city’s best garlicky fare. It’s here you’ll find dozens of local vendor businesses, including farms, ranches, food artisans and handmade artists, as well as garlicky products galore and the popular complimentary garlic shots. Free entry.
Live Music
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