Picnic in the Park headline first full day of Kansas Wheat Festival
Wednesday, July 12:
8 a.m. Kansas Wheat Festival–Baker’s Bonanza Pre-registration is required; entry forms available at the Chamber. (Sponsored by Rivercross Hospice, Botkin Care & Rehabilitation Center, Sumner County Farm Bureau, The River)
10 a.m. — Second Annual Library Edible Book Contest – 121 W. 7th, Wellington Public Library. Bring your favorite book to life. Drop off entries between 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. July 13. Winner announced at 7 p.m. All day public viewing and voting.
10:30 a.m. Sumner County History Trivia Contest — Senior Center, FREE and open to the public Sumner Heritage Alliance
11 a.m. Entertainment and lunch at the Senior Center–Entertainment by Jim Bales and Skeet Sirmons. Lunch reservations required by calling (620) 326-3942 by 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 8. Cost $3 for ages 60+, under 60 is $4.75.
Noon Bakers Bonanza Bake Sale–Senior Center, 308 S Washington Ave.
2 p.m. Home on the Range documentary. Showing at the Regent Theatre, 114 W. Lincoln Ave. (Sponsored by Sumner County Historical and Genealogy)
5 p.m.- 7 p.m. Downtown Art Exhibit Open–104 N Washington Ave (Sponsored by Wellington Community Arts Network and Strategic Financial Concepts)
6 p.m. Picnic in the Park–Sellers Park, 601 E. Harvey. (Sponsored by City of Wellington and GKN)
6 p.m. Health Fair–Providing free health testing and more! (Sponsored by Sumner Regional Medical Center)
6 p.m. D&L Train Rides–Sellers Park. (Sponsored by Kenneth L Cooper Jr, CPA Chtd, Sumner Communications, Theurer Auction & Realty)
6 p.m. Ottaway Carnival–$25 Wristband special from 6 p.m. -10 p.m.
6 p.m. City of Wellington — Fundraiser Meal supporting Panhandle Railroad Museum. $
6 p.m. Kansas Coin Dig- Sellers Park. (Sponsored by Bank of Commerce)
6 p.m. Horseshoe Tournament- Sellers Park. (Sponsored by Colby Zeka Insurance Agency)
6 p.m. Pheasants Forever Archery Shoot
6 p.m. Kid’s Games and Cool Crafts-Sellers Park, Join the Wellington Recreation Commission for a Fun Fest and Spin Art during Picnic in the Park. (Sponsored by the Wellington Recreation Commission).
6 p.m. Free Snow Cones –Sellers Park. (Sponsored by Impact Bank).
6 p.m. Free Watermelon – Sellers Park. (Sponsored by Lions Club).
6 p.m. Hillside Baptist Church – Bouncy Houses, Yard Games and More – Entertainment for ALL ages.
6:30 p.m. Announcement of 2017 Wheat King – Sellers Park. (Sponsored by Renn & Co.).
6:45 p.m. Introduction of City of Wellington – City Council Candidates (Women for Kansas – Sumner County Chapter).
7 p.m. Lip Sync Contest – Sellers Park. Pre-registration is required. Forms available at the Wellington Area Chamber Office, 208 N. Washington. (Sponsored by The Wave 100.3 – Rocking M Media ).
7 p.m. FREE Ice Cream – Our treat! – (Sponsored by GKN Aerospace).
7:05 p.m. Wellington Heat Baseball game VS the Clearwater Outlaws– Hibbs Hooten Field (Hosted by Bank of Commerce).
8 p.m. Kid’s Rodeo – Stick Horse Race – Sign up starting at 6 p.m. at Picnic in the Park (Sponsored by GKN).
9 p.m. Heritage Park – Featured Movie: The Ultimate Gift – Popcorn, Free Water. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy this family friendly event. (Sponsored by the Church of Christ) .
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