by Tracy McCue, Sumner Newscow — The 115th Kansas Wheat Festival schedules for Tuesday, July 7 and Wednesday, July 8 are listed below. For the full schedule click on the purple Kansas Wheat Festival ad on the right. Sumner Newscow will continue to have daily schedules throughout the week.

*Schedule is subject to change*

TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2015 —

5 p.m.- 7 p.m.  The Downtown Art Exhibit and Festival Kick-Off Reception– Chamber members and sponsors are invited to this exclusive preview of Kansas artwork and the 2015 Kansas Wheat Festival. Invitation only. 108 S. Washington Ave (Edit. A Lifestyle Boutique),  (Sponsored the Wellington Community Arts Network). 

5 p.m. — Baby and Toddler Photo Contest Theme: Born in the USA at Wellington Health and Rehab (1600 W. 8th).

Baby Contest:

•6-12 months Born in the USA Pageant: 5 to 5:45 p.m;

•13-24 months Born in the USA Pageant: 6 to 6:30 p.m.;

•2-3 year old Born in the USA Pageant: 6:45 to 7:25 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2015 –

8 a.m.     – Kansas Wheat Festival Baker’s Bonanza – Pre-registration is required, entry forms available at the Chamber.  (Sponsored by KanOkla Networks, Golden Living Center, Sumner County Farm Bureau, Rivercross Hospice).

10:30 a.m.  – Sumner County History Trivia Contest- Senior Center, FREE and open to the public. (Presented by the Sumner Heritage Alliance)

11:00 a.m. – Entertainment and lunch at the Senior Center featuring Jim Bales and Skeet Sirmons – Lunch reservations required by calling (620) 326-3942 by 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 8^th. Cost is $3.00 for ages 60+, under 60 is $4.75. (Sponsored by Gentiva Hospice & Home Health)

Noon – Baker’s Bonanza Sale – Senior Center 308 S Washington Ave, Wellington, KS 67152

5 p.m.- 7 p.m.  Downtown Art Exhibit Invite Only – 108 S Washington Ave (Hosted byEdit. A Lifestyle Boutique). (Sponsored by Wellington Community Arts Network)

5 p.m. Joy Yoga with Hannah Community Yoga Donations Accepted – Sellers Park

6 p.m. D&L Train Rides– Sellers Park. (Sponsored by Sumner Communications, Panhandle Federal Credit Union, Colby Zeka Agency)

6 p.m. Ottaway Carnival – $23 Wristband special from 6-10pm.

6 p.m. Picnic in the Park– Sellers Park, (Sponsored by Bank of Commerce)

6 p.m. Wellington Noon Lion’s Club Feed – Great lunch. $$

6 p.m. Kansas Coin Dig- Sellers Park. (Sponsored by Bank of Commerce) 

6 p.m. Horseshoe Tournament- Sellers Park (Sponsored by The Dore Bar & Grill)        

6 p.m. Kid’s Games and Cool Crafts-Sellers Park, Join the WRC for a Fun Fest and Spin Art during the Picnic in the Park. (Provided by the Wellington Recreation Commission)

6 p.m. Free Snow Cones –Sellers Park. (Provided by Impact Bank)
6 p.m. Wellington Lions/Rotary Tricycle Race – 1^st Grade Division, Women’s Division 14 & under, Women’s Division, Sellers Park, Wellington Noon Lion’s Club and the Wellington Rotary Club (Sponsors) $ Entry Form (Sponsored by J & M Wealth Strategies LLC).

6 p.m. Church Ignited Entertainment for ALL ages- Mobile Game Den, Archery Tag, Dunk Tank & Inflatable Bounce House! Totally Free!! Fun for the whole family.

6:30 p.m. Harvest Prince & Princess Coronation- (Sponsored by Family Hair Parlor).

 7 p.m. Variety Show– Sellers Park, Pre-registration is required, entry forms available at the Chamber or online at www.wellingtonkschamber.com (Sponsored by Michelle’s Encore Dance Studio & Cowley College).

7:05 p.m. Wellington Heat Baseball – Picnic in the Park, Countryside T-Shirt Giveaway to kids. (Hosted by the Wellington Heat, Sponsored by Countryside Motors).

Kansas Wheat Festival contests throughout the week:

On-going Exhibits and Attractions

Ottaway Carnival – Runs Wednesday through Saturday at the Raymond Frye Complex parking lot, 320 North Jefferson, $23.00 wristband special every night. Carnival opens at 6 p.m.

Security State Bank Kansas Wheat Festival Penny Search -SSB will scatter pennies at various Wheat Festival locations. There will be several specially marked pennies that can be traded in for $50!

Harvest Photo Display- Display at Barbara Jon’s, 104 N. Washington- Monday thru Friday                     9 a.m.- 5:30p.m. (Sponsored by Barbara Jon’s Fine Gifts & Décor & Cowley College)

Downtown Art Exhibit- 108 S. Washington Ave (Edit. A Lifestyle Boutique), Open Thursday & Friday 5-7pm, Saturday, 10 a.m- 7 p.m., Sunday 1-4 p.m. (Sponsored by Wellington Community Arts Network)

Kansas Wheat Festival Wheat Show- Display at Renn & Company, 209 South Washington (Sponsored by Renn & Company)

Chisholm Trail Museum- 502 North Washington

Open 1-5 p.m., Wednesday-Friday, Saturday 9am-5pm. No Admission fee. Donations accepted.

Panhandle Railroad Museum- 425 East Harvest.

Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m.. Tuesday – Saturday. No Admission fee. Donations accepted.

Food Vendors – 7th street East and West of Washington each day

Open Thursday, July 9 – Saturday, July 11 from 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.,

Open Sunday, July 12 – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

29^th Annual Kansas Wheat Festival Medallion Hunt – Register your 2015 Kansas Wheat Festival button by Friday, June 26th, 3 p.m. at 120 W. Harvey. Medallion hunters must register their button numbers in person at 120 W. Harvey (Edward Jones office). Rules will be provided at time of registration and can be viewed on the Sumner Newscow website. Prize: $1.000 with a registered button or $100 without a registered button. (Hosted by Page Property Management and Sumner NewsCow).

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