Wheat Fest Schedule

Friday, July 11, 2008

• 11 a.m. Future’s Unlimited Misting Station – Heritage Park (Sponsored by Futures Unlimited)

•  5 p.m. Catholic Youth Organization Enchilada Dinner, Knights of Columbus Building, 201 E. Harvey.  Dine in or Carry-Out.

• 6 p.m. Cow Chip Throw, 100 block of East Harvey, entry forms will be printed in the Wellington Daily News or available at the Chamber (Sponsored by Wellington Daily News)

• 6 p.m.  CornerBank Ice Cream Social, Free, Corner Bank parking lot, 119 South Washington

• 6 p.m. Free Water-Heritage Park, Provided by the First Assembly of God Church.

• 6 p.m. Funcycles, Downtown Wellington.

• 6  p.m. Ottaway Carnival – $20 wristband special from 6-10 p.m.

• 6 p.m. Paper Airplane Contest, Memorial Auditorium, Entry forms will be printed in the Wellington Daily News (Sponsored by Kansas Gas Service)

•  6:30 p.m. Bed Races, Downtown Wellington, Come cheer on your favorite team at this popular Wheat Festival competition as they compete for the coveted bed pan trophy. (Sponsored by Sumner Regional Medical Center)

• 7:45 p.m. Security State Bank Money Machine Grab-Intersection of Harvey and Washington, Button Drawing Prize, must  pre-register at the SSB-Wal-Mart branch or the main bank at 101 North Washington by 6pm, July 11th.  Up to $1,000 cash up for grabs!!! (Sponsored by Security State Bank)

•  8  p.m. Wheat Festival Parade – Theme: “Sizzlin’ Summer Fun!” Downtown Wellington, registration forms available at the Edward Jones office, 120 West Harvey or the Chamber.  No charge for parade entry. (Sponsored by TECT Aerospace)

• 8 p.m. WF Beer Garden- Corner of 7th and Washington, ID  required for admittance, open until midnight (Sponsored by The Wellington Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors)

• 8 p.m.  19th Annual Gospel Benefit Concert- Old Wellington Middle School, 605 North A, for more information call Phil or Vickie Church at (620) 326-7617

• 8:30 p.m. Cow Patty Bingo, This “poopular” event gives you a chance to win a $100 and support a great cause all at the same time!  First National Bank parking lot, (Sponsored by the Wellington Agricultural Educational Support Group)

• 9 p.m. Block Party/ Street Dance featuring Three Ring Circus – Main Stage on east 7th street and Washington, Bring your lawn chairs and come rock out with “America’s Party Band: 3 Ring Circus!”  Complete with costume changes and back-up singers, you won’t want to miss this rockin’ great time!  (Sponsored by Marvel Gaming, LLC-Trailhead Casino) During the Block Party: Marvel Gaming’s Trailhead Casino Button Prize Drawings– Main Stage on east 7th street and Washington, (Sponsored by Marvel Gaming, LLC-Trailhead Casino)

Saturday, July 12, 2008

• 7 a.m. Kiwanis Club Wheat Cake Breakfast- First Southern Baptist Church, 715 North Woodlawn, $5.00 Adults, $2.50 Children under 12 years old.  Advance Tickets $4.50 Adult, $2.25 for children

• 7:30 a.m. Wheat Run, 1 mile (starts at 8:30am) and 5K race (starts at 7:30am) - Hargis Creek Watershed, registration forms at Anders Chiropractic and the Chamber (Sponsored by Anders Chiropractic and Kenneth L. Cooper, CPA)

• 8 a.m.-2 p.m.   Family Fun Day -Sponsored by Bank of Commerce

• 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Arts & Crafts Show, Washington Avenue, Downtown Wellington

• 8 a.m.-3 p.m. 25TH Annual Wheat Festival Antique Rod & Classic Car Show, registration in front of Memorial Auditorium, Downtown Wellington  (Sponsored by Slate Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation, Jayhawg Aviation, Wellington Auto & Machine, Walt’s Auto Parts, Sally Dick-J.P. Weigand & Sons, Artist At Large Studios, Fritzler Body Shop, Main Street Printing, Oxwell, Classic Body Works, Koehn Motors, Halibrand Engineering, Fabiola’s, Wellington Wheel & Alignment,  Vince Erwin Glass, Auto Outlet II, Automart, Countryside Motors, Auburn-Cord Parts, Black Widow Garage, O’Reilly Auto Parts, MG Auto Sales)     

• 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Antique Tractor and Stationary Engine Display, Downtown Wellington

• 9 a.m. 31st Annual ASA Sanctioned Softball Tournament, Rock Island Fields, Pre-registration is required, Information and registration forms available at the Chamber

• 9 a.m. Safe Kids Car Seat Check-Up Event, Wellington Public Safety Center Parking lot, Bring your vehicles and kids over to this free safety seat check! (Sponsored by Sumner Regional Medical Center, Wellington Police Department and Wellington Fire Department)

• 10 a.m. Free Water –Heritage Park-Provided by First Assembly of God Church

• 10 a.m.    Sidewalk Chalking-NEW LOCATION-CornerBank, 100 Block of S. Washington. This is one time you are encouraged to draw on the sidewalks! Bring your own chalk or some chalk will be available (Sponsored by Corner Bank)

• 10 a.m.  Kid’s Games and Cool Crafts, Downtown Wellington,                                                         pre-registration is encouraged; entry forms available at the WRC or the Chamber. (Provided by the Wellington Recreation Commission) 

• 10 a.m. Fire Safety House, Downtown Wellington, Come and visit with members of the Wellington Fire Department and learn fire safety tips, free and open to the public

• 10  a.m. D&L Train Rides, Sponsored by Grene Vision Group

• 10 a.m. Children’s Pet Show, Entry forms available the Chamber, Intersection of Harvey and Washington (Sponsored by Air Plains Services and Day Funeral Home)

• 10 a.m.-noon  Book Signing at First Edition Book Store, 106 North Washington- Come meet children’s author Sherry Galloway-Willis and buy a copy of her new book,  “Cowboy Tad and the Triangle Man”. 

• 11 a.m. Water Bottle Rocket Launch, Intersection of Harvey and Washington, Entry forms and instructions will be printed in the Wellington Daily News. (Sponsored by Manilla Liquor and El Chile Verde)

• 11 a.m. Buffalo Burgers at the VFW, 424 E. Harvey

• 11:30 a.m. Children’s Coin Dig, Harvey and Washington (Sponsored by Bank of Commerce)

• 1 p.m.  Kid’s Pedal Power Tractor Pull, intersection of Harvey and Washington in downtown Wellington, Registration at noon, Pull starts at 1pm, Local celebrity pull at 2 p.m .(Sponsored by Sumner County Antique Tractor Association, Gateway Mortgage and Shelter Insurance)

• 2  p.m.  Wheat Festival Star Ball- First United Methodist Church, 202 West Harvey.  Come cool off and enjoy this classy competition! Free and open to the public. Button prize drawings to be held during the competition. To enter contact Phillip Ledesma at (620) 326-3226.

• 3  p.m. Wheat Festival Kart Race-Worden Park, Come see Nascar’s future drivers race around a fifth mile loop for top prizes, this event is free and open to the public, concessions available.  Button prize drawings at 5pm.

• 6 p.m. Ottaway Carnival, $20.00 wristband special from 6-10pm.

Sunday, July 16, 2007

•  7:30 a.m. Knights of Columbus Breakfast, 201 E. Harvey

• 10 a.m. Co-Ed Sand Volleyball Tournament, Melody Bowl

• 10 a.m. 32nd Annual Softball Tournament, Rock Island fields

• 1 p.m.    Antique Tractor Association Tractor Pull- 3rd and A streets.

• 3-5 p.m. Slate Creek Lodge Open House, 411 S. West Rd.

•  4 p.m. Wheat Festival Gospel Concert featuring Christian Rock Band, “Repentance” Slate Creek Lodge

•  4-6 p.m. Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social, First United Methodist Church, A benefit for the Wellington Ministerial Alliance. (Sponsored by Calvary Lutheran Church and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans)