Wichita Festivals Inc. (WFI)

10/11/2026

Only three weeks left! Deadline for the 2027 Riverfest Poster Competition is October 30, 2026. Don't miss this opportunity—submit your poster! If you have questions, ideas, anything drop em below! We can't wait to see what you create! Visit WichitaRiverfest.com/poster for more information.

Thanks to our sponsor Emprise Bank

10/09/2026

Reminder! Our Community Wide survey is out now, from dissatisfied to very satisfied we want to hear it all. Submit an entry before Nov. 15, 2026 to enter in a chance to win a $25 gift card.

https://www.cognitoforms.com/WichitaFestivalsInc/WichitaRiverfestImprovementSurvey26

10/07/2026

YOUR TURN, WICHITA!

We've heard from the community at our Riverfest town halls, and now we want to hear from everyone!

What should Riverfest keep doing? What should we change? What do you want to see more of? What future ideas do you have?

Complete the survey: (it's short, we promise) before November 15, 2026 for a chance to win a $25 gift card!

https://www.cognitoforms.com/WichitaFestivalsInc/WichitaRiverfestImprovementSurvey26

10/02/2026

Please welcome our new Director of Sales and Development: Shannon Reed.

She's worked as an academic advisor, grant writer, historic preservation planner and walk manager for two nonprofits. She also served as Executive Director for Camp Quality and spent time as an Account Executive with McClatchy and Hibu.

Today, she brings all of that experience to Wichita Festivals as our Director of Sales and Development, and she couldn't be happier to be here!

As she puts it, "I'm entering the phase in my life where I love where I am."

Please welcome her to the Wichita Festivals team.

10/01/2026

Designers, Artists, Creators! Only 30 days left—submit your posters before October 30 for the 2027 Poster Competition. Claim a cash prize and secure your place in Wichita history!

More info at: https://wichitariverfest.com/poster/

Thank you to our sponsor Emprise Bank

09/30/2026

Have ideas for our next festival? Town Hall #2 coming to WSU! We want to hear the voices of the community and college students on what they would like to see at future festivals! Everyone is welcome to join the conversation.

See you on October 6 at noon! What are your ideas for future festivals? Comment below! Don't miss out!

09/29/2026

Thank you to the chili-loving Wichita community and The Good Life in Wichita by the Wichita Wagonmasters for hosting an awesome get-together! All proceeds go towards the Good Life Grants that aid local nonprofits!

09/23/2026

Are you ready for a fun-filled day? Come join the Wichita Festivals Inc. crew as we dress up and cook up some amazing chili this Saturday! Hosted by The Wagonmasters, it's sure to be a fantastic time. The party kicks off at 10am, tasting kits will be ready at 11am, and chili-eating fun starts at noon - we can't wait to see you there! Bring your friends and appetite! We'd love for you to join us!

Last year, we were the Ozsome crew. You'll have to come visit us this year to see! The Good Life in Wichita by the Wichita Wagonmasters

09/21/2026

Join us for the The Good Life in Wichita by the Wichita Wagonmasters chili cook off September 26! Free to attend - $5 tasting kits, chili tasting starts at noon!

Before the chili gets cooked, the trophies get handed out, and the bragging begins, there’s one important decision every team has to make...

What are you going to call yourselves? 🤔

Some teams go with something clever. Some go with something spicy. Some just go with something that makes people laugh.

Drop your best team names below!

09/17/2026

We Heard You. ❤️

We're giving you a little more time to be part of something truly special.

Our inaugural event is being postponed, giving more of our community the opportunity to join us, prepare, and experience this amazing moment together.

We believe this event deserves to be celebrated with as many of you as possible—and a little more time allows us to make that happen.

New date coming soon.
Thank you for your excitement, your patience, and for being part of this journey with us.

We can't wait to celebrate our Inaugural Event with you!