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Kansas Food Shows & Festivals, Exhibitions, Food Fairs, Wine Festivals, Trade Shows, BBQ Events, etc.
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2012 KANSAS 2012
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Events
(see also: 2011 - 2010 - 2009)
January 10-12, 2012 23rd Annual Topeka Farm Show - Topeka, Kansas
Over 300 exhibiting companies, 550 booths and added attractions that include a Purebred Cattle Expo, Daily Horsemanship Clinics, and leadership seminar. Free parking, free admission, free health care programs and events for the entire family. Over 30,000 attendees each year. Attendance: 30,000.
February 21, 2012 International Pancake Day - Liberal, Kansas
The friendly little competition between Liberal, Kansas, and Olney, England, with women running down the streets of each town flipping pancakes, has been going on for more than 50 years now. It is still the only race of its kind on the planet. Eating & Flipping Contests, Recipe/Cooking Contest, Pancake Race, Receptions, Breakfasts, Parade, Entertainment, etc. (Last day & Race is always Shrove Tuesday).
December 2-4, 2012 Gingerbread House Festival & Viewing 2012 - Lawrence, Kansas
The annual Gingerbread House Festival and auction benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Douglas County. Local talent builds and donates amazing Gingerbread creations to be placed up for charity auction at an elegant seasonal gala.
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2011 KANSAS 2011
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Events
events still waiting for new dates
May 7-8, 2011 Millfest 2011 - Lindsborg, Kansas
Experience early Kansas flour milling at the Smokey Valley Roller Mill Museum's annual event. Tour the 100 year old mill in action and learn about farming the old-fashioned way as farmers use horse-drawn equipment to prepare a field for planting. Enjoy traditional craft demonstrations, music and dance.
June 23-25, 2011 National Festival of Breads & Baking Contest - Witchita, Kansas
The National Festival of Breads is America's only amateur bread baking contest, celebrating the relationship between producer and consumer in a biennial contest. Entrants are encouraged to develop and share original recipes in what has become the nation's premier bread-baking competition. Selected finalists will attend the June 2011 festival in Wichita, Kansas, where recipes will be judged and awarded.
June 24-25, 2011 The Great Lenexa Barbeque Battle - Lenexa, Kansas
The Great Lenexa Barbeque Battle started in 1982 with 12 contestants and 12 judges. On April 27, 1984, Governor John Carlin declared the contest the official Kansas State Championship. Since then, the contest has grown to its current size of 200 contestants and 240 judges.
June 25, 2011 Annual Meatloaf Festival, Car & Motorcycle Show - Paxico, Kansas
This festival features a meatloaf cook-off, car & motorcycle show, live music, vendors, childrens' games and much more! Come join in the festivities and stroll the historic streets of downtown Paxico.
JULY 4, 2011 - There are so many events on this day that they are too numerous to list. Virtually every community in the U.S. has a 4th of July celebration.
July 6-10, 2011 111th Annual Wheat Festival - Wellington, Kansas
Celebrates Wellington's claim of being the Wheat Capital of the World. Events for the whole family including a variety of contests, picnic in the park, games, carnival, car show, bed races, arts and craft show, softball and volleyball tournaments, street dance, ice cream social and of course, a great hometown parade.
July 7-10, 2011 Salute! Lawrence 2011 - Lawrence, Kansas
The 13th annual festival of wine and food. Sample fine wines, spirits and gourmet food in an elegant summer atmosphere. Live and silent auctions to benefit Cottonwood,Inc., an agency that serves people with developmental disabilities.
July 15-16, 2011 Fowler Threshing Days - Fowler, Kansas
The event includes a parade, an old-time threshing demonstration, arts & crafts, food, fun, and games.
August 12-14, 2011 82nd Annual Tall Corn Festival - Rossville, Kansas
Rossville's annual harvest celebration has corn eating and corn spitting, the official judging of the tallest corn stalk, plus parades, street dance and much more. Visit Cornstock 2011 in America's heartland.
August 19-21, 2011 Flint Hills Beef Fest - Emporia, Kansas
Celebration of the grass cattle industry for which the Flint Hills region of Kansas is known. Blues & Barbecue Cookoff, Ranch Rodeo, Cattle Judging, Cow Chip Toss and Catch.
August 19-21, 2011 Cowtown Days Festival - Ellsworth, Kansas
Celebration of the area's cultural heritage. Cowtown Parade, entertainment, re-enactments, food, craft booths and demonstrations.
September 1, 2011 Taste of Newton - Newton, Kansas
Come on downtown for the 25th annual Taste of Newton in vibrant Historic Downtown Newton. Enjoy the enticing scents and delightful tastes of foods prepared by many community organizations and local food vendors. 60+ different food vendors and two stages of live entertainment.
September 2-4, 2011 Clyde Watermelon Festival - Clyde, Kansas
The Clyde Watermelon Festival, an annual event for over 110 years, began when watermelons were a choice crop on sandy, river bottom land and could be easily shipped out by rail. Labor Day Weekend.
September 10, 2011 Oxford Lions Club Watermelon Feed Festival - Oxford, Kansas
The morning starts with a 2-mile and a 10K fun run. Activities continue throughout the day with food stands, crafts, games, a parade and an outdoor dance.
September 10, 2011 Annual Lenexa Spinach Festival - Lenexa, Kansas
Lenexa was hailed as the 'Spinach Capital of the World' during the 1930”s! Did you know that Belgian farmers grew Spinach in the Lenexa area and shipped it by rail? The Spinach Festival rolls all of the history surrounding Lenexa into a fun celebration!
September 24, 2011 Cornstock 2011 - Garnett, Kansas
The Anderson County Corn Festival--celebrating those who feed and fuel America. Entertainment, pageant, 5K run, homemade raft races and much more.
September 24, 2011 Wichita Wagonmasters Downtown Chili CookOff - Wichita, Kansas
Over 70 teams are expected to compete for the State Championship and winners will advance to the International Chili Cookoff. Enjoy live music, a pepper eating contest, Mr. Hot Stuff and Ms. Chili Pepper competitions and games and rides for the kids. Public tasting begins promptly at noon.
October 14-15, 2011 Lenexa Chili Challenge - Lenexa, Kansas
More than 170 teams compete in two divisions: Chili Appreciation Society International (C.A.S.I.) and Home Style Chili. Contestants may also compete in the Salsa Division and hot wing contest.
October 21-22, 2011 Indigenous Food Festival - Lawrence, Kansas
Haskell Indian Nations University's festival includes an indigenous food cooking contest, community potluck feast, speakers, a health fair and work sessions on Indigenous Food Sovereignty.
November 5, 2011 Cattlemen's Day - Eureka, Kansas
For 84 years folks have joined together to celebrate Greenwood County's rich heritage in the cattle industry. Pancake breakfast, chili cookoff, parade, western art show, Cattlemen's banquet and ball.
November 8-10, 2011 Wichita Farm & Ranch Show - Valley Center, Kansas
Now in its 18th year with over 265 exhibiting companies and 410 plus booths displaying the newest in farm & ranch equipment and technology. Special features of the show include daily livestock squeeze chute demonstrations, livestock handling demos, and educational seminars. Attendance: 25,000.
November 19, 2011 Pecan Fest - Chetopa, Kansas
Pecan harvest demonstrations and cooking contest, arts and crafts, 5K run/walk, car show and entertainment.
November 19, 2011 St. Petka Serbian Food Festival & Bazaar - Kansas City, Kansas
Hosted by the Serbian Sisters for over 30 years, this event includes traditional Serbian food, bazaar, live entertainment and dancing.
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2010 KANSAS 2010
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Events
events still waiting for new dates
April ?, 2010 Kansas City Hot & Spicy Festival - Kansas City, Kansas or Missouri
Location narrowed down to 2 locations. TBA. Kansas City, KS or Kansas City, MO. Hot Wing Cook-off, Chili Cook-off, Eating contests, Live Music, Cooking events, Motorcycle show, model, Bikini Contest, Salsas, Spice, Rubs, Dips, Peppers, spicy, Anything Hot And Spicy!
April 18, 2010 Chili Throwdown - Shawnee, Kansas
Come sample the chili as cooks compete to win the $1K top-prize! Other activities include live music, beer garden, live animal display, bounce houses and kids' activities, a drawing for $1,000 and other fabulous prizes. Proceeds support the creation of a nature center in Shawnee, KS.
June 4, 2010 Grasshopper Festival - Augusta, Kansas
A Bar-B-Que dinner (hotdogs, hot links, hamburgers and bratwurst too), complete with ice cream, will be served and no one will be disapointed. This years Festival will be bigger and better! More live (and different types) of music - more great activities for the little ones. The name and theme come from a time in Augusta's past when the town almost died after a plague of grasshoppers chewed every tree, shrub, crop and even the clothes on the line.
August 14, 2010 Taste of Wichita - Wichita, Kansas
Local restaurants will line ‘Restaurant Row’ as they serve up their signature dishes. Local musicians will entertain throughout the day. The Art & Wine Walk will include hundreds of pieces of art by local artists.
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2009 KANSAS 2009
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS
events still waiting for new dates
March 7-8, 2009 Kansas City Travel, Adventure & Culinary Experience
Overland Park, Kansas
(Website no longer active: www.travelexperiencekc.com/ )
Travel and culinary exhibits, celebrity chefs, demos, entertainment.
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