6:00 p.m.   Baby & Toddler Contests, Wellington High School Auditorium, Entry forms available at the Chamber, ages 6-24 months, entry fee is $5  (Sponsored by Family Hair Parlor)

  Wednesday, July 11th

7:30 a.m.   Wheat Festival Kick-Off Breakfast- Hosted by Premiere Sponsor, Impact Bank, the Wellington Area Chamber Board and Wheat Festival Committee- Members and Sponsors are invited to this exclusive kick off for the 2012 Kansas Wheat Festival at Impact Bank.

  8:00 a.m. Joni Ford Memorial Wheat Festival Baking Contest-  Pre-registration is required, entry forms available at the Chamber.  Entries will be judged and winners will be         announced at the Picnic in the Park. (Sponsored by Rivercross Hospice, Golden Living Center, US Cellular, Larry Ford, Pure Romance & Angels Home Health)

10:00 a.m. Wheat Commission Baking Demonstration, Senior Center

 11:00 a.m. Entertainment and lunch at the Senior Center featuring John Chitwood- Lunch reservations required by calling (620)326-3942 by 10:30am on Tuesday, July 10th, Cost is $2.50 for ages 60+, under 60 is $4.50

 Noon          Baker’s Bonanza Bake Sale-Senior Center

 5:00 p.m.   Sand Sculpting, Melody Bowl, entry forms available at the Chamber, 207 South Washington.   (Sponsored by Kid’s Haven Daycare Center)

  6:00 p.m.   D&L Train Rides, Melody Bowl (Sponsored by KSOK-Moralez Family, PFCU and The Colby Zeka Agency)

 6:00 p.m.   Ottaway Carnival – $22 Wristband special from 6-10pm.

6:00 p.m.   Picnic in the Park, Melody Bowl in Woods Park, 200 block South High.  (Sponsored by the Sumner County Community Drug Action Team)

6:00 p.m.   Wellington Noon Lion’s Club Feed- The nooners will be serving Beef Brisket meals for $6.00 and Children’s Hot Dog Meals for $3.00.   

6:00 p.m.   Fire Safety House, Melody Bowl, Come and visit with members of the Wellington Fire Department and learn fire safety tips, free and open to the public

 6:00 p.m.   Kid’s Games and Cool Crafts, Join the WRC for a Fun Fest and Spin Art during the Picnic in the Park, Melody Bowl. (Provided by the Wellington Recreation Commission) 

 6:00 p.m.   Free Snow Cones –Melody Bowl (Provided by Impact Bank)

 6:00 p.m.   Aviator Church Inflatables for Kids-Melody Bowl

 6:00 p.m.   Entertainment by Travis Turner of KLEY-KWME

6:30 p.m.   Introductions of:

·        Kiss the Pig Contest  (Presented by Women of Wellington-Sponsored by KSOK Radio)

·        Harvest Prince & Princess Coronation, (Sponsored by U.S. Cellular)

·        Wheat King (Sponsored by Renn& Company)

·        Sand Sculpting winners (Sponsored by Kid’s Haven)

·        Joni Ford Memorial Baking Contest Winners

·        Button and T-shirt design winner- Susan Treft

7:00 p.m.   Lip Sync Contest, Melody Bowl, Pre-registration is required, entry forms available at the Chamber or online at www.wellingtonks.org  (Sponsored by Susan’s Portrait Designs and Ewing Radio)

Thursday, July 12th

10:00 a.m. Chamber Coffee, Daylight Donut Shop (Sponsored by  Impact Bank)

11:00a.m.  Future’s Unlimited Misting Station – Heritage Park (Sponsored by Futures Unlimited)

10am-2pm Kansas Wheat Festival Ag Expo- Knights of Columbus Bldg. and parking lot(Sponsored by KWLS Radio)

Noon         Agriculture and Energy Lunch- Knights of Columbus Building, Come and enjoy a FREE lunch and hear from some of the State’s top agricultural and energy experts. (Hosted by State Representative Vince Wetta and Sponsored by Impact Bank)

4:00 p.m.   CornerBank Cornerstone Award, CornerBank, 119 South Washington, Come inside and cool off while CornerBank honors one of Wellington’s Best!

6:00 p.m.   Ottaway Carnival – $22 wristband special from 6-10pm.

6:00 p.m.   Funcycles, Downtown Wellington, on Washington between Harvey and 7^th streets. $$

6:00 p.m.   D&L Train Rides, Downtown Wellington (Sponsored by KSOK-Moralez Family, PFCU and the Colby Zeka Agency)

6:00 p.m.   Cow Chip Throw, 100 Block of North Washington, Downtown Wellington, Entry forms will be printed in the Wellington Daily News or available at the Chamber (Sponsored by Wellington Daily News)

6:30 p.m.   Candidate Forum and Ice Cream Social- Raymond Frye Complex, Sponsored and presented by Sumner County Farm Bureau Association, come hear from National, State and local candidates before the November election.

7:00 p.m.   WF Beer Garden- Corner of 7^th and Washington, ID required for admittance, open until midnight (Sponsored by The Wellington Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Gov’s Liquor Shoppe)

8:00 p.m.   Thursday Night Street Dance, The Fenders, Main Stage on East 7^th street and Washington, (Sponsored by Bank of Commerce)


Friday, July 13th

10:00 a.m. Sidewalk Chalking- This is one time you are encouraged to draw on the sidewalks! Pre-registration is required.  Entry forms available at the Chamber.  (Sponsored by Hospice Care of Kansas)

  11:00 a.m. Future’s Unlimited Misting Station – Heritage Park (Sponsored by Futures Unlimited)


11am-2pm St. Anthony’s/St. Rose Cultural Committee Taco Feed, St. Anthony’s Parish Hall, 200 Block of North C, Dine in or Carry-Out.

Noon          Kansas Wheat Festival Baseball Tournament hosted by the Wellington Baseball League-Seller’s Park, 12 teams from all over Kansas competing in this 16-18 year old tournament.

1:30-4:30 p.m. Perplexing Puzzle Contest, Sterling House, 500 North Plum, Pre-registration is required.  Entry forms available at the Chamber or online at www.wellingtonks.org.

5:00 p.m. - Catholic Youth Organization Enchilada Dinner, Knights of Columbus Building, 201 E. Harvey.  Dine in or Carry-Out.

6:00 p.m.   Funcycles, Downtown Wellington.

6:00 p.m.   D&L Train Rides, Downtown Wellington  (Sponsored by KSOK-Moralez Family, PFCU & The Colby Zeka Agency)

6:00 p.m.   Ottaway Carnival – $22 wristband special from 6-10pm.

6:00 p.m.   Paper Airplane Contest, Memorial Auditorium, entry forms will be printed in the Wellington Daily News (Sponsored by Kansas Gas Service in partnership with the Wellington Airport Authority)

6:00 p.m.   Wilm’s Warriors Tot Trot, 100 block of South Washington, For ages 2 through 7. Entry forms available at the Chamber and Edward Jones-Kelli Barton office and online at www.wellingtonks.org (Sponsored by Edward Jones-Kelli Barton)

6:00 p.m.   Century Farmer Reception and Dinner-hosted by The Kansas Farm Bureau at Theurer Marketing Center (Sponsored by United Country Theurer Auction and Realty & Sumner County Farm Bureau Association, Farm Bureau-Shawn Weaver, Scoular Grain, Wellington Farmer’s Coop )

7:00 p.m.   CornerBank Ice Cream Social, Free, Corner Bank parking lot, 119 South Washington

7:00 p.m.   Bed Races, Downtown Wellington-100 block of North Washington, 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, must pre-register WF button at the SSB-Wal-Mart branch or the main bank at 101 North Washington by 6pm, July 9th.  Up to $1,000 cash up for grabs!!! (Sponsored by Security State Bank)

8:00 p.m.   Wheat Festival Parade –  

Downtown Wellington, Theme: Got Wheat? Registration forms available at the Chamber or on-line at www.wellingtonks.org. (Sponsored by Wellington Family Practice)

8:00 p.m.   WF Beer Garden- Corner of 7^th and Washington, ID

required for admittance, open until midnight (Sponsored by The Wellington Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Gov’s Liquor Shoppe)

9:00 p.m.   Street Dance featuring Film at Eleven– Main Stage on east 7^th street and Washington.  (Sponsored by TECT Aerospace)

Saturday, July 14, 2012

7:00 a.m.   Kiwanis Club Wheat Cake Breakfast- First United Methodist Church, 202 West Harvey, $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,  5K race (starts at 7:30am) 1 mile (starts at 8:30am) - Hargis Creek Watershed, registration forms at Anders Chiropractic, Kenneth L. Cooper, CPA office and the Chamber (Sponsored by Anders Chiropractic and Kenneth L. Cooper, CPA and Stalcup Realtors)

8 a.m.         Future’s Unlimited Misting Station – Seller’s Park (Sponsored by Futures Unlimited)

8am-3pm   Arts & Crafts Show, Seller’s Park

8am-3pm   26^TH Annual Wheat Festival Antique Rod & Classic Car Show, Seller’s Park (Organized by Koehn Motors and Wellington Machine & Auto)   

8am-3pm   Antique Tractor and Stationary Engine Display, Seller’s Park

9am            Kansas Wheat Festival Baseball Tournament hosted by the Wellington Baseball League-Seller’s Park, 12 teams from all over Kansas competing in this 16-18 year old tournament.

9:00 a.m.   32nd Annual ASA Sanctioned Softball Tournament, Rock Island Fields, Pre-registration is required, Information and registration forms available at the Chamber

 10am-2pm Family Fun Day- (Sponsored by U.S. Cellular) 

10:00 a.m. Aviator Church Inflatables and Wellington’s Largest Slip and Slide for Kids-Seller’s Park, Bring a swim suit or clothes that can get wet!! Free!!
                     

11am-2pm Texaco Country Showdown- The Largest Country Music Talent Search in America!!!  Seller’s Park Stage (Presented by KSOK Radio, Sponsored by Countryside Motors) Contact Joe at joe@ksokradio.com to enter the showdown.

10:00 a.m. D&L Train Rides, Seller’s Park (Sponsored by KSOK-Moralez Family, PFCU & The Colby Zeka Agency)

11:00 a.m. Buffalo Burgers at the VFW, 424 E. Harvey,  Come support this great Veteran organization by eating a healthy Buffalo Burger in air conditioned comfort!

  Noon          Kid’s Pedal Power Tractor Pull, Seller’s Park, Registration at 11am, Pull starts at Noon (Sponsored by Sumner County Antique Tractor Association, KLEY-KWME and Fritzler Body Shop)

  4:00 p.m.   Wheat Festival Amateur Bar-B-Q Cook-off, Seller’s Park,  Come sample a plate of barbeque cooked by some of the area’s best amateur chefs!! (Sponsored by Farmer’s Insurance-Jane Cole- Agent, Hobb’s Mechanical, Pacey Chiropractic, Vince Erwin Glass, Olen Medical, Triumph Accessory Services)

  6:00 p.m.   Ottaway Carnival, $22.00 wristband special from 6-10pm.

6:00 p.m.   Funcycles, Downtown Wellington

  9:00 p.m.   Street Dance featuring Against the Grain– Main Stage on east 7^th street and Washington, Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy.

Sunday, July 15, 2012

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

9am            Kansas Wheat Festival Baseball Tournament hosted by the Wellington Baseball League-Seller’s Park, 12 teams from all over Kansas competing in this 16-18 year old tournament.

10:00 a.m. Co-Ed Sand Volleyball Tournament, McKinley Park

10:00 a.m. 32^nd Annual Softball Tournament, Rock Island fields
 

10:30 a.m.  First Presbyterian Church 140th Anniversary, 1419 Western                 Ave. Worship service, celebration, covered dish dinner.  RSVP  by July 5 to 620.326.3581 or wellpresby@sutv.com

1:00 p.m.   Antique Tractor Association Tractor Pull- 300 Block of East 3rd.

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

  5-7 p.m.     Kansas Wheat Festival Free Family Swim at the Wellington Family Aquatic Center, 1101 W. Harvey.