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The Eddytorial: 5/1/26
A charity hot dog eating competition takes place this weekend
Wichita By E.B.
May 01, 2026 • Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes
What Up Wichita?
Want to know what’s going on in Wichita? We got you covered with The Eddytorial.
In today’s email:
This Weekend: Cinco De Mayo Events
Community: GirlDads Braiding Event Part Deux
Education: Intro to Photography
Coming soon: Mother’s Day
THIS WEEKEND
Cinco De Mayo Weekend Events
All advertised events for Cinco de Mayo weekend:
Saturday
■ Tacos and Tequila
Noon – 9 p.m. | Wichita Boathouse
This free community festival features food trucks, local vendors, and cultural performances like Mariachi and dancers right on the river. A ticketed VIP tequila tasting is also available from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., offering commemorative glassware and samples from dozens of premium brands.
■ Early Cinco Celebration
5 p.m. – Midnight | Brickyard
Kick off the festivities early with taco specials, live Mariachi at 6 p.m., and a high-energy Latin fusion dance party with TUMBÁO starting at 9 p.m. Seating is available for dinner, but tables make way for the dance floor once the music starts .
■ Nexus Music Mexica Fest at Itzcali
7 p.m. | iTZCALi Tapas & Tequila
Enjoy a lively afternoon and evening with live music from Nexus in a high-energy atmosphere. The party starts at 7 p.m., with a $25 cover charge in effect after 8 p.m. for a night of singing and dancing.
Sunday
■ Cinco de Mayo Celebration
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Sedgwick County Zoo
The zoo hosts its annual fiesta featuring a main stage with live music, a variety of authentic Mexican food vendors, and community exhibitors. The event is included with regular zoo admission, while members can enter for free with their ID.
■ Cinco de Miles 5K Fiesta Run
9 a.m. – Noon | Nomar District
Kick off the morning with a 5K run or a community wellness walk followed by a high-energy post-race fiesta featuring a live Banda and local vendors. The celebration flows directly into Open Streets ICT – NoMar, making it a full day of fitness, music, and community vibes.
■ Open Streets ICT – NoMar
Sunday, May 3 | Noon – 4 p.m. | NoMar District
This free community event transforms a mile of 21st Street into a car-free zone filled with live music, dancing, and group fitness activities. It’s a great chance to explore the neighborhood at your own pace while enjoying local food trucks, street art, and hands-on activity hubs for all ages.
Tuesday
■ Cinco de Mayo at Chico’s
Starts at 5:30 p.m.| Chico’s Restaurant
Celebrate Taco Tuesday and Cinco de Mayo with live music from Oscar Larios and authentic Mexican favorites. Arrive early to secure a table for dinner and enjoy the performance in a festive local atmosphere.
■ Viva La Fiesta
6 p.m. – 11 p.m. | Brickyard
AS1 Productions hosts a high-energy evening featuring live music from the Nexus band alongside sets by DJ Cez and DJ Necio. This 21+ event offers $15 presale tickets for a night of dancing and celebration in the heart of Old Town.
■ Fortune 88 Cinco De Mayo
Starts at 7 p.m. | PrimeTime Wichita Downtown
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a 5K run followed by an evening of live sounds by Avitra, food from Tacos Pina, and drinks by Dazed and Una Vida. This community-focused event at 342 N. Washington also features on-site tattoos by Emerson “Wolf” Romero and welcomes all paces and faces.
EDUCATION
Intro to Photography
If you’re like me and trying to dabble into photography or learn a bit more, one of my friends and a phenomenal photographer in town, Patrick Heath is hosting an Intro to Photography class.
It’s a 6-week course from May 4 to June 8 on Mondays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
To most people, photography is as simple as “Point & Shoot”. In this 6-week course, you will dive much deeper into the fundamentals of photography. Utilizing practical experience and group critique to grasp the medium, each class will explore a new concept AND review our favorite photos from the week prior. After review, you will go out into the field and actually put into practice the new techniques you have learned. All you need for this class is a digital camera (with manual settings) and passion!
Only 8 spots are left. I plan to stop by for a class or two and hope to see you there!
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COMMUNITY
GirlDads Dos and Brews Part Deux
The reason you probably clicked on this email. Getting tickets for the GirlDads, Dos and Brews event.
Reminder. This event is Monday, May 18 with the fun starting at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets are $45 and that includes:
A ticket to return to Play & Party Co. with your child at no cost
Pizza from Wichita Brewing Co.
Complimentary tequila and whiskey tastings from Una Vida Tequila and Keeper’s Heart Whiskey and bottled water. It’s also BYOB.
A class taught by Pigtails & Crewcuts on how to braid your daughter’s hair
EVENTS
Best Things Happening in Wichita This Weekend
Searching for ideas on what to do in Wichita this weekend? Looking to plan ahead for something in the future? We got you covered with the Best Things Happening This Weekend In Wichita.
NEWS
Blogs You Missed
Let’s catch you up on the blogs you may have missed over the past week from our website, Facebook or Instagram.
A first for Wichita is right around the corner. The Wichita Cigar Festival is set for this Saturday, May 2 at Gilley’s in Park City from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
HELP WANTED
Calling content creators and aspiring photos/videographers
We are looking for people who are interested in experiencing Riverfest this year and making a little content to have some fun and help spread the word.
If you’re a creative, a content creator, an aspiring social media manager, a photographer, a videographer or feel like you can tell a good story, let’s talk!
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