In This Week’s Email

• It’s Somewhere Fest Weekend!

• What’s taking place this weekend

• Your weekly rundown of live music in Wichita

FEATURE EVENT

It’s Somewhere Fest Weekend!

Somewhere Fest is back for year three with many new changes starting Friday, Sept. 25 and running until Saturday, Sept. 26

From ticket information to what’s allowed on the grounds, activities taking place, we rounded up frequently asked questions about all things Somewhere Fest to help you make the event as memorable as possible. 

Here’s the full KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!

Fortune Fest

Also on Saturday at Somewhere Fest is Fortune Fest, a wellness event like no other.

The day kicks off at 2PM with the F88 Run + Wellness-Walk, led by our DJ bike bringing music and energy through the entire route, followed by an afternoon of short-form fitness sessions, live DJ programming, recovery activations, performance experiences, vendors, giveaways, and more.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• F88 Run + Wellness Walk
• DJ bike accompanying the run
• Yoga sessions
• Pilates
• Zumba
• Live DJ programming
• Cold plunges + recovery
• Compression therapy
• Massage + IV therapy
• Body scans + performance testing
• Wellness + lifestyle vendors
• Run clubs + community organizations
• Giveaways + challenges
• Food, drinks, hydration + hangout space

This Week’s Events

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This is just a small sample of what’s on the slate. Due to email size limitations, we can only share so many. Be sure to visit the event calendar for the complete listing.

■ICT Restaurant Week 2026
Sun. Sep. 20 - Sat. Sep. 26
Celebrate Wichita's amazing dining scene during ICT Restaurant Week, a seven-day foodie event supporting the Kansas Food Bank held September 20-26.

■Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey
Thu. Sep. 24 - Sun. Sep. 27 | INTRUST Bank Arena
Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey bring their reimagined Greatest Show on Earth to Wichita, packed with jaw-dropping trapeze acts, acrobatics, and high-energy circus fun.

■ICT Michelada Madness
Fri. Sep. 25 - Sat. Sep. 26 | Kansas International Dragway
ICT Michelada Madness is a one-of-a-kind community celebration and car show from Buckets Racing Co. that puts a local spin on the michelada festival scene.

■Drone Light Festival
Fri. Sep. 25 - Sun. Sep. 27 | Exploration Place
Watch 500 dazzling drones light up the Wichita sky in perfect sync with a live string quartet at the breathtaking Drone Light Festival, now featuring brand-new pyro drones.

■64th Annual Valley Center Fall Festival
Fri. Sep. 25 - Sat. Sep. 26 | Downtown Valley Center
Valley Center's 64th Annual Fall Festival is back with a packed weekend of live music, outdoor vendors, food, rides, and all the small-town fun you look forward to every year.

■Fr3edm Music Last Friday
Fri. Sep. 25 | 6:30 p.m. | Naftzger Park
FR3EDM Music hosts a free, high-energy live music jam session every Final Friday through October, open to all and guaranteed to deliver great vibes and surprise performances.

■Field of Screams Kansas is back
Fri. Sep. 25 | 7 p.m. | Field of Screams
Field of Screams Kansas is back on the edge of Wichita with heart-pounding haunted attractions ready to terrify thrill-seekers brave enough to step inside.

■Adult Skate Night
Fri. Sep. 25 | 9:30 p.m. | Carousel Skate Center
Adult Skate Night at the rink is a fun Friday escape featuring a live DJ, a bar, and all your favorite hits from the 90s to now for a night of pure nostalgia.

■Kansas Grown Farmers Market - 21st & Ridge
Sat. Sep. 26 | 7 a.m. | Kansas Grown Farmers Market
The Kansas Grown Farmers Market at 21st and Ridge is your weekly spot for fresh local produce, artisan goods, live music, food trucks, and even a visit from Troubles the Clown.

■Old Town Farm & Art Market
Sat. Sep. 26 | 8 a.m. | Old Town Farm & Art Market
Old Town Farm and Art Market is a beloved Wichita Saturday tradition spanning more than 30 years, bringing together growers, makers, artists, and neighbors every week.

■Kansas Grown Farmers Market - Andover Market
Sat. Sep. 26 | 8 a.m. | Kansas Grown Farmers Market
The Kansas Grown Farmers Market in Andover invites neighbors to shop fresh local produce, artisan goods, and more while enjoying live music and a friendly community atmosphere.

■26th Annual Fall Great Plains Renaissance and Scottish Festival
Sat. Sep. 26 | 8 a.m. | Sedgwick County Park
The 26th Annual Fall Great Plains Renaissance and Scottish Festival returns to Wichita on September 26th and 27th with jousting, falconry, aerial acrobatics, and fire-breathing fun.

■Railfest
Sat. Sep. 26 | 9 a.m. | Great Plains Transportation Museum
Railfest 2026 is back at 700 E. Douglas with train rides, food trucks, live music, and plenty of activities that make it a can't-miss event for Wichita families.

■Paddles for Plates Pickleball Tournament
Sat. Sep. 26 | 10 a.m. | Chicken N Pickle
Lace up your sneakers and join the Kansas Food Bank's 3rd Annual Paddles for Plates Pickleball Tournament, where every team registration helps provide meals for food-insecure Kansans.

■17th Annual Bikers for Boobs
Sat. Sep. 26 | 11 a.m. | American Legion Post 256
Rev up your engines and ride out for a great cause as local bikers gather for a bike show, live music, auctions, and raffles, with all proceeds supporting Victory in the Valley and cancer patients across Kansas.

■Movie in the Park - 'Space Jam'
Sat. Sep. 26 | 11:30 a.m. | Clair Donnelly Amphitheater
Grab your blankets and lawn chairs and head to Maize for a free outdoor daytime screening of the classic 'Space Jam' as part of the Maize Fall Festival, with food trucks on-site for the whole family.

■Wichita Wagonmasters Downtown Chili Cookoff
Sat. Sep. 26 | Noon | Downtown Wichita
Join over 10,000 chili lovers on Douglas Avenue for the Wichita Wagonmasters Downtown Chili Cookoff, where teams compete to serve up some of the best chili the Midwest has to offer.

■Banana Fest
Sat. Sep. 26 | Noon | Central Standard Brewing
Go bananas at First Man Brewery and friends for the 2nd Annual Banana Fest, a fun all-day celebration of all things banana-flavored featuring local breweries and cideries.

■Love of Autism presented by Ryker's Foundation for Autism Awareness
Sat. Sep. 26 | Noon | Love & Co. Kitchen
Come together at Love and Co. on East Douglas for a warm community gathering dedicated to autism awareness, education, and support, presented by Ryker's Foundation for Autism Awareness.

■Cigars Under the Stars
Sat. Sep. 26 - Sun. Sep. 27 | Pearsons Farm
Head out to Pearson's Farm for a relaxing evening under the stars with premium cigars, live music, great company, and good vibes at this popular returning event.

■Wuxia & Xianxia Market
Sun. Sep. 27 | 2 p.m. | Botanica
Step through the gates of the jianghu at Botanica's Chinese Garden of Friendship for the Wuxia and Xianxia Market, a unique shopping and cosplay celebration of beloved Chinese fantasy genres.

■Pack the House
Tue. Sep. 29 | 7 a.m. | Kansas Food Bank
Roll up your sleeves and join the community for a 12-hour marathon packing event aimed at loading an entire truckload of fresh produce to fight hunger right here in Wichita.

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