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• Feature Event: Haulin Oz All GM Truck Show

• Community: Oktoberfest Events in Wichita

• Event Rundown: What’s ahead this weekend

• Music: This week’s concert rundown

• Coming Soon: Fallapalooza

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FEATURE EVENT
Haulin’ Oz All GM Truck Show

Join Don Hattan Dealerships as they host the area’s largest all-GM truck show. Witness show-stopping trucks amongst historical planes at the Kansas Aviation Museum, shop from local vendors and food trucks, and entering to win exciting raffle prizes.

COMING SOON
Fallapalooza at Tanganyika Wildlife Park

Autumn is here, and it’s time to celebrate with your family in a big, wild way! Join Tanganyika Wildlife Park for Fallapalooza, a brand-new annual event from the Tanganyika Wildlife Foundation. It’s a chance for the community to come together and have some fun.

Tickets to this new event are $20 and allow you to fully enjoy the park.

Fallapalooza is packed with fun for all ages. Here are just some of the things you’ll get to enjoy:

• Animal feeding—with a feeder wristband (3 feedings included)

• Live music to set the mood

• Scavenger hunt — explore, discover, play!

• Penguins on the Plains competition — a must-see event for animal lovers

• Crafts for kids (while supplies last)

COMMUNITY
Oktoberfest Events in Wichita

Prost! Oktoberfest is a German beer-drinking festival, a tradition that goes back over 200 years.

Events celebrating Oktoberfest typically take place in late September and early October. Wichita is no stranger to celebrating this tradition, so to help guide you, we’ve put together a list of Oktoberfest events taking place in the area.

EVENTS
This Week’s Events

Crave Culinary Festival | September 16-20
Details: MarkArts
It’s a five-day food and drink event, that combines culinary arts, workshops, tasting events and local food culture — all to benefit Mark Arts.

Veteran Motorcross Foundation Golf Tournament | September 17
Details: Tex Consolver Golf Course | 7 a.m.

Vintage Shopping Weekend | September 18-21
Details: Hunt & Gather Vintage Market
Join us for our next once-a-month vintage shopping event. We reset and restock our almost 5000 sq. ft. warehouse each month so there is always something new to look forward to! We carry one of a kind vintage items with a little new sprinkled in so there is something for everyone!

ICT Fest | September 18-20
Details: Kirby’s Beer Store, Norton’s Brewing Co., Midwest Drum & Percussion

Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience | September 18 thru October 31
Details: 3535 N. Rock Road | 9am
Step into the world of Van Gogh like never before with a fully immersive 360° experience featuring digital projections, VR, and a stunning light and sound show that brings the legendary artist’s masterpieces to life.

RiverFlix | September 19
Details: Wichita Foundation Amphitheater | 6pm
Join Exploration Place for a magical movie night under the stars featuring beloved films, family fun, and unforgettable memories.
Movie: Harry Potter

Adult Skate Night | September 19
Details: Carousel Skate Center | 9:30pm
Adult Night is your ultimate Friday escape—featuring a live DJ, full bar, and nonstop hits from the '90s to today for a high-energy night of nostalgia and fun with friends.

Valley Center Fall Festival | September 19-21
Details: Downtown Valley Center

Kansas Grown Farmer's Market | September 20
Details: 21st and Ridge | 7am
Discover the largest grower-owned farmers market in Kansas, where you can shop for fresh produce, local goods, and artisan creations straight from the source—plus enjoy live music, cooking demos, and more.

Old Town Farm & Art Market | September 20
Details: Old Town Farm & Art Market | 8am
Time: 8am
Experience Wichita’s favorite Saturday tradition at the Old Town Farm & Art Market, where locals and visitors gather for fresh food, local art, live music, and lively street entertainment.

Wichita Flea Market | September 20-21
Details: Century II

Haulin’ Oz Truck Show | September 20
Details: Wichita Aviation Museum | 10am

Queens of the Court — A Ladies Day Event | September 20
Details: Charles Koch Arena | 10:30am
Step into the spotlight and experience Shocker Basketball like never before on Saturday, September 20 for an exclusive behind-the-scenes day with the Wichita State Men’s Basketball Team. This ladies day event features court time with the players, insider access with the coaches and their wives, and a special welcome by Wendy Mills and Head Coach Paul Mills. Enjoy bubbles & breakfast bites, a recruit-style photo shoot, the chance to show off your skills on the court, and much more curated for the queens of the day.

Wichita Margarita Fest | September 20
Details: Naftzger Park | 6pm

This is just a glimpse of what’s taking place!

EVENT RUNDOWN
Sporting Events

Wichita State - Shocker Madness
October 11 | vs. Drake

AROUND THE CORNER
Save the Date

Greater Andover Days | September 26-28
Details: Andover, KS
Greater Andover Days (GAD) is a festival that occurs the 4th weekend after Labor Day weekend. The event offers handfuls of fun, food, and entertainment for the entire family! Over 5,000 people attend GAD annually. The festival includes a food court, KidFest, parade, fishing clinic, car show, business expo/craft fair, carnival, live entertainment, and a fireworks show in Central Park.

Kicks for Kids 5K & Family Fun Night | September 27
Details: Genesis Sports Complex | 5pm
Lace up for more than just a race. Join us for the Kicks for Kids 5K & Family Fun Night, where every step makes a difference. Hosted by the Genesis Foundation for Fitness & Tennis (GFFT), this special evening combines fitness, family, and fun, all for an incredible cause: providing underserved children in our community with brand-new athletic shoes.

The evening kicks off with the 5K run/walk through Goddard, followed by a community celebration at the Genesis Sports Complex. Stick around for burgers, beer, and refreshments, as well as music, games, and fireworks, because this night is about more than running; it’s about coming together as a community to uplift kids who need us most.

EVENTS
Live Music Sponsored by Mort’s Martini Bar

FEATURE SHOW
Craig Campbell

Georgia native Craig Campbell will be singing his smash hits live on stage at the Wichita Union Stockyards this Saturday, Sept 20th. Guest opener will be Nathan Ast from Missouri. Doors open at 7pm. Get tickets at http://www.kwlsradio.com or call 316-945-1079.

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