Wheat Festival is a celebration of community

by Patti Klinge | Jun 23, 2023 | Mid-American

July 2023 …

Wheat Festival is a celebration of community

The 123rd annual Wheat Festival in Wellington, KS, will feature something for every summer funseeker.

Taking place July 11-15 in downtown Wellington, the festival is jam-packed with family-friendly activities, including an art exhibit, art contest, children’s storytime and crafts, movie-themed sidewalk chalking, watermelon feed, horseshoe tournament, carnival rides, lip sync contest, hot dog eating contest, cookie jar auction, cow chip throw, and bed races.

According to the state’s tourism website, the event has been a tradition in the state since 1900, when Sumner County celebrated a bumper wheat harvest that earned Wellington the title of “Wheat Capital of the World.” The festival remains a celebration of community and agriculture.

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/kswheatfestival.

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Kansas Wheat Festival

Grab the family and head out to Wellington, KS, for its 123rd Kansas Wheat Festival from July 11-15, featuring high-flying fun. (Image courtesy of Facebook)

National Summer Arms Show to feature firearms, historical pieces

by Patti Klinge | Jun 23, 2023 | Mid-American

July 2023 …

National Summer Arms Show to feature firearms, historical pieces

Now in its 52nd year, the National Summer Arms Show, returns July 29-30 to the KCI Expo Center in Kansas City, MO.
Sponsored by the Missouri Valley Arms Collectors Association, a National Rifle Association affiliate, the show will feature a variety of both modern and historical firearms on display and available for purchase. Tables are still available for vendors; to reserve one, call 816-873-1951.

For more information about this and other events, visit www.mvaca.org.

Chingawassa Days in Marion, KS, will provide heaping helpings of good, old-fashioned family fun – and live music concerts, too. (Image courtesy of Facebook)

Get your kicks at the Route 66 Festival

by Patti Klinge | Jun 1, 2023 | Mid-American

June 2023 …

Get your kicks at the Route 66 Festival

A celebration of the nation’s Mother Road will bring thousands through Oklahoma this summer during the Route 66 Festival.

The annual festival will take place in downtown Vinita on June 16-17. A centerpiece of the Route 66 Festival, a car show featuring classic automobiles, trucks, and motorcycles will take place, and the car show is sponsored by the Craig County Cruisers, a local organization of classic car enthusiasts.

A block party on Friday night gathers friends old and new together, with food trucks, children’s activities, and rockin’ music on site to feed all your senses. A carnival with rides and games also will be on site during the weekend, as well as food vendors and arts and crafts vendors.

If full-sized cars aren’t your thing, try a smaller version with a remote-controlled car. The Steam Alley races will be available for remote-controlled car racers of all ages and skill levels.

For more information on the Route 66 Festival, visit vinitaroute66festival.com. For information on the history of Route 66 itself, visit the National Historic Route 66 Federation at www.national66.org.

Route 66 Festival

A grand celebration of all things Route 66, the Route 66 Festival returns to Vinita, OK, June 16 and 17. (Image courtesy of vinitaroute66festival.com)

Springfield Antiques Show and Sale is back

by Patti Klinge | Jun 1, 2023 | Mid-American

June 2023 …

Springfield Antiques Show and Sale is back

The 19^th annual Springfield Antiques Show and Sale, scheduled for June 2-4 at Orr Building on the State Fairgrounds, will feature more than 50 quality displays from across the country.

The long-running show will include expert chipped and damaged crystal repair on site; in addition, repair services will be made available for silver, costume jewelry, bead stringing, furniture repair and chair caning.

Admission to the show is $8 per person, with the gates open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 2 and 3, and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. June 4.

The Springfield Antiques Show and Sale is organized by Angevine Promotions of DeLand, FL. For more information on this and other shows, e-mail jrangevine@aol.com or visit www.angevinepromotions.com.

Springfield Antique Show

A dazzling array of sparkling silver and crystal stands among the offerings at the upcoming Springfield Antique Show. (Image courtesy of Facebook)

Springfield Antiques Show and Sale is back

by Patti Klinge | Jun 1, 2023 | Mid-American

June 2023 …

Springfield Antiques Show and Sale is back

The 19th annual Springfield Antiques Show and Sale, scheduled for June 2-4 at Orr Building on the State Fairgrounds, will feature more than 50 quality displays from across the country.

The long-running show will include expert chipped and damaged crystal repair on site; in addition, repair services will be made available for silver, costume jewelry, bead stringing, furniture repair and chair caning.

Admission to the show is $8 per person, with the gates open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 2 and 3, and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. June 4.

The Springfield Antiques Show and Sale is organized by Angevine Promotions of DeLand, FL. For more information on this and other shows, e-mail jrangevine@aol.com or visit www.angevinepromotions.com.

Springfield Antique Show

A dazzling array of sparkling silver and crystal stands among the offerings at the upcoming Springfield Antique Show. (Image courtesy of Facebook)