Make sure to attend the 2013 Riverfest on May 31 - June 8 in Downtown Wichita!

From year-round to seasonal events, Downtown is the preferred location for Wichita to celebrate throughout the year. A variety of events cater to the diverse interests of Wichita residents and many visitors from Kansas and throughout the regional area. 

The Old Town Farmers' Market (OTFM), a growers' market, is an exciting and bountiful place to buy your fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, eggs and plants. The market is open from 7 a.m. to noon each Saturday, May 5 through October 13, 2012, in the Old Town Farm & Art Market Square located at 1st and Mosley. The market is a vital part of the community and a wonderful way to experience Old Town.

In it's second year, Ribfest is an outdoor festival featuring award-winning bbq vendors from around the country and music. Learn more about Ribfest

Regardless of what it’s been called over the years, Riverfest has always been about bringing people together. From the beginning, as part of the City’s Centennial celebration in 1970, the goal was to bring the entire community together, to build community pride and focus on Wichita’s beautiful natural resource, the Arkansas River. It is Wichita's biggest celebration and takes place every summer in Downtown. Riverfest has grown from a one-day event with an attendance of several thousand, to a nine-day event attracting over 275,000 participants from Wichita and across the State of Kansas. For more information visit the official Wichita Riverfest website

Final Friday brings regular opportunities to enjoy Downtown Wichita's cultural offerings. Final Friday is an evening in which galleries and art studios open their doors for special showings and receptions of local artists, all free to the public.The Qline trolley service transports art lovers to the concentration of venues in Downtown (view trolley route). The ride is free and allows attendees to park once and visit several galleries. Learn more about Final Friday. 

On the 2nd Saturday of each month local merchants on and off Douglas Ave. present a special day of shopping in the heart of Wichita.  Shoppers receive a 15% discount at each participating merchant (some restrictions may appy, check the 2nd Saturday website for details).  Simply purchase a reusable 2nd Saturday shopping bag for $5 and receive discounts at any of the participating merchants. 

Thousands of vintage automobiles and motorcycles, together with their owners and car enthusiasts from around the globe, converge in Downtown Wichita for a big party! Eight bands, three food courts, a model car contest, swap meet and merchandise vendor court offer revved up entertainment, all free to the public. In its 19th year the event is one of Wichita's largest outdoor gatherings. Learn more about Automobilia

In September, the 25+-year-old Wagonmasters Downtown Chili Cookoff brings out the zany and the serious competitors as over 50 teams and 8,000 spectators gather to regale the spicy concoction. The 600 block of Douglas Avenue is closed to create a street party atmosphere, complete with live music. As an official International Chili Society event, a variety of chili dishes are offered according to the society's entry criteria. For more information about this tasty event visit the Wichita Wagonmasters website

The Tallgrass Film Festival, the largest independent film festival in the state of Kansas, is a hallmark of Wichita’s cultural landscape. Now entering its 11th year, the festival has become an internationally recognized, multi-day platform for world-class cinematic programming, while showcasing Wichita’s revitalized downtown area and many of its cultural attractions. The 10th annual Tallgrass Film Festival screened nearly 190 films from 30 countries around the world, including 2 World Premieres and 1 U.S. Premiere. For more information visit the Tallgrass Film Festival Website.