If you are ready for a little summer excitement, mark your calendars for the 121st Wheat Festival in Kansas. This festival, held July 6 to July 10 in Wellington, Kansas, is packed with activities the entire family will enjoy. You will not want to miss one day of excitement at this popular Kansas festival.

The Wheat Festival is a long-standing tradition in the Sunflower State. This festival first began in 1900 and takes place each year in Wellington, the county seat of Sumner County.
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Fun Fact of the Day: Sumner County is known as the Wheat Capital of the World. The county earned this title by regularly producing more wheat than anywhere else around the globe.
While the list of events you’ll want to attend is long, there are several activities that you definitely will not want to miss.
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The annual parade is a favorite event for adults and children alike. The parade’s theme for 2021 is “Traveling Through the Decades” and it will take place Friday, July 9, at 8:00 p.m.
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During the day, grab your wallet and start shopping. From food trucks to arts and crafts vendors, you’ll find something for everyone in your family.
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During the festival, stop and enjoy the live music. The talented bands do a terrific job keeping the atmosphere lively, fun, and energetic.
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You may also want to catch one of the many performances from community members. Grab a chair, sit back, and relax.
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If you love to bake, make sure to check out the Baker’s Bonanza at this year’s festival. This event features submissions of homemade goodies including bread, cookies, cakes, and pies.
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The above photo is from a baking event at the 2019 Wheat Festival.
The Kid’s Sidewalk Chalk Contest and the Movie-Theme Sidewalk Chalk Contest are favorite events for many festival attendees. This is a great opportunity to support several incredible artists in the community.
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Other events that will take place during the 121st Wheat Festival in Kansas include cornhole competitions, art exhibits, photo contests, lip sync contests, tricycle races, wheat shows, and so much more.
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Attending the Wheat Festival will certainly create the perfect summer weekend in Kansas.

To learn about each event, access rules and guidelines for each competition, and more, visit the festival’s website or Facebook page.

Do you plan to attend the 121st Wheat Festival this year? If so, what are you most looking forward to at this annual event?

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