COME JOIN US FOR TULIP FESTIVAL APRIL 17-18 2021 APR 17 - 18 MORE INFORMATION >
Each spring, the City of Wamego comes alive with thousands of visitors, vibrant colors of tulips and over 150 craft vendors. The vivacious colors of the tulips from Holland are the backdrop for the April art and craft fair in Wamego City Park.
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Visit these fine vendors and find fantastic items to purchase!
Jade & John Ellcey-Heavenly Hippo
Gerald & Linda Berthot--Mutton Hollow Herb Farm on Facebook
Thaddeus & Kelly Perry- Perrys Pork Rinds on Facebook
Laura & Brent Sharp - Rio Jo's Southwest Style Jewelry
Jenny Jansen - Jansen Pottery - vajansen@yahoo.com
Tonya Miller - Custom Sewing by Tonya on Facebook
Dean Kubin - Papa's Manhattan Woodworks on Facebook
Jim Walker - JB Walker Photography
Angie Berens - Offerings LLC on Facebook
Mike & Angie Armstrong - MAAC Wind Chimes - winchimike@aol.com
Robert Pickel - Wild Bobs Old Time Portraits
Becky Rawls-Riley - Rawls-Riley Creations, LLC
Nancy Marston - Aunt Nancy's Face Art on Facebook
Don Bartell - Sawdust Dreams
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Mike Armstrong - MAAC Wind Chimes - winchimike@gmail.com
Kattie Phillips - Kattie's Krazy Kreations on Facebook
Jojo Orlanes - All Metal Art Shop
Debbie Gerard & Kris Sallee - Sticky Spoons
Sandy Kay Hunter - Nature in Watercolor and Acrylics
Mattie Hellwig - Miss Mattie Bleu's
Deon & Angela Toy - RemeBees on Facebook
Kristen Wright - Magnaporium
Jean Hutchison - JHutchison Photography
Become a Vendor!
Beer/Wine/Cider Tasting Tent
NEW to the festival is a Beer/Wine/Cider Tasting Tent located inside the large tent on the South tennis court. For a $5 admission price you will receive a souvenir stemless glass and 6 sampling tickets. You can also enjoy your favorite beverage at the bar located inside the tent.
Amazing Food & Refreshments
FOOD COURT Vendors:
Bobby's Food Co.
Boo Boo's
Knights of Columbus
Made 2 Grill
Roll N Smoke
Silvey Concessions
Smokin' Wille's BBQ
Southern Star
Stumpy's Smoked Cheese
Sugar Daddy's
Tasty Traveler
DRINKS & GOODIES
Copper Kettle Corn
Fun Time Concessions
Made it Myself Shaved Ice
Old Home Rootbeer
Sweet Somethings
Two Brother's Fudge
Wild West Soda
All food and drink items may be subject to change.
Costs & Parking
COSTS:
Free & Open to the Public:
PARKING:
Free parking is available on side streets surrounding Wamego City Park. For handicap parking, there are some space available in the Wamego Aquatic Center (This is located at east side of the corner of Ash Street and 5th Street.) parking lot and in the 400 block of Ash St. There are other designated spaces by the Children's Train Depot on 6th St.
Family Fun Activities
While you’re here, don’t forget to spend time in Downtown Wamego and visit local historical landmarks. Wamego’s small town charm is sure to leave you wanting to visit again.
Community Activities
Entertainment
Entertainment
Saturday:
10:00 – 11 Emerald City Singers
11:00-12 Yellow Brick Rock Band
12 noon – 12:30 Olathe Dance Center
12:30 – 1:30 The Heart Strings Band
1:30 – 2:30 The Church Ladies-Trio
2:30 Olathe Dance Center
3:00 – 5:00 pm Little Apple Aerials
Sunday
11:00- 11:20 - Beth Land-Vocals
11:30 -12 Mike Greim
12:30 PM – 1:00 Tiptoz Dance Co.
1:00 – 1:30 TBD
1:30 – 2:00 Mike Greim
2:30-4:00 1st Infantry Division Band
Discover Wamego City Park
As you enjoy the Tulip Festival, look for these highlights throughout Wamego
City Park!
Schonhoff Dutch Mill
Historic Museum and Prairie Town Village
War Cannon
WWI Memorial Eagle
Rose Garden
Emerald City Playground
Fishing Pond Shaped like a Whale
Gazebo / Bandstand
17-ton Boulder from John Winter’s Farm
Children’s Train & Depot
Statues, “Art” and “Science” from 1893 Columbian Exposition
Native Boulder Bird Fountain
Wamego Area Veterans Memorial
20’ Native Stone Fence
Shelter House
Jack Deweese Memorial Boulder
Tree Trunk Racoon Carvings
300+ Trees
Columbian Theatre & OZ Museum
While visiting Wamego, please stop by our world reknowned Columbian Theatre and the OZ Museum. Both are located downtown Wamego.
COLUMBIAN THEATRE
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OZ MUSEUM
Be transported to the yellow brick road at the Oz Museum in Wamego. Guests will start their journey in the sepia-toned Auntie Em’s Gift Shop; pass through the screen door and into the technicolor world of Oz. Follow the path of the yellow brick road throughout the museum and view over 100 years of Oz history. Rare OZ artifacts such as original MGM 1939 movie production notes and props from the Broadway musical Wicked are also on display.
HOURS: Mon - Sat: 10:00am to 5:00pm / Sunday: 12:00pm to 5:00pm
RATES / ADMISSION
Adults (13 and up) $9.00 / Children (ages 3-12) $7.00
Military Discount:
Adults (ages 13 and up) $7.00 / Children (ages 4-12) $5.00
General Information, Sponsors & Volunteering
Presented by Wamego Area Chamber of Commerce
For additional information or to inquire about volunteering at our event contact the Events Coordinator: Kara Holle at 785-456-7849 or kara@wamegochamber.com
Thank you to our 2021 Tulip Festival Sponsors!
Bank of the Flint Hills
Bennington State Bank
Caterpillar
Central Mechanical Construction
Charlson and Wilson Bonded
City of Wamego
Howie's Trash Service
John McQuillen, DDS
Kaw Valley State Bank
Manhattan Broadcasting
MCM
MS Biotec
Papa John's Pizza
Short Stop
Pottawatomie County Economic Development
Purple Wave Auction
Riley Construction
Wamego Health Center
WTC
Wine/Beer/Cider Tent Sponsor:
Leiszler Oil--Short Stop/Papa John's Pizza
Tulip Festival Tulips
Timing is everything and if we are blessed with tulips blooming at the same time as our festival, you can enjoy these brilliant flowers by the Historic Museum and Prairie Town Village, which includes the Schonhoff Dutch Mill. Also, tulips are found throughout the Wamego City Park, downtown Wamego, near the Wamego Public Library, Railroad Park and Welcome to Wamego sign at the Corner of Hwy 99 & Hwy 24.