Festivals and Events

Tulip Festival

Every April, with thousands of tulips around town in bloom, vendors, visitors and residents throw a big festival of arts, crafts, food and live entertainment.
 

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Cinco de Mayo Golf Tournament

Enjoy a Mexican buffet after 18 holes of golf at the Wamego Country Club – one of the top-rated courses in the state.
 

Fourth of July

Come celebrate our nation’s independence with the longest running parade and the largest fireworks display in the state of Kansas.
 

Ridiculous Days

As summer comes to an end, some people do ridiculous things – like drop a watermelon from the roof of the local drug store.
 

OZtoberFest

The only time of the year Highway 99 and Lincoln Avenue actually close down is to celebrate one of America’s best-known fairy tales.
 

Yellow Brick Road Bike Ride

Welcome Fall’s changing colors with a 15 to 50 mile bike ride. Proceeds from this ride help fund the WAM-SAG-MAN Recreational Trail.
 

Winter Wonderland

After the Christmas Parade, witness the lighting of one of the most beautiful city parks in the state of Kansas – by the Grand Elf, no less.
 

Cabin Fever Challenge Bike Ride

Welcome Spring’s blooming changes with a 15 to 50 mile bike ride. Proceeds from this ride help fund the WAM-SAG-MAN Recreational Trail.
 

Easter Egg Hunt

The Saturday morning before Easter, kids gather to being the hunt for more than 3,000 eggs – stuffed with candy, toys and prizes from local businesses.
 

Columbian Theatre Shows

Home to live performances ranging from Broadway musicals to country jamborees, this theater offers year-round entertainment for the entire family.
 

First Thursdays Wamego – Art Walk

Local businesses have banded together and opened their doors to sponsor a monthly “Art Walk” along downtown’s Lincoln Avenue.