Old Town 20th Birthday Events
Tuesday, Sept. 20
*Architectural Bike Cruise
Check out the unique buildings that make Old Town the warehouse-turned-retail/residential/party district that it is today. Hosted by Jennifer Rygg of Spangenberg Phillips Tice Architecture.
Departs from Farm & Art Market at 6:30 p.m. FREE EVENT!
Wednesday, Sept. 21
*Bike and Snap
Bring your camera or camera phone and capture the charms of Old Town, with urban dweller and photographer Ty Nighswonger as your guide.
Departs from Farm & Art Market at 6:30 p.m. FREE EVENT!
Thursday, Sept. 22
*Art on Wheels
Explore a variety of 2- and 3-D arts works in Old Town with Ann Resick, artist and owner of Project Gallery.
Friday, Sept. 23:
* Let Us Eat Cake: An all ages cake and ice cream chow down with entertainment by Razz from 4-7 p.m. in the Farm & Art Market Plaza at First Street and Mosley. Mayor Carl Brewer and special guests will cut the cake at 4:30 p.m. Free cake and ice cream for the first 500 people.
* Picnic in the Plaza: Bring a picnic and kick back on Old Town Square Plaza at Second Street and Mead from 7-10 p.m. for live music by Tom Page Trio and Crowson & Hardin. A limited number of box suppers will be available for purchase. Old Town Square will be blocked off, but parking will be available in the parking garage. Alcohol will be available outdoors within the party area, so be sure to bring your ID if you plan to imbibe.
Saturday, Sept. 24:
* Party on the Plaza: Rock out with us from 8-11 p.m. on the Old Town Square Plaza at Second Street and Mead. Enjoy your favorite adult beverage under the stars and dance to Monterrey Jack, Jenny Wood & the Watchers and Scroat Belly. Old Town Square will be blocked off, but parking will be available in the parking garage. Alcohol will be available outdoors within the party area, so be sure to bring your ID if you plan to imbibe.
This high-energy weekend also features the Wagonmasters Old Town Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, Sept. 24 with the public tasting starting at noon (tasting kits are $5) and the Wichita Blues Society Blues Crawl from 5-10 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 25.
Fall Blues Crawl Sunday September 25 5pm-10pm
Join us for the Fall Blues Crawl in Old Town.
$5 donation get you into ALL venues: Rock Island Live, America’s Pub, The Brickyard*, Mort’s, Loft 150*, Heroes*, Club Indigo
WITH: Craig “Twister” Steward, Rachelle Coba Band, Ray Drew Revue, Henry Walker and the Regents, The Watchers, Euphonious Funk and Louisiana Street Band
PLUS the After Party with The Joe Pitts Band.
Want to volunteer? Contact us via email at webmaster@wichitablues.org
* Indicates venues that allow under 21 years of age
