The Great Race - July 26th, 2025
The running of the Slate Creek Relay, although sponsored by the Wellington Area Chamber of Commerce, involves over 150 volunteers, and the close coordination of various Wellington City, Sumner County, Wellington Township and many other significant contributors.
The Great Race was initiated at the Slate Creek Depot in 1976.
Check out the official Slate Creek Great Race website here: http://www.greatracerelay.com/
Congrats to the 2024 winners!!
1st Place - Manila Gorillas
2nd Place - SSB Big Bucks
3rd Place - Axis of Awesome
2025 Ladies Night Out - April 5th
"Cowgirls & Cocktails"
Save the date: LNO 2026 - April 4th
2025 Chamber Golf Classic
21ST ANNUAL WELLINGTON GOLF CLASSIC
WELLINGTON GOLF CLUB 4-PERSON SCRAMBLE
Date for 2025 - June 6th
Wellington is lucky to have the Wellington Golf Club. Each year the Wellington Area Chamber of Commerce hosts the Annual Chamber Golf Classic. It is a 4-Person Scramble with a shotgun start at the Wellington Golf Club: 1500 W Harvey Ave, Wellington, KS 67152.
2025 Fall Festival- October 4th
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HOMECOMING PARADE
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CHILI COOK-OFF
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CINNAMON ROLL CONTEST
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APPLE PIE CONTEST
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ART & CRAFT FAIR
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KIDS COLORING CONTEST
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and MORE!!!
Kansas Wheat Festival 2025
July 8th - 12th
Art & Craft Fair - July 12, 2025
Please reach out to the Chamber for booth information:
admin@wellingtonkschamber.com
director@wellingtonkschamber.com
Kansas Wheat Festival 2025 Events:
-Baker's Bonanza - Sponsored by GOOD SHEPHERD HOSPICE, SU CO FARM BUREAU, WELLINGTON SENIOR CENTER
-Bed Races - Sponsored by SECURITY STATE BANK
-Brick Build Battle - Sponsored by WELLINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
-Cornhole Tournament - Sponsored by BACK ALLEY BOTOX & RABER FORD
-Cow Chip Toss - Sponsored by THEURER AUCTION REALTY
-Downtown Art Exhibit - Sponsored by INVENERGY SUSAN'S PORTRAIT DESIGNS, SUMNER NEWSCOW & WELLINGTON LIONS CLUB
-Drone Dash - Sponsored by COWLEY COLLEGE
-Edible Book Contest - Sponsored by SUMNER MENTAL HEALTH
-Harvest Photo Contest - Sponsored by HOMESTEAD OF WELLINGTON & SU. CO. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
-Horseshoe Tournament - Sponsored by POWDER & STRING OUTFITTERS & SHELTER INSURANCE-COLBY ZEKA
-Hot Dog Eating Contest - Sponsored by SONIC
-Kiddie Tractor Pull - Sponsored by COWLEY COLLEGE, HOMETOWN SALES & LEASE & HUMMINGBIRD PRINTING
-Kid's Sidewalk Chalking Contest - Sponsored by WELLINGTON METHODIST CHURCH
-Kite Creation - Sponsored by RAINBOWS UNITED
-Love & Laughter - Sponsored by KANSAS STAR CASINO
-Movie Themed Sidewalk Chalk Contest - Sponsored by WELLINGTON REGENT THEATER
-Parade - Sponsored by MILL CREEK LUMBER & SUPPLY
-Perplexing Puzzle Contest - Sponsored by COWLEY COLLEGE GOLDEN TIGERS
-Slice of the Fest - Sponsored by PIZZA HUT
-Talent Takeover - Sponsored by ENCORE DANCE WELLINGTON
-Wheat Run - Sponsored by KANOKLA
-Wheat Show - Sponsored by RENN & COMPANY
-White Cup Contest - Sponsored by NO. 7 COFFEE HOUSE