The Great Race - July 25, 2026
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/
🚨 Great Race Canceled -- Due to the excessive amount of rain received, The 2025 Great Race-Slate Creek Relay was canceled.
We appreciate everyone’s enthusiasm and understanding — and we’ll be looking forward to an even better race in 2026!
Start planning your teams! 🙌🏾
2026 Ladies Night Out - April 4
"BIG HAIR, BOLD BIDS
A fun evening to include, food, refreshments, shopping, raffles, drawings & QUARTERMANIA!!
Fun & Easy to play!
Ticket & Table details coming soon!
2025 Chamber Golf Classic
22nd ANNUAL WELLINGTON GOLF CLASSIC
WELLINGTON GOLF CLUB 4-PERSON SCRAMBLE
Date for 2026 - June 5 with a 1:00pm shotgun start
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.
2026 FALL FESTIVAL: September 26
Kansas Wheat Festival 2026
July 7-11 Sponsored by KANOKLA
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Chili Cook-off
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Pie Contest
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BBQ Cook-off
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Arts & Craft Fair
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Coloring Contest
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Pumpkin Seed Spitting Contest
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and more!!!
Shirt Design Contest: Details coming soon!
SO MUCH FUN!!!
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Downtown Art Exhibit
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Parade
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Car Show
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Carnival
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Arts & Craft Vendor Fair
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Agriculture Education
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Multiple nights of LIVE music
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Chalking Contests
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Cornhole Tournament
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Bed Races
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Cow Chip Toss Contest
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Hotdog Eating Contest
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Perplexing Puzzle Contest
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Food Trucks
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and MORE!!!!