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21/08/2025

Rides and concessions start at 6pm tonight! 🎡🎠

21/08/2025

🚗☕ Caffeine & Gasoline – This Saturday! ☕🚙

Bring it out — drive it, ride it, or tow it — and come hang with fellow enthusiasts at Reimagined - Local Artisans and Vintage Treasures Shop (right next door to Casey’s).

Come show off what you’ve got, check out some cool rides, and enjoy the morning with good company.

➡️ Free coffee provided by The Mystic Kitchen
➡️ Tasty breakfast available for purchase

📍Reimagined| This Saturday August 23rd| 9am – 11am

Start your weekend with cars, coffee, and community — we can’t wait to see you there!

19/08/2025

A beautiful new rose just in time for fall color 🌹🤩🌹🤩

19/08/2025

Our turtle artists' dedication, creativity, and countless hours of donated time and talent made this project truly special. We could never thank them enough for their generosity. This opportunity was made possible in part by support from the Kansas Arts Commission, which receives funding from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, and the Legacy Regional Community Foundation. Thank you for your support!

Now that all the turtles have found their places around town, it’s time to meet the incredible artists who brought them to life — in their own words! Learn more about "Outlaw and his artist Nelson P Nelson"

"Outlaw Takes to the Trail: From School Spirit to Street Art"
By Artist, Jason (Nelson) P. Nelson

🎨🐢 Hey OUTLAWS! I'm Nelson P. Nelson, aka NPN, owner of NPN Tattoo and NPN Temporary Tattoos based in Wellington, KS!

I’ve lived in Wellington all my life. I'm a proud dad to Riley and Fisher, and now a grandpa (The GranDude) to Rowan (aka WiLLee P.)! While I’m not originally from Caldwell, I spend a lot of time in the area—fishing or hanging out at the cabin near Drury.

Art has always been a huge part of my life—whether it’s sketching, ​drawing, painting, airbrushing, or spray painting. Recently, I bought a building in downtown Wellington and am getting ready to open my very own tattoo shop (after some rezoning, painting, and elbow grease). Stay tuned—NPN Tattoo is opening soon!

👉 Wheat Fest 2024 sparked something big. I originally planned to do face painting or airbrush tattoos, but then decided to go with temporary tattoos—and wow, we did over 600 tattoos during the festival!

Word spread fast, and soon other towns and even states were reaching out. That’s how NPN Traveling Temporary Tattoos was born. We’ve already hit:

Caldwell Sumner County Fair​ X2

South Haven Fair​ X2

Wellington Fall Festival​ X2

Caldwell Stroll the Streets

Krampus Karnival
…and more on the way!

Both Caldwell and South Haven asked for custom South Sumner Outlaw Temporary Tattoos, so of course, I made it happen!

After hearing so much about the Outlaw, which became the inspiration behind my turtle design. And—surprise—my South Sumner Outlaw Turtle design was chosen!

Now, picking up a turtle in a Honda Civic? Not ideal 😅—Fisher had to remove the spare tire to fit the Outlaw inside! Then… on my way to get paint, a deer decided to skid across my hood 🦌💥. But I got it done.

Today, OUTLAW the Turtle proudly shines at the Caldwell Sports Complex, and I couldn’t be more honored.

💚 Thank you to everyone who voted for my design and let this “outsider” be part of something so meaningful. I hope he brings smiles for years to come.

🎪 Watch for NPN Temporary Tattoos at events near you!
🎉 And if you’re a licensed tattoo artist looking for a spot—we’re hiring!

📍 NPN Tattoo – Wellington, KS
🎨 Opening soon!

18/08/2025

School is back in session! And its up to all of us to help keep students traveling to school safe.

When the school bus lights are flashing and the stop sign is out, STOP.

For info about the School Bus Stop Arm Law from Kansas State Department of Education click here:https://www.ksde.gov/Portals/0/School%20Bus/Illegal%20Passing%20Survey/Brochure-081517.pdf

18/08/2025

16/08/2025

16/08/2025

🎪🎉 It’s MARKET DAY, y’all! 🎉🎪

The tents are up, the vendors are out, and the vibes are immaculate.

Here at Ellis Island Farm Store, we’re throwin’ down the small-town version of a block party — minus the DJ, but plus fresh produce, handmade goods, local magic, and probably someone selling something that smells really good. 😍 Then head over to Reimagine to check out everything there as well.

🕗 Good times start at 8 AM and roll on till noon — or until someone buys all the cinnamon rolls at The Mystic Kitchen (Which happens. Fast.)

Bring your friends, your grandma, your cousin’s dog (maybe not), and come see what local legends are selling this morning!

📍 431 N Merchant Street, Belle Plaine, Kansas
🕘 Store open 9–6 Tuesday through Friday, 9–3 Saturday

It’s like a farmer’s market and a reunion had a baby. Come hang out with us before the good stuff’s gone! 🥖🍅🧼🐝

16/08/2025

Mark Your Calendars for 2026!
We’re excited to announce the 2026 festival theme: Cars and ’Que – Celebrating 41 Years of Fun!

The second weekend of April will look a little different.

Friday Night Fun
* The BPQ Competition moves from the Shodeo Grounds Arena to downtown Merchant Street (between 4th and 5th).
* BBQ competitors will set up along the street with picnic tables in the middle.
* Returning favorites: Glow Run, Talent Show, and Street Dance.
* New this year: a Community Co****le Tournament!
* Food truck favorites will be back to keep everyone well-fed.

Saturday Highlights
* Annual Car Show on Merchant Street, now including motorcycle classes and extending closer to 5th.
* Auto Swap Meet on 5th Street (east of Merchant).
* Classic cars will “cruise out” after the awards ceremony.
* BPQ Competition People’s Choice serving at noon.
* What goes good with BPQ? That's right, the Beer Tent will be back!
* 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament returns to Saturday morning.
* KidsFest for our youngest festival-goers.
* Ride For Honor motorcycle event rolls in after noon to benefit local veterans.
* NEW: A Softball Tournament at Morley Field on Saturday and Sunday.
* All your favorite festival foods and beverages will be served throughout the day.

If your organization or group wants to host a concurrent activity during the festival, we’d love to add it to the Chamber schedule. Just let us know what you’re planning.

Join the Planning! Bring your ideas and be part of shaping the 2026 celebration.

📅 Wednesday, September 10
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Belle Plaine Historical Museum