Good morning, Wichita!

There is a lot going on this month. Get out and enjoy Wichita!

Let’s get to it!

- Landon

Apple Jam

If you go out east of Wichita, you’ll find construction Andover.

If you go a little further east and a bit south, you’ll find Meadowlark Farm Orchard & Cidery.

Now I have a whole deep dive and podcast coming out about the past and present of ole Meadowlark, but for now I wanted to fill you in on a little secret happening out there this weekend (9/12) called Apple Jam 2026. You’ll find award-winning bluegrass music, fresh apple pickin’, cider making, apple-cider donuts and more (and it’s supposed to not be 100 degrees, knock on wood)!

Together with Somewhere Fest

Your friendly reminder that Somewhere Fest is right around the corner!

This two-day festival brings multiple stages, immersive art, sculptures and plenty more to Wichita. It’s truly one of those events that continues to put Wichita on the map.

Choose from one-day or two-day passes, with both GA and VIP options available. Get yours today!

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LOCAL BUSINESS

Opening

ReCreate (2nd location) - 2530 W 13th ST N in Riverside - Grand Opening tomorrow 9/12!
Lazy Day Cafe and Gi Bodyworks - 2142 N Market Suite 900 - Now Open
Aura Nutrition - Fresh Teas, Delivered to you!
Dugan Food Brands & Shirley’s Live Culture Yogurt (From Austin Dugan, founder of 86 Cold Press) - Now Open

Luxury Apartments

There is a new $70 million, 259-unit luxury apartment called The 906 coming to Waterman and Washington (think close-ish to INTRUST Bank Arena)

Elote Man

If you’ve been around Wichita, you’ve probably heard of the Elote Man, Don Alberto Quezada who sells elotes near 21st St and Waco. He is currently recovering from surgery.

The community is rallying around him with an event on October 25th at Empower in the Nomar District.

There is also a GoFundMe.

7 Brew Lines

If you went back in time 10 years and said there was a mile long line at 7 Brew for a glittery NeeDoh cube, you’d probably say HUH?

Well that sentence was true this week at some Wichita area 7 Brews (that’s a coffee shop) where people waited for (i assume) a long time to get a little squishy toy.

If you noticed a long line at the 7 Brew at Maple and Ridge

Old Chicago

Old Chicago without beer is like Pizza Hut without Pizza. Like Starbucks without coffee.

Well the Wichita area Old Chicagos lost their liquor license accidently. I hope you weren’t one beer away from the beer tour t-shirt.

NONPROFIT

Goodwill Ribbon Cutting

Congrats to Goodwill on the ribbon cutting at the newly renovated west central store.

Together with Backyard Specialists

If you’ve ever wondered what those random playsets are off of k-96 near Sam’s Club, let me introduce you to Backyard Specialists.

Backyard Specialists is locally owned and operated.

They opened up in 2008 and have built one of the most trusted local brands providing outdoor play sets, basketball hoops, spring free trampolines, poly furniture, and more (including installation which is a life saver).

Mention Wichita Life and get $100 off a Backyard Adventure Swing Set today!

We trust Backyard Specialists with our backyard and we highly recommend you check them out.

CIVIL

Redbud Trail

Redbud Trail is getting an improvement with a pedestrian bridge over Rock Road.

The budget is now up to $18.2 million with $8 million coming from the City of Wichita.

Boathouse Decision

The lease between the City of Wichita and the Boathouse will end if the nearly $500k worth of repairs are not completed.

LOCAL

Run 316

Congrats to Run 316 on 2 years! Come out tonight and celebrate!

Laps for Love

Congrats to Brenyn St. Vrain on winning the 2026 Laps for Love Backyard Ultra when he completed 37 laps / 154 miles!

Carrie Nation & the Speakeasy

You might know about Carrie Nation, but do you know about the local band Carrie Nation & the Speakeasy? No? Come check them out tomorrow night at Wave!

LatinFest ICT

Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 19th for Latin Fest ICT in the Coleman Parking Lot at 250 N St Francis!

Million Dollar Quartet

Last night kicked off the Million Dollar Quartet about Elvis, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins at The Forum Theatre!

S/O Raul

Go chase your dreams brother!

Change the City

It doesn’t take a lot to change our city. Ask the two sixth graders who served free spaghetti to hundreds on Labor Day.

Jesse’s Booster Pac Adventures

Wichita children’s author Louis Luna has launched Jesse’s Booster Pac Adventures, a new chapter book series for ages 7–12 that follows a 12-year-old boy traveling through history using a magical pack of trading cards. The first two books take Jesse to the Wright Brothers’ first flight in 1903 and Jackie Robinson’s first game in 1947, with more historical adventures to come.