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Don’t let your favorite events and fundraisers pass you by in 2012.
Organizers of many of Wichita’s favorite annual happenings already have their dates on the books for 2012. Mark your calendar with this guide to the year’s must-not-miss events.
January
Wichita Bridal Expo: Jan. 14-15 at Century II Expo Hall. www.wichitabridalshow.com
Darryl Starbird Rod and Custom Car Show: Jan. 20-22 at Century II. www.darrylstarbird.com
Wichita Symphony: Classics series continues with “Time for Three”: Jan. 28-29 at Century II Concert Hall
February
Wichita Grand Opera: Season opening performance of “Il Trovatore,” Feb. 4, Century II Concert Hall
Equifest of Kansas: Feb. 10-12, Kansas Pavilions. www.equifestofks.com
Women’s Fair: Gathering of vendors, exhibitors and speakers that appeal to women. Feb. 17-19, Century II. www.womensfair.com
March
Outdoor Living and Landscape Show: Garden-themed exhibits and vendors, March 2-4, Century II Expo Hall
April
“Gridiron 2012:” Satirical stage show starring members of local media spoofing the news. April 12-14, Orpheum Theatre, 316-268-6327
Midwest Winefest: Old Town Walkabout, dinners and grand tasting. April 19-21, Century II Exhibition Hall. www.midwestwinefest.com
Great Plains Spring Renaissance Festival: Celebration of all things medieval and giant turkey legs. April 21-22, Sedgwick County Park. www.greatplainsrenfest.com
June
Wichita River Festival: June 1-9, downtown Wichita. www.wichitariverfestival.com
Symphony in the Flint Hills: June 9. Tickets to this popular event, which will take place near Florence, usually sell out in a matter of hours. Tickets go on sale March 10. www.symphonyintheflinthills.org
Music Theatre of Wichita: Season starts with "Fiddler on the Roof" on June 13 in Century II’s Concert Hall. www.musictheatreofwichita.org
Anime Festival: Hyatt Regency, June 29-July 1, www.afwcon.org
Celebrate America at Old Cowtown Museum: Old-fashioned Independence Day celebration, June 30. www.oldcowtown.org
July
Drums Across Kansas, July 17, venue to be announced
August
Wichita Flight Festival, McConnell Air Force Base, dates to be announced in February
September
“The Lion King: Theater League’s production of the Broadway show runs Sept. 4-30, Century II Concert Hall
Kansas State Fair: Sept. 7-16, Hutchinson. kansasstatefair.com
Zoobilee: Fundraiser with lots of food, drink and music, Sept. 8, Sedgwick County Zoo. www.scz.org
Autumn & Art: Sept. 14-16, Bradley Fair. autumnandart.com
Midwest Beerfest: Beer-tasting event, Sept. 22, Century II Expo Hall, www.midwestbeerfest.com
Wagonmasters Chili Cookoff: Competitive cooking and eating event. Date to be announced in January, downtown Wichita. www.wagonmasterschili.com
Great Plains Fall Renaissance Festival: Sept. 29-30, Sedgwick County Park. www.greatplainsrenfest.com
October
Woofstock: Celebration of dogs, Oct. 6, Sedgwick County Park. www.kshumane.org/woofstock.html
Holiday Galleria: Holiday shopping event, Oct. 12-14, Century II Expo Hall
ArtAID, art auction and fashion show fundraiser for Positive Directions. Tentative date is Oct. 13, Cotillion. www.pdiks
Tallgrass Film Festival: Independent film screenings and parties, Oct. 18-21, various sites in Wichita. www.tallgrassfilmfest.com
Night of the Living Zoo: Kids trick-or-treating event at Sedgwick County Zoo, Oct. 26-28, www.scz.org
Trick-or-Treat Street: Trick-or-treat event for kids, Oct. 26-28 at Wichita Children’s Theatre and Dance Center, 201 Lulu. www.wctdc.com
December
Illuminations, glowing garden event at Botanica, opens Nov. 23. www.botanica.org
“The Nutcracker”: Presented by Friends University, Dec. 7-9 and 14-16. www.friends.edu
“The Nutcracker”: Presented by Ballet Wichita, Dec. 15-16, Century II. www.balletwichita.com
