🌾 Asian Night Market is Here

You don’t want to miss it!

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Landon Huslig
May 15, 2026

TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Wichita! The local newsletter that gives you the feeling when you open your mail and it isn’t just spam credit card offers, but a letter from a friend.

Let’s get to it!

- Landon

Asian Night Market

One of the biggest events of the year is tomorrow(5/16)! It is the 5th Annual Asian Night Market.

I recommend getting your tickets ahead of time, but even if you don’t, it is your chance to experience vibrant flavors, sights, and sounds of Asia!

Together with Meritrust Credit Union

Looking for a free summer activity that’s actually useful? 💰

Meritrust is hosting free Kids’ Financial Camps this summer at the Advanced Learning Library for students in 4th–9th grade. Kids will learn money basics like saving, spending, goal setting, and keeping their money safe — all through fun activities and hands-on lessons.

Camp dates:
• 4th–5th grade: June 16
• 6th–7th grade: June 24
• 8th–9th grade: July 1

All camps run from 1–4pm, and space is limited. Snacks included!

Register your student today.

LOCAL BUSINESS

Opening

Eat Local

Nifty Nuthouse

If Nifty Nuthouse wasn’t changing or expanding, we would be worried, right?

Nifty Nuthouse is looking to grow, but this time it’ll be on the backend side of things, so you may or may not notice.

$1 Billion Investment

“A million dollars isn’t cool. You know what’s cool? A billion dollars.” -said Justin Timberlake playing Sean Parker in The Social Network

Boeing just announced a $1 billion investment into Wichita operations over the next 3 years.

This once again shows why Wichita is the Air Capital of the World.

Rooftop Farm

On top of Fidelity Bank, Rise Farms once operated a micro-farm downtown until the owner retired.

Fast forward to today and WSU Tech’s Culinary School NICHE has opened a new rooftop garden on the top floor of their building at 124 S Broadway (formerly Henry’s Department store).

Together with CBD Plus

Long day? Tough workout? Slept weird? Rooted Relief Cream from CBD Plus Wichita is designed to help with everyday aches, tension, and sore muscles without the greasy mess.

Made with hemp-derived CBD and botanicals, this fast-absorbing topical delivers targeted comfort right where you need it. Perfect for post-workout recovery, active lifestyles, or just surviving another week in Wichita.

Shop online at TallTreesSyndicate.com or visit CBD Plus Wichita at 21st & Tyler, 37th & Woodlawn, or 47th & Broadway.

CIVIL

Sedgwick County Office

Sedgwick County is moving into their new election office at 37th and Rock.

Land Bank Program

The Wichita City Council has voted to end the Land Bank Program that aimed to provide affordable housing to Wichitans.

LOCAL

Beats and Wings

Festive ICT throw some of the best parties and events in the city (ever heard of Taco Fest?).

Next Saturday, they are hosting Beats x Wings at Chicken N Pickle to kick off Memorial Day. It has some of my favorite DJs (DJ Marcobiotics and DJ 4 the Win), a hot wing eating competition, and games hosted by Erick Zayas & Pooh Hefner.

Duck Race

It is your chance to adopt a rubber duck and if you win the race, you win $10k!

Wichita Forever Fest

We have Riverfest (coming up soon and you don’t want to miss it).

We have Somewhere Fest - if you haven’t experienced it, I highly recommend.

There’s a new fest coming to town on August 22nd - Wichita Forever Fest!

100 acts. 10 venues. 1 day.

The Mecca

Did you catch the Wall Street Journal Article where Wichita is the “Rare Mecca of Affordability for America’s New Middle Class”.

Despite Wichita getting good press (or bad, depending who you’re talking to), Wichita actually ranks in the top 15 US cities for rent price increases.

Two Free Fitness Events in Park City

Park City just installed a new outdoor Fitness Court through a partnership with the National Fitness Campaign and Blue Cross Blue Shield.

They’ll officially cut the ribbon at 10am on 5/22 in their new downtown district. F3 Wichita and the new women’s group WIT will both be there. Event details here.

Then on Memorial Day, F3 Wichita is hosting the Murph Challenge at the new Fitness Court with free water, coffee, and fruit for anyone who comes out. RSVP on the Facebook Event.

40 under 40

One of the best things WBJ does it highlight the 40 under 40, so I just wanted to say congrats to all our friends who have been honored to win!

Congrats to Lydia Hampton at Learning Lab Wichita, Ti’Juana Hardwell and Mamarazzi Communications, Joselyne Loganbill at Wichita Foundation, Courtney Sendall at WSU Tech Foundation, Gavin Smith at Textron Aviation Defense, Cassandra Stevens at WSU Barton School of Business, and Tyler York at Wichita Area Builders Association!

Wichita Swimmer

We love to see Wichita winning. Check out the Wichita East freshman swimmer who is crushing it.

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That's it for today! Send this to a friend who loves large Wichita events.

Thanks!

- Landon