Neewollah is the largest annual festival in Kansas. The city of Independence will grow from a town of around 8,500 inhabitants to 75,000 in the final days of the now 9-day celebration.
Festival Schedule:
5K & 10K Race and Fun Run:
5k/10k
Time: 8:30 AM (Registration starts at 7AM)
Location: Riverside Park Oval
Fun Run
Time: 10:00AM
Location: Riverside Park Oval
5K & 10K Co-Chairs : Christine Webster & Tabi Morrell
Fun Run Co-Chairs: Tammy Roth & Mike Rose
Click here to Register.
11:00am: Chili Cook-Off & Dessert Contest
Come out and sample a variety of chilis and desserts. Some of the best chili preparers in Southeast Kansas will battle it out for first place. Bakers can enter their delicious, sweet treats in the annual dessert competition. The day’s activities will also include Free & Fun Kids Activities, a music D.J., small stage performances including local community dance and cheer teams, and awards galore.
12:00pm: Medallion Hunt
The Medallion Hunt is an event that captures the entire town come Neewollah time. Clues are released each day, and the hunt begins. Participants search scenic Independence for the infamous Medallion. The Medallion, when turned in, is worth $250 without a Neewollah button, or $500 if the finder has a button. Buttons may be purchased at Neewollah HQ.
The first clue will be announced at the BBQ Cookoff
7:00PM: Elf the Musical
Director - Paul Molnar
Assistant Director - Ashley Hovell
Producers - Cody Dixon & Lori Wesselowski
Conductor- Brandon Halberg
Vocal Director - Theresa Fischer
Assistant Vocal Director - Bradley Gray
Scenic & Lighting Design- Joel Williams
Scenic Design Assistant - Brenda Johnson
Dance Choreographer- Sarah Schwatken
Dance Captain - Paighton Hall
Sound Technician - Chris Moore
Stage Manager- Lynette Williams
Assistant Stage Manager- Taylor Mason
Props Chair - Lorraine Emmot
Costume Design Chair - Leslie Coder
Hair Design Chairs - Chelsea Bailey & Angela Stroud
Make-up Design Chairs - Meagan Moore & Yalanda Moore
Publicity - Alexa Ysusi
Cast Party Chair - Pam Passauer
Casting Associate - Dee Byrd-Molnar
Audition Consultant - Lisa Paige
Location: Memorial Hall, Independence, KS
