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Groundbreaking Ceremony for Hilton Garden Inn Hotel in Hutchinson on October 30th

Thursday, October 26, 2023

Hutchinson, KS, October 25, 2023 - The Hutchinson community is cordially invited to join us for the groundbreaking ceremony of the new Hilton Garden Inn Hotel. The event will take place on Monday, October 30th, at 4:00 PM, at the hotel's future location: 1715 N. Waldron, directly east of the Aldi’s parking lot. This groundbreaking ceremony marks the beginning of an $18 million project that is set to transform the cityscape. Local dignitaries and community leaders will gather to discuss the significance of this endeavor for the community. Attendees will also have the opportunity to hear from the owner of Amber...

NJCAA DI Volleyball Championship Format Change and Tickets on Sale

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Visit Hutch, host of the 2023 NJCAA Division I Volleyball Championship, announces that online tickets are on sale now for the November Championship. New this year, the Championship dates are November 15-18, making the Championship a four-day event, instead of three days.This is the fifth year Hutchinson will host the 16 team, false double-elimination Volleyball Championship. The winners of the 12 Division I Volleyball districts and four At-Large teams will compete for the National Championship. With the format change, matches will begin on Wednesday and run through Saturday. The first three days of competition will be played on two courts at the Hutchinson...

Prairie Dunes to Host Pair of USGA Senior Open Championships

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Prairie Dunes Country Club, in Hutchinson, Kan., has been chosen by the USGA as the host site for the 2029 U.S. Senior Open and 2032 U.S. Senior Women’s Open. They will be the ninth and 10th USGA championships held at the club and the first since 2006.“The USGA is pleased to reunite with Prairie Dunes Country Club and continue what has been a long and mutually beneficial partnership that began nearly 60 years ago,” said John Bodenhamer, USGA chief championships officer. “We know that Prairie Dunes, its surrounding community and the entire state of Kansas will be thoroughly engaged in...

Single Session tickets available for NJCAA DI Men’s Basketball Championship

Wednesday, March 01, 2023

Charlotte, NC – Single-session tickets and a new family 4-Pack ticket package for the 2023 NJCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship tournament are available now, as announced by the NJCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament Committee. The tournament will be held March 20-25, 2023, in the historic Hutchinson Sports Arena in Hutchinson, KS, as 24 teams compete for a national title. All tickets, including All-Session tickets, are available online at njcaa.org/tickets. This year marks the 75th consecutive year the tournament has been held in Hutchinson. With the help of the Hutchinson community, hundreds of coaches and thousands of players have made the journey...

Hutchinson asking for your input on Downtown Hutch Master Plan

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Hutchinson asking for your input on the Downtown Hutch Master Plan Hutchinson, Kansas (January 31, 2023) - The planning process for the creation of a new Downtown Master Plan has launched! The first step in designing a successful forward-looking master plan for Downtown Hutchinson is to gather public input. Public input is being collected through a digital public survey to get a better understanding of what residents and stakeholders desire for the future of downtown Hutchinson. The survey asks the public to share their thoughts on the current state of downtown, as well as opportunities for its future...

State Tournament for “National Archery in the Schools Program” to Remain in Hutchinson

Monday, December 12, 2022

PRATT – The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, the Kansas State Fairgrounds and Visit Hutch are proud to announce that the Kansas “National Archery in the Schools Program” (NASP) State Tournament will remain in Hutchinson for a minimum of five years. Previously, the Kansas NASP State Tournament moved locations. However, following positive feedback from the Tournament being held in Hutchinson in 2021, the three coordinating entities quickly began discussions about a long-term agreement that would ensure continued success of the Tournament. As a result, the next State Tournament will be held March 24-25, 2023, at the Kansas State Fairgrounds...

All-Session Tickets Now on Sale for the 2023 NJCAA DI Men’s Basketball Championship

Monday, September 26, 2022

The NJCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament Committee has announced that all-session tickets are now on sale for the 2023 NJCAA DI Men's Basketball Championship. The tournament will be held March 20-25, 2023, inside the historic Hutchinson Sports Arena in Hutchinson, KS. This season marks the 75th anniversary of the tournament being held in Hutch. All-session tickets for the 2023 tournament are now available for purchase. Tickets can be purchased online by visiting njcaa.org/tickets and will be available to download on a mobile device or print-at-home immediately after purchase. Fans can also provide a mobile number and download...

Kansas Ag Expo Coming to Hutchinson

Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Star Expos along with the Kansas State Fair are pleased to announce the Kansas Ag Expo is coming to Hutchinson and the Kansas State Fairgrounds for the next three years. Partnering with the Kansas State Fair and Visit Hutch gives the Kansas Ag Expo the opportunity to showcase a more diverse expo to include manufactures and a wide variety of products and services for all to enjoy. Dates for the first show are planned for Thursday through Saturday, March 30th through April 1st, 2023. The show will be located in the Prairie Pavilion at the Kansas State Fairgrounds...

Cosmosphere To Participate in Blue Star Museum Program

Friday, May 20, 2022

The Cosmosphere is proud to be participating in Blue Star Museums, which provides free admission to our Hall of Space Museum to our nation’s active-duty military personnel (including Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard as well as members of the Reserves, National Guard, U.S. Public Health Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned Corps) and up to five family members. The Blue Star Museum program begins Armed Forces Day, May 21, 2022 and ends Labor Day, September 5, 2022. Blue Star Museums is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and museums across America, offering free...

Longest-Running Kansas Bicycle Tour Returns

Thursday, May 12, 2022

The longest-running bicycling event in Kansas history—a 512-mile ride across the State—begins Friday, June 10, 2022, after canceling the tour due to the pandemic in 2020 and hosting a three-day rally in 2021. BIKING ACROSS KANSAS is an eight-day tour originating at the Kansas-Colorado line with an anticipated 600 bicyclists, including support staff. The bicyclists will start at the Kansas-Colorado line west of Syracuse and will stop overnight in Garden City, Spearville, St. John, Hutchinson, Hillsboro, Olpe, and Ottawa. The cyclists’ final night together will be in Ottawa Friday, June 17. The following morning, they will cycle to...

2022 NBC World Series Dates Announced

Thursday, February 03, 2022

The Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission and National Baseball Congress Foundation is proud to announce the 88th NBC World Series, powered by Evergy returns to Wichita State University - Eck Stadium later this summer. The NBC World Series will be played July 28 – August 6, with Wichita hosting the last six days of the event, August 1 - 6. The first four days will be played in Hutchinson, KS at Hobart-Detter Field, July 28 – 31. “We’re pleased to renew our partnership with Wichita State and the City of Hutchinson. Both have grown to be...

Biking Across Kansas (BAK) is coming to Hutch!

Wednesday, February 02, 2022

After a two-year delay due to Covid, the eight-day bicycle tour across the state of Kansas will be stopping here on Tuesday, June 14. Event dates are June 11 – 18. Biking Across Kansas is more than a bike ride. It’s an experience. Participants will enjoy great bicycling and adventure along with the generous hospitality of Kansas including beautiful landscapes, historical points of interest, great people from across the country and abroad, lots of fun and laughter, adventures, memories, and friendships that will last a lifetime! The ride will begin at the Colorado border west of Syracuse,...

Hutchinson Friends of the Zoo receives Gift for New Bison Experience

Thursday, January 06, 2022

Hutchinson, Kansas – January 5, 2022 – Hutchinson Friends of the Zoo (FOTZ) and the Hutchinson Zoo are excited to announce a new project. On Tuesday, January 4, Hutchinson City Council unanimously approved a plan to develop a bison viewing area in the Hutchinson Zoo. The project is funded by the generous donation of the Power Family and through fundraising by the Hutchinson Friends of the Zoo. The Hutchinson Zoo is home to a herd of American Buffalo, also known as Bison. In September 2021, Dan and Shirley Power donated their hand-raised 15-year-old male bison, Norman, to the Zoo...

NJCAA Division I Men's Basketball All-Session Tickets Available

Monday, January 03, 2022

All-session game tickets for the 75th annual NJCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship tournament are available now, as announced by the NJCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament committee. The tournament will be held March 14-19, 2022, in the historic Hutchinson Sports Arena in Hutchinson, KS, as 24 teams play for a national title. This marks the 74th consecutive tournament in "Hutch", with the first and only NJCAA Men's Basketball Championship tournament held in 1948 in Springfield, Missouri. All-session tickets for the 2022 tournament are now available for purchase. Tickets can be purchased online by visiting njcaa.org/tickets and will be...

NJCAA DI Volleyball Championship Tickets On Sale Now

Friday, September 03, 2021

Visit Hutch, host of the 2021 NJCAA Division I Volleyball Championship, announces that online tickets are on sale now for the November Championship. The Championship dates are November 18-20 and will take place at the Hutchinson Sports Arena. This is the fourth year Hutchinson will host the 16 team, false double-elimination Volleyball Championship. The winners of the 14 Division I Volleyball districts and two At-Large teams will compete for the National Championship. Thursday and Friday matches will be played on two courts at the Hutchinson Sports Arena, and Saturday’s matches will be played on a single court. ...

The Magnificent Murals of Hutchinson, Kansas

Monday, August 30, 2021

Use the link below to read the full blog by Vanessa Whiteside with One Delightful Life, about the murals and art all around Hutchinson! The Magnificent Murals of Hutchinson, Kansas

KCAC Volleyball Fall Fling Set for August 20-21

Monday, August 09, 2021

Twenty-five teams will compete at this year's KCAC Volleyball Fall Fling at the Hutchinson Sports Arena in Hutchinson, Kan. on August 20-21. All thirteen KCAC schools will participate, as well as teams from the Great Plains Athletic Conference, the Heart of America Athletic Conference, the Red River Athletic Conference, and the Sooner Athletic Conference. "After having to cancel last year's Fall Fling, we are excited to return to Hutchinson and kickoff our Fall 2021 sports season," indicated Dr. Scott Crawford, KCAC Commissioner. "We are deeply appreciative of our relationship with everyone in Hutchinson and the opportunity to host not only the Fall Fling,...

HUTCHINSON MUNICIPAL BAND ANNOUNCES JOINT CONCERT ON JULY 6, 2021

Thursday, July 01, 2021

KS Army National Guard's 35th Infantry Division Band to join the Hutchinson Municipal Band for a special joint concert HUTCHINSON, KANSAS, June 30, 2021 – The Hutchinson Municipal Band is proud to announce a special joint concert on July 6, 2021, at 8:00 pm at their new location in Carey Park between the Hutchinson Zoo and the Homebuilders' Shelter. The concert will feature the Hutchinson Municipal Band opening the program, followed by a thirty-minute performance by the Kansas Army National Guard's 35th Infantry Division Band, and a combined band of the two ensembles playing three pieces together. Under...

NBC World Series to Return to Hutchinson

Monday, May 24, 2021

Today the Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission announced their continued partnership with Visit Hutch and Hutch Rec to bring five days of the 2021 NBC World Series back to Hobart-Detter Field. The dates of play in Hutchinson are August 4-8. The 2021 World Series will feature 16 teams from across the country with all teams playing their first games in Hutchinson. Each day in Hutchinson will feature four games. The last half of the World Series will be played at Riverfront Stadium in Wichita. “We are looking forward to welcoming the NBC World Series back to Hutchinson this...

NJCAA DI Men's Basketball Tournament Announces Updates to Ticketing

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Charlotte, NC – Due to COVID-19 and the current health department restrictions in Hutchinson, KS, the NJCAA DI Men's Basketball Tournament Committee has announced updated ticketing procedures and policies for this year's event that will be held April 19-24, 2021. To align with current local guidelines, capacity in Hutchinson Sports Arena will be capped at 25 percent and seating assignments will be general admission by section to ensure safety is maintained throughout the duration of the tournament. The 2021 tournament will require a separate ticketing process to ensure fair opportunities to purchase tickets for all fans. With the current local restrictions, the number of existing all-session ticket holders would exceed the allowed capacity in the arena. Current all-session ticket holders have received correspondence regarding...

New Initiative Encouraging Mask Wearing in Reno County Announced

Thursday, January 21, 2021

Through a partnership with the Kansas Leadership Center, a sub-committee formed from the Visit Hutch Tourism Coalition is excited to announce an initiative called ‘Caught in the Act Hutch’ (#GetCaughtHutch), with its mission to encourage mask wearing in Reno County. After announcing the statewide public health initiative “Kansas Beats the Virus” (#KSBeatsTheVirus) on November 18, the Kansas Leadership Center put forth the goal to activate and connect local leadership to combat the spread of COVID-19. The Leadership Reno County organization was one of the many statewide network of partners who fulfilled the role of ‘Facilitator’, which resulted in...

Three-Year Contract Extension Announced For Kansas Beef Expo

Friday, October 23, 2020

The Kansas Beef Expo, Visit Hutch and the Kansas State Fairgrounds have announced a three-year contract extension that keeps the Winter Beef Expo in Hutchinson through 2022. Hutchinson and the Kansas State Fairgrounds have been home to the Kansas Beef Expo since they moved the show from Wichita in 1998. “The Kansas State Fairgrounds, City of Hutchinson and the surrounding area have been phenomenal to work with for the Kansas Beef Expo. Kansas has one of the best facilities to host a cattle event in all the Mid-West. We are excited about continuing our relationship with the Kansas State...

Halloween Ghost Hunt at Reno County Museum

Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Public Ghost Hunt at the Reno County Museum This Halloween the Reno County Museum is hosting a late-night ghost hunt and live stream from 10:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m. This is a unique experience and the first time the Museum has hosted a public ghost hunt on Halloween. Guests can investigate for signs of rumored hauntings within the Museum. There are many stories of these hauntings, but you will have to be at the ghost hunt to hear them all! Guests will be able to tour all areas of the Museum during this special overnight ghost hunt. This includes...

Cosmosphere Virtual Events to Feature Space Legends Lovell, Haise and More

Thursday, September 17, 2020

Apollo-era legends will be part of the experience viewers can expect from Onward and Upward, the Cosmosphere’s first virtual telethon and auction, which will launch Sunday, Oct. 4, at 2:00 p.m. (CT). The events, which will be accessible through Cosmosphere’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/kscosmosphere, will begin with a fundraising telethon which will include virtual tours of artifacts such as the Apollo 13 Command Module Odyssey and the Liberty Bell 7 along with guest appearances by individuals involved in space exploration from the Apollo and Shuttle era to today. “While the goal is to raise operating funds for the...

Talking Tombstones Updates for 2020

Friday, September 11, 2020

Talking Tombstones Hutchinson, Kan.- Talking Tombstones continues its residency at Eastside Cemetery on September 19th, 2020. We will have three show times at 5:30pm, 7:15pm & 9:00pm. Due to the impact of COVID-19, we are making some fun adjustments this year. We are setting up an outdoor amphitheater where patrons will all be seated 6 feet apart, front, back and sides! Please bring your own chairs to this event. We want you to be comfortable and safe during this production. Limited seating available for those without chairs. We will require masks upon entry, but you may remove them...

Grammy Award-winning artist Lauren Daigle to perform in drive-up concert at Kansas State Fairgrounds

Tuesday, September 01, 2020

HUTCHINSON — Two-time Grammy Award winner and multi-platinum recording artist Lauren Daigle will have a live drive-up concert event at the Kansas State Fairgrounds. Daigle’s concert is at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25 in the parking lot east of the Fairgrounds off Plum Street. It is one of two “Autumn Nights” performances. The other event takes place at Rogersville, Missouri. The drive-up concert series is being presented by a third-party promoter who is renting the lot. “Autumn Nights” will adhere to CDC recommendations and both local and state health and safety regulations and guidelines. The Fair is working...

Hutchinson to Co-Host 2020 NBC World Series

Tuesday, July 21, 2020

The National Baseball Congress announced Friday that Hutchinson will co-host the 86th Annual NBC World Series. This year, the normal two-week event has been shortened to eight days, with the 12-team tournament taking place Aug. 3-10. “Our original plans for this year called for us to play in Hutchinson, so we’re thrilled to play games at Hobart-Detter Field. There’s a lot of NBC history with the Monarchs and Hutch Broncs and it’s a great sports town. The support and collaboration with Visit Hutch, the Chamber, and business community is greatly appreciated,” said Kevin Jenks, General Manager/Tournament Director of National...

Smallville Con Cancels 2020 Event

Monday, April 20, 2020

Smallville Con Cancels 2020 Annual Pop Culture and Comic Book Celebration. As a result of the extended precautions in place throughout our nation, the events of Smallville Con scheduled for June 20-21, 2020 must unfortunately be cancelled. Please continue to follow us on Facebook and at www.smallvillecon.com for updates as we now turn our attention toward building our celebration for June 19-20, 2021 even better! For 2021 sponsorship and advertising opportunities or for more information, please contact: Jon Robinson Artistic Consultants P.O. Box 52 Little River, KS 67257 620-897-7420 SmallvilleCon@yahoo.com

NJCAA Postpones DI Men’s Basketball Championship

Thursday, March 12, 2020

NJCAA Postpones Men's DI Basketball Championship Earlier today we learned the NJCAA has made the difficult decision and announced they will be postponing the DI Men’s Basketball Championship in Hutchinson, as well as other Championships throughout the country. As of now all play will be postponed and is tentatively scheduled to resume on April 20th at the Hutchinson Sports Arena. “Our team is working closely with the American Legion and the NJCAA to make the transition as smooth as possible. We will also work with all hotels and effected businesses and will continue to keep the community updated on developments...

Kansas Junior Livestock Show to Remain in Hutchinson through 2023

Monday, March 09, 2020

The Kansas Junior Livestock Show (KJLS), Visit Hutch and the Kansas State Fairgrounds are thrilled to announce a three-year contract extension for the states premier junior livestock show to remain in Hutchinson. The show has called the Fairgrounds home since 2015 and has showcased thousands of youth exhibitors and their livestock. “We have enjoyed the Kansas Junior Livestock Show being in Hutchinson the past five years and are so excited to continue this partnership. The leadership of KJLS, the Fairgrounds staff and Visit Hutch are continually working together to make sure the show remains successful”, said LeAnn Cox, Vice...

Hutchinson to Host Another National Tournament Beginning in 2021

Friday, March 06, 2020

Visit Hutch is excited to announce that the National Division II Christian Homeschool Association is bringing their 2021, 2022 and 2023 National Basketball Tournament to Hutchinson. The three-year Championship will be headquartered at the Hutchinson Sports Arena the first weekend of March each year. “As the leadership for the National Division II Homeschool Basketball Tournament, we are continually looking to improve our Tournament for our players and fan’s experience on all levels. We are VERY excited to start our 16th season by doing just that. As an organization our enthusiasm has never been higher. Each of us are very...

Joe Diffie and Kansas native Logan Mize team up for 2020 Kansas State Fair

Monday, March 02, 2020

Logan Mize is coming home this September, sharing the stage with country superstar Joe Diffie at this year’s Kansas State Fair. Diffie, a two-time Grammy award winner, and Mize, a rising country star from Clearwater, Kansas, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15 at the Nex-Tech Wireless Grandstand. Tickets go on sale at 8 a.m. Friday, March 6. The Fair’s ticket office will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. that day to accommodate walk-in traffic and phone calls. Fans can snag tickets two days earlier, on Wednesday, March 4, by signing up for the Fair’s...

CBS SPORTS NETWORK TO AIR 2020 & 2021 NJCAA DI BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

For the second consecutive year, the eTeamSponsor NJCAA DI Men's and Women's Basketball Championships will be televised live via CBS Sports Network. The men's championship in Hutchinson, KS will be held on Saturday, March 21 at 1:00 PM CST. “We are excited to have Hutchinson and the NJCAA Basketball Championship featured on CBS Sports Network for the second year. In 2019 we were able to showcase Hutch and the wonderful support our community gives to hosting the Championship each year. We encourage the community to be at the Sports Arena at 1pm for the Championship Game on Saturday to...

Mini Hereford Junior Nationals Debut in Hutchinson

Thursday, January 09, 2020

Hutchinson, KS - Visit Hutch is excited to announce that the Miniature Hereford Association will bring their Junior National Show to Hutchinson for the first time June 23 – 28, 2020. This five day show, that will take place at the Kansas State Fairgrounds, will attract approximately 150-200 attendees and 300 head of cattle. “Visit Hutch is thrilled to add another national junior livestock event to the host of events that are held at the Kansas State Fairgrounds each year. We always loenjoyve welcoming these youth competitors and are excited to host the Mini Herefords for this first time...

Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference Volleyball Championship Returns to Hutchinson

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

For the third consecutive November, the KCAC Volleyball Championship will be held at the Hutchinson Sports Arena. Since 2017 the KCAC has called Hutchinson home to their annual Fall Fling Tournament at the beginning of the season and the Volleyball Championship to wrap up the season in November. The dates for the Volleyball Championship are November 15-16, 2019. Twelve teams will travel to Hutchinson to try and stamp their ticket to the NAIA National Championship. The top four seeds in the tournament receive first round byes and will take on the winners of the first-round matchups. First round...

Rain Relocates Luke Bryan Farm Tour to Kansas State Fairgrounds

Thursday, October 03, 2019

Country star Luke Bryan’s Friday night concert that was to be held in a farm field near Douglass has been moved to the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson. Luke Bryan Farm Tour organizers reached out to Fair officials Thursday after the Douglass venue received several inches of rain. The relocated concert will take place in the Fair’s Parking Lot C, just east of Plum Street. Cole Swindell, Mitchell Tenpenny and DJ Rock are all scheduled to perform. “It’s unfortunate the rain is forcing a location change from Douglass, but we are glad we can help accommodate Luke...

Alpaca Llama Show Grand Nationals Returning to Hutchinson

Wednesday, October 02, 2019

The 22nd Annual Alpaca Llama Show Association (ALSA) Grand Nationals will return to Hutchinson and the Kansas State Fairgrounds Oct. 24-26, 2019. This will be the fourth consecutive year that the ALSA will bring their National Championship to town. Each year approximately 150 exhibitors bring their llamas for the weekend competition. The animals show in halter to be judged on confirmation and fiber. There are performance obstacles for the animals and exhibitors. There are different fiber classes which are judged on the fiber and quality of products that are produced from the fiber. The show kicks off on...

NJCAA DI Volleyball Championship Tickets On Sale Now

Thursday, September 19, 2019

Visit Hutch, host of the 2019 NJCAA Division I Volleyball Championship, announced today that online tickets are now on sale for the November Championship. The dates are November 21-23, 2019, at the Hutchinson Sports Arena. This is the third year Hutchinson will host the 16 team, false double-elimination Volleyball Championship. The winners of the 14 Division I Volleyball districts and two At-Large teams will compete for the National Championship. Thursday and Friday matches will be played on two courts at the Hutchinson Sports Arena, and Saturday’s matches will be played on a single court. All-Session Passes for the...

NJCAA DI Volleyball Championship Branding Unveiled

Thursday, August 08, 2019

Hutchinson, KS- Visit Hutch, host of the NJCAA DI Volleyball Championship, in conjunction with the NJCAA is proud to unveil the updated branding for the 2019 National Championship. For the third consecutive year the Championship will take place at the Hutchinson Sports Arena on November 21-23. In addition to the DI Volleyball Championship rebrand, the NJCAA also announced the rebranding of all Championship events effective immediately. Rickabaugh Graphics was the principal designer assisting the NJCAA staff in the design process. Led by the efforts of owner Eric Rickabaugh, Rickabaugh Graphics' award-winning client portfolio includes the likes of the...

Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference Volleyball Continues to Call Hutchinson Home

Thursday, August 01, 2019

Since 2017 the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) has hosted their annual Fall Fling Volleyball Tournament as well as their annual Volleyball Conference Championship at the Hutchinson Sports Arena. In May the KCAC Commissioner, Scott Crawford, signed contracts to continue those events through 2021. “We have enjoyed welcoming KCAC volleyball to Hutchinson for the last few years and are excited about continuing this partnership. Scott Crawford and his team have been tremendous supporters of the Sports Arena renovation and we are gSince 2017 the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) has hosted their annual Fall Fling Volleyball Tournament as well...

Guess Who's Coming To Dinner at Stage 9

Monday, July 01, 2019

Hutchinson, Kan. - Todd Kreidler’s expert theatrical rendering of the classic film Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner gives Stage 9’s its second regional premiere of the season. Matt and Christina Drayton’s comfortable white, middle-class life turns upside down during volatile social change of the 1960s, when their daughter, Joanna, returns home with her fiancée John Prentice. Dr. Prentice is a world-famous doctor, who also happens to be black. Suddenly, the Draytons find a challenge to their longtime progressive values. Not only do Matt and Christina find themselves facing difficult personal questions about their family, so do the surprise guests who...

National Taekwondo Championship Coming to Hutchinson Next June

Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Visit Hutch is excited to announce the North American Sport Taekwondo Association (NASTA) has selected Hutchinson for their 2020 National Championship, which will be held at the Hutchinson Sports Arena. The event dates are set for June 11-13, 2020, with competition taking place all day Friday and Saturday. This is the first time Hutchinson has hosted the national championship and the first time the event will be held in Kansas. The Visit Hutch team started working with NASTA more than two years ago to bring the championship to the Hutchinson Sports Arena. “Bob Crouch and the team with NASTA have...

All-American Jr. Sheep Show to Begin July 4th

Thursday, June 06, 2019

Five years after the Kansas Sheep Association hosted the All-American Junior Sheep Show at the Kansas State Fairgrounds, they will once again converge on Hutchinson in 2019. The show dates for the 26th annual show is set for July 4-7, 2019. The over 350 exhibitors and their families are expected to come from 20 states, from Oregon in the west to Florida in the east. According to Jeff Ebert, President of the Kansas Sheep Association, over 2,000 head of sheep are registered for the 2019 show. This number has almost doubled from the entries they had when they hosted...

Hutchinson Art Center to host 57th Annual Fine Art Fair

Thursday, May 02, 2019

Once again, the Sunflower South Building at the Kansas State Fair will be transformed into the Hutchinson Fine Art Fair on Saturday, May 4th. Join the Hutchinson Art Center and over 50 Fine Art artists from 9am – 4pm. Vendors will feature art that includes paintings, sculptures, jewelry, ceramics, woodwork, photography, rugs, mosaics, glass work, textiles, metal art and clocks. Additional activities include live music, kids’ art activities, face painting, and a raffle featuring a Mary Welch Oil and a Birger Sanzen Print. Admission to the Fine Art Fair is free with breakfast and lunch concessions available. Contact...

National Soaring Championship to return to Hutchinson After 20 Years

Thursday, May 02, 2019

The Sunflower Gliderport will host the 2019 National Soaring Championship for gliders competing in the Club Class June 2-13 , 2019. Sunflower Gliderport has operated at the old Naval Air Station south of Yoder since 1974 and is home to the Kansas Soaring Association. This is the first National Championship held at Sunflower Gliderport since 1989. Approximately 35 pilots from across the United States will use rising air currents to race their unpowered aircraft around a set task each day. Points are awarded daily based on the speed achieved and at the end of the competition the leader will...

National Travel and Tourism Week Kicks Off May 5

Thursday, May 02, 2019

During the first full week in May, communities in Kansas and across the country unite to showcase the impact of travel to policymakers, business leaders and local media with rallies, events and other activities. Travel and tourism have a significant economic impact on Hutchinson and all of Reno County. We are fortunate enough to have two world-class attractions like the Cosmosphere and Strataca that help bring thousands of visitors to our community every year. Additionally, the Kansas State Fair, various sporting events and conferences are all reasons visitors came to Reno County and spent $112 million in 2017. That ranks...

Sunflower Classic Dorper Sheep Show Coming to Kansas State Fairgrounds

Thursday, May 02, 2019

The inaugural Sunflower Classic Dorper Sheep Show and Sale will be at the Kansas State Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 18th. This show will bring approximately 150 head of sheep and 200 attendees from eight states to Hutchinson for the weekend. In addition to the show, all sheep will be available for sale on Saturday, May 18th. The sale will begin at 11:00 am and will be live streamed on DV Auctions. The sheep that will be in Hutchinson will be structurally sound, registered, and commercial animals. The dorper is a domesticated breed originating from South Africa and has...

NJCAA DI Men’s Basketball Championship Wins National Award

Wednesday, October 03, 2018

Visit Hutch announced today that the 2018 NJCAA DI Men’s Basketball Championship has won a SportsTravel Award for the Best Single-Sport Event in the Collegiate division. The award was presented at the SportsTravel Awards Ceremony at the national TEAMS Conference, put on by Northstar Travel Group. ‘The Tournament’, as it is known locally, was one of five events that were nominated in this category. The nominations were put to a public vote over a two-week period in August. Visit Hutch staff and NJCAA board members were present at the TEAMS Conference in Louisville, Kentucky to accept the award on...

HUTCHINSON SELECTED AS SITE OF FUTURE KANSAS SHRINE BOWL

Monday, September 24, 2018

HUTCHINSON, KS – Visit Hutch has announced that the Kansas Shrine Bowl Board of Directors voted to bring the Kansas Shrine Bowl to Hutchinson in June 2021. The annual Shrine Bowl is expected to bring thousands of fans to Gowans Stadium and over $2 million in economic impact to the Hutchinson community. The date of the game is set for Saturday, June 26, 2021. “We couldn’t be more excited to hear the news that Hutchinson was selected as host City for the 2021 Kansas Shrine Bowl. Not only will this have a $2 million economic impact on Hutchinson and...

International Airplane Convention Coming to Hutchinson Airport

Tuesday, September 04, 2018

The American Yankee Association, International Grumman Pilots Association is bringing their annual convention to Hutchinson and the Hutchinson Regional Airport, September 24-27, 2018. They are expecting at least 50 aircrafts and nearly 100 people for the four-day event! Currently attendees are expected from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Germany. “This is such a unique conference because most of the attendees will be flying their own aircraft into Hutchinson. We are excited to welcome them to the community, and show them all of the wonderful restaurants, attractions, and shopping establishments that make Hutchinson a great place,” said...

Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference Volleyball Tournament Returns to Hutchinson

Wednesday, August 01, 2018

Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference Volleyball Tournament Returns to the Hutchinson Sports Arena The 2nd Annual Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) Fall Fling will return to the Hutchinson Sports Arena later this month. All thirteen of the KCAC member college volleyball teams will compete in the Fall Fling scheduled for August 24-25, at the Hutchinson Sports Arena. The Fall Fling marks the third volleyball event that the KCAC has brought to Hutchinson in the past year. In 2017 they hosted the inaugural Fall Fling in October, and in November they hosted their Conference Championship which marked the first time...

Avenue Q Opens August 16 at Stage 9

Tuesday, July 31, 2018

RAUNCHY ADULT MUSICAL COMEDY AVENUE Q FEATURING PUPPETS OPENS AUGUST 16 Hutchinson, Kan. – Stage 9 continues its 2018 Season with Avenue Q, winner of the Triple Crown of Tony Awards (Best Musical, Score and Book). This raucous, raunchy and hilarious musical comedy has often been described as Sesame Street for adults and is sure to leave the audience rolling in the aisles. Avenue Q plays at Stage 9 August 16-19 and 23-26. Performances on Thursday, Friday and Saturday begin at 7:30 pm with Sunday performances at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors (age 62...

Stage 9 Announces Third Annual Fundraising Gala

Tuesday, July 31, 2018

THIRD ANNUAL FUNDRAISING GALA “WHOSE WINE IS IT ANYWAY?” TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 Hutchinson, Kan. – Stage 9’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce its annual fundraiser “Whose Wine Is It Anyway?” on Thursday, September 6, 2018. The event begins at 6:45 p.m. and ends at 9:30 p.m. Stage 9 supporters Matt and Amy Bretz continue their tradition of hosting this annual fundraising event in their home. Additional hosts for this entertaining evening are Sally Russell, Alice Jane Hayes, Milt and Sandy Siegfried, Jackson and Erin Swearer, Glen and Christi Grunwald, Linda and Bill Frazier, Bob...

Visit Hutch Unveils Updated Branding For The NJCAA DI Volleyball Championship

Sunday, June 24, 2018

Visit Hutch, host of the NJCAA DI Volleyball Championship, is proud to unveil the updated branding for the 2018 National Championship. The Championship will be at the Hutchinson Sports Arena, November 15-17. The primary logo was produced in partnership with the NJCAA and designed by Team IP, the official championship merchandise partner of the NJCAA. “The 2017 National Championship was a tremendous success, and we can’t thank the Hutchinson community enough for their support of the event! We are looking forward to building on the success of last year, and have plans to make 2018 even better!” said...

Hutchinson to Host KSHSAA 3A and 4A State Volleyball Tournament

Monday, March 26, 2018

TOPEKA, Kan. – The 48th annual KSHSAA State Volleyball Tournament will welcome a new championship host site in 2018. Classes 3A and 4A will compete for trophies at the Hutchinson Sports Arena for the first time. “The 2018-2019 school year will see a change in our school classification system which will result in a decrease in the number of tournaments for this state event. With this change we have explored some of the new venues and upgrades made to other facilities across the state as options for this tournament series,” said Cheryl Gleason, KSHSAA Assistant Executive Director & Volleyball...

"Our Town" Coming to Stage 9

Thursday, January 04, 2018

STAGE 9 Welcomes You to OUR TOWN – January 21 & 22, 2017 Hutchinson, Kan. – Stage 9 opens its 2017 season with a special production of the classic drama by Thornton Wilder, Our Town. Stage 9 presents a staged reading of the classic Our Town for two performances only, Saturday, January 21 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, January 22 at 2:00 p.m. Performances will be at the theatre at 9 S. Main, Hutchinson, Kansas. Bringing Our Town to life once again in this one-weekend only production, Stage 9 will visit the residents of Grover’s Corners between the...

Retired NCAA DI Volleyball Coach John Dunning to Attend NJCAA Volleyball Championship in Hutchinson

Tuesday, October 24, 2017

HUTCHINSON, KS- The Greater Hutchinson Convention/Visitors Bureau in partnership with the NJCAA DI Volleyball Coaches Association is excited to announce that five-time NCAA champion and AVCA Hall of Famer, John Dunning, will be in Hutchinson as part of the NJCAA DI Volleyball Championship that is taking place at the Hutchinson Sports Arena November 16-18. “Each year, NJCAA coaches send student athletes on to play pivotal roles in NCAA and NAIA programs all over the country. Having a person with Coach Dunning's resume attend our Volleyball Championship validates all the hard work that we do and puts our Championship on...

NJCAA DI Volleyball Championship Tickets On Sale

Wednesday, August 30, 2017

HUTCHINSON, KS- The Greater Hutchinson Convention/Visitors Bureau, host of the 2017 NJCAA Division I Volleyball Championship, announced today that tickets are on sale for the November Championship. The dates are November 16-18, 2017, at the Hutchinson Sports Arena. All Session Passes for the three day event are available for $35 and allow entrance to every match, or single day tickets can be purchased for $15. Student and senior discounts are also available. All tickets can be purchased online at www.njcaavb1.com or at the Convention/Visitors Bureau office at 117 N. Walnut, during normal business hours. “The Championship will showcase sixteen...

Second Musical of the 2017 Season Builds a Beautiful City at Stage 9

Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Hutchinson, Kan. – September 21st –October 1st, 2017, the magical retelling of the Gospel of Saint Matthew comes to Stage 9. Prepare Ye, for Godspell (2012 Revised Version) is a timeless musical that is sure to thrill audiences night after night. Godspell (2012 Revised Version) is the dramatic retelling of the Gospel story in the most childlike manner. In Godspell (2012 Revised Version), the audience will find themselves drawn into each story as this ensemble of performers starts to create a community within itself. Each from a different walk of life, containing their own stories, eventually coming together in...

Prairie Dunes Set to Host 114th Trans-Miss Amateur

Wednesday, July 05, 2017

HUTCHINSON, Kan.—Widely considered one of the best inland golf courses in America, Prairie Dunes Country Club will play host to the 114th Trans-Miss Amateur Championship. Set for July 10-13, the Trans-Miss Amateur this year features another world-class field as the event moves from last summer’s fog and cool temperatures at The Olympic Club in San Francisco to the strong winds and stifling heat of the Midwest. “A little bit of Scotland in the Land of Oz,” eight-time major champion Tom Watson famously said about Prairie Dunes. “Sunflowers instead of heather, oceans of grain instead of the sea. But, like...

Volunteers Needed for the Trans-Mississippi Golf Championship

Tuesday, June 27, 2017

For the sixth time in its 114-year history, the Trans-Mississippi Amateur Golf Championship will come to Hutchinson and Prairie Dunes Country Club, July 10-13, 2017. As with other major golf events that Hutchinson has hosted, there is a need for volunteers to make this championship successful. Currently, the event organizers are seeking 150 volunteers willing to help in various areas of the championship. The following are areas that need to be filled by volunteers: On Course / Live Scoring Forecaddie Spotters Putting Green and Practice Tee Marshalls Standard Bearers in the leader groups Interested individuals...

STRATACA TO BE CLOSED JUNE 29-JULY 4

Monday, June 26, 2017

Museum Attraction to be closed to the public for equipment maintenance. HUTCHINSON, Kan. – June 24, 2017 – Strataca announced today that the facility will be temporarily closed for preventative equipment maintenance beginning Thursday, June 29. The museum is expected to reopen on Wednesday, July 5. “It is unfortunate we will have to close for a few days, but with our busy summer schedule, we believed it was the best possible time,” said Mary Grace Clements, Executive Director of Strataca and the Reno County Historical Society. Clements said that staff will be available to book future visits...

National African American RV Association Bringing Rally To Hutchinson

Thursday, June 15, 2017

The National African American RVers’ Association, Inc. wishes to inform you of the 25th Anniversary of the Annual National Camp Rally at the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson, Kansas, July 16-23, 2017. The National African American RVers’ Association, Inc., is also known by the acronym, NAARVA. The members of NAARVA’s Central Region are hosting this year’s National Camp Rally and they are excited about bringing the Rally to your fine state. The hosts are extending a warm welcome to members of your community to join Rally attendees and to visit the Fairgrounds and join in on the fun and take...

An Odd Couple arrives at Stage 9

Thursday, June 01, 2017

Hutchinson, Kan. – Stage 9 announces the opening of its fourth production of the 2017 season, The Odd Couple [Female Version]. Performances will be June 22-24, 2017 and June 29 – July 1, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. with matinees on June 25 and July 2, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Stage 9 is located at 9 S. Main, Hutchinson, Kansas. In The Odd Couple [Female Version], slovenly, easy-going Olive Madison is pitted against her roommate, the neat, uptight Florence Unger in this hilarious revival of Neil Simon’s comic classic. Simon reminds us of why he reigns as a comic genius...

Hutchinson to Host 2018 American Yankee Association Annual Convention and Fly-in

Wednesday, May 31, 2017

HUTCHINSON, KS – The International Grumman Pilots Association, a division of the American Yankee Association (AYA), Board of Directors voted for Hutchinson to be the host of their 2018 annual convention. The convention will take place at the Hutchinson Regional Airport and other attractions around the Hutchinson community. “This is an exciting event to bring to the Hutchinson Airport and the community. We have been working with the association for many months and we are honored that they have chosen Hutchinson as their next convention site” said Holly Leiker, National Sports and Destination Sales Manager for the Greater Hutchinson...

Chris Parker named new NJCAA Executive Director

Tuesday, May 09, 2017

OLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The NJCAA – the governing body of two-year college athletics based in Colorado Springs, Colorado – has announced the hiring of Dr. Christopher J. Parker as its new executive director beginning July 17, 2017. Parker will replace Mary Ellen Leicht, who announced in August of 2016 that the 2016-17 NJCAA season would be her last after 28 years of service to the association. “During our national search for a new executive director, we were fortunate to have many strong candidates apply,” commented NJCAA President Bryce Roderick. “Dr. Parker came to the top of the list...

National Travel and Tourism Week Kicks Off May 7

Saturday, May 06, 2017

During the first full week in May, communities in Kansas unite to showcase the impact of travel to policymakers, business leaders and local media with rallies, events and other activities. As part of the 34th Annual National Travel and Tourism Week, the Greater Hutchinson CVB is shining the spotlight on the people behind the nations travel industry with the “Faces Of Travel” campaign. The Kansas Travel Office has taken it one step further, and is promoting the “You Have A “Steak” In Tourism” campaign. Kansas is known for its high quality beef, so the focus of the campaign will...

Prairie Dunes to Host the 114th Trans-Mississippi Amateur Championship

Sunday, April 16, 2017

For the sixth time in its 114 year history, the Trans-Mississippi Amateur Golf Championship will come to Hutchinson and Prairie Dunes Country Club, July 10-13, 2017. The championship is comprised of 144 amateur men’s golfers who will compete in 72 holes of stroke play during the four day event. “Prairie Dunes is honored to be partnering with the Trans-Mississippi Golf Association to welcome the 114th Championship to Hutchinson again”, said Scott Nelson, General Manager of Prairie Dunes Country Club. The schedule of events starts with practice rounds and a player’s reception on Monday, July 10th, followed by Round 1...

Big 12 Golf Championship Returns to Prairie Dunes Country Club

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

The 2017 Big 12 Men’s Golf Championship will be played in Hutchinson, at Prairie Dunes Country Club April 24-26th. This year marks the 21st Annual Big 12 Golf Championship and the 12th time that Hutchinson has hosted. The 10 teams of the Big 12 will arrive prior to the championship start for a practice round at Prairie Dunes on Sunday, April 23rd. “Prairie Dunes is a fantastic course and has great history in hosting this championship, we are excited to welcome the teams of the Big 12 back to Hutchinson this spring”, said Holly Leiker, National Sports & Destination...

Kansas State Fairgrounds to Host American Maine-Anjou and Chianina National Junior Show

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

The American Junior Maine-Anjou Association (AJMAA) and the American Junior Chianina Association (AJCA) will host the 2017 Maine-Anjou/Chianina Junior Show in Hutchinson, KS for the first time in June. The seven day show will bring over 550 head of cattle, nearly 400 youth exhibitors and their families from across the country. “The goal of both the AJMAA & AJCA is to provide opportunities that will help build and shape our young people into the great leaders we know they are”, said Lindsey Broek, Director of Shows, Communication and Youth for the American Maine-Anjou Association. The Kansas State Fairgrounds...

‘The Tournament’ Announces New Championship Website

Sunday, March 05, 2017

Hutchinson, KS—The American Legion Lysle Rishel Post #68, in partnership with the NJCAA, announced the launch of a new website for ‘The Tournament’ - www.NJCAAHutchTourney.com. The website is the latest announcement in tournament upgrades, after a new, rebranded logo was unveiled last fall. The championship website was created by PrestoSports, the official website partner of the NJCAA. Features of the new website include content integration with NJCAA TV as well as updates on scores, stats, ticket information and tournament history. The integration with NJCAA TV – the official digital video network of the NJCAA – will provide fans easy access...

All-American Junior Sheep Show Will Return to Hutchinson in 2019

Monday, February 27, 2017

Five years after the Kansas Sheep Association hosted the All-American Junior Sheep Show (AAJS) at the Kansas State Fairgrounds, they will once again converge on Hutchinson in 2019. The board of directors recently voted to return to Hutchinson for the 26th annual show, July 4-7, 2019, with nearly 2,000 head of sheep and 350 junior exhibitors expected to be in attendance. Exhibitors are expected from around 25 states, from Oregon in the west to Pennsylvania and Maryland in the east. Overall, the show will bring 1,500 people to the Hutchinson community for the weekend. In addition to sheep showing,...

Kansas Bowhunters Association to host 44th Annual State Convention in Hutchinson

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Hutchinson, KS- Join the Kansas Bowhunters Association for their 44th annual State Convention and Banquet in Hutchinson, KS Feb. 24th-26th. If you have a passion for bowhunting, bowfishing, archery, outdoor gear and products, photography, paintings, arts and crafts, custom made knives, bows, antlers, wildlife or taxidermy you won’t want to miss this fun filled action packed weekend. The convention & banquet will take place at the Atrium Hotel & Conference Center, 1400 North Lorraine. Rooms can be reserved at a discounted rate by calling 620-669-9311 by Feb. 17th. Event activities include an informal gathering on Friday evening with Colorado...

Kansas Kiwanis Mid-Winter Conference Coming to Hutchinson

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

HUTCHINSON, KS-- Kiwanis members from across the state of Kansas will converge in Hutchinson, March 3 & 4, for the annual Mid-Winter conference at the Atrium Hotel & Conference Center. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world, one child and one community at a time. Area Kiwanis members & clubs from Hutchinson and Buhler are the official hosts for the weekend events. In addition to Kiwanis members in attendance, there will be members of the collegiate Kiwanis organization Circle K (CKI) representing various schools from Kansas. For the Kiwanis members in attendance, there will...

Exciting Change to Stage 9’s 2017 Season

Thursday, February 09, 2017

Stage 9: On Broadway! opens March 3rd Hutchinson, Kan. – Stage 9 is pleased to announce an exciting change to our 2017 Season. Our production of Time Stands Still originally scheduled for February 23-26 and March 2-5 has been replaced by our very first musical review, Stage 9: On Broadway! There will be three performances only for this exciting production, Friday–Sunday, March 3-5, 2017. A cast of Hutchinson's finest musical theatre talent celebrates the American musical theatre through an eclectic collection of show-stoppers from the 1940s to present day. Some of the musicals which will be featured include Smokey Joe's Cafe, Rent, You're a...

KCAC Moving Volleyball Championships to New Home in Hutchinson

Monday, January 30, 2017

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) and the Greater Hutchinson Convention/Visitors Bureau (Hutchinson CVB) are excited to announce two new events coming to the Hutchinson Sports Arena in 2017. The inaugural KCAC mid-season Fall Fling will take place Oct. 13-14, 2017 and the KCAC Volleyball Conference Championship will be held Nov. 9-11, 2017. "The renovations and updates to the Hutchinson Sports Arena were key factors in recruiting these events to Hutchinson. We are excited to welcome the student athletes, coaches, and fans to experience great volleyball in a fantastic venue," said Holly Leiker, National Sports &...

CVB UNVEILS NEW NJCAA VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP LOGO AND WEBSITE

Sunday, January 22, 2017

Hutchinson, KS- The Greater Hutchinson Convention/Visitors Bureau (CVB)—host of the NJCAA DI Volleyball Championship—today proudly unveiled the event’s official logo as well as announced the launch of the website and social media platforms for the championship, which will take place in Hutchinson, Kansas, November 16-18, 2017. The primary logo was produced in partnership with the NJCAA and designed by Team IP, the official championship merchandise partner of the NJCAA. The championship website was created by PrestoSports, the official website partner of the NJCAA, and can be viewed at www.njcaavb1.com. Social Media accounts (Twitter and Facebook, @NJCAAVB1) will be...

Stage 9 Announces 2017 Season Schedule

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Hutchinson, Kan. – After a tumultuous election season and with the hopeful promise of a new year, Stage 9 is proud to announce its exciting 2017 Season. From a Pulitzer Prize winning American classic to a ground-breaking musical, Stage 9’s 2017 Season teems with depth and variety. On January 21 and 22, 2017, Stage 9 peers in on the residents of Grover’s Corners in a special, staged reading production of Pulitzer Prize winning American play, Our Town. This masterpiece is framed around Emily Webb and George Gibbs whose romance blossoms among a town of colorful characters. Stage 9 revisits this...

Your Guide to Black Friday Shopping in Hutchinson

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Are you ready to score the big deals this weekend but don't want the hassle of big crowds and long lines? Come to Hutchinson where you can still cash in on the big sales without wasting time waiting in line. Check out our list below of the ideal spots in Hutchinson you won't want to miss, including several local deals you can only find in Hutch! National Chain Stores Kohls 1300 E 17th Ave, Hutchinson Opens Friday at 5 AM →Hot Tip: Earn $15 Kohls Cash for every $50 spent Nov. 20-25 Walmart 1905 E...

5 Things to Know About Visiting the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson

Friday, September 02, 2022

The 2022 Kansas State Fair is just around the corner! As you plan your trip to Hutchinson to celebrate all things Kansas, here are the top five things you'll need to know! 1. The best deals happen BEFORE the Fair Whether it's gate tickets, ticket packages, unlimited ride wristbands, or concert tickets - the early bird get's the savings! Gate Tickets: 30% off before the fair starts. Available at KansasStateFair.com, at any Kansas Dillons Store, or at the Kansas State Fair ticket office. Ticket Packages: Don't hesitate because they sell out quickly and offer huge savings on...

Volunteer Judges Needed for SkillsUSA Kansas Competitions

Tuesday, April 05, 2022

After a two-year break due to COVID, SkillsUSA Kansas will be back in Hutchinson at the Kansas State Fairgrounds this month! The annual statewide competition will take place April 27-29 and feature over 40 skills competitions and nearly 1,000 students. SkillsUSA enjoys the Hutchinson community and the relationships they have built over the past few years, and they are looking forward to the continued support of their event. One area they have asked for assistance is volunteer judges for competitions on April 27th and April 28th. Below are the areas in that they need judges’ assistance: Wednesday,...

NJCAA DI Volleyball Championship Wraps Up Another Successful Year

Wednesday, December 01, 2021

Visit Hutch would like to extend an enormous THANK YOU to the entire Hutchinson and Reno County communities for your support of the NJCAA DI Volleyball Championship two weeks ago! From the sponsors to the volunteers and the fans that joined us at the Sports Arena…it is because of you all that the Championship was a success! The 2021 Championship marks the 4th time that Hutchinson has hosted this event having previously hosted from 2017-2019. In total for the past four Championships, the Hutchinson Sports Arena has seen over 220 hours of volleyball competition that was made possible by...

NJCAA DI Volleyball Championship Tickets On Sale Friday

Thursday, September 02, 2021

Visit Hutch, host of the 2021 NJCAA Division I Volleyball Championship, announces that online tickets will be on sale Friday, September 3rd for the November Championship. The Championship dates are November 18-20 and will take place at the Hutchinson Sports Arena. This is the fourth year Hutchinson will host the 16 team, false double-elimination Volleyball Championship. The winners of the 14 Division I Volleyball districts and two At-Large teams will compete for the National Championship. Thursday and Friday matches will be played on two courts at the Hutchinson Sports Arena, and Saturday’s matches will be played on...

Thank You Hutchinson!

Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Visit Hutch wants to thank everyone who made hosting the Kansas Shrine Bowl in Hutchinson a reality! Over three years of planning went into the four days of events that happened last week, and we are so grateful to Hutchinson Community College Athletics, the Reno County Shrine Club, the Kansas Shrine Bowl Board of Directors and staff, our local partners, and the entire community of Hutchinson for welcoming the Shrine Bowl with open arms! Over 400 students participated in the Band Camp, Cheer Camp, and the Hospital Experience at the Cosmosphere with an additional 125 youth participating in the...

Downtown partners announce Hutch Fall Fest on Oct. 1-2

Thursday, June 10, 2021

Three events. Two days. One community. Hutch Rec, in a partnership with Downtown Hutch and the Downtown Hutchinson Rod Run, is excited to announce the inaugural Hutch Fall Fest, celebrating the Salt City with some of our community’s favorite events, live music, and food – all wrapped into one weekend, Oct. 1-2. The weekend kicks off on Friday, Oct. 1 with the 14th annual Downtown Hutchinson Rod Run & Classic Car Show. Activities start Friday and go through Saturday, Oct. 2 and feature a Show & Shine of hot rods; a Main Street Cruise; burnout competition; vendor demonstrations;...

48th Annual Kansas Shrine Bowl Set for June 26th in Hutchinson

Thursday, June 03, 2021

Now that the calendar has turned to June, the countdown to the Kansas Shrine Bowl is ticking down. Beginning June 23rd, student-athletes will arrive in Hutchinson for the 48th Annual event. More than a game, the KS Shrine Bowl students and fans will have over 18 events at 14 different venues across Reno County. For the Reno County residents, there are plenty of activities to take part in to support the KS Shrine Bowl’s efforts in raising awareness for Shriners Hospitals of America. A full list of events and activities can be found at https://www.kansasshrinebowl.com/. Friday is when...

Kansas Shrine Bowl Coming to Hutchinson Next Month

Tuesday, May 04, 2021

Since being awarded the Kansas Shrine Bowl in 2018, three years of planning has been going on and Hutchinson is now only seven weeks away from welcoming the 48th Annual Kansas Shrine Bowl for the first time! More than just a football game, the Shrine Bowl students, athletes, Kansas Shriners, and volunteers will spend five days in Hutch, at 14 different venues and execute 18 events, all before the football game on the evening of June 26th! "We're excited to bring our events to Hutchinson this summer. We truly have something for everyone. The unique facilities and tremendous local support...

NJCAA Basketball Championship Set for April 19-24

Thursday, March 04, 2021

Due to COVID-19 and the current capacity restrictions in place, the American Legion along with the NJCAA, has updated their ticketing procedures and policies for the 2021 Championship, set to take place this year April 19-24 at the Sports Arena. All ticket holders from last year will receive a letter in the mail next week outlining the process and detailing how to proceed with ticket purchases for the 2021 Championship. All ticket purchases for this year will be General Admission by section to allow for social distancing in accordance with Reno County Health Department guidelines. The 2021 ticket holders...

Several Large Sporting Events Coming to Hutchinson in March

Wednesday, March 03, 2021

March will bring some large events to Hutchinson and a much needed boost to our local hospitality industry. The National DII Christian Homeschool Basketball Championship will host their event March 4-6 at the Hutchinson Sports Arena. This is the first year of a three-year contract for this national championship to be held in Hutchinson. Nearly 80 teams and over 3,000 spectators will be in town from a six-state region. This event is only open to qualifying teams and their fans, no general public admission will be allowed due to COVID-19. The 3A Boys & Girls State Basketball Championship at...

16th Annual National DII Christian Homeschool Basketball Championship Coming to Hutch

Thursday, February 04, 2021

The National DII Christian Homeschool Basketball Championship will kick off their 16th Championship in Hutchinson next month. The Championship will run March 4-6 at the Hutchinson Sports Arena and will be their largest in the organizations history. Currently they have nearly 80 teams registered from six states, which equates to approximately 3,000 attendees and family members. Over 100 basketball games will be played over the three days of competition in Hutchinson. In addition, there are free throw and 3-point shooting competitions held among the Junior High and High School divisions. Due to limited seating capacity and other COVID-19 safety protocols...

Leiker Earns National Certification in Sports Sales

Thursday, December 03, 2020

Visit Hutch is proud to announce that Holly Leiker, National Sports & Destination Sales Manager, has earned the Certified Sports Event Executive (CSEE) designation. This prestigious, national program and training is only available to SportsETA members across the country. Leiker began working on the certification courses in 2016 and completed the 32-credit hour requirement in August 2020. The courses were a partnership between SportsETA and Ohio University, with a combination of online education and in-person courses. The program included continuing education to provide participants with cutting edge knowledge to increase their efficiency and effectiveness in the sports event...

Kansas State Fairgrounds Encampment Building Set To Undergo Renovations

Tuesday, June 09, 2020

SkillsUSA Kansas and the Kansas State Fairgrounds are pleased to announce they are partnering together to renovate the Encampment Building dormitories on the Kansas State Fairgrounds. The existing dormitory facilities will be renovated into eight conference rooms, restrooms, snack area, and commons area that will be used for meeting spaces for companies and educational training workshops. “Education has always been the Kansas State Fair’s mission,” said Nathan McClanahan, the Fair’s facilities coordinator. “Moreover, the Fair’s long-term vision is to foster more educational opportunities both during the annual 10-day Fair and throughout the non-fair season. There is a great need...

NASTA National Championship Rescheduled for July 2020

Tuesday, May 05, 2020

The North American Sport Taekwondo Association (NASTA) has rescheduled their 2020 National Championship to July 30-August 1st. The rescheduled dates come as a result of the phased in Reopening Plan for Kansas and will give the competitors additional time for training after their gyms reopen. “We are thankful to NASTA and their directors for making the decision to reschedule instead of cancel their National Championship. The athletes have been preparing for the Nationals for months, and getting to compete is the highlight of their hard work”, said LeAnn Cox, Vice President of Operations and Tourism for Visit Hutch...

Hutchinson Art Center Offering March Digital Events

Thursday, March 19, 2020

Below is a list of FREE digital events that will be hosted by the Hutchinson Art Center. March 19th – CALL FOR ARTISTS - DIGITAL GROUP SHOW– “Isolation, Celebration”- ALL AGES WELCOMED! Online Exhibition will be posted at 5pm on www.hutchinsonartcenter.net - The Hutchinson Art Center is putting on an Online Pop-up show titled “Isolation, Celebration”. We are asking artists to submit artwork they are creating during this time of separation. Works in progress will be accepted as well. We encourage all types of work to be photographed and submitted. Include your name, medium, title and a brief...

Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood Rescheduled Date

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

COLIN MOCHRIE & BRAD SHERWOOD: SCARED SCRIPTLESS NEW DATE CONFIRMED: SUNDAY, JUNE 14TH, 7:30 PM If you have already purchased tickets for this event, hold on to them as they will be valid for the rescheduled date. If you opt not to keep your current tickets for the new date, you may contact the box office for a full refund by calling 620-663-1981 or e-mailing thefox@hutchinsonfox.com. Please include your full name as it appears on your ticket order and, if possible, your order #. Refund requests must be received by Friday, April 10th. *Recent credit card orders will...

NJCAA Basketball Championship Less Than Two Weeks Aways

Thursday, March 05, 2020

For the 72nd consecutive year, the NJCAA will move into Hutchinson for a week and shine the spotlight on our wonderful community to basketball fans across the country. In recent years the hashtag #ROAD2HUTCH has organically taken off on social media platforms as NJCAA DI Basketball programs highlight their season with the ultimate goal of playing in the Hutchinson Sports Arena in March. In 2019, the CBS Sports Network aired the Championship game live from Hutchinson for the first time. Last month the NJCAA announced that the Championship game will be featured on CBS Sports Network again in 2020 and 2021...

NJCAA DI Volleyball Championship Wraps Up Another Successful Year

Wednesday, December 04, 2019

Visit Hutch would like to extend an enormous THANK YOU to the entire Hutchinson and Reno County communities for your support of the NJCAA DI Volleyball Championship for the past three years! From the sponsors, to the volunteers, to the local schools that allowed their students to volunteer and welcomed teams into their classrooms, and to the fans that joined us at the Sports Arena…it is because of you all that the Championship was a success! When the vote to renovate the Hutchinson Sports Arena was passed in 2015 Visit Hutch immediately went to work to recruit the NJCAA...

Hutchinson Sees Economic Boom from All-American Jr. Sheep Show

Monday, August 05, 2019

For the second time in show history, the All-American Jr. Sheep Show moved into Hutchinson over 4th of July weekend. The 2019 show more than doubled the number of registered sheep they had when the show was hosted in Hutchinson in 2014. Nearly 2,500 head of sheep and 1,100 visitors spent four days exploring our community. The official show dates were July 4-7, 2019. “When the All-American Jr. Sheep Show decided to return to Hutchinson, we were excited to welcome them back. We did not know the show was going to grow as much as it did between 2014...

Kansas Junior Livestock Show Seeking Sponsors

Wednesday, June 26, 2019

The Kansas Junior Livestock Show (KJLS) is the Largest junior livestock show held in the state, with participants from 4H and FFA from across the state! Last year KJLS hosted 800 participants from 93 counties, exhibiting 2023 head of livestock. The Mid-America Classic Collegiate Livestock Judging Contest is also held in conjunction with KJLS, and last year in addition to KJLS exhibitors and their families there were also over 600 collegiate students competing at the show as well. This year KJLS will be held on September 27-29 at the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson and they are seeking sponsors...

6th Annual Smallville Con Returns This Weekend

Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Smallville Con returns for its 6th Annual Pop Culture and Comic Book Celebration! June 22-23, 2019! Hosted on the grounds of the historical Kansas State Fair, 2000 N. Poplar, Hutchinson, KS 67502, the event will once again require three full buildings and use of adjacent areas. COMICS - SCIENCE FICTION - ANIME - FANTASY - STEAMPUNK - HORROR - GAMING - MOVIES -TELEVISION Smallville Con once again partners with Bretz & Young Injury Lawyers to bring to town Brandon Routh (Superman Returns, Legends of Tomorrow, Call of Duty: Ghosts). Other celebrity guests posing for...

Hotel/Convention Center Study Released by Visit Hutch

Friday, May 31, 2019

HUTCHINSON, KS – Visit Hutch, in partnership with the City of Hutchinson, released today the Hotel/Convention Center Market Study in an 84-page report. In February 2019, the City engaged with Hospitality Real Estate Counselors (HREC) to produce the $15,000 study with the objective to determine the market support for a proposed Hotel/Convention Center in Hutchinson. The declining number of conventions at the Atrium Hotel and Convention Center, is what led the City to look into a potential new project. “The convention market has always been an important component of our tourism cluster, having a large economic impact on our...

KCAC Inks Two-Year Contract for Volleyball Tournaments To Remain In Hutchinson

Monday, May 13, 2019

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Since 2017, the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference has hosted their annual Fall Fling Volleyball Tournament and Volleyball Championship at the Hutchinson Sports Arena. Both events will be hosted in 2019, and last week KCAC Commissioner, Scott Crawford, signed contracts for the 2020 and 2021 events. The Fall Fling will take place in August of each year, with the tournament expanding from two days to three days in 2019. Additionally, 13 teams outside of the KCAC member colleges will arrive in Hutchinson for the tournament, increasing the field to 26 teams. In November, the KCAC Volleyball Championship...

Hutchinson To Continue Hosting the NJCAA DI Volleyball Championship

Monday, April 08, 2019

HUTCHINSON, KS - The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Board of Directors voted last week at the Annual Meeting in Richmond, VA, for Hutchinson to continuing hosting the NJCAA DI Volleyball Championship in November 2021 and 2023. Visit Hutch has hosted the NJCAA DI Volleyball Championship for the past two years and under their current contract will continue to be the host in 2019. “While we would have liked to been awarded all three years that we proposed, we understand the NJCAA’s philosophy on rotating Championship host communities and are still thrilled we get to continue to welcome...

A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder at Stage 9

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder The best of British musical comedy is on display in this regional premiere which won the 2014 Tony Award for Best Musical. Monty Navarro’s nursemaid knows a terrible secret: Monty’s mother was disinherited by the Dysquith family. With disdain in his heart and greed in his eyes, Monty befriends the family before setting out to eliminate the eight pesky relatives between him and his inheritance while keeping his mistress (she’s after more than just love) and fiancée (she’s his cousin but who’s keeping track?) expertly at bay. This misadventured, murderous journey to...

CBS Sports Network To Air 2019 NJCAA DI Basketball Championship

Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Charlotte, NC - CBS Sports Network and the NJCAA have announced a yearlong agreement that will feature the NJCAA Division I Men's and Women's Basketball National Championship games and the NJCAA Football National Championship game in 2019. The agreement makes CBS Sports Network the national television partner of the association. CBS Sports Network will air the basketball national championship games on March 23, 2019 with the Division I Women's Basketball Championship game at 12:00 p.m. ET and the Division I Men's Basketball Championship game at 2:00 p.m. ET. The Football National Championship is slated for December 5, 2019 on CBS...

NJCAA DI Volleyball Championship Tickets on Sale Now

Tuesday, October 30, 2018

HUTCHINSON, KS- Visit Hutch, host of the 2018 NJCAA Division I Volleyball Championship, announced today that tickets are on sale for the November Championship, both on-line and at the Hutch Chamber office. The dates are November 15-17, 2018, at the Hutchinson Sports Arena. This is the second year Hutchinson will host the 16 team, double-elimination Volleyball Championship. The winners of the 14 Division I Volleyball districts and two At-Large teams will compete for the National Championship. The 16 qualifying teams will be set by Wednesday, November 7th, with many teams qualifying this weekend. For up to date information on...

Stage 9's Annual Talking Tombstones Returns to Eastside Cemetery

Friday, October 19, 2018

STAGE 9’S ANNUAL TALKING TOMBSTONES RETURNS TO EASTSIDE CEMETERY Hutchinson, KS - Stage 9 is proud to present its perennial Fall favorite, Talking Tombstones, on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at 5:00pm and 8:00pm at Eastside Cemetery. Tours begin at Eastside Cemetery Mausoleum located at 500 S. Cleveland. This is Stage 9’s 12th year presenting Talking Tombstones and we are pleased to continue to provide this unique historical experience that Hutchinson has come to love and anticipate. As in previous years have provided, guides will lead patrons through the historical tombstones at Hutchinson’s Eastside Cemetery as actors bring personalities...

NJCAA DI Volleyball Championship Tickets on Sale Now

Wednesday, September 19, 2018

HUTCHINSON, KS- Visit Hutch, host of the 2018 NJCAA Division I Volleyball Championship, announced today that online tickets are on sale for the November Championship. The dates are November 15-17, 2018, at the Hutchinson Sports Arena. This is the second year Hutchinson will host the 16 team, double-elimination Volleyball Championship. The winners of the 14 Division I Volleyball districts and two At-Large teams will compete for the National Championship. Thursday and Friday matches will be played on two courts at the Hutchinson Sports Arena, and Saturday’s matches will be played on a single court. All-Session Passes for the...

NJCAA DI Men’s Basketball Championship Nominated for National Award

Thursday, August 09, 2018

Hutchinson, KS – Visit Hutch is excited to announce that the 2018 NJCAA DI Men’s Basketball Championship, known as “The Tournament”, has been nominated for a SportsTravel Award in the category of “Collegiate – Best Single-Sport Event”, and are up against four other national collegiate sporting events. Voting for the SportsTravel Award is open now to the public through Wednesday, August 15th at www.sportstravelawards.com. The ballot includes nominees in amateur, collegiate and professional categories. Awards in those three categories will be given for Best Single-Sport Event, Best Multi-Sport or Multi-Discipline Event, and Best Sports Event Series or Circuit. Voters...

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