Happy birthday, Old Town!

Wichita's iconic downtown arts/shopping/dining/business/party district is twenty years old this fall and you're invited to the week-long celebration, sponsored by Wichita Downtown Development Corporation and the City of Wichita.

The Old Town 20th Birthday Bash starts Monday, Sept. 19 with dining and shopping specials and live entertainment in the streets during lunch (11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.) and happy hour (5-7 p.m.) each weekday through Sept. 23, as well as three evening bike tours of the district

Old Town 20th Birthday Bash Bike Tours
Explore the Old Town district up close and personal--on two wheels! Each free tour departs from the Farm & Art Market plaza at 6:30 p.m. Grab a friend, hop on your bikes and join us!

Tuesday, Sept. 20
Architectural Bike Cruise: Check out the unique buildings that make Old Town the warehouse-turned-retail/residential/party district that it is today. Hosted by Jennifer Rygg of Spagenberg Phillips Tice.

Wednesday, Sept. 21
Bike and Snap: Bring your camera or camera phone and capture the charms of Old Town, with urban dweller and photographer Ty Nighswonger as your guide.

Thursday, Sept. 22
Art on Wheels: Explore a variety of 2- and 3-D arts works in Old Town with Ann Resick, artist and owner of Project Gallery. 

The party ramps up during the weekend with three FREE "don't miss it!" events:

Friday, Sept. 23:

* Let Us Eat Cake: An all ages cake and ice cream chow down with entertainment by Razz from 4-7 p.m. in the Farm & Art Market Plaza at First Street and Mosley. Mayor Carl Brewer and special guests will cut the cake at 4:30 p.m. Free cake and ice cream for the first 500 people.

* Picnic in the Plaza: Bring a picnic and kick back on Old Town Square Plaza at Second Street and Mead from 7-10 p.m. for live music by Tom Page Trio and Crowson & Hardin. A limited number of box suppers will be available for purchase. Old Town Square will be blocked off, but parking will be available in the parking garage. Alcohol will be available outdoors within the party area, so be sure to bring your ID if you plan to imbibe.

Saturday, Sept. 24:

* Party on the Plaza: Rock out with us from 8-11 p.m. on the Old Town Square Plaza at Second Street and Mead. Enjoy your favorite adult beverage under the stars and dance to Monterrey Jack, Jenny Wood & the Watchers and Scroat Belly. Old Town Square will be blocked off, but parking will be available in the parking garage. Alcohol will be available outdoors within the party area, so be sure to bring your ID if you plan to imbibe.

This high-energy weekend also features the Wagonmasters Old Town Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, Sept. 24 with the public tasting starting at noon (tasting kits are $5) and the Wichita Blues Society Blues Crawl from 4-11 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 25.

For more information about the Old Town 20th Birthday Bash, including a regularly updated list of performers and participating Old Town merchants and their discounts, visit OldTownWichita.com.