Frederic Remington Festival

A Celebration of Art & Ag

The Frederic Remington Festival, formerly known as the Whitewater Fall Festival, is an annual celebration held in Whitewater, Kansas, honoring the legacy of the renowned American artist Frederic Remington. Remington raised sheep and created art. This family friendly event, traditionally held in the fall on the first weekend of October, offers a variety of activities catering to all ages.

Final Schedule 2025

2025 Medallion Hunt Medallion has been found. Happy hunting next year!

Basic Rules:

Hidden within the school district boundaries in Elbing, Furley, Potwin & Whitewater.
No Trespassing on Private Property;
No digging/climbing required;
The finder must turn the medallion in at the Whitewater Memorial Library for confirmation.

Winner announced at the Parade and presented their $100 Prize.

2025 1 Mile Run/Walk Race 8:00AM 2025 5K Run/Walk Race 8:00AM Registration Form Deadline is Sept. 27th

2025 Parade Theme: CIRCUS Entry Form Due Sept. 29 (Please Note: New Line Up Time: 10:00AM & Start Time: 10:30AM)

2025 Food Booth Application Form

2025 Art Show @ Centre Point Church, 10AM - 2PM Google Entry Form

2025 Farm & Craft Market 10AM - 2PM Booth Application Forms

2025 Car Show set up after the Parade, Registration & Waiver Form

2025 Archery & BB Gun Shooting Clinic 11AM - 4PM near the ballfields at Vine and Locust

2025 Banana WiffleBall Rules & Team Registrations --- NEW EVENT First Game: 1 or 1:45PM

2025 Hay Bale Toss 1PM @ Topeka and Main, Waiver

2025 Kids Pedal Pull @ 2PM

2025 Turtle Races after the Pedal Pull

2025 ATV Rodeo 4PM - 7PM @ WCC parking lot area; Division List || Registration Form || Waiver Registration opens at 3PM - $10 Entry Fee

2025 Stick Horse Races @ Ballfield #1, 7PM, Waiver

2025 Worship With Your Neighbors Oct. 5, 11AM, Main Street & Festival Potluck at Noon

Primary sources for information when it becomes available can be found at the Whitewater Website, and by visiting the official Frederic Remington Festival Facebook page. If you need registration forms or applications see below. Printed copies are also made available in the lobby of the Whitewater Memorial Library and can be made available for you at the city office.