WIBL Joins Fred Fest

10/3/2026

PRESS RELEASE

WIBL Joins Fred Fest 2026 for a Weekend of Baseball, Community & Tradition

WHITEWATER, KANSAS — September 16, 2026 — Fred Fest 2026 is bringing even more hometown baseball to Whitewater this year as the Wichita Independent Baseball League (WIBL) joins the Frederic Remington Festival at Jerry Hill Memorial Field, in Whitewater KS on Saturday, October 3.

Two WIBL teams have a special connection to Whitewater. The Whitewater Rapids call Whitewater home, while the Wichita Braves also consider Whitewater as their home community. Both teams will take part in the ALL-AMERICAN PARADE and will be available throughout the day to meet and interact with Fred Fest visitors.

Meet the Players & Get an Autograph!

As part of the festivities, team portraits will be available for players to sign. Festival goers are also welcome to bring their own baseballs, bats, gloves, or other baseball memorabilia for the players to autograph.

The players are looking forward to being part of Fred Fest and giving back to the community that supports them.

Two Games — Free Admission

The WIBL has two games scheduled at Jerry Hill Memorial Field on Saturday:

2:00 PM — Wichita Braves vs. Flyers
The Braves will host the Flyers in the first game of the day.

6:00 PM — Woodpeckers vs. Whitewater Rapids
The hometown Whitewater Rapids take the field against the Woodpeckers.

Admission to both games is FREE for all Fred Fest visitors!

And the evening doesn't end when the final out is recorded. Fireworks will follow the 6:00 PM game, providing a spectacular close to the evening's festivities.

Food at the Ballfield

The WIBL is also pleased to announce that Burger CO on the Go will be serving as the food truck at Jerry Hill Memorial Field during the games.

With baseball, food, fireworks and the opportunity to meet the players, the ballfield will be one of the places to be during Fred Fest Saturday.

Fred Fest 2026 — “A Celebration of Art & Ag” takes place October 3–5 in Whitewater, with events throughout the weekend celebrating the community, its history and the people who make it special.

Come out, cheer on the teams, meet the players and enjoy a little hometown baseball!

Fred Fest 2026 • October 3–5 • Whitewater, Kansas