tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65620061737426969332011-07-08T06:12:19.405-07:00Get Winfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13656784165549809170noreply@blogger.comBlogger71100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562006173742696933.post-15332639880954701462010-09-16T14:48:00.000-07:002010-09-17T06:31:01.115-07:00<div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Even after storms ripped through Winfield last night, the show was going strong today. The <strong>39th Annual Walnut Valley Festival</strong> is underway producing the best music and entertainment you can find anywhere!</span></div><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517634225821632338" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__vQogZh9dD0/TJKTGD6ix1I/AAAAAAAAAFk/zbEy5MP7anM/s400/Sept+16+066.jpg" /><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">It looked like a normal "Bluegrass" ... Barry "Bones" Patton and Friends were performing on Stage 2 ...</span></div><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__vQogZh9dD0/TJKTFicyXXI/AAAAAAAAAFc/Q2TzXUHgADs/s1600/Sept+16+088.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517634216838454642" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__vQogZh9dD0/TJKTFicyXXI/AAAAAAAAAFc/Q2TzXUHgADs/s400/Sept+16+088.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Campers were enjoying entertainment at Stage 5 ....</span></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__vQogZh9dD0/TJKTFB3aThI/AAAAAAAAAFU/Tv1wU8ZEjoM/s1600/Sept+16+076.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517634208091754002" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__vQogZh9dD0/TJKTFB3aThI/AAAAAAAAAFU/Tv1wU8ZEjoM/s400/Sept+16+076.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">And the FABULOUS Wiyos were performing on the main stage. As I looked through the viewfinder, I tried to figure out what looked different, what was out of place. And then I realized .... the truck that serves as the backdrop for Stage 1 was on its side, having blown over in the straight-line winds last night. Yikes! Thankfully it sounds like no one was hurt, and the fans and musicians seem undetered.</span><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__vQogZh9dD0/TJKTEX8vAlI/AAAAAAAAAFM/YVkHJv4BFf8/s1600/Sept+16+090.jpg"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517634196839793234" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__vQogZh9dD0/TJKTEX8vAlI/AAAAAAAAAFM/YVkHJv4BFf8/s400/Sept+16+090.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />Other than a few mud puddles ...<br /><br /><br /></span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__vQogZh9dD0/TJKTC1775LI/AAAAAAAAAFE/BDBhcW0GSo8/s1600/Sept+16+092.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517634170529768626" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__vQogZh9dD0/TJKTC1775LI/AAAAAAAAAFE/BDBhcW0GSo8/s400/Sept+16+092.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Life at the Walnut Valley Festival is GOOD!<br /></span><br /><div><div><div><div></div></div></div></div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6562006173742696933-1533263988095470146?l=getwinfield.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Get Winfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13656784165549809170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562006173742696933.post-89721733385099710252010-08-10T10:52:00.000-07:002010-08-10T11:03:11.746-07:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__vQogZh9dD0/TGGR3ux4UWI/AAAAAAAAAEc/OdxV5CBm_3k/s1600/Publication2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 279px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503840606259532130" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__vQogZh9dD0/TGGR3ux4UWI/AAAAAAAAAEc/OdxV5CBm_3k/s400/Publication2.jpg" /></a>Visit 10 tourist destinations throughout the county for the chance to win a $300 Visa Card, a Garmin GPS, or tickets to the Walnut Valley Festival! Stop by the Winfield Convention and Tourism office at 123 E. 9th Avenue and pick up a treasure hunt album to get you started. Follow the clues in the album to the tourist sites, and be entered to win!<br /><br />All albums must be turned back in by September 7th in order to be eligible for the prize drawing.<br /><br />The Discover Cowley County Treasure Hunt is sponsored by: Legacy Foundation/Vision 20/20, Southern Kansas Telephone, Winfield Convention and Tourism, Arkansas City Convention and Visitors Bureau, Walgreens, Walnut Valley Association, Winfield Iron and Metal, Schmidt Jewelers, Ark City Traveler, KWLS Radio, and KACY Radio<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6562006173742696933-8972173338509971025?l=getwinfield.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Get Winfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13656784165549809170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562006173742696933.post-74877456853206580472010-06-16T13:20:00.000-07:002010-06-16T14:07:33.672-07:00Want to support a locally owned business and shop for some of the cutest items in town? Come to Initially Yours at 108 1/2 E. 9th Avenue! Joyce Ireton and family have a wide variety of children's clothing items, gift items, accessories and primitive decor available at Initially Yours. Joyce can also customize just about anything you want with embroidery or using her crystal press. <br /><br />Stop by Initially Yours soon and support Winfield's newest business!<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483476611915471906" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__vQogZh9dD0/TBk47QNiXCI/AAAAAAAAAD8/Def2RWb_GHs/s400/May-June+2010+022.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__vQogZh9dD0/TBk46pJlf3I/AAAAAAAAAD0/xinDa4Qyg30/s1600/May-June+2010+035.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483476601429917554" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__vQogZh9dD0/TBk46pJlf3I/AAAAAAAAAD0/xinDa4Qyg30/s400/May-June+2010+035.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__vQogZh9dD0/TBk46Dr4EXI/AAAAAAAAADs/uoeyOdef1XQ/s1600/May-June+2010+024.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483476591373193586" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__vQogZh9dD0/TBk46Dr4EXI/AAAAAAAAADs/uoeyOdef1XQ/s400/May-June+2010+024.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__vQogZh9dD0/TBk45oCuthI/AAAAAAAAADk/DR11qzsgXtE/s1600/May-June+2010+032.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483476583952856594" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__vQogZh9dD0/TBk45oCuthI/AAAAAAAAADk/DR11qzsgXtE/s400/May-June+2010+032.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__vQogZh9dD0/TBk443vOsfI/AAAAAAAAADc/AMDENfHGqjo/s1600/May-June+2010+033.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483476570986164722" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__vQogZh9dD0/TBk443vOsfI/AAAAAAAAADc/AMDENfHGqjo/s400/May-June+2010+033.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6562006173742696933-7487745685320658047?l=getwinfield.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Get Winfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13656784165549809170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562006173742696933.post-14043456650837695612010-06-04T11:59:00.001-07:002010-06-04T12:07:35.928-07:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__vQogZh9dD0/TAlOBZ5F98I/AAAAAAAAACU/ZZT26roM25c/s1600/9LivesLogo.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 250px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 234px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478996207710107586" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__vQogZh9dD0/TAlOBZ5F98I/AAAAAAAAACU/ZZT26roM25c/s400/9LivesLogo.jpg" /></a><br /><br />On Saturday, June 5th, <strong>Southwestern College's 9Lives Comedy Improv Troupe, </strong>will give their first summer performance at the Marquee Theatre (the old movie theatre) in downtown Winfield.<br /><br />This small group of students will have you rolling in the aisle with their quick wit and comedic antics. Get out and enjoy some free and unique entertainment this weekend!<br /><br />Be sure to pick the show most appropriate for you:<br /><br />Family Show: 7-8 pm<br /><br />Adult Show: 9-10 pm<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6562006173742696933-1404345665083769561?l=getwinfield.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Get Winfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13656784165549809170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562006173742696933.post-75799855129570812032010-05-27T06:51:00.000-07:002010-05-27T07:25:00.066-07:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__vQogZh9dD0/S_56BP70w4I/AAAAAAAAACM/jv06hz4frso/s1600/cloudy-with-a-chance-of-meatballs.jpg"></a>Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Winfield has many fun, family activities planned ... and many of them are FREE!!!<br /><br />Start your weekend off right by enjoying the <strong>music from "Where's the Chase?"at College Hill</strong> <strong>Coffee.</strong> They will be performing on Friday night from 8-10 pm. Be sure to bring your lawn chair, as they will be performing outside. Admission is free. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.collegehillcoffee.com/">http://www.collegehillcoffee.com/</a><br /><br />On Saturday, enjoy the <strong>opening day of the Winfield Aquatic Center</strong>, or enter yourself in the <strong>64th Kansas Open Tennis Tournament</strong>. That evening, head back to CHC for their first presentation of their <strong>Starry Night Theatre!</strong> Another free, family event, they will be showing "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs"at 8:45 pm.<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__vQogZh9dD0/S_55_qX5mcI/AAAAAAAAACE/HlIA89uxwn8/s1600/cloudy-with-a-chance-of-meatballs.jpg"></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__vQogZh9dD0/S_552vqTU6I/AAAAAAAAAB8/lGCOXGR6fww/s1600/cloudy-with-a-chance-of-meatballs.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 269px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475948178342892450" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__vQogZh9dD0/S_552vqTU6I/AAAAAAAAAB8/lGCOXGR6fww/s400/cloudy-with-a-chance-of-meatballs.jpg" /></a><br />On Memorial Day, all are welcome to attend the Community Memorial Day service at noon at the Veteran's Cemetary.</div><div></div><div>For more information on all of these events, visit <a href="http://www.winfieldks.org/">http://www.winfieldks.org/</a>.</div><div><br /> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6562006173742696933-7579985512957081203?l=getwinfield.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Get Winfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13656784165549809170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562006173742696933.post-37809567614963002822010-05-14T13:53:00.000-07:002010-05-14T14:01:15.619-07:00The first "Get Winfield" contest is currently running on our facebook page! Join the Get Winfield facebook page and leave a comment telling us "Why you love Winfield" for the chance to win a $20 <a href="http://www.neivesmexicanrestaurant.com/">Neives </a>gift card! Contest will run through noon on Monday, May 17th.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6562006173742696933-3780956761496300282?l=getwinfield.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Get Winfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13656784165549809170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562006173742696933.post-63172543954800702132010-05-12T10:32:00.000-07:002010-05-12T10:27:21.008-07:00<div align="center"></div><div align="center">Welcome to the "Get Winfield" blog ... designed to help you better understand what Winfield, Kansas is all about! In this site, you will find useful information about upcoming events, area attractions and businesses, and tidbits about unique (sometimes obscure) <a href="http://www.kansassampler.org/kansasexplorersclub/">explorer</a>-type items. Oh yeah, and I'm going to throw in some fun contests, too!<br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><p align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470380836624435714" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__vQogZh9dD0/S-qyYzkaigI/AAAAAAAAAAU/XrfsnnzSbR8/s400/Sarah%27s+pics+015.jpg" /><br />For instance, if we were starting off with a contest today, I would ask, "Where could you find the above site ?" Correct answer: The Iron Gate Inn!</p><p align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 298px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470385616044495138" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__vQogZh9dD0/S-q2vAS9ESI/AAAAAAAAAA0/stPy3NCLMo4/s400/iron_gate_inn.jpg" /> </p><p align="center"><br />This beautiful bed and breakfast is located on 9th Avenue in Winfield. To learn more about it, visit: <a href="http://www.irongateinnks.com/">http://www.irongateinnks.com/</a><br /></p><p align="center"></p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470383706868440754" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__vQogZh9dD0/S-q0_4D6XrI/AAAAAAAAAAc/0SqGulRyT-E/s400/Sarah%27s+pics+013.jpg" /><br /><p align="center">Check back soon for our first contest!</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6562006173742696933-6317254395480070213?l=getwinfield.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Get Winfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13656784165549809170noreply@blogger.com1