Cauldron Fest & Tailgate Party

Friday, July 8th : 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

 Hummer Sports Park

Join us in celebrating the Kick-off of the 2022 Sunflower State Games at the annual Cauldron Festival! Participants, supporters of the Games, and the community are welcome to join us for this fun-filled night with a live DJ, face painting, vendors, games, and food trucks! At 6:30PM, there will be a free 1500m Power-walking event. Following the Power-walking event will be the Parade of Athletes followed by the lighing of the cauldron. Volunteer of the year Sharon Randol, and Lee Graybeal representing USA Para Boccia Ball, will light the cauldron to "Let the Games Begin." This event is free, so bring your family, friends, and neighbors out to the east parking lot of Hummer Sports Park on July 8th fron 5-8 PM to celebrate the acomplishments and diversity of our athletes. 

ADMISSION: FREE

Location: Hummer Sports Park East Parking Lot (2751 SW East Circle Dr S #1, Topeka, KS 66606)

Cauldron fest: 5-8 PM

1500m Power Walking event: 6:30 PM

Parade of Athletes followed by lighiting of the cauldron: 7PM