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Crave culinary Festival

September 16-20, 2025

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SATISFY YOUR PASSION FOR THE ARTS

This five-day festival features an artistic fusion of food and friends benefiting Mark Arts. A variety of culinary and libation workshops will be held Tuesday through Saturday featuring local culinary experts.

The festival culminates on Saturday, Sept. 20 with a Foodie Fair where guests can enjoy a keynote talk by an industry expert and sample food from local chefs and restaurants.

Tuesday, September 16 

Culinary Workshop: Breakfast for Dinner| 6-8 p.m. | $65
Guest Chef: Executive Chef Patrick Shibley & Timirie Shibley

Join Executive Chef Patrick Shibley along with his wife, Timirie, co-founders of Wichita’s beloved Doo-Dah Diner  – for a fun, interactive cooking class that flips breakfast on its head. Guests will enjoy gourmet comfort food with a creative twist as the Shibleys guide them through their signature recipes, techniques, and tips. Participants will learn how to make pork belly eggs benedict on fried green tomatoes, corned beef hash, and bourbon peach stuffed french toast. Each participant will receive a ticket ($25 value) to the Sept. 20 Foodie Fair.
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Craft Brews & Bites | 6-8 p.m. | $50 per guest/$300 Reserved Table of 6
Featuring Justin Neel of Social Tap Brewery and Dan Norton of Norton's Brewing Co.

Sip craft brews while Dan Norton of Norton's Brewing Company discusses how your favorite beers pair with hand-crafted bites by Social Tap. Registration includes one ticket to the Sept. 20 Foodie Fair ($25 value).

Menu:
Chili Ranch Pretzels with “LuvBug” 6.0% abv German Hefeweizen
New Mexico Chile Caesar Salad with “Ride The Lightning” 5.0% abv American Pilsner
Ricotta Meatballs with “Fest Fight” 5.6% abv Oktoberfest Lager
Tiramisu Cannoli with “Coffin Nails” 11.5% abv Irish Coffee Imperial Stout
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Wednesday, September 17 

Culinary Workshop: Delectable Date Night | 6-8 p.m. | $65
Instructor: Joe Stumpe

Grab your significant other or bestie for this class in which each pair of students will produce an entire meal for two — appy, main course, sides and dessert. On the menu: Pesto-and-sun dried tomato stuffed chicken, creamy risotto, asparagus with balsamic vinaigrette, affogato. Registration includes one ticket to the Sept. 20 Foodie Fair ($25 value).
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Cocktail Tasting | 6-8 p.m. | $85 per guest/$510 Reserved Table of 6
Featuring Fred Gorges of Keeper's Heart Whiskey and Chef Ray Clinton of Sheet's Creek

Taste three unique cocktails presented by Fred Gorges of Keeper's Heart Whiskey while you nosh on unique hors d'oeuvre pairings thoughtfully created by Chef Ray Clinton of Sheet's Creek. Each participant will receive a ticket ($25 value) to the Sept. 20 Foodie Fair.

Menu 
First Course
Keeper’s Irish-American shrimp ceviche, blueberry, mango, wonton chips

Second Course
Walnut-crusted Norwegian salmon, brown butter braised leeks, celery root puree

Third Course
Maple-rosemary pork belly, cheddar grits, red wine reduction

Cocktails 

Heart of Citrus 
Fresh brewed rooibos tea, Butterscotch Tangerine Syrup, Tangerine Juice, 
Lemon Juice

The Departure 
Keeper’s Heart American, Aperol, Amaro Montenegro, Lemon Juice

Evening Glow 
Keeper’s Heart Bourbon, Toasted Chamomile Leek Thyme Honey Syrup
White Grapefruit Juice, Drambuie

Apple of My Eye
Keeper’s Heart Maple, Apple Liqueur, Apple Pie Syrup, Black Walnut Bitters
SOLD OUT

Thursday, September 18 

Culinary Workshop: Seasonal Fall Favorites | 6-8 p.m. | $125
Guest Chef: Bobby Lane

Join beloved local chef, Bobby Lane, to explore favorite fall recipes featuring the finest seasonal ingredients. This demonstration-based workshop features a curated four-course menu with wine pairings selected by Jamie Stratton, Wine Director at Jacob's Liquor Exchange. Participants will learn how to make apple and acorn squash soup, roasted rainbow carrot salad, duck confit, and maple panna cotta. Each participant will receive a ticket ($25 value) to the Sept. 20 Foodie Fair.
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Farm-to-Table Wine Dinner | 6-8 p.m. 
$110 per guest/$880 Reserved Table of 8
Featuring Chef Katharine Elder of Elderslie Farm and Whitney VinZant of VinZant Wines

Your palate will be delighted when Whitney VinZant presents four distinct wines by VinZant Wines, paired with a four-course tasting menu curated by Chef Katharine Elder, featuring the finest seasonal ingredients by area growers. Registration includes one ticket to the Sept. 20 Foodie Fair ($25 value).

Menu: 
PASSED
Evie en Rose ‘Life in Pink’
Compressed watermelon with chili, lime and honey
Pork meatball with sticky glaze and thai basil
TOMATO
Gelatina di pomodoro
PEACH
‘In My Element’ Riesling
Grilled peaches with arugula, charred corn, burrata
and sherry vinaigrette
SHORT RIB
‘The Sentinel on the Ridge’ Cabernet Sauvignon
Braised short rib with parsnip turnip puree, shiso gremolata, demi and roasted mushrooms
CHOCOLATE
‘But I Am’ Red Blend
Chocolate ganache cake with almond tuile granola and creme fraiche whipped cream
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Saturday, September 20

Foodie Fair | 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | $25
Broaden your horizons and explore the multifaceted food industry.

Kick off the Crave Foodie Fair with a behind-the-scenes glimpse of what it's like to compete on a national food competition and represent Wichita on a national stage. Hear from popular local Chefs Natasha Gandhi-Rue of The Kitchen, Katharine Elder of Elderslie Farm, Carolina and Chad Freeman of Argentina's Empanadas, and Kevin Lebron of Larcher's Market about their TV experience and what makes the Wichita foodie community special. Children under 8 are free. 

After the keynote talk, enjoy bites from each Foodie Fair vendor and vote for your favorite. Foodie Fair vendors include:

American Institute of Wine and Food, Wichita, Inc. | Argentina's Empanadas | 
Belle & Buddy's Kitchen | The Belmont | Centro Haviva | Frost Bakery | 
Grace Hill Winery | Just A Sip | Lady Burritos | Larcher's Market | N'Credibly Sweet | Papa's General Store | PB&J Catering | The Popcorner | Pryme Luxe Events | Reverie Coffee Roasters | Rice N Tings | Traces of Flavor | 
Travelin Tom's Coffee of S. Central Wichta
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INTRUST Bank

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Janet & Dave Murfin

Sheri & Brad Razook

Stephanie & Mark Scheck

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