WICHITA, Kan., March 22, 2024 — Wichita Festivals, Inc., announced Multi-instrumentalist and platinum-selling artist Hunter Hayes as the Saturday, June 1, concert. Hayes has been nominated for five Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist. Also announced were button sales beginning Monday, April 15, $20 for adults and $10 for children 6-11, while children 5 and under and free.
“We’re excited to welcome Hunter Hayes to Wichita; he’s not only a songwriter, he’s also a multi- instrumentalist artist,” said Troy Palmer, 2024 Riverfest General Chair. “With the Riverfest just a few months away, we’ll have more concerts and activities to announce in the coming weeks, stay tuned!”
Hayes’ music is both a reflection of his influences and a product of his prodigious multi-instrumental talents, reflected by the fact that he plays every instrument on his records. The Louisiana native has garnered over 2 billion on-demand global streams since the release of his debut album, along with six gold and platinum-certified singles. In addition to his legendary headlining shows, Hayes has toured with superstars like Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, and has headlined sold-out shows across the US, Canada, Europe, and Asia.
Button sales kick off on Monday, April 15, and can be purchased at our office at 444 E. William, during business hours of 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. There will be no early bird pricing. Beginning May 3, QuikTrip will sell buttons at all locations in Wichita, Derby and El Dorado.
“We considered all the options, and unfortunately, with rising prices everywhere, it was a tough decision, but we knew to continue the legacy of what Riverfest means for our community, we needed to raise the button price,” said Nancy Duling President and CEO of Wichita Festivals. “The cost of doing business has increased, and we want to do everything we can to keep the festival unique and a time- honored tradition in Wichita.”
Riverfest is proud to be one of the longest-running festivals in the state. It is celebrating its 52nd year and creating generational memories for Wichita.
“We hear all the time about cherished memories families have shared while experiencing the festival,” said Duling. “People come for the Sundown Parade and enjoy the fireworks shows while taking in the concerts and all the events all week long. The memories that are made with a purchase of a button last for a lifetime.”