Miss Wichita Asian Festival

06/02/2026

Give us a ❤️ (on the photo) as a vote for the 2026 Wichita Riverfest Sundown Parade People’s Choice Award.

Wichita Asian Association

06/01/2026

👑 Curious about Miss Wichita Asian Festival?

Come paint with us! 🎨✨

Join us for a FREE Paint & Hangout Workshop where you can meet current titleholders, ask all your pageant questions, make new friends, and learn what MWAF is all about!

📅 June 28 | 2–4 PM
📍 Chicken N Pickle

Spots are limited, so send us a DM to RSVP or contact Amelia Phommachanh .memepho
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Who knows… this could be the start of your MWAF journey. 👀✨👑💕

05/07/2026

Come join us Saturday May 9th at 10AM for Explore Asia at Mark Arts!

Join us this Saturday for Art Together: Explore Asia! 🌏 🕌⛩️🪭

Explore the colorful and creative traditions in stories, music, dance and art from the different countries that make up the world’s largest continent.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Perfect for all ages
📍Mark Arts, 1307 N. Rock Road
📆10 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 9
🌎Co-hosted with the Wichita Asian Association and Miss Wichita Asian Festival
🎫 Free admission | RSVPs encouraged

05/04/2026

May is Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month ❤️

A time to celebrate culture, honor our roots, and uplift the voices that make our community so vibrant and beautiful.

Here in Wichita, we’re not just celebrating for a moment… we’re creating space for connection, culture, and community all month long.

From art and storytelling to food, festivals, and fun, we invite YOU to come celebrate with us 🫶

Let’s show up and celebrate AAPI culture together ✨

🌏 May Events Lineup:

(To learn more information on times please check our Instagram)

• May 9 — Explore Asia at Mark Arts
• May 10 — Botanica AAPI Celebration 🌸
• May 16 — Asian Night Market 🍜✨
• May 17 — Wichita Asian Association Meeting
• May 26 — Give Back Night at Chicken N Pickle 🥒🎉

Bring your friends, your family, and your love for culture. We can’t wait to see you there 🤍

04/20/2026

THERE SHE IS ✨👑

Abigail Rexford, our Miss Wichita Asian Association, will be taking the stage as Contestant #8 at Miss Kansas in Pratt on June 5th & 6th!

We are so proud and cannot wait to watch her shine, represent, and leave her mark on that stage 🤩

VOTE Abby for Miss People’s Choice NOW through the link in bio to help secure her spot in the Finals! ✨

04/20/2026

THERE SHE IS ✨👑

Ananya Gandikota, our Miss Wichita Asian Festival, will be taking the stage as Contestant #3 at Miss Kansas’ Teen in Pratt on June 4th & 5th!

We are so proud and cannot wait to watch her shine, represent, and leave her mark on that stage 🤩

VOTE Ananya for Miss People’s Choice NOW through the link in bio to help secure her spot in the Finals! ✨

03/23/2026

Applications are officially OPEN!

Step into something special and be apart of the 2026 Miss Wichita Asian Festival Pageant! 💫

📍 Wichita Asian Festival: October 17, 2026
Apply now — link in comments or bio

Requirements:
• At least 1/4 Asian ethnicity
• Ages 16–28 on pageant day
• Never married or have had children
• $20 application fee (due after application is submitted)

Mandatory Dates:
Aug 22 | Oct 3 | Oct 17

This is your moment. We can’t wait to see you step into it! ✨

03/19/2026

Our Miss Wichita Asian Festival titleholders had the sweetest day playing dress-up at ✨

A morning full of sparkle, spice, and everything nice and this just a glimpse of what’s to come.

We can’t wait for the big reveal on the Miss Kansas & Miss Kansas Teen stage this June in Pratt, KS 💫

02/20/2026

We had such an incredible time celebrating Lunar New Year at the Wichita Public Library! Celebrating the beauty of culture with our community was an honor.

01/18/2026

First general meeting with our new Miss Wichita Asian Festival titleholders 🤍

Thank you to Panya, President of the , for hosting us at Cargill and kicking off an exciting year ahead.

Through this association, we encourage our community to get involved with local nonprofits and meaningful volunteer opportunities that make a lasting impact.