Have you ever heard someone say there is nothing to do in Wichita?
This weekend is filled with fun things to do and some things to put on the calendar for next month.
I held a private fund raising “Wine & Jazz’ event at Chester’s Chop House and Wine Bar two weeks ago and we had great attendance and raised some money for this great cause…had some fun too. First up is Kristen Sewell from Beauties & Beasts Rescue here in Wichita to talk about this worthy groups next fund raising event the “Fur Ball.” Get tickets NOW!
Beauties and Beasts is a state-licensed 501(c)(3) death row rescue located in Wichita, Kansas. Since our founding in October 2014, we have been able to save the lives of over 900 death row animals. We are a completely 100% volunteer run rescue, we also rely on 100% donations from our followers and supporters to carry out our mission to save animals in our community. www.beautiesandbeasts.org
Dan Stockemer stops by to talk about Sunday’s Prairie Hill Vineyard Balloon And Art Festival. “We are excited about the Hot Air Balloon and Art Festival a week from this coming Sunday, Oct. 21st, from 2:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Bring the whole family, the balloons lift off at 5:00 pm. There will be LOTS of fun things for the kids, as well as food trucks, art booths, and wines from Grace Hill Winery and Jenny Dawn Cellars, as well as local brews.”
Chad Eberly from Eberly Farms joins us to talk about this West Wichita destination landmark still owned by the Eberly family, It’s busy this weekend as the Farm plays host to the Ories Garlic Festival.
Orie’s Garlic Fest, put on by Orie’s Farm Fresh, returns this weekend for its second installment, and it was so popular last year that it’s grown to a two-day event with more garlicky food and more garlicky fun. We’ll tell you about the garlic fun going on both Saturday and Sunday.
Then Tom Brown is on to talk about the great weather and family fun to be had at Meadow Lark Farms. Why go to a Pumpkin Patch that had the pumpkins trucked in when you can actually see where they grow and pick your own. www.themeadowlarkfarm.com
Meadowlark Farm is a Pick-Your-Own peach and apple orchard, pumpkin patch and Hard Cidery just east of Wichita, Kansas. Located at: 11249 SW 160th St, Rose Hill, KS 67133.
Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
2016 The Velvet Devil Merlot from Washington
When Hollywood’s surprise hit Sideways suddenly spawned anti-Merlot sentiments everywhere, Charles set out to rebuff the movie’s unflattering depiction of this great varietal. One sip of this bold, sultry creation and you’ll know he succeeded at making Merlot sexy again.
More than 300 craft beers, 8th Midwest Wingfest, Food Truck Round-Up & Beer Garden, great vendors, DJ Ronnie Choy’s Dance Contest, The Sam Adams Stein Hoisting competition, Live music on the patio featuring “For The Birds”, Games and much more!! All this at the new venue this year, the Kansas Star Casino. We expect a sellout crowd so get your tickets NOW through 
Our 2014 release of KILLER DROP brings together fruit from renowned regions of Northern California including Napa Valley, Sonoma, the Sierra Foothills, Lodi, and Mendocino. Each region contributes distinctive characteristics into the final blend, resulting in an expressive wine with multiple layers of complexity and balance.
Now here is a high tech application that anyone who loves wine needs! My guest is Pam Dillon founder and CEO of “WINE RING” Check out 
You instinctively know how you feel about a wine, and your ratings are a fast way to give voice to your preferences. Whether you’re an expert or just beginning your wine journey, it’s all it takes to make Wine Ring work for you. Based on your wine preferences as you rate wines using the Wine Ring simple rating system of LOVE, LIKE, SOSO or DISLIKE. You can rate wines by taking a label photo with the app or typing the wines name. Using artificial intelligence put together by a talented staff of Wine Executives, Masters of Wine and Master Sommeliers you personal preferences are stored and translated to usable recommendations based on your input.
“I am extremely excited and hopeful about artificial intelligence and the good that it can bring to the world,” said Pam Dillon, co-founder and CEO of Wine Ring. “Together we are creating a landscape — a whole new way of thinking about how we can bring to bear technology — in the context of making these recommendations.”
2017 Vista Red Blend, Napa Valley Atlas Peak AVA
The right-sized handbook for fruit preserving, with 75 basic and special recipes for jams, jellies, chutneys, and compotes, by chef emeritus and master preserver Joyce Goldstein. 
JOYCE GOLDSTEIN is a former Chez Panisse chef; the retired chef/owner of James Beard Award–winning restaurant Square One; and the author of twenty-eight books. Her preserves are sold at gourmet locations, such as Bi-Rite Market in San Francisco and Bread Furst in Washington, DC, and enjoyed by her very lucky grandchildren. She lives in San Francisco. Learn more about Joyce at
The Junior League of Wichita will present its 15th annual Holiday Galleria, an upscale shopping event featuring more than 100 of the best regional and national merchants, October 4-7, 2018. All proceeds will support Junior League of Wichita’s mission. Currently, the League works with the community to combat child abuse through awareness, prevention and intervention.
This wine offers jammy aromas and a softly textured palate that boasts rich berry-fruit flavors. This nicely balanced Cabernet Sauvignon is well-structured with fine-grained tannins that lead to a long, powerful finish. This Cabernet Sauvignon is round, balanced and inviting and a great value wine!
Since the return to Douglas Avenue the crowds have responded in great numbers. And, the best part…the weather doesn’t matter! Hot, mild or even cold, it’s chili weather! We expect the crowd to be over 9,000 strong and all of them eager to taste some of the best chili in the Midwest! With teams from Kansas and surrounding states (80 teams expected in 2018), the Wichita Wagonmasters Downtown Chili Cookoff has been a Wichita tradition for over 30 years. Since 2005 when the Wagonmasters took over the event and brought it back Downtown, the event has exploded with a renewed level of enthusiasm by contestants and attendees alike.
Ashley Ruckman joins us to talk about Burger Battle, part of the BIG Blocktoperfest
3RD ANNUAL ICT BLOKTOBERFEST: 