Hutch Fest Returns this Fall, Taking Place Oct. 4-5 in Downtown Hutchinson

By Hutchinson Recreation

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutch Rec, in a partnership with the Downtown Hutch Rod Run, is excited to announce the return of Hutch Fest. This year’s Hutch Fest will take place Friday, October 4 and Saturday, October 5 in Downtown Hutchinson.

Hutch Fest 2024 featured events include:

• Downtown Hutchinson Rod Run: Oct. 4 & 5:

  The 17th annual Downtown Hutchinson Rod Run & Classic Car Show starts at noon on Friday, Oct. 4 and continues through the evening of Oct. 5.
  
  This two-day event features hot rods, classic and antique cars, trucks, and motorcycles, as well as a Show & Shine, Main Street Cruise, vendor demonstrations, food trucks, and more. More details are available at the Downtown Hutch Rod Run website.

• Hutch Brewfest: Oct. 5 from 2-5 p.m.

  The Hutch Rec Foundation is once again hosting the 4th annual Hutch Brewfest: A Craft Beer Festival, presented by Clayworks at Disability Supports. This event will take place in front of Hutch Rec Downtown at 17 E. 1st Ave. Proceeds from the event benefit the Hutch Rec Foundation, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to support Hutch Rec by advocating for program improvements and recreational opportunities through charitable giving.
  
  Hutch Brewfest will feature 12 craft breweries from across the state. Returning in 2024 – a special Homebrewer’s Competition, which will feature 10 home brewers. More information on the Hutch Brewfest, including ticket purchasing, is available on the Hutch Fest web page.

• Hutch Fest Kids Zone: Oct. 4 from 6-8 p.m. and Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. near DCI Park, 2nd & Main

  Families of all ages are invited to 2nd & Main and the DCI Park area for the Hutch Fest Kids Zone, sponsored by First National Bank.
  
  The Kids Zone area will include inflatables, Touch-a-Truck, treat trucks, community booths and activities, live entertainment, and more

• Salt City 5K/10K Races: Oct. 5 at 8 a.m. in front of Salt City Brewing

  Take the urban challenge of a road race at the Salt City 5K/10K races, presented by Salt City Brewing. The event starts in front of the brewery at 514 N. Main with the 10K race starting at 8 a.m., 5K race starting at 8:15 a.m.
  
  Participants are officially chip-timed and receive a medal and shirt. All ages and both runners and walkers are welcome. Additional race details and registration can be found on the Hutch Fest web page.

Stay up-to-date on Hutch Fest activities and events by following the Hutch Fest web page, as well as the Hutch Rec social media pages on Facebook and Instagram.