Sand Creek Festival, Inc.
About
Sand Creek Festival, Inc. is a 501c3 originated in 2017 in order to promote and establish fun, endearing and educational local community based events in the Newton, KS area.
Sand Creek Festival, Inc has supported the following charities indirectly by asking organizations and clubs to take an active part in the Sand Creek Summer Daze Festival. These charities include: Ember Hope, Heartspring, Paw It Forward, Lexi’s Lambs, the Movember Foundation, Ronald McDonald House, Red Dirt Military Moms, CASA. Heart to Heart, Knights of Columbus 976 Newton, Knights of Columbus 3114 – Clonmel-Schulte, New Hope Shelter, Harvey County Big Brothers & Big Sisters, Harvey County United Way, Newton Railer Soccer Club, Jr. Railers Cheer Squad, Caring Hands Humane Society, Newton Rotary Club, and the Newton Mural & Arts Project.
Sand Creek Festival, Inc also uses its physical inventory and resources to help other local festivals and organizations which include: The Newton Kiwanis Club, Sedgwick Fall Festival, 2019 Newton High School Graduation Party, 2021 Newton High School Prom, Harvey County Now Blues, Brews & BBQ Event, Koerner Heights Youth Group, and the Harvey County United Way Chill Cook-off.
2023 Charities the Festival is Assisting
This year we will assist the Slate Creek PTO in raising money for the Slate Creek Inclusive Playground Project by using our brand new Waterfall Dunk Tank! You don’t fall in a ton of water, a ton of water is dumped on you!
Caring Hands Humane Society will once again benefit from the Weiner Dog Races and costume contest at the festival. Bring your fur baby to run or dress to impress!
2021-22 Committee Members
Executive Board
Chairman – Greg Hanson
Vice Chairman – Rick Toews
Secretary – Jeffery Graber
Treasurer – Rod Kreie
Member At large – Andy Harder
Sub Committee Members
Andrea Braker
Carly Stavola
Patrick Charlsen
Carson Hayes
Tim Gaynor
Caleb Smith
Sal Lujano
Michael Lunsford
Clint McBroom
Arlan Newell
Zach Newell
Nate Regier
Tim Young
Matt Hensley
Lance Gormley
Mollie Martinez
Lorisa Harder
Marketing Committee
Melody Spurney
Andrea Braker
Carly Stavola
Caleb Smith
Saucy & Glazed BBQ Committee
Nate Regier
Jeffrey Graber
Button & Gate Committee
Carson Hayes
Emergency Preparedness / Event Security Committee
Andy Harder
Talent/Performer Coordinator
Greg Hanson
Construction/Electrical Committee
Zach Newell
Tim Gaynor
Event Setup Committee
Clint McBroom
Patrick Charlsen
Volunteer Committee
Michael Lunsford
Arlan Newell
Hard Redz Summer Brew-off Committee
Greg Nickel
Tim Young
Concessions/Beverage Committee
Lorisa Harder
Sal Lujano
Rod Kreie
Grindin’ Sand Creek Competition
Matt Hensley
Lance Gormely