The First Responders Foundation of Kansas is adding something new to this year’s event lineup! In addition to our FREE Community Day, we’re introducing a Car Show!

Free for the public to attend
Car registration: $20
Proceeds benefit:
• The First Responders Foundation of Kansas
• The Derby Police Department
• The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit

Join us for a day of community, cars, and support for our local heroes! Stay tuned for more details!

Registration is LIVE!

https://members.paolachamber.org/.../paola-heartland-car...

Join us for the Paola Heartland Car Show on June 14th, 2025!

What to expect:

Route 66 band is returning to play some classic rock
Shop at some of our brick and mortar businesses or hit up the merchandise vendors on the square!
Raffles
Food trucks
Awards
And of course, the real stars of the show, 275+ of the most beautiful vintage and antique cars around!

Registration is $25 per car or truck (1985 and older). Register by May 16th and get a free t-shirt!

This event is FREE for spectators!

This event draws several thousand visitors. If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor or a merchandise vendor, please contact April@paolachamber.org or call 913-294-4335.

Please note: To secure a sponsor or vendor spot, you MUST have direct communication with the Paola Chamber of Commerce. We will not reach out to you for sponsor or vendor booth payments over Facebook or any other social platforms. If you receive any messages from those trying to collect payment, please report and block.

It's that time of the year! Our Annual Fly In is Saturday, June 14th- Father's Day Weekend. This is an all-day event, but feel free to join us for brunch from 8am-12pm. The live music begins at noon! All kinds of aircraft will be here throughout the day, as well as our Cars & Cockpits car show! We will have live music from Rusty Rierson from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Then, Jet City will play the evening show!

This is a time when you get to walk around on the tarmac and get up close to the aircraft. We will have the full menu available inside and hotdogs and hamburgers for sale outside! Look for our beer gardens outside as well! Please note- no coolers allowed. We cannot wait to see you on June 14th!

Here is the announcement folks.
Same entry fee as last year $20.00
Dash plaques for first 100 registrations. Last year everyone really had fun and this year will be bigger and better for sure. Share with your friends and family.
All Vehicles Welcome, Including Bikes, Jeeps, and Rat Rods. Our 3rd Annual Car Show is gearing up to be an unforgettable event this year, showcasing stunning cars and events, including a 2-step rev battle, stereo competition, and lowrider hop. Topeka has previously only seen events of this magnitude at Heartland Park, and since we no longer have a home there, we're working to bring something positive to our picturesque park for all car enthusiasts, featuring raffles, silent auctions, and food trucks, all to benefit the Dream Acres FASD community. Join us for a unique car show experience and help make this year an even greater success than last year.
Pre-register on line with our zeffy link or with our QR code on our flyer to get your favorite spot. You may register at gate day of. All proceeds will benefit the Dream Acres FASD community. If you have any questions you can telephone Cliff at 816-820-2971, Kay at 785-510-3016 or pm CA Brocueleg via Facebook private message. Only authorized persons are CA Brocueleg, Kayleen Manrose, Kathryn Meinhardt or Cliff Meinhardt

Join us for a fun-filled morning/afternoon of vendors, activities for the kids, and multiple door prize drawings for the participants each hour! Everyone is welcome and encouraged to come enjoy the event and check out some awesome vehicles & bikes. There will be 18 trophies to giveaway, so don't miss out! The event will take place on August 23, 2025, in Hugoton, KS. We hope to see you there!

Join Us for an Unforgettable Day at the 3rd Annual Free Community Day!

The First Responders Foundation of Kansas is thrilled to announce our 3rd Annual Free Community Day! This exciting event follows the 5K Run & Walk, benefiting the Derby Police Department & The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit.

Date: Saturday October 4th 2025
Location: Wichita Boathouse Wichita, Kansas

Why Attend?

Engage with Your Local Heroes: Meet and interact with the first responders who keep our community safe.

Fun for the Whole Family: Enjoy a day packed with smiles, fun, and laughter.

Activities for All Ages:
- Delicious food
- Music to get you moving
- Unique vendors offering local goods
- Bouncy houses for the kids
- Touch-a-Truck display featuring emergency vehicles, military vehicles, tow trucks, helicopter and many more vehicles
-Fascinating K-9 demonstrations
-Police Horses

Bring your family, friends, and neighbors to celebrate and support our local first responders. Let's make this day unforgettable!

Want to Be Apart of the Action?

Vendor Booths: Showcase your products and services to a vibrant community.

Touch-a-Truck Spots: Feature your impressive vehicles.

Sponsorship Opportunities: Support this incredible event and gain visibility for your business.

How to Get Involved:

Interested in making this event a success?
Email us at info@firstrespondersfoundationks.org or send us a direct message.