Hy-Vee Cauldron Fest
Saturday, July 13: 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Lake Shawnee - Reynolds Lodge, Tinman Circle
The Hy-Vee Cauldron Fest will serve as the official kickoff of the 2019 Games with food, music and fun for the whole family! Participants and supporters of the Games are welcome to join us in celebrating the start of the 30th Anniversary of the Sunflower State Games. 2018 Athletes of the Year Chad Lorenz and Mckinzey West will light the cauldron to "Let the Games Begin." The 5K/10K Road Race will Follow the ceremony. The event will take place at Lake Shawnee - Reynolds Lodge on Tinman Circle in Topeka.
ADMISSION: FREE
- Complimentary pastries and fruit to Athletes, Volunteers, ans Spectators
- Face Painting, Clowns, Kids Activities
- 1K Kids Fun Run
- Music provided by Dr. Tunes
COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST:
- Bagels and Cream Cheese from Pizagel's
- Assorted Patries, Fruit, and Granola Bars from Hy-Vee
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
- 7:00 am: Music, Complimentary breakfast for Volunteers and Spectators, Family Activities, Vendor Booths, 5K/10K registration
- 7:45 am: Lighting of the Cauldron Ceremony
- 8:00 am: 5K/10K Road Race Begins
- 8:45 am: Awards Ceremony/Complimentary breakfast for Athletes
- 9:15 am: Kids Fun Run
