Part Poker Run. Part Car Show. Part Concert. All for Kids.
📍 Hesston High School | Hesston, Kansas
🗓 May 30, 2026

Join us for Hope Fest, a high-energy community fundraiser benefiting EmberHope and the children, youth, and families we serve across Kansas. Whether you love classic cars, live music, or a good road trip with friends, there’s something for everyone — and it’s all for a great cause.

🏍️ Poker Run

Hit the road and collect cards at each stop for a chance to win cash prizes!

Start Location:
Twister City – Park City

Stops Include:

• Cy’s Horn and Hoof – Sedgwick

• EmberHope – Newton

• The Hub – Moundridge

• Hesston High School – Hesston (Final Stop)

Registration Fees:

• $20 per rider

• $10 per participating rider

Prize Levels (announced at 6:00 PM):

• 🥇 Best Hand — $200

• 🥈 2nd Best Hand — $100

• 🃏 Worst Hand — $50

🚗 Car Show

Show off your ride and compete for bragging rights and trophies!

Entry Fee: $25 per vehicle

Award Categories (awards begin at 6:00 PM):

• Best of Show

• People’s Choice

• Best Classic

• Best Modern

• Best Truck

• Best Paint

• Kids’ Choice

• Sponsor/Staff Choice

🎶 Live Music & Concert

Stick around for an evening of great music and fun!

• Sam Shilts — Performing outside starting around 4:30 PM

• Jordan Tozier Band — Concert in the theater starting at 6:30 PM

  • With special guest, Gretchen Rhodes

Concert Tickets: $10

🍔 Food & Refreshments

Fuel up before the concert – cost will be per plate!
Food served from 4:30 – 6:00 PM
Provided by Hoorah Grill

🎟️ Tickets & Registration

Tickets and rider registration will be opening soon!
Stay tuned for updates, or reach out for more information:

📧 vlewis@emberhope.org

All proceeds from Hope Fest directly support EmberHope’s mission to serve and strengthen children and families across Kansas. Come out, have fun, and help us make a lasting difference — together. 💛