📍 Hesston High School | Hesston, Kansas
🗓 May 30, 2026

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

🏍️ Poker Run

Rev your engines and collect cards at each stop for a chance to win cash prizes!

🕑 Cards available starting at 2:00 PM
📍 Start Location: Twister City Harley-Davidson
5427 N Chuzby Dr, Wichita, KS

Stops Include:
Cy’s Horn and Hoof – Sedgwick
EmberHope – Newton
The Hub – Moundridge
Hesston High School – Hesston (Final Stop)

🏆 Winners announced at 6:00 PM

Registration Fees:
$20 for first poker hand
$10 for each additional hand

Prize Levels:
🥇 Best Hand — $200
🥈 2nd Best Hand — $100
🃏 Worst Hand — $50

🚗 Car Show

Bring your ride and compete for trophies and bragging rights!

🕓 4:00 PM at Hesston High School
200 N Ridge Rd, Hesston, KS

(Car show is free for viewing to the public!)

Entry Fee: $25 per vehicle

🏆 Awards announced at 6:00 PM

Award Categories:
Best of Show
People’s Choice
Best Classic
Best Modern
Best Truck
Best Paint
Kids’ Choice
Sponsor/Staff Choice

🎶 Live Music & Concert

Make a night of it with great music and community fun!

🎸 Outdoor performance by Sam Shilts | 4:00–6:00 PM

🎤 Concert begins at 7:00 PM
📍 Hesston High School Auditorium
🚪 Doors open at 6:15 PM

Featuring Jordan Tozier & Company, along with Roy Patton and special guest Gretchen Rhodes!

🎟️ Concert Tickets are now FREE thanks to a generous sponsor!

Although tickets are free, we still encourage attendees to reserve tickets online in advance so we can better prepare for attendance. Walk-ins will also be welcome the day of the event.

🍖 Food & Refreshments

Served from 4:00 – 6:00 PM

BBQ will be available for purchase or by showing proof of your poker run or car show participant registration.

Additional plates available for $5.

(Meat generously provided by Cargill and prepared by Hooray Grill)

🎟️ Tickets & Registration

Poker run registration, car show registration, and free concert tickets are available now!

For additional information, contact: vlewis@emberhope.org

All proceeds and donations from Ignite Hope Fest directly support EmberHope’s mission to bring healing, stability, and hope to children and families across Kansas.