SHOP
The streets of Paxico are lined with antiques, locally owned shops, and a character or two.
"People come to Paxico to DISCOVER. Whether it's new music, antique treasures, or a community ready to celebrate, they'll find it here."
- Fest Co-Founder Bud Hund of Mill Creek Antiques
Eat
Work up an appetite for the region’s best food!
2026 RETURNING VENDORS
Aunt Nancy’s Face Art with Kasandra – Face Painting
We’re tickled pink to welcome back fresh Face Art! Whether you're young or young at heart, stop by for a whimsical, one-of-a-kind face painting experience that adds a little magic to your Blues Fest look. From butterflies to bold designs, let Kasandra make your festival day extra colorful.
Boogeyman BBQ – Smoked BBQ
You better bring your appetite because Boogeyman BBQ is smokin’ up something special! With mouthwatering brisket, pulled pork, ribs, cheesy taters, mac and cheese, and baked beans—all hot off the smoker—this is Kansas BBQ done right. Bold flavors, friendly faces, and food that’ll make you dance!
Butch’s BBQ Shack – BBQ
Chef Eric and the crew at Butch’s BBQ Shack are back with their legendary smoked turkey legs, pulled pork nachos, wings, baked beans, and more. Don’t forget to grab a bottle of their homemade BBQ sauce to take the flavor of Paxico home with you. It’s comfort food with heart and soul.
Carnival Cravings – Funnel Cakes & Deep-Fried Sweets
Nothing says festival like a hot, golden funnel cake dusted with powdered sugar. Carnival Cravings is bringing the sweet heat with deep-fried delights that’ll make your sweet tooth sing. Come for dessert… stay for another round.
Flint Hills Pints – Ice Cream
Locally farmed and farmer-owned, Flint Hills Pints is scooping up the freshest ice cream in Kansas. Creamy, dreamy, and oh-so-delicious, this is the perfect cool treat on a warm festival day. Don’t be shy—get a pint to share… or not!
Just Nuts – Roasted Nuts
Whether you like ‘em salty, sweet, or somewhere in between, Just Nuts has a fresh roasted snack for you. Perfect for munching while dancing, strolling, or relaxing—grab a bag to go and keep the good times crunchin’!
MHK Caravan Co. – Beer & Hard Seltzer
Back and ready to pour, MHK Caravan Co. rolls up in their vintage 1965 Nomad Wanderer trailer, stocked with an irresistible lineup of local beers, hard seltzers, and crafty cocktails. It’s the perfect place to toast the tunes and savor the spirit of the fest!
Hook and Que – Fried Catfish, Chicken Wings & Gumbo
We’re thrilled to welcome Millie and John back to Paxico! They’re bringing the bold flavors of the South with crispy fried catfish, juicy wings, rich gumbo, and savory shrimp. It’s comfort food that’ll warm your heart and keep you comin’ back for more.
Taqueria Mexico Lindo- Mexican Food
Get ready to spice up your Blues Fest with the bold, authentic flavors of Taqueria Mexico Lindo! Rolling in from Topeka, this family-run food truck is known for its fan-favorite Mexican eats—think sizzling street tacos, cheesy quesadillas, loaded burritos, and more. Fresh, flavorful, and made with love, it’s the kind of food that hits the spot and keeps you dancing back for seconds.
2026 new vendors JOINING US
Los GemElotes
Los GemElotes from Topeka will be serving up some crowd favorite Mexican street food with plenty of flavor and flair. Grab a cup of their famous Mexican street corn, or cool things down with fresh watermelon dressed up with tasty, saucy toppings. It’s a little sweet, a little savory, and just the right amount of messy!
Dulce Vida Gourmet Cafe
With plenty of delicious ways to keep cool, caffeinated, you’ll be smiling all day long. Sip on rich Mexican coffee, grab a refreshing lemonade, or cool off with one of their colorful ice pops. And if you’ve got a sweet tooth, they’ve got plenty of treats to make your festival day a little sweeter.
Manhattan Social Drink from Manhattan Brewing Company
Bringing their Delta 9 hemp sodas to the party, these refreshing 10mg THC sodas are a fun way for grown folks to kick back, cool down, and settle into the music. Just crack one open, find a shady spot, and let the blues do the rest. 🎶