April 24, 2017 | Events. A national television audience has watched Ros, the drag queen alter ego of Wichita . A request for proposals (RFP) for the site was issued by the City over the summer and a Kansas City firm has been awarded the bid to build a hotel on the site. Great drive and views are some of my favorite in town, day or night. Photo via I Used To Drag Douglas Facebook group. I know other cities and states have done similar things and it draws not only those looking for the nostalgia but also those car enthusiasts who like events like that to show off their cars.. 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A group of car enthusiasts is planning to drag Douglas on Saturday night. I recommend standing on the deck! Photo via I Used To Drag Douglas Facebook group. I would love to see vendors down there and have the Old Town bars get involved. The result was over a dozen events at multiple venues celebrating what the Chisholm Trail means to Wichita. A Douglas enthusiast herself, Elam dragged between 1979 and 1985, and frequently hung out behind Century II with friends after theyd finished dragging. We had plans to use the space for our upcoming Chisholm Trail 150th Anniversary event; however, the Wichita Downtown Development Corporation (WDDC) has asserted their influence on the west side of the river and has come up with a conflicting plan for it's use. The decision was made that this will be the final year for the event in it's current format. Air Capital Bacon and Beer Festival returns to Wichita for the second year after debuting in 2016. Today there's no dragging. Note the sculptures in the downtown area. more. Douglas Avenue, estimated early 1960's. Shes a regular judge at local food competitions and speaks to groups all over Wichita about dining. You may have also seen a Dragging Douglas t-shirt or two around town. A popular Wichita tradition from long ago was brought back on Saturday afternoon to benefit cancer research. It was just a feeling that I can't even describe, but anyone who used to drag knows exactly what I am talking about. Many former draggers have attempted to bring the event back, though Elam is not certain that the event would take off the way that it did so many years ago. Go past Hillside and see a few shops at Clifton Square (3700 E. Douglas). The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Fundraiser is tonight!. Fries from Griff's, which was located at Oliver and Harry. On the east side of the river is the downtown & business district with many sculptures on the sidewalks. For those of us in our teens in the 1960s-80s, it was a Saturday night tradition whenever the weather was good. PART OF AUDACY MUSIC. Over the summer, an old Wichita tradition returned - Dragging Douglas! Travel through historic College Hill with large trees and large houses. We planned our visit so we would be there on Saturday, avoiding downtown traffic on work days. Did you know that Star Wars was related to Wichita in several ways? Her family went into the restaurant to get food as she remained in the vehicle. The roundabout at the Delano Clock Tower became the west end of the route, with the east end being at Hydraulic. My dad took me to drag Douglas on Friday night to teach how to drive a stick - nearly died of embarrassment, Maggie Bourbonnais-Dresher recalls. A GoFundMe page has been set up to assist the girls family with her funeral and burial. Thats 9,000 bucks we raised by bringing back Dragging Douglas. Fab. Nice! I love the area and how well maintained it is. If you were a young adult, teenager, or perhaps a sneaky preteen with a cool older sibling, between the 1950s and early 1990s, you likely have fond memories of Dragging Douglas. WPD: Teen dragged by stolen SUV on Kellogg, 12 News anchor Lily Wu resigns, exploring run for mayor, Wichita police: Search over, 4 girls reported as runaways found safe, Kansas school targeted in mass swatting incident, Man sentenced to 4 years in prison for 2020 standoff, assault on Wichita police, Boyd Gaming has company as two others apply for HHR facilities, Liberal student planned to show off gun before alerted of lockdown, Senior Services of Wichita reports urgent volunteer shortage, Contact information: 316-831-6166 or investigators@kwch.com. Downtown Wichita's Douglas Avenue was a place where, for decades, teens and young adults would go to hang out on Friday and Saturday nights. The bus tour was kind of a preview / trial run, there will be another one in 2017. "How difficult could it be? I've lived in Wichita for many years and could write much more on each of these establishments. Others, still, brought the kids out to Douglas themselves. Joined: Feb 9, 2009 It is a different world and kids of today would only be amused with the novelty of dragging for a short time before their desire to be entertained by something else would kick in.. At Kellogg and West Street, Palmer stopped the Escape and ran. In the downtown area, it was once where young baby boomers went to "drag Douglas" and hangout. Wilson said its been bizarre watching his old friend perform on the show, which features lip sync battles, fashion shows and other events designed to help judges find Americas next drag superstar., Its bonkers because its now an international show, a phenomenon that kicks off peoples careers in the strangest ways, he said. Douglas Avenue (Wichita) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go. By Denise Neil. If you were a young adult, teenager, or perhaps a sneaky preteen with a cool older sibling, between the 1950s and early 1990s, you likely have fond memories of Dragging Douglas. Do you have memories of dragging Douglas? Impressing a skeptical crowd upon opening, the event looks forward to an even more successful run . Its also so fun and something I was really grateful I got a chance to participate in, especially this year.. As we started planning the 2016 parade it started to set in - we've been doing this for 10 years! Elam also runs a blog where she reminisces about her time spent on Douglas, which can be found here. A popular Wichita tradition from long ago was brought back on Saturday afternoon to benefit cancer research. It's just a parade". Still, it is another fun event that takes place at least partially in Delano. The triangle of land that was considered for fracking operations in 2013 became a center of controversy once again in 2016. Grab your friends and gas up your favorite ride to come out and join the Heights Class of 1982 as we relive our glory days cruising d . Nancy has these visions No, not that sort of visions! Many went to Douglas to look for a cute guy or girl, and when they succeeded, they would meet up at popular hangouts like Sandys, a burger joint that was located at Douglas and Grove, or Griffs, another burger joint, this one at Oliver and Harry, a ways removed from the hustle and bustle of the drag. But don't stop there. They wanted Delano to be involved and they wanted to be sure not to conflict with our Delano Fall Fair scheduled for the first weekend in October 2017. Children love finding all the animals. Just beware whenever you hear "I have this vision", It all started with a simple parade Several things factored into the decision including the challenge of finding businesses willing to stay open after-hours and the logistics of transporting increasing crowds of people to the various venues. Traffic was bumper-to-bumper, and sometimes it could take up to two hours to complete a circuit, but that didnt matter. Photo via I Used To Drag Douglas Facebook group. If you're never seen the WaltzingWaters at the Fountains at the Waterwalk, you're missing out. The 110-foot-long fountains bring downtown more than just an attractive water feature. Photo via I Used To Drag Douglas Facebook group. Dubbed Dragging Douglas, where people would get in their cars, drive through downtown Wichita along Douglas Avenue and rev their engines and sometimes spin their tires, disappeared in recent times, but was brought back. I love history.especially when I took part in it. Throughout the year we spent a lot of time on Chisholm Trail 150th Anniversary stuff. Long evenings, green grass, barbecues, beers, beautiful lakes and a warm breeze are all you need to feel refreshed and stress-free, no matter what else may be going on in your world. On July 6th there was a groundbreaking ceremony for the Downtown Advance Learning Library. The 13-year-old was caught on the outside of the vehicle. Things were so much different 60 years ago, said Sharon Long, who dragged during her high school years in the late 1950s. McCorkell, the 31-year-old former Wichita performer who is starring on the popular VH-1 reality competition, is headed back to Wichita for performances this weekend at the Crown Uptown Theatre the venue at 3207 E. Douglas where he once regularly appeared in productions. CT-150 Sedgwick County was put in charge of acquiring commemorative souvenirs for the Kansas group. From the Delano district (around Seneca at the west end) up through Oliver (at the end) there's lots to see and do. is this area dangerous? We also commissioned a book on the Chisholm Trail and the origins of Wichita as well as a map of all of the Chisholm Trail markers in Kansas. In the downtown area, it was once where young baby boomers went to "drag Douglas" and hangout. when I save this on TA, why is it putting it in Kansas City on the map? Other popular meet-up spots were the McDonald's at Broadway and Hardee's. Hansen was hoping to raise $100,000 . Courtesy VH-1. Dragging Douglas was some of the best times of all of our lives. A much more modern Douglas, circa 2010. Wichita was a nice place in the early 60's. Andy, Sep 16, 2007. Oh, there might be a few diehard gearhead kids that would like showing off their cars, but to enjoy sitting in a car for 2 hours, bumper to bumper just talking and listening to music, I don't think kids today would go for it, Elam said. Just because This years Midwest Winefest has come and gone, that doesnt mean there arent other local events that combine wine and philanthropy! The two events together were what closed down Douglas to draggers. Many of those that attended the fundraiser were those that use to Drag Douglas years ago. With a variety of places to geek out, the current expansion of Headshots, our original video gaming bar, and more, its pretty plain to see that nerd culture is really thriving in our comm Midwest Winefest is about more than just sampling over 300 wines, its about providing free and affordable healthcare to the members of our community who are uninsured and uncared for due primarily to financial restrictions. On any given weekend between the 1950s and the early 1990s, this street was filled with young people who would come from all over the Wichita area to hang out. Also, there are several lovely and unique small art museums and artist quarters worth seeing along Douglas. If youre anything like me, you come to life during the summer. It is a main avenue east and west thru some of the grandest neighborhoods and historic areas of central Wichita. We walked around the area and watched the fountain shows at 8 and 9 p.m. Starting in 2007, its always been a day for the staff, the customers and the artists themselves to come together and acknowledge the special Hopping Gnome Brewery Celebrates Turning Two, Wichita's Internationally-Recognized Speed Skating Team, Wichita's Nobel Prize Winner, Vernon L. Smith, WSU Men's Golf Heads to MVC For Possible 21st Championship. Ros from "RuPaul's Drag Race" will perform in Wichita this weekend. a reviewer mentioned gang bangers shooting people! Grab your friends and gas up your favorite ride to come out and join the Heights Class of 1982 as we relive our glory days cruising downtown Wichita on a Friday night! Palmer got into the drivers seat and took off with the vehicle. Wilson reached out to see if McCorkell would be willing to return and entertain locals whove been cheering him on from halfway across the country. We got to Drag Douglas all the time and it was one heck of a lot of fun, said attendee Sandra Poston. Go further east yet there's even more great places for you to enjoy. Unfortunately, this interesting area has many vagrants which may make you uncomfortable. Dragging Douglas was a decades-long Wichita tradition in which young people Air Capital Bacon and Beer Festival returns to Wichita for the second year after debuting in 2016. I was inspired to create the site because I am just a nostalgic person. The 110-foot-long fountains bring downtown more than just an attractive water feature. It's great to see the continued development in that area, but we continue to be concerned that Delano's wants and needs are subjected to what other entities want. Once again, we have mixed feelings. Before he was chosen for RuPauls Drag Race, he also made appearance as Ros as part of a trio called Stephanies Child on Season 13 of The Voice in 2017 and on the 14th season of Americas Got Talent in 2019. 2023 Audacy, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. That's also when I tried smoking. Why Hoda Kotb has not been on Today since mid-February, KISS announce the credits are about to roll with final 'End Of The Road' shows, Hilary Duff: I needed to be my own person after Lizzie McGuire ended, Hes back: Arnold Schwarzenegger stars in trailer for Netflixs Fubar, Khlo Kardashian reveals tumor was removed from her face: Totally OK. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. See Which Vanderpump Rules Stars Are Single, Married or Dating, Harry, Meghan asked to leave UK home in further royal rift, Anna Netrebko concert canceled by Taiwan national orchestra, Fashion designer uses Paris show to display life in Ukraine. Whether you want to hear the Call of Cthulhu, or your CCG play style is aggro or control, heres where you can go t Local beer is a large part of Wichitas culture. Over the summer, an old Wichita tradition returned - Dragging Douglas! As she exited, she got caught in the seatbelt on the outside of the vehicle. Old town stretches from Douglas to 2nd Avenue and from the train tracks at the old train Station (also on Douglas) to Washington street. They are whimsical, sweet and very friendly for children as well as adults, and well worth experiencing. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Take some time to savor this area. Some of our events have done really well, while others have only lasted a year or two. In recent years, Wichita has become quite the hub of nerd culture. There are a couple of other properties that are being looked at as possible new locations. And there is just such a welcoming feeling! We went 2 nights in a row and the music and show were different each night. We have also been able to help other groups get events started. E Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67202, United States Event Location & Nearby Stays: This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher. WPD sends its thoughts and prayers to family, friends, and others affected by this tragic incident.. Crossing the "Wheat" bridge over the Arkansas River you soon start seeing the street sculptures on both sides of Douglas Ave. And, we met quite a few. Denise Neil has covered restaurants and entertainment since 1997. The Crown, where McCorkell still has friends and acquaintances, also has been hosting watch parties every Friday when RuPauls Drag Race airs on VH-1. After you go under the railroad viaduct, Old Town to the north has restaurants, galleries, a theater, a fabulous fountain for kids to play in. We are an RV park here in Wichita and I was wondering if there are any pamphlets for Douglas Ave that I could put out on display for our customers? Dragging Douglas returns for one night only!!! While here, he said, hell also participate in a Zoom call with WSU Performing Arts students to talk about his life after graduation. Those who cant attend can watch the show via livestream. We had meetings with the Tri-state group and the Kansas group and organized a Sedgwick County group. Today's kids I don't think would understand or appreciate the simple joy that we got out of dragging. Photo via I Used To Drag Douglas Facebook group. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. He entered one of New York Citys biggest drag competitions and won, and after that, his drag career took off quickly. Looking back, I think they probably knew by keeping track of the miles on the speedometer, Long said. This was the first year for a new Delano Safe Treat Halloween event coordinated by the Delano Neighborhood Association and Delano businesses. The Delano Community Garden received some bad news - 2016 would be the final season for the garden. Photo ops galore in the downtown business district. Dragging Douglas returns for one night only!!! We love coming out, seeing all the people out here that are giving their money to keep my daughter alive, he added. Anytime members feel. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. And it was the most challenging thing Ive ever been a part of. Staying true to Delano standards, we took it upon ourselves to organize an entire year of events looking at the Chisholm Trail from all aspects. Officers located the Ford Escape at Kellogg and West Street. The event took off around 2:00 p.m. and ended around 4:00 p.m. During that time, a stretch of Douglas from approximately Washington Street to Broadway Avenue was shut down for safety. We didn't think anything about parking our car and riding with them. Elams Facebook group garnered a following of over 7,000 people, but was lost as a result of a Facebook update. How would I get there from old town? If anyone has any information on this case, they can call WPD detectives at 316-268-4407, the See Something Say Something hotline at 316-519-2282, or Crime Stoppers at 316-267-2111. In October the Delano Senior Center hosted a lecture on the Chisholm Trail sponsored by WSU and we organized a Chisholm Trail Bus Tour to Caldwell and back featuring museums and other stops along the way. 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