National Festival of Breads

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Food & DrinkManhattan
DatesDates TBA · Usually JuneCheck locally before booking
DurationSummerEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forRegional food & drinkThis is less a public gathering festival and
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategoryFood & DrinkFestival type
The story

National Festival of Breads in Manhattan

The National Festival of Breads is a biennial home-baking competition run by Kansas Wheat, based in Manhattan, Kansas, that invites amateur bakers nationwide to submit original yeast-bread recipes. Finalists compete in person for cash prizes while the festival promotes wheat education and shares winning recipes publicly.

Kansas has long been one of the top wheat-producing states in the country, and Kansas Wheat, the industry organization representing the states wheat farmers, created the National Festival of Breads as a way to connect that agricultural identity directly to home kitchens rather than leaving wheats public image limited to commodity markets and farm statistics.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

This is less a public gathering festival and more a national recipe competition anchored in one of the countrys leading wheat-producing states, giving it a genuinely educational mission tied to agriculture rather than pure entertainment

02

The mystery stays covered

Kansas Wheat created a signature recipe, Sunny Wheat Bread, in the mid-1980s specifically to represent the states agricultural pride, and the festivals ongoing competitions continue that same project of connecting home bakers directly to the wheat industry that supplies their flour

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival centers on amateur bakers submitting original yeast-bread recipes judged by a panel

Water and renewal

Living ritual

a youth division encouraging young bakers

The sacred route

Living ritual

and public sharing of winning recipes afterward

The local code

Living ritual

continuing a tradition built around the states signature Sunny Wheat Bread recipe developed in the 1980s

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually June

Getting around

For National Festival of Breads, plan transport around the exact Manhattan venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

For finalists attending an in-person bake-off, casual comfortable clothing suitable for kitchen or demonstration-area work is appropriate; there is no public dress code since the event is...

Safety

Use normal food-market caution, hydrate, and leave time between crowded stalls.

Where to stay

For National Festival of Breads, stay near the part of Manhattan you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Entry may be free while tastings, meals, or special tables are paid locally.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map40.71 N, 74.01 WOpen in Google Maps

Manhattan, KS

TransportFor National Festival of Breads, plan transport around the exact Manhattan venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor National Festival of Breads, stay near the part of Manhattan you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is National Festival of Breads?

National Festival of Breads is listed for June · Summer. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does National Festival of Breads take place?

The festival is listed in Manhattan, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Summer is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Manhattan, KS

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLnationalfestivalofbreads.com
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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually June
Source statusOfficial source linked
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