The obvious time to visit is during the Kansas Wheat Festival in mid-July, a five-day celebration that's been running since 1900. The festival brings a parade, classic car show, live music, carnival rides, and an arts exhibition to town — it's the biggest thing that happens here all year, and it draws people from across Sumner County and beyond.
Outside festival week, spring and fall are the most comfortable seasons. Summers are hot and humid, with temperatures regularly pushing past 95°F (35°C) in July and August. Winters are cold and windy, with occasional ice storms. March through May and September through October offer mild weather and good driving conditions if you're passing through on a road trip across southern Kansas.