Overview
Winfield is a city in Kansas, in the United States of America.
2 things to do · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Winfield
Walnut Valley Music Festival
A bluegrass music festival held annually in Winfield. The WVF is well known for its picking and fiddling contests. The next festival will be September 17–21, 2025. Adult tickets range from $18-$80, depending on the numbe…
Island Park
At the north end of the city. It can be a good place for rest stops or picnics.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 93°F; winter lows dip to about 22°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: May and Jun. (climate data from nearby Wichita)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- ICT Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, Wichita — 37 mi away. Directions
- SWO Stillwater Regional Airport, Stillwater — 75 mi away. Directions
- TUL Tulsa International Airport, Tulsa — 95 mi away (major hub). Directions
Winfield is served by two US highways: US 160, which runs east-west, and US 77, which runs north-south. US 160 meets up with Interstate 35 south of Wichita. US 77 meets up with Interstate 35 just north of Wichita.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Walnut Valley Music Festival
- Afternoon Island Park
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Get in
By car
Winfield is served by two US highways: US 160, which runs east-west, and US 77, which runs north-south. US 160 meets up with Interstate 35 south of Wichita. US 77 meets up with Interstate 35 just north of Wichita.
By plane
Get around
For the most part, Winfield is arranged in a grid around the two highways that intersect inside the city.
Do
Do Walnut Valley Music Festival
A bluegrass music festival held annually in Winfield. The WVF is well known for its picking and fiddling contests. The next festival will be September 17–21, 2025. Adult tickets range from $18-$80, depending on the number of days you wish to attend and how early you buy the tickets. Children ages 6-11 can get in for $5 at the door, and children under age 6 are admitted free.
Buy
Along highway 77, there are a couple of grocery and retail stores side by side with a gas station in the parking lot. This makes a good stopping place for travelers.
Sleep
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