Downtown Wichita’s ‘Elsewhere Fest’ draws hundreds amid pro-Palestine protests [Video]

WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) – Hundreds of people are in Wichita for what’s called The Elsewhere Fest, a two-day music and art festival downtown.

Organizers say Elsewhere Fest is a way to build community in Wichita and the music scene.

“It feels amazing, we didn’t know what to expect. This is the first festival. And we were excited we were invited,” said Twink Drumz, a member of Mambo Sauce from DC.

Mambo Sauce a Go-Go group from Washington DC made the trip.

“I think it’s really cool. It’s really cool that you guys did like everything all downtown Wichita it’s just like a big music festival, I think it’s fun,” said Chelsea Chotinikorn, from Tulsa.

Jessie Hartke organized the first time festival.

“We have been so lucky to work with amazing musicians and visual artists for years. Lots of people have had amazing concepts over time. And this is finally the right moment to bring them all together …

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