2017 Festival Photos

  • The National Festival of Breads greeted visitors with this sign, sponsored by Visit Mahattan.
  • The 2017 NFOB crowd was the largest in the event's history with an estimated 3,000 people in attendance.
  • The 2017 NFOB crowd was the largest in the event's history with an estimated 3,000 people in attendance.
  • Jeff Hertzberg presenting at the 2017 National Festival of Breads
  • Jeff Hertzberg presenting at the 2017 National Festival of Breads
  • Jeff Hertzberg presenting at the 2017 National Festival of Breads
  • Pam Correll baking her 2017 NFOB finalist bread, Orange Marmalade Breakfast Crescents
  • Kellie White baking her 2017 NFOB finalist bread, Orange-Spice Anadama Wreath
  • Tiffany Aaron baking her 2017 NFOB finalist bread, Tumeric-Rosemary & Sweet Potato Rosettes
  • Ronna Farley baking the 2017 NFOB Champion, Seeded Corn and Onion Bubble Loaf
  • Patrice Hurd with her 2017 NFOB finalist bread, Toasted Cardamom Nordic Crown
  • Shauna Havey with her 2017 NFOB finalist bread, Butternut Romesco Braid
  • Jane Fry making her 2017 NFOB finalist bread, Southwest Focaccia
  • Michele Kusma with her 2017 NFOB finalist bread, Mexican Street Corn Skillet Bread
  • Red Star Yeast is a sponsor of the 2017 National Festival of Breads
  • Red Star Yeast was a sponsor of the 2017 NFOB.
  • Red Star Yeast representatives with their booth at the 2017 NFOB.
  • King Arthur Flour is a sponsor of the 2017 National Festival of Breads
  • King Arthur Flour showed attendees how to Bake for Good!
  • King Arthur Flour is a sponsor of the 2017 National Festival of Breads
  • The King Arthur Flour Bake for Good program presented at the 2017 NFOB, as well as created baked goods to be donated to the Flint Hills Breadbasket.
  • Also featured at the festival was the King Arthur Flour "Sift Magazine" and White Whole Wheat Flour
  • King Arthur Flour was a sponsor of the 2017 NFOB.
  • The King Arthur Flour Bake For Good Program was a popular hands-on activity where attendees could put their knowledge to the test.
  • The King Arthur Flour Bake For Good Program was a popular hands-on activity where attendees could put their knowledge to the test.
  • The King Arthur Flour Bake For Good Program was a popular hands-on activity where attendees could put their knowledge to the test.
  • The King Arthur Flour Bake for Good program presented at the 2017 NFOB, as well as created baked goods to be donated to the Flint Hills Breadbasket.
  • King Arthur Flour was a sponsor of the National Festival of Breads.
  • Youth awards for the 2017 National Festival of breads were presented
  • Finalists were presented with these customized pans, provided by USA Pan.
  • USA Pans was a sponsor of the 2017 NFOB.
  • A representative from Hy-Vee, a sponsor of the 2017 NFOB, also sold sample's of the store's bread and helped to judge the competition.
  • Visitors were able to mingle with Kansas legends from the Wizard of Oz. Sponsored by the Wamego Chamber of Commerce.
  • Festival goers were able to shop with multiple vendors, including Elk Falls Pottery
  • Festival attendees could also mingle with Mr. and Mrs. Slice
  • Kids enjoying the hands on learning portion of the NFOB
  • Kids enjoying the hands on learning portion of the NFOB
  • Kids enjoying the hands on learning portion of the NFOB
  • Mr, and Mrs. Slice were on hand to greet guests.
  • Kids enjoying the hands on learning portion of the NFOB
  • Kids enjoying the hands on learning portion of the NFOB
  • Kids enjoying the hands on learning portion of the NFOB
  • The outdoor portion of the event included live music, BBQ samples and BBQ workshops.
  • Folks enjoying the popular outdoor barbeque portion of the NFOB
  • A scale model John Deere was on hand outside for the guests at the BBQ portion of the event to enjoy.
  • Sharon Davis, Home Baking Association, giving a presentation at the 2017 National Festival of Breads
  • Sharon Davis, Home Baking Association, giving a presentation at the 2017 National Festival of Breads
  • Sharon Davis, Home Baking Association, giving a presentation at the 2017 National Festival of Breads
  • Sharon Davis, Home Baking Association, is always a popular presenter at the event.
  • The awards for the Online and In Person People's Choice Awards
  • The final stage at the 2017 National Festival of Breads.
  • Patrice Hurd with her final entry for the 2017 National Festival of Breads.
  • Shauna Havey with her final entry for the 2017 National Festival of Breads.
  • Pam Correll with her final entry for the 2017 National Festival of Breads.
  • Ronna Farley with her final entry for the 2017 National Festival of Breads.
  • Kellie White with her final entry for the 2017 National Festival of Breads.
  • Michele Kusma with her final entry for the 2017 National Festival of Breads.
  • Tiffany Aaron with her final entry for the 2017 National Festival of Breads.
  • Jane Fry with her final entry for the 2017 National Festival of Breads.
  • The eight 2017 NFOB finalists with the baked goods donated to the Bake For Good program, sponsored by King Arthur Flour.
  • The eight NFOB finalists with their entries presented to the judges.
  • John Deere was a sponsor of the farm tour and the online People's Choice Award.
  • The National Festival of Breads trophy awarded to the champion.
  • The finalists were awarded these trophies for their participation in the event.
  • The National Festival of Breads ends with a gala where the champion bread is announced.
  • Cindy Falk and Julene DeRouchey, co-chais of the National Festival of Breads, announce the winner of the 2017 NFOB.
  • Ronna Farley is awarded as the 2017 National Festival of Breads champion.
  • Paula Gray of King Arthur Flour makes remarks at the 2017 NFOB gala.
  • The eight finalists pictured after the awards gala.
  • Crowds rushed into the 2017 National Festival of Breads. More than 3,000 attended the event.
  • The 2017 NFOB was a widely covered media event in the north east Kansas region.
  • Representatives from Oklahoma Wheat with the bread donated to the event and served to attendees by the organization.
  • Volunteers are the heart of the NFOB with countless man-hours going into the production of the event.
  • Another popular exhibit was Breads Around Kansas which exhibited the best of Kansas bakeries.
  • Straw artists from around Kansas exhibit and sell their beautiful art.
  • The National Festival of Breads draws in attendees from all over the US.
  • Canned goods were collected as a donation to the Flint Hills Breadbasket
  • Kansas Corn was a sponsor of the 2017 NFOB.
  • Kansas Soybean interns man the booth for the 2017 NFOB sponsor.
  • Goodie bags, complete with John Deere hats for the eight NFOB finalists.
  • John Deere was a sponsor of the farm tour and the online People's Choice Award.
  • Kansas Corn and Kansas Farm Bureau were sponsors of the 2017 NFOB
  • Ronna Farley pictured with representatives from King Arthur Flour, the winner of the champion bread auction.
  • Finalists on the Farm Tour taking a look at Joe Kejr's wheat field.
  • Finalists are also able to tour Farmer Direct Foods, a mill in New Cambria, Kansas.
  • The National Festival of Breads was able to donate more than $2,300 to the local Flint Hills Breadbasket.
  • The National Festival of Breads welcomed attendees from all around the US.