Laissez le bon temps rouler! Let the good times roll this Mardi Gras with food specials, concerts, and more in Wichita! We have compiled a list for Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesdays in Wichita. We will continue to update this article, so stay informed about events and deals.
We may not have beads and parades in Wichita to celebrate this fun day, but we do have food and entertainment!
Several Wichita businesses have come up with creative and delicious ways to celebrate Mardi Gras/ Fat Tuesday this year.
Why is it called Fat Tuesdays? The name comes from the tradition of indulging in rich, fatty foods on Ash Wednesday before the fasting season of Lent begins.
It’s Not Just One Day: While “Fat Tuesday” is the big day, Mardi Gras is actually a whole season, starting on January 6 (Epiphany) and ending the day before Lent.
The Colors Have Meaning: Purple stands for justice, green for faith, and gold for power — these official Mardi Gras colors date back to 1872.
King Cake Tradition: This sweet, cinnamon-filled pastry is a Mardi Gras staple. A tiny plastic baby is hidden inside, and whoever finds it is said to have good luck — and is usually expected to host the next party!
It Didn’t Start in New Orleans: The first American Mardi Gras took place in Mobile, Alabama, in 1703 although New Orleans made the celebration famous.
Masks Are a Must: By law, float riders in New Orleans must wear masks, keeping the spirit of mystery and fun alive.
Mardi Gras/ Fat Tuesday in Wichita
Carlos O’Kelly’s Mardi Gras Margarita Deal
- $3.50 MardiRita
- March 3 – 4
- Celebrate Mardi Gras with our Carlos-style Hurricane featuring tequila, dark rum, OJ, and grenadine.
Carlos O’Kelly’s Mardi Gras Deal
- .5 Cent Queso
- Wednesday, March 5
- Small Queso
- There are no Limits, and FREE Chips are included.
- Dine-in Only.
- Available until they run out.
Blue Moon Fat Tuesday
Blue Moon Caterers has their annual Red Bean’s Bayou Grill Memorial Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Party. This is the one time of year you can enjoy some of your favorite dishes from the former Red Bean’s Bayou restaurant. Celebrate Fat Tuesday with Blue Moon Caterers by bringing back all of your Red Beans Favorites for a night! All-you-can-eat buffet with all the Cajun Classics just like you remember! We’ll have oysters, Hurricaines and Gator-Aide at the bar, and for the bravest of all – OYSTER SHOTS! No reservations, first come first serve. We’ll accept cash or card at the door. The event will be held at Villa Luna, 8406 W. Central-across the street from Bishop Carroll Catholic High School. (The price includes soft drink, taxes and gratuity.)
Chicken N Pickle
Will have a deal on Hurricane cocktails and as always will have the free gameyard open with cornhole and other outdoor games.
Rusty Nail Wichita
The Rusy nail is ready for Fat Tuesday with some fun decor, hurricanes, Sazerac, and muffulettas.
Location: 1155 S Washington Ave
Whiskey Dicks Fat Tuesday
Whiskey Dicks is celebrating Fat Tuesday this year! Doors open at 11 am with Zydeco music.
- $14.99 Cajun platters with Frog Legs, jalapeno hush puppies, Crawfish Jambalaya, and cajun slaw.
- 1/2 priced Macs, including Cajun Mac.
- $3 calls & $4 ScCo Hurricanes
- Happy Hour from 3-6 pm with 1/2 drinks and apps.
- Must be 21 +
Little Busters Mardi Gras
always celebrates Fat Tuesday with a Mardi Gras Muffaletta with shame, salami, gabagool, mozzarella, NOLA olive tapenade on a butter-toasted focaccia.
- Happy hour is every day from 3pm to 6pm.
- Little Busters is located at 457 N Baltimore Avenue in Derby.
River City Brewery Fat Tuesday Seafood Boil
Let The Good Times Roll, or as they say in New Orleans…Laissez les bons temps rouler. Fat Tuesday is coming, so it’s time to boil.
- Tuesday, March 4th, 4-9 pm or until they run out.
Mardi Gras Food to Order in Wichita
If you want to celebrate Mardi Gras/ Fat Tuesday at home, several bakeries and donut shops around Wichita sell a variety of Mardi Gras-themed foods. Some require that you call in advance to place your order.
Dillions Bakery has traditional 24 oz. Mardi Gras King Cakes are available. Each cake serves approximately 8 people. These are made to order so you will need to call in advance. Call a Dillon bakery near you to place your order. Or you can find these traditional Kings Cakes and Mardi Gras cookies near the bakery.
Bagatelle Bakery King’s Cake
Bagatelle Bakery is a cherished European-style bakery and café located in Wichita, Kansas. Established in 1983, this family-owned establishment has been a staple in our community with its wide array of freshly baked goods and savory dishes. Of course, they are known for their King Cakes around Mardi Gras, but you better order early.
- Kings Cake costs around $28
- 6801 E Harry St #2908, Wichita, KS 67207
Not confirmed yet — but check back soon!
Doo Dah Diner Let’s enjoy a delicious Cajun feast (complete with live crawfish flown in from New Orleans!) and help the homeless in our community at the same time! Make your reservations now for our epic 10th Annual Fat Tuesday Cajun Feast! 4:30-8pm.
Old Mill Tasty Shop Shrimp PoBoy, Bread pudding and Gumbo on February 21st between 11-3pm
Chicken N Pickle they are serving up hurricanes for $9.50. Don’t forget the ice rink is still up! Chicken N Pickle is located at 1240 N. Greenwich Road.
Magnolia Cafe has Mini muffuletta, cajun crab dip, oyster Rockefeller and bourbon balls. For entrees, they have seafood jambalaya with shrimp, mussels, and oysters, swordfish with dirty rice, crawfish boil, and more.
