March 17, 2025
Blarney Breakfast Celebrates 50 Years of support for Rainbows’ Children
WICHITA, KS – A beloved Wichita tradition reached a major milestone this year as the 50th Annual Blarney Breakfast brought the community together on Monday, March 17, 2025, for a morning of Irish cheer—all for a great cause. The event, held at Old Chicago East, raised over $85,000 to support Rainbows United’s Family Support Services, including Camp Woodchuck, a summer program for children and young adults with special needs.
Packed with lively entertainment, the golden anniversary celebration featured bagpipers, Irish dancers, and even leprechauns spreading St. Patrick’s Day magic. This year’s festivities expanded with the SCHEELS Parking Lot Party, offering games, giveaways, and live music from Audacy Wichita. Pancakes were plentiful thanks to Wichita Wagonmasters keeping the tradition alive, plus a special visit from Admiral Windwagon Smith Alan Howarter.
A record-breaking 1,300+ tickets were sold in advance of the event. To commemorate the occasion, the first 500 dine-in guests received a limited-edition 50th Anniversary mug courtesy of Tyler Herndon, CFP® of Sabre-Wealth. Younger attendees got a festive keepsake too—a Lil-Leprechaun Cup provided by Cox to add a little extra luck to their morning.
Celebrity coffee pourers included: Jay Prater, Abby Wray, Jeff Jamison, Chuck Passannante, Sean Tarbell and Stephanie McCurdy. Sean Tarbell and Big Al with Davis Moore Auto Group continue as the reigning Celebrity Coffee Tipping Competition Champions raising $2,056.
Tickets are available until midnight for the Pot of Gold 50/50 Raffle. Winner will be announced on the KAKE morning show Tuesday, March 18.
For five decades, the Blarney Breakfast has brought Wichita together to celebrate, give back, and make a lasting impact. Here’s to another 50 years of spreading Irish cheer for a great cause!
This year’s Blarney Breakfast is presented by Bob & Arlo Casper, Vess Oil Corporation, SCHEELS, and Prochaska Howell & Prochaska Law Firm. Additional event sponsors include Cessna | Beechcraft by Textron Aviation, Spirit AeroSystems, Davis-Moore Auto Group, Cox, Linder & Associates, Inc., Central Market Wine & Spirits, and Tyler Herndon, CFP ® of Sabre-Wealth.
This event is made possible through the support of community partners: Old Chicago East, KAKE, MeTV Kansas, Docuplex, Sysco, Audacy Wichita: KEYN 103.7, Power 93.5, KNSS 98.7/1330, Sports Radio KFH 1240AM/97.5 FM, and the Epsilon Sigma Alpha Chi Epsilon Chapter – Wichita.
For more information about the 50th Annual Blarney Breakfast, contact Michelle Eastman, Vice President of Marketing and Communications, 316.258.9014 or visit RainbowsUnited.org.
Rainbows United, Inc. is dedicated to enhancing the lives of children with special needs and their families by bringing together community resources and providing customized services.
