Thousands of people attend the 56th annual pancake festival.
Sticky fingers and buttery hot cakes filled J.S. Bridwell Agricultural Center last Saturday for the University Kiwanis Club’s annual Pancake Festival.
The aroma of pancake batter was overflowing and could be smelled throughout the center.
Thousands of hungry tummies from all ages and walks of life came out to stuff their faces.
For only $7, Wichitans and visitors from surrounding areas were able to enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes and sausages.
Orange juice and milk were provided to wash down the thick and fluffy cakes.
Midwestern State University students and faculty were also in attendance.
Of course, the children (or children at heart) were not left out.
The Kiwanis served Mickey Mouse- shaped pancakes which put smiles on many faces.
The event could not have been possible without the help from volunteers.
Hundreds of people assisted with the event to make sure everything ran smoothly.
MSU junior Linh Vo took some time off from grubbing to volunteer with her sorority Sigma Lambda Alpha at the event.
From 7 to 10 a.m., Vo helped pass out maple syrup and made sure sticky syrup place mats were changed out for the next person.
This was Vo’s first time to attend the event.
“It was nothing like I expected. I enjoyed it. There’s good music and you get the chance to sit with people you don’t know.”
Vo enjoyed the music and thought the pancakes were delicious!
Professor Duff of the Political Science Department at MSU was also in attendance.
For the past four years Duff and his family have attended the event and this year was no different.
“It’s a great family event and we always end up meeting with friends from the community.
Duff plans to attend the event for years to come as long as he’s in town.
Not only were guests able to have a great meal but the proceeds from pancake sales also support a good cause.
The money raised at the event is used to buy shoes for students in the Wichita Falls Independent School District.
The shoes will be purchased during Christmas.
Over 12,000 people attended this year’s event which is slightly more than last year’s total.
More pictures of the pancake festival will be added within the next couple of days.