MEET THE 2026 TEAM
Katy Days wouldn’t be possible without our incredible team!
A huge thank you to our dedicated committee members, volunteers, board members, and countless supporters who work tirelessly behind the scenes to bring this festival to life. Your hard work, passion, and commitment make Katy Days a success year after year. We appreciate each and every one of you!
Officers and Board Members
John Dhooghe - President
Risk Management, General Information
Jackie Schmid - Treasurer
Laura Moore - Festival Secretary
David & Aquila Winchell - Festival Co-Coordinators
Crystal Riley - General Information
Keith Machonga - Operations Coordinator
Megan Hughes - Heritage Crafts, General Information
Steve Farrell - Railroad Operations
Becky Falke
Rick & Vicki Trotnic
Rod & Karen Landrum
Committees
Beer Garden
Sherri Dunlay
Entertainment
Shawn Wheat & David Winchell
Bluebonnet Banquet
Steve Farrell
Mary Hughes - Founder
Antique Tractor Display
Brad Shields, Jonathan Tower
Base Ball (Vintage)
Bruce Rea, Parsons Baseball Club
Craft Show & Food Vendor Coordinators
Karla Traul & Vicki Trotnic
Katy Days Express
Steve Farrell, Greg Baugher, Bobby Ray Kindrick
Kids' Crossing
Becky Falke, Curious Minds Discovery Zone
Heritage Crafts
Megan Hughes
Parade
Bess Stone Bolinger
Photography
Tommy Horn & Callie Carpenter
Graphic Design
Callie Carpenter
Publicity
Lael Creative Designs, Dave & Aquila Winchell
Quilt Show
Quilters Guild of Parsons
Railroad Memorabilia
Rick Trotnic
Softball & Volleyball Tournaments
Parsons Recreation Commission
Traffic Control
Parsons Police Department
David & Aquila Winchell, City of Parsons, KS