Wamego, Kansas

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.

The other major industry is a factory which produces attachments for earth-moving and other heavy construction equipment, wholly owned by Caterpillar, Inc.

Many of the residents of the city commute to nearby areas for employment, chiefly Manhattan and Topeka.

[citation needed] Wamego is home to a 12-acre park in the center of town that includes several historic features.

The Dutch Mill, a stone windmill built in 1879, is located in the Park, along with the Wamego Historical Museum and Prairie Town Village.

Prairie Town Village is a collection of buildings from the 1800s that are a part of Wamego's history.

The City Park includes a swimming pool, tennis courts, playground, and fishing pond.

"[13] Prominent Oz-related businesses include the Oz Winery, Lincoln Street Station, Barleycorns and Toto's Tacoz.

[14] On the first weekend of October, Wamego holds its Annual OZtoberFEST, an Oktoberfest-type celebration with an Oz theme.

[11] The annual street festival typically hosts Hot Air Balloon Rides, Tallgrass Brewery Beer Garden, the Yellow Brick Road Bike Ride, and a local stage or music production.

Wamego served as the backdrop for the independent film production of Steve Balderson's surrealist crime drama, Firecracker.

Fishing pond walking bridge in City Park
Map of Kansas highlighting Pottawatomie County
Map of Kansas highlighting Pottawatomie County