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Annual Festivals and Events
(ALL DATES AND TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
EVENTS ARE IN ORDER BY MONTH ONLY
FEBRUARY
KC BOAT, SPORT & TRAVEL SHOW
301 West 13th St., Bartle Hall
Kansas City, MO
816-513-5000
RECREATION VEHICLE AND OUTDOOR FUN SHOW
301 West 13th St., Bartle Hall
Kansas City, MO
816-513-5000
KANSAS CITY BOAT SHOW
301 West 13th St., Bartle Hall
Kansas City, MO
816-513-5000
FLOWER, LAWN AND GARDEN SHOW
1701 American Royal Court, American Royal Complex
Kansas City, MO
800-634-3942
WORLD OF WHEELS CUSTOM CAR SHOW
301 West 13th St., Bartle Hall
Kansas City, MO
816-513-5000
MARCH
KC FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW GREATER KC HOME SHOW
301 West 13th St., Bartle Hall
Kansas City, MO
816-513-5000
ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE
Kansas City, MO
816-931-7373
Closest Sunday to March 17 Starting from downtown the participants of the
third largest St. Patricks Day parade ends up in Westport Square. Once there,
the standing room only Mardi Gras style street party begins.
THE SNAKE SATURDAY PARADE
North Kansas City, MO (Downtown)
816-474-7625
Saturday before St. Patrick's Day each year. Family fun includes a huge
parade, kid's games and rides, live performances, art and crafts, car shows and other
attractions 9am to 5pm.
ICE CAPADES
1800 Genessee, Kemper Arena
Kansas City, MO
800-634-3942
GREATER KANSAS CITY AUTO SHOW
913-782-6972
301 West 13th St., Bartle Hall
Kansas City, MO
816-513-5000
POLICE CIRCUS
Municipal Auditorium 13th and Wyandotte, Kansas City, MO
APRIL
ANNUAL ANTIQUE AND COLLECTIBLE FLEA MARKET
Weston Burley House,
Weston, MO
816-640-2909
MAHAFFIE'S ANNUAL HERB SALE
1100 Kansas City Rd.
Olathe, KS
913-782-6972
MAY
ART IN THE WOODS
College Blvd. & Antioch,
Overland Park, KS
913-895-6000
ANTIQUE AIRPLANE FLY-IN
Amelia Earhart Memorial Airport
Atchison KS.
800-234-1854
The annual fly-in will consist of approximately 200 aircraft 100 of which
are usually antique. Best day to see the aircraft is on Saturday. Many aircraft
fly throughout the day.
FRONTIER DAYS AT THE GRINTER HOUSE
1420 S. 78th Street
Kansas City, KS
913-299-0373
There's food, barn dancing and authentic crafts of the period.
BROOKSIDE ART FESTIVAL
63rd and Brookside Kansas City, MO
816-523-5553
National Art Show - Attracts artist from all over the country.
JUNE
SCHOAL CREEK SETTLERS DAY
7000 NE Barry Rd.
Kansas City, MO
816-792-2655
Shoal Creek Living History Museum
1st. Sunday of the month.
Annual living history festival where you can experience sound, tastes and
sights of the 1800s. Children $2 (6 and older), under 5 free.
HOSPITAL HILL RUN
Pershing Rd. & Grand (Crown Center)
Kansas City, MO
816-274-3635
1st weekend in June
Kansas City's oldest annual race attracts over 5000 participants. Begins at 7am.
OLD SHAWNEE TOWN DAYS
57th and Cody
Shawnee, KS
913-248-2360
1st weekend in June
This annual festival includes a parade, craft demonstrations, old time medicine
show , petting zoo, gun fight re-enactments, food and music.
BULLWHACKER DAYS
1100 Kansas City Road
Olathe, KS
913-782-6972
Last weekend in June
Mahaffie Farmstead in Olathe celebrates its Santa Fe and Oregon Trail
heritage with 1800's period demonstrations, music, crafts, children's games and covered
wagon rides.
THE GREAT LENEXA BARBECUE BATTLE
87th & Lackman
Lenexa, KS
913-541-8592
4th Saturday in June
The Kansas State Barbecue contest. Join the 35,000 that attend, and watch
161 teams compete for the grand prize. The event is held in Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park.
CORPORATE WOODS JAZZ FESTIVAL
College Blvd- and Antioch
Overland Park, KS
913-491-0123
Twelve or more area jazz bands will entertain you Friday, Saturday and
Sunday evenings. Different bands play each evening. There will be food, soft drinks
and beer concessions.
PRAIRIE VILLAGE ART SHOW
Prairie Village, KS
913-362-9668
Ist weekend of the month
The annual juried art show will feature watercolor, oil, acrylic, jewelry,
sculpture photography and more by local and regional artists.
HEART OF AMERICA SHAESPEARE FESTIVAL
Southmoreland Park, 46th and Oak
Kansas City, MO
816-531-7728
Performances in June & July. Free to the public although donations are solicited.
JULY
KANSAS CITY RODEO
6400 E. 87th Street
Kansas City, MO
816-761-1234
4th of July weekend
Home of Kansas City's largest outdoor rodeo. The rodeo is an official
PRCA Rodeo and is held at Benjamin Stables.
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION 1855
22807 Woods Chapel Road (Missouri Town in Fleming Park)
Blue Springs, MO
816-795-8200
July 4
A unique and festive celebration from 9am to 4:30pm.
INDEPENDENCE DAY AT HISTORIC FORT OSAGE
Sibley, MO
816-795-8200 Ext. 260
July 4 from 9am to 4:30pm
Celebrate the 4th of July as it was done in 1812. You'll see a militia
muster, hatchet throwing and much more. Everyone performing re-enactments
is dressed in period attire.
FARM HERITAGE DAY AND STEAM SHOW
630 N. 126th Street
Bonner Springs, Kansas
913-721-1075
Agricultural Hall of Fame
See the agricultural equipment in action that your great grandfathers
used. Antique tractor displays, wheat threshing demonstrations, tractor pulls, craft
demonstrations and more. Train rides and hay rides for the children.
PLATTE COUNTY FAIR
Hi-way 92 Exit off 1-35
Tracy, MO
816-858-5270
Third weekend of the month. Platte County Fairgrounds
Arts and crafts, music, historical pageant, mud marathon
and demolition derby. The longest running fair west of the Mississippi.
WYANDOTTE COUNTY FAIR
1405 N. 98th St.
Kansas City, KS
913-788-7898
Starts the 1st 5 days before the 1st Saturday in August
An old-fashioned country fair including a rodeo, craft tent, 4-H fair,
livestock shows, top country entertainment and carnival.
DOUGLAS COUNTY FREE FAIR
2120 Harper ( Douglas County Fairgrounds )
Lawrence, KS
913-843-7058
Extensive 4-H exhibits, music, carnival activities and a variety of races
and contests.
AUGUST
KANSAS CITY AVIATION EXPO
Downtown Airport
Kansas City, MO
816-471-4946
Walk between the birds like the USMC - AV-8 Harrier, T-6, C-47 and
many second World War planes. There will be a B-2 Fly-By, B-1 Fly-By and a
F-117 Fly-By, A great air show and it's free.
JOHNSON COUNTY FAIR
Johnson County Fairgrounds
Gardner, KS
913-856-8860
Mid-August-Join in the spirit and fun of a county fair
LEAVENWORTH COUNTY FAIR
Tonganoxie Fairground
Tonganoxie, KS
913-684-0475 or 800-844-4114
Parade, livestock shows, exhibits, carnival, night shows, country western
music and more.
ATCHISON COUNTY FAIR
City Park
Effingham, KS
800-234-1854
The County Fair features a parade, carnival, agriculture, craft, and
livestock exhibits. There will also be food and entertainment.
ETHNIC ENRICHMENT FESTIVAL
Meyer Blvd & Swope Parkway
Kansas City, MO
816-513-7500
3rd full weekend in August
More than 30+ ethnic groups will bring to life the customs, music and
dances from their ethnic heritage. Enjoy ethnic crafts, games and food. This 3 day
event has an attendance of over 100,000.
PARKVILLE days river feStival
English Landing Park
Parkville, MO
816-587-2700
Entertainment throughout the weekend (Friday-Sunday).
Live entertainment, arts & crafts, food, parade and more.
ABDALLAH SHRINE RODEO
Kemper Arena
1800 Genessee
Kansas City, MO
816-362-5300
SANTA-CALI-GON DAYS
Independence, MO
816-325-7111
Labor day weekend
Celebrating the heritage of Independence being at the origin of the Santa
Fe, California and Oregon trails. There are continuous activities in
Independence Square for the four day celebration (F-S-S-M). Free entertainment.
SEPTEMBER
THE KANSAS CITY SPIRIT FESTIVAL
27th and Main St. ( Liberty Memorial )
Kansas City, MO
800-366-3378
Labor Day weekend
Friday, 6pm-12pm; Saturday -Sunday, 4pm-12pm
A festival that celebrates Kansas City artist and culture. Live
entertainment, fireworks, arts and crafts, food carnival rides and more.
PLAZA FINE ARTS FAIR
47th & Wornall Rd ( Country Club Plaza )
Kansas City, MO
816-753-0100
An outdoor art gallery that spans city blocks featuring national artists. This
weekend event draws thousands who enjoy art, music and food.
RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
630 N. 126th Street
Bonnor Springs, KS
816-561-8005 or 800-373-0357
A 16th Century English market-place setting. All damsels, artisans,
musicians. knights and royalty are dressed colorfully and in authentic costume. Runs
7 consecutive weekends beginning and including Labor Day. Refer to
Attraction # 235
RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
630 N. 126th Street
Bonnor Springs, KS
816-561-8005 or 800-373-0357
A 16th Century English market-place setting. All damsels, artisans,
musicians. knights and royalty are dressed colorfully and in authentic costume. Runs
7 consecutive weekends beginning and including Labor Day. Refer to
Attraction # 227
WESTPORT ART FAIR
Westport Road & Broadway
Kansas City, MO
816-756-2789
Weekend after Labor day
Over 120 artists from the greater Kansas City area will display pottery,
sculptures, paintings, jewelry and photography. Rated the #1 art fair in Missouri
in 1991. Over 10,000 people visit the fair.
OLD SHAWNEE TOWN CRAFT FAIR
57th and Cody
Shawnee, KS
913-248-2360
3rd Saturday in September
More than 7,000 people attend this event where local and regional
craftsmakers display and sell their work.
JOHNSON COUNTY OLD SETTLERS DAY
Olathe, KS
913-782-0613
1st Thursday-Saturday, after Labor Day.
Celebrated annually since 1898, this festival fills downtown Olathe with
three evenings of musical entertainment plus carnival rides, a parade, arts and
crafts and much more.
RINGLING BROTHERS BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS
1800 Genessee ( Kemper Arena )
Kansas City, MO
800-634-3942
The "Big Top" moves into Kemper Arena with cotton candy and clowns.
VINTAGE HOME TOUR
Lexington, MO
660-259-3082
Mid-September
Five antebellum homes authentically decorated in the period furniture that
would have been in the home when it was built, are opened to tours. Between
10,000 and 12,000 people participate in this enjoyable experience. The tour is
bi-annual and the next tour is in 2001. There is a shuttle bus service for the tour.
GRINTER HOUSE APPLEFEST
1420 S. 78th Street
Kansas City, KS
913-299-0373
Last full weekend in September
Like an old fashion festival with crafters, wheat weavers, candle dippers,
soap makers, washer women, black smith shop and much more. This event
attracts between 10,000 and 15,000 visitors.
BATTLE OF LEXINGTON RE-ENACTMENT
P.O. Box 457
Lexington, MO
660-259-3082
Actors come from all over the United States to participate in the re-enactment of
the Battle of Lexington. The re-enactment is once every three years, with
the next one being in 2000.
OCTOBER
AMERICAN ROYAL BARBECUE CONTEST
American Royal Building
Kansas City, MO
816-221-9800
1st weekend in October
Over 375 contestants compete from all over the United States and some
foreign countries. The contest attracts over 85,000 visitors Friday and Saturday.
LOUISBURG CIDER FESTIVAL
Louisburg, KS
800-748-7765
Last weekend of September and first weekend of October
Celebrate with sky-diving, music, arts and crafts, a pancake breakfast
and barbecue.
PUMPKINFEST
7000 NE Barry Rd
Kansas City, MO
816-792-2655
Shoal Creek Living History Museum
2nd Saturday in October
Fall family fun festival blending the 19th and 20th century traditions.
MISSOURI TOWN 1855 FALL FESTIVAL
Missouri Town 1855, Fleming Park
Blue Springs, MO
816-503-4860
1st of October
The smell of wood fires and hot chocolate will draw you into the village for
a wondrous time for the whole family. Take a ride in a horse-drawn carriage or
talk to a farmer driving his team of oxen. Visit the many artists, crafters and
demonstrators while your children participate in period games or listen to a
seasoned storyteller. Taste the foods of yesteryear deliciously prepared out-of-doors
and enjoy the music, dancing, games and contests of a bygone era. Cost-
cars/vans $.7.00, Buses $20.00.
SHAWNEE INDIAN MISSION FALL FESTIVAL
53rd and Mission Rd.
Fairway, KS
913-262-0867
The past will come to life and you will see the skills of your grandfather. You
will see Wheel rights, Blacksmiths, Spinning, Soap Making, Weaving, Churning
and many other living skills of the past. On stage there will be Indian
dancing, Medicine Men and a variety of entertainment all day long. There will be food
and craft booths.
HAUNTED HALLOWEEN TRAIN
Santa Fe Depot
Baldwin City, KS
913-371-3410
TICKETS: Adults$10, Children $5
Last 2 Fridays and Saturdays in October
The train to the edge of nowhere. This special treat for the not-so-faint of heart
of all ages departs the historic Santa Fe Depot at 6, 7 and 8pm nightly.
These specially-decorated haunted trains pull out into the night with their
passengers unaware of the thrills and chills that await them as the ghost, goblins,
spooks, mummies and vampires that haunt these historic coaches are unleashed
and allowed to roam free, providing surprises and scares for all aboard.
Group charters are available by advance arrangement.
ENCHANTED FORESTS
1601 S. Speck Rd. (George Owens Nature Park)
Independence, MO
816-257-4654
An alternative to haunted houses for children 3-10. Take a walk down the
trails at George Owens Nature Park decorated for Halloween. Stop along the way
at several lighted areas to enjoy a short scene from nursery rhymes,
children's stories or movies. A short hayride is at the end. Cost $2.00 per person.
SPIRITS FROM THE PAST
Missouri Town 1855, Lake Jacoma
816-795-8200
Last Friday in October except when it falls on Halloween.
The town comes alive for "All Souls Eve.". A guide will take you by
candlelight back into the past to view a first person interpretation of the fort as it
prepares for the War of 1812 against the British. Sample refreshments around a
bonfire. Cost: $7.50 per person - Advance reservations only. Tickets go fast.
HAUNTED HOUSE TOUR
200 South 10th Street (Santa Fe Depot)
Atchison, KS
800-234-1854
Mid-October
A 1 hour Trolley Tour telling DOCUMENTED ghost stories about 12
Atchison homes and Jackson Park. From 5pm to 9pm. Reservations required. Adults:
$4; Children 4-12, $2; 3 & under Free.
AMERICAN ROYAL PARADE
Downtown
Kansas City, MO
816-221-9800
Parade begins at 10am. Floats, livestock, bands and much more.
WESTON APPLEFEST
Downtown
Weston, MO
816-640-2909
Demonstrations of cider pressing, weaving ,apple butter making and much more.
NOVEMBER
AMERICAN ROYAL LIVESTOCK-HORSE SHOW & RODEO
1701 American Royal Court
Kansas City, MO
816-221-9800
This major event has attracted competition from across the nation since
1899. The event includes livestock shows for 12 breeds of cattle, 9 breeds of sheep,
9 breeds of swine, seven horse shows including one of America's top saddle
horse shows.
COUNTRY CLUB PLAZA CHRISTMAS LIGHTING
47th & Wornall Road
Kansas City, MO
816-753-0100
Thanksgiving Day thru mid-January
With a flip of a switch over 50 miles of colorful bulbs outline many city blocks
of the Country Club Plaza. This event draws over 150,000 spectators who
enjoy the experience of this annual spectacle.
MARSHAL'S HOME CHRISTMAS TOUR (1859)
217 N. Main
Independence, MO
816-325-7111
Friday after Thanksgiving
The home is decked with native greenery, old-fashioned ornaments and
garlands, with nostalgic memories of a long ago Christmas. Tour is daily
for approximately 4 weeks
VAILE MANSION HOLIDAY TOUR (1871)
1500 N. Liberty Street
Independence, MO
816-325-7111
Friday after Thanksgiving
Return to the opulence of the Victorian days and experience the charm
of Christmas. The mansion will be decked in nostalgic finery. Each room will
be decorated differently for a typical Victorian Christmas of the 1880's. This is
a very special Victorian Mansion and one you don't want to miss. Tour is daily
for approximately 4 weeks
BINGHAM-WAGNOR ESTATE HOLIDAY TOUR (1855)
313 W. Pacific
Independence, MO
816-325-7111
Friday after Thanksgiving
View the beautiful display of angels at the Bingham-Wagnor Estate this
Christmas. After your holiday tour, gather round the tree in the Victorian tearoom and
enjoy home made cookies, spiced tea and coffee for just a small donation.
Tour is daily for approximately 4 weeks
SHRINE CIRCUS
Municipal Auditorium
Kansas City, MO
800-634-3942
CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK
Longview Lake Park
Lee's Summit, M0
816-795-8200
Thanksgiving weekend thru December 31
One of Jackson County Parks and Recreation's most celebrated events of the
year. Over 225,000 lights, 175 animated figures and splashes of Christmas
color transform Longview Lake Park into an enchanting Christmas Wonderland.
Hours are Sunday-Thursday 5:30pm-10pm; Friday-Saturday 5:30-11pm.
THE MAYOR'S CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
2450 Grand (Crown Center)
Kansas City, MO
816-274-8444
The day after Thanksgiving
DECEMBER
WORNALL HOUSE CANDLELIGHT TOUR
146 W. 61st St. Terrace
Kansas City, MO
816-444-1858
Second weekend of the month (Fri & Sat)
Evening tours from 5:30pm to 8pm.
The Wornall House is beautifully decorated for Christmas. Learn about
Christmas long ago and how the families celebrated Christmas.
GRINTER PLACE HOLIDAY (1857)
1420 S. 78th Street
Kansas City, KS
913-299-0373
Most of the month. Old fashion Christmas with entertainment provided
on designated weekends. The house is decorated for Christmas the month
of December. http://www.kshs.org
1870's CHRISTMAS BY LAMP LIGHTING AT THE WATKINS HOUSE
Watkins Woolen Mill State Historic Site, US 69
Lawson, MO
816-580-3387
1st weekend of the month
Refreshments and music provided during tour. 7pm-8pm. Admission $5.00
in advance, Reservations begin 1st of November and they go fast.
A CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION MISSOURI TOWN 1855
Fleming Park
Blue Springs, MO
816-795-8200
Early December
Return to the pioneer days to experience the charm of Christmas activities and
preparations that your great grandparents loved as children. Popcorn
stringing, hearthcooking and joyous singing will greet you as you stroll the village
of Christmas past. A visit from a 19th century Santa Claus will delight the
children. Tickets sell fast.
KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA HOLIDAY HOUSE TOUR
Kansas City, MO
First Wednesday in December The tour will have 4 to 6 decorated homes plus
a Christmas Craft and Gourmet Shop.
CHRISTMAS IN WESTON
Weston, MO
816-640-2909
1st full weekend in December
Christmas isn't Christmas until you go back in time and get that feel of the
past. The Christmas in Weston home's tour is one you'll enjoy and won't forget.
HOLIDAY HOME TOUR
Lexington, MO
660-259-3082
1st weekend in December on Saturday and Sunday
The 5 homes are decorated for the Christmas season. This tour is bi-annual
and the next is in 2001.
MAHAFFIE FARMSTEAD VICTORIAN OPEN HOUSE
1100 N, Kansas City Road
Olathe, KS
913-782-6972
ADMISSION: Free
1st Saturday in December.
An old-fashioned Christmas with 1800"s Music, refreshments and tour of
this two story limestone house. The Mahaffie Farmstead served as a
stagecoach stop along the Santa Fe Trail from 1865 to 1869 and will be decorated
for Christmas in Victorian Style. As you tour the house, a drama is acted out
of what the Mahaffie family would have been doing at that time
CHRISTMAS AT CLAYBROOK
92 Hwy and Jesse James Dr.
Kerney, MO
816-628-6065
1st Saturday in December (Beginning again in 2001 after restoration)
The Claybrook House will be decorated in the style of an 1880's rural
Missouri home at Christmas. 4pm-8pm
OLATHE CHRISTMAS TOUR OF HOMES
Olathe, KS
913-764-2494
1st Saturday in December.
The 5 or 6 tour homes are decorated for the season to get you in the spirit
of Christmas. Tour hours are 10am -5pm
WINDOWS ON THE PAST
816-795-8200 Ext. 1260
Missouri Town 1855, Fleming Park Blue Springs, MO
Ext. 1260One day event. Experience Christmas Past on this unique candlelight tour
(6pm-8:30pm) which allows you an intimate glimpse of the village residents
on Christmas eve. German, English and French traditions highlight your tour.
Cost is $7.50 per person with advance reservations only. Tickets sell out fast.
CHRISTMAS DAY AT FORT OSAGE
Fort Osage
Sibley, MO
816-795-8200 Ext. 1260
Experience the simple pleasures enjoyed of long ago. Story telling, hoops,
stilts, tug of war, sack races, archery and more await children of all ages.
CHRISTMAS ON THE RIVER
Parkville, MO
1st weekend in December
Three evenings of family activities including Carolers, Santa Nicholas, a
lighting ceremony, hayrides and much more to get you into the old-time holiday
spirit and it's free. The play "Christmas Carol" will be in the Park College Chapel
on Thursday at 7:30pm and Saturday at 4pm and 7:30pm. Tickets are $5
CANDLELIGHT VICTORIAN HOMES TOUR
Leavenworth, KS
800-844-4114
HOURS: 1st of December, 4pm-9pm
Tour seven vintage homes plus the Leavenworth Victorian Carroll Mansion
& Museum decorated for the holiday season. For ticket information call
800-844-4114 or 913-682-7759
YOUNG MATRON'S HOLLY & MISTLETOE TOUR
Independence, MO
816-795-0494 or 816-325-7111
1st Thursday in December
Ext. 1260Four or Five private residences are decorated for the Christmas holidays and
are open for touring. This annual tour is over 40 years old.
A VISIT FROM ST. NICHOLAS
7000 NE Barry Rd.
Kansas City, MO
816-792-2655
Shoal Creek Living History Museum
1st Friday and Saturday in December
Enjoy a sleigh ride into Christmas past. Great fun for the kids. Call for times.
(ages 4 & older)$2.00 ; (3 yrs & under) $1.00
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