It’s spring & summer festival season! So we’ve put together a list of 2018 festivals for those who like to plan ahead. There are so many festivals in Kansas City that I’m sure we missed some. If you see something we left out, please leave a comment below and we’ll add it as time allows. We’re also still in […]
Festivals
FREE Kite Festival
On Saturday, April 21, 2018, the Kansas City Kite Club is holding its annual Flights of Fancy Kite Festival. Admission is FREE. The festival includes mega kites, power kites, stunt kites, and the world’s largest windsock – three stories high and 200 feet long. For kids there’s an inflatable maze, face painting, and a candy drop. Food […]
Discount on Advance Tickets to Brew-B-Que
On Saturday, May 12, 2018, the annual Brew-B-Que Craft Beer & Barbecue Festival will take place on the Renaissance Festival grounds. General admission tickets are $35 in advance (through May 1); $40 after May 1. They’re also selling VIP tickets for $55 and designated driver tickets for $5. You must be 21+ to attend. This […]
FREE Admission to Harry’s Hay Days Festival
The annual Harry’s Hay Days Festival will take place Friday and Saturday, May 4-5, 2018, at Grandview Amphitheater and on Main Street in Grandview. Admission is FREE. On Friday, the Stolen Winnebagos will perform at Grandview Amphitheater at 7 p.m. On Saturday, there will be a parade at 10 a.m. on Main Street, followed by […]
Harvest Festival at the Shoal Creek Living History Museum
On Saturday, October 14, 2017, the Shoal Creek Living History Museum is holding a Harvest Festival. Admission is $5. Kids 5 and under are FREE. This event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., includes historical games, 19th century re-enactors, skits, demonstrations, music, face painting, kettle corn, pony rides, pumpkins for sale, horse-drawn wagon […]
Kansas City Fall Festivals
It’s almost fall festival season! In previous years, we’ve posted the festivals separately to give you as much detail as possible. And we still will! But we thought it might be nice to also put together a list for those who like to plan ahead. Many of the festivals are FREE (or cheap), but I threw in some […]
FREE Future Stages Festival
On Sunday, June 10, 2018, the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is holding its annual Future Stages Festival. Admission is FREE. RSVP is requested. The festival features youth performance groups. Guests will be treated to a wide-range of diverse performances and engaging arts activities. This event runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Kauffman Center […]
Maker Faire Kansas City
Maker Faire Kansas City will be held on Saturday and Sunday, June 23-24, 2018, at Union Station. Admission is $16 for adults ($25 for an adult weekend pass); and $20 for kids ($17 for a weekend pass). [These are the 2017 prices. We’re waiting to hear back on 2018.] The Maker Faire celebrates things people create themselves — from […]
Discount on Advance Tickets to Westport Beer Festival
The 8th annual Westport Beer Festival will take place on Saturday, June 9, 2018, on Pennsylvania Avenue in front of McCoys Public House in Westport. Tickets are $35 in advance; $40 at the gate. You must be 21+. Your ticket will get you entry to the event and a commemorative tasting glass. This event will feature more than 80 beers […]
KC Riverfest
The 2018 KC Riverfest will be held on Wednesday, July 4, at the Richard L. Berkley Riverfront Park. Tickets are $5 for adults; FREE for kids 12 and under. Parking is $10. They’re encouraging people to take the FREE KC Streetcar from any stop in downtown and get off at the 3rd & Grand stop. From there, you can get on the FREE KC Riverfest shuttle. […]
