The annual Tiblow Days festival is returning to downtown Bonner Springs from August 27 to August 29, 2026. Hosted by the Bonner Springs-Edwardsville Area Chamber of Commerce, this annual community festival features an expanded lineup of family activities and free concerts. The festival is free to attend, but there is a charge for carnival rides.
Festival Schedule
Thursday, August 27
- 5 to 9 p.m. Carnival open (wristbands and single tickets available onsite)
- 6:30 p.m. Mayor’s Banquet at Bonner Springs City Hall (tickets required)
Friday, August 28
- 5 to 9 p.m. Carnival open
- 8 p.m. Free concert by The M80s at Centennial Park
Saturday, August 29
- 7 a.m. 48th Annual Tiblow Trot 5K race
- 8 a.m. Police Department K-9 Car Show registration opens
- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Police Department K-9 Car Show
- 9:30 a.m. Tiblow Days Parade starts (viewing on Nettleton Avenue)
- 11 a.m. Youth entertainment at Kelly Murphy Park (Parade Awards, Marching Band, Cheer Squads)
- 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Carnival open
- 12 to 5 p.m. Free Kids’ Zone at Winkle Berry parking lot (bounce house, games, balloon animals)
- 2 p.m. K-9 Car Show Awards presentation
- 3 p.m. Pickleball Doubles Tournament at the Bonner Springs Community Center
- 5:30 p.m. Free concert at Centennial Park featuring Brandon Jordan, Adara Kay, and Will Moseley
Family and Guest Policies
- Youth Curfew: Guests under 18 require a parent or guardian after 8:30 p.m. on festival grounds.
- Food and Drinks: Food trucks surround Centennial Park. No outside food or alcohol is permitted; alcoholic beverages must stay within the marked 21+ Common Consumption Area.
- Amenities: Lawn chairs are welcome for concerts, and a Mother’s Room is available at Third Space Coffee.
Free Shuttle Service and Parking
A free continuous shuttle service operates on Friday starting at 5 p.m. and Saturday starting at 10:30 a.m. It transports guests from Bonner Springs High School to the festival area at Nettleton Ave and Cedar Street until the evening concerts end. General festival parking is available on nearby side streets and in two designated lots off Cedar Street and Third Street all day Friday, as well as Saturday afternoon following the car show. Attendees must obey posted no-parking signs to avoid vehicle towing expenses.
Carnival Ticket Costs
- Single tickets cost $1
- Single-day ride wristbands cost $25
The event is in downtown Bonner Springs, fanning out from Centennial Park. For GPS, use 2nd and Oak Street, Bonner Springs, KS 66012
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Downtown Bonner Springs
Second and Oak streets
Bonner Springs, KS 66012
913-422-1020
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