Created: May 2026
Special Event
Kids Activities
Family Friendly
Food & Drink
Image: Deposit Photos/Lenexa Art Fair
About the Lenexa Art Fair
The Lenexa Art Fair is a one-day outdoor celebration of creativity featuring approximately 50 juried artists from around the region. Visitors can shop original artwork, listen to live jazz, enjoy hands-on children’s activities, grab food from local vendors, and explore the Lenexa Farmers Market in the morning.
In the afternoon, adults ages 21 and older can also enjoy a free tasting event featuring local wineries and craft breweries.
Event Highlights
- 🎨 Juried artist booths featuring paintings, pottery, jewelry, glass, photography, fiber art, woodwork, metal art and more
- 🎷 Live jazz and acoustic music throughout the day
- 🖌 Children’s art activities and face painting
- 🍔 Food trucks and beverage concessions
- 🛍 Lenexa Farmers Market from 8:00 AM to noon
- 🍷 Free wine and craft beer tasting from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM for guests 21+
- 🖼 City Hall Art Gallery exhibits featuring Dean Kube and Cecilia Labora
Lenexa Art Fair Schedule
All-Day Activities | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Artist booths
- Food trucks
- Beverage concessions
- Children’s art activities
- Face painting
- City Hall Art Gallery
Main Stage Music
- 10:00–11:30 AM: Doug Talley Quartet
- 12:00–1:30 PM: The Sax Pack
- 2:00–3:30 PM: Aryana Nemati Trio
- 4:00–5:15 PM: Taygun Ozakinci Trio
- 5:45–7:00 PM: Herschel McWilliams Quintet
Lower Commons Music
- 10:00–11:45 AM: Joy Zimmerman
- 12:15–2:00 PM: Rick McClellan
- 2:30–4:15 PM: Laura Fotovich
- 4:45–6:30 PM: Erin Eades
Inside City Hall Art Gallery
- 11:00–11:30 AM: ClariTrio
- 12:00–12:30 PM: Double Treble
- 1:00–1:30 PM: Double Treble
- 2:00–2:30 PM: Rose Smock Duo
Image: DeAnn Shelby’s Photos
Food, Drinks & Tasting Event
Food trucks will be on site with a variety of meals, snacks and sweet treats. Planned vendors include Burritos Lagos, Eat Schmidt, The Hungry Hatch, KC Treat Truck and One More Scoop. Additional dining options are available inside Lenexa Public Market.
The free tasting event runs from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and features local wineries and breweries. Guests must be 21 or older with valid ID to participate or purchase alcohol.
Tasting Participants
- Aubrey Vineyards
- Crescent Moon Winery
- Force of Nature Brewing
- Free State Brewing Co.
- Grace Hill Winery
- Holy-Field Vineyard and Winery
- Manhattan Brewing Company
- Tall Trellis Brew Co.
- Trivedi Winery
- White Tail Run Winery
- Z&M Twisted Vines
Location
Lenexa Civic Campus, near Lenexa City Hall and Lenexa Public Market.
Plan Your Visit
Lenexa Art Fair FAQs
Is the Lenexa Art Fair free?
Yes. Admission to the Lenexa Art Fair is free.
Is this event family-friendly?
Yes. Families are welcome, and children can enjoy art activities, face painting and sidewalk chalk.
Do you have to be 21 to attend?
No. All ages may attend the art fair. Guests must be 21 or older with valid ID to participate in the wine and beer tasting or purchase alcohol.
Can visitors bring outside alcohol or coolers?
No. Outside alcohol and coolers are not allowed. Food, wine, beer and other refreshments will be available at the event.
Are dogs allowed?
The city prefers dogs be left at home. If you bring a dog, it should remain on a short leash, stay calm around crowds, and be cleaned up after.
Are bikes or skateboards allowed inside the event?
Bikes, skateboards and motorized vehicles are not allowed in the event area, except for mobility devices needed by people with disabilities.
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