See how many festivals you can fit on your itinerary! These celebrations are going to give you memories of a lifetime as they reflect the art, culture, heritage and the music of each city in the most exciting way. Show up and have fun with your friends, make memories and celebrate the love of food, wine, music, art, history, culture, traditions, and more at these gatherings.
(816) 221-9800
1701 American Royal CourtKansas City, MO 64102 Directions Website
Spend eight weeks in the Kemper Arena with American Royalty—American Royal Livestock, that is. This annual livestock show, horse show and rodeo has been a Kansas City tradition since 1899, and showcases the finest animal and agricultural events in the area. Ranked one of the top five rodeos in the nation, you will not want to miss out on any of the excitement!
(561) 746-6615
Kansas City, MOWebsite
Browse through the wares of over 150 fine local artists at the Downtown Kansas City Art Fair in the Power & Light District. One of the most popular annual art shows, this festival is a great opportunity to explore some of the best paintings, sculptures, jewelry, photography, pottery and other crafts available in the city.
(816) 531-7728
3732 Main StKansas City, MO 64111 Directions Website
Celebrate Shakespeare in Kansas City at the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival. For over 20 years, the actors in the Hearts of America Shakespeare Festival have produced high-quality performances that strive to make the Great Bard’s works accessible to a diverse audience. Come by for a free show in the park or show how big a fan you are by reserving a seat in the crowd.
(816) 474-8462
Kansas City, MOWebsite
Visit the wildly popular Kansas City Blues and Jazz Festival to see regional and national artists come together for the largest open-air concert series in Kansas City! Big name bands and rising stars come together during this popular summer event to celebrate the musical heritage of the Heart of America.
(800) 422-3247
2503 W 16th StSedalia, MO 65301 Directions Website
Visit one of the oldest Missouri traditions. Since 1901, the Missouri State Fair has showcased all the favorite concerts, animal exhibits and competitions, homemade crafts, shows and foods of the Show-Me State for local residents and out-of-town (or state) guests. Spend one day or all eleven days of the festival taking in the best concerts and events of the season.
(816) 359-9195
Kansas City, MOWebsite
Come together at the unique WaterFire installation in the Country Club Plaza for an award-winning good time. Featuring 55 floating bonfires on Bush Creek, this event has become known as one of the most unique annual public art installations in the world. The opening act draws in tens of the thousands of guests who stay for the many other musical and artistic performances that follow at this unique festival.
(913) 573-5000
5500 WoodsonMission, KS 66202 Directions Website
Enjoy delicious food to your heart’s content at the Village Crawfish Festival in Prairie Village. Hosted by the Secret Order of the Crawdaddies, this delicious summertime event features 700 pounds of crawfish, a pig roast, red beans and rice, as well as beer and wine. Fill your belly and listen (or even dance) to the music of favorite local bands while supporting local charities.
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