Kansas City's Fall Festival Guide
2022 Edition
Autumn means Fall Festivals in Kansas City! From apples to pumpkins, crafts to carnivals, ethnic festivals, and much much more... celebrate everything autumn at a local fair.
Note: This is your Guide to Fall Festivals in Kansas City 2022. This list was compiled by the staff of KC Parent Magazine and may not be reproduced in print or online without permission. If you know of changes or additions to this guide, please email kristina@kcparent.com.
For even MORE great Kansas City events, visit our Kansas City Calendar.
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GloWild at the Kansas City Zoo
See the Kansas City Zoo in a whole new light this fall with a new, completely unique and immersive nighttime experience, GloWild. This lantern festival will be the largest of its kind in the Midwest.
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Desoto Days
Enjoy class-act entertainment, great food, many vendors and the Evans Midland Carnival! The three-day event also includes one of the largest parades in the state and the Dean Weller Classic Car Show.
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2022 KC Irish Fest
Dedicated to promoting the culture, music, character and history of Ireland and of the Irish people who call Kansas City home. Kansas City Irish Fest offers attendees the chance to see some of the top Irish entertainment in the world.
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Garmin KC Air Show featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds
The 2022 Garmin KC Air Show is set for take-off Labor Day weekend, headlined by the iconic U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds as part of the Air Force's 75th anniversary celebration.
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Kansas City Chalk & Walk Festival
You Are Invited to experience the creation of these street paintings, interact with the artists, enjoy street performers, Children's Creative Corridor and Workshops.
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KC Auto Show
The 2022 KC Auto Show is charged and ready to roll Thursday, September 8, through Sunday, September 11, at Bartle Hall in downtown Kansas City. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and from 10 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
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Sounds on the Square: Gladstone
Do you know what FOMO stands for? That would be the Fear of Missing Out. Don't miss out on the great line up we have for the 2022 Season at Linden Square. Grab your blankets and lawn chairs and join us under the stars!
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Belton Fall Festival
Join us for the Annual Belton Fall Festival on Main Street. Shop 75+ vendors, grab a bite to eat from the food trucks, grab a beer from Broken Hatchet Brewing and enjoy the live entertainment each evening!
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Old Settlers Days
A tradition since 1898, this festival fills downtown Olathe, KS with nationally recognized musical entertainment, a huge carnival, arts and crafts vendors, over 20 excellent food booths operated by local non-profit organizations, and much, much more.
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Art Westport
The 43rd Art Westport event is planned for September 9-11, 2022! The 43-year event is the largest visual art show that exclusively showcases juried, high-quality Kansas City-regional artists’ work and annually attracts more than 30,000 visitors.
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Greek Food Festival
Live entertainment, music and delicious food. Come for the FOOD, enjoy the FUN, leave as FAMILY! Free admission and free parking. OPA!
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Kansas State Fair
Over 1,000 commercial vendor locations; for competition, with close to 30,000 entries in various competitive exhibit departments.
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Smoke on the Trails BBQ Competition
This Kansas City Barbecue Society sanctioned event will take place at Celebration Park in Gardner, Kansas, and is hosted by the City of Gardner Parks and Recreation.
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Topeka Huff 'n Puff Balloon Festival
Weather permitting, about twenty balloons will launch from the Mount Hope Balloon Field on the mornings of September 10th & 11th, and the evenings of September 9th & 10th.
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Puppets A Glow Go
We are back bigger and better than ever with the third rendition of wildly popular Puppets a Glow-Go where giant illuminated puppets, Kansas City Aerial Arts, and glow artists light up the night in a drive-through or walk-through reverse parade.
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Raytown's Festival of the Trails
Raytown's Festival of the Trails returns to celebrate history through events at various locations in Raytown.
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Monarch Mania
Walk-in (all ages) The monarch is without a doubt one of the most remarkable insects we can enjoy in Missouri. Discover the majesty of this butterfly through various hands-on activities that will leave you in a state of "Monarch Mania."
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Shawnee KidsFest Business Fair
KidsFest will provide kids ages 6-16 the opportunity to be entrepreneurs -- boosting their confidence, teaching valuable lessons, and giving them an experience they will never forget.
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Prairie Village JazzFest
The Prairie Village JazzFest brings thousands of people together to enjoy an evening of magical music, fabulous artistry, delectable food and drink, and fun! Critics have raved about our past festivals, and Prairie Village put itself on the map as th
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Winefest: Independence Uncorked
Independence Uncorked will be one of the largest Missouri wine festivals in the state featuring 25 Missouri wineries sampling several of their wines, a guest spirits distiller, and over 2500 attendees.