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 2023. 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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Sep 9, 2023
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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Sep 9, 2023
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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Sep 9, 2023
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.
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Bill Harrison
Sep 9, 2023 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Lenexa Spinach Festival
FREE family fun! The Lenexa Spinach Festival features: food, live music, art, fine craft and antique vendors, paddle boats, inflatables, tractor trikes, building projects, cane pole fishing, face painting, balloon twisting, baby crawling contest,...
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Sep 9, 2023 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Car-B-Que Car Show & KCBS Sanctioned Backyard Barbecue Contest
Join us Saturday, September 9th in Memorial Park for Car-B-Que! Car-B-Que includes a Car Show, Kansas City Barbeque Society sanctioned Backyard Series contest, Kids Q Contest food trucks, concert & beer garden!
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Sep 9, 2023 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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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Sep 14, 2023
Raymore Festival in the Park
Car show, volleyball, parade, bbq contest, live music, contests, dog show, and crafts.
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Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce
Sep 15, 2023 - Sep 17, 2023
Blue Springs Fall Fun Festival
Take a walk on the wild side at the 54th Annual Blue Springs Fall Fun Festival! Admission to the Blue Springs Fall Fun Festival is FREE and all are welcome! Come out and enjoy the parade, handmade crafters and vendors, carnival, live music & perf...
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Brian Bolen, City of Shawnee Volunteer Photographer
Sep 16, 2023 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Shawnee Town Arts & Crafts Fair
Join us on Saturday, September 16, 2023, from 9am-4pm for the 47th annual Friends of Shawnee Town Arts & Crafts Fair & Fall Festival, featuring over 130 vendors showcasing their handmade, homemade, and re–purposed items! There’s something for eve...
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Sep 16, 2023 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Waldo Fall Fest
Join us for the 31st Annual Waldo Fall Festival on Saturday, September 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. FREE and open to the public. Vendor Booths | Food Trucks | Activities | Live Music & Entertainment | and more
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Sep 16, 2023
Art in the Park
Art in the Park is a fine arts and crafts event that is held in beautiful shade-filled South Park (12th and Massachusetts) on the south end of vibrant downtown Lawrence, Kansas.
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Sep 22, 2023
Shawnee Great Grillers Blues & BBQ State Competition
Shawnee's sanctioned BBQ competition, traditionally features live music, select food trucks, and more at this festival-style event. Shawnee Town 1929's grounds are taken over by dozens and dozens of competition teams creating a party-like atmosphere!
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LCM
Sep 23, 2023
45th Ciderfest at Louisburg Cider Mill
Our 45th Annual Ciderfest kicks off Saturday, September 23rd and continues Sunday, September 24th, from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. Craft vendors will fill our parking lot, and enjoy live music on our Lost Trail Stage. Pancake breakfast by the Louisburg ...
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Kansas City Zoo Run
Sep 23, 2023 8:30 a.m. - noon
Zoo Run for the Sea Otters
Join us for the 18th annual Kansas City Zoo Run! Each year, the run features a different threatened animal to help raise awareness and contribute to the Zoo's conservation efforts. This year, we are celebrating adorable sea otters! There are 4-mi...
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Sep 30, 2023 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Topeka Model Railroaders 2nd Annual Train Show & Swap Meet
Come one, come all! The 2nd Annual Topeka Model Railroaders Train Show is Saturday, September 30 from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Sunday, October 1, 2023, from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM at the Great Overland Station. Admission is $7 ages 13 and up, $5 ages ...
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Sep 30, 2023 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Fall Festival - Makers' Fair & Vintage Market
This year, we are combining our Makers' Fair and Junker's Jamboree into one fall festival! We will fill Oak Street with vendors, live music, artists, makers, antique vendors, and vintage finds!
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Sep 30, 2023 noon - 5:00 p.m.
Fall Sip N' Shop
Join us for a day full of local sips, live music, and shopping with several local small businesses! Event Time- 12PM - 5PM **Check in for Drink special from 12PM - 2PM LIVE MUSIC: Melissa Bollman FOOD TRUCK: KC Mobile Food Truck
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Sep 30, 2023 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Night at the Tower
National WWI Museum and Memorial
A spectacular night of food, fun and entertainment awaits – as well as your chance to bid on some special items and support growing our mission.
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Marketing, Second Presbyterian
Oct 6, 2023
Art on Oak
Stop by during the weekend and take in the vibrant sounds of local musicians, enjoy wine and appetizers, and explore the art show showcasing community artists.
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Oct 7, 2023 noon - 8:00 p.m.
Kearney's 12th Annual Oktoberfest
Activities include live music, local vendors, a kid's carnival, games, and more! All proceeds of the event will go to three local charities, the Kearney Food Pantry, Fulfillment House, and the Kearney Enrichment Council.
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