Main Events
 | American Royal Livestock Show
Kemper Arena / American Royal Center, 1800 Genessee, Kansas City, MO 64102
October 28th through November 2nd, 2008
This is one of the favorite events where focus is on the exhibition of regional and local livestock. Most popular are the horse show and the parade. The event also features bull riding, rodeo competitions, blues festival, barbecue contest and country music performances. This annual event has been in existence since 1899. |
| KCP&L Plaza Lights
Country Club Plaza, 4745 Central, Kansas City, MO 64112
November 2008, December 2008, January 2009
This event is hosted by Country Club Plaza and presents a dazzling display of lights. The event commences each year on the Thanksgiving evening and it also features live jazz, big band performances and of course the amazing fireworks. |
| Brookside Art Annual
63rd St and Brookside Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64113
May 2nd through May 4th, 2008
Over 70,000 people visit this popular art fair held every year in the charming Brookside neighborhood. There are approximately 200 artist-booths with numerous display of sculptures, ceramics, paintings and photographs. This event is an exhibition cum sale, so you may purchase items you like. |
| Plaza Art Fair
Country Club Plaza4745 Central, Kansas City, MO 64112
September 2008
This vastly popular arts event has a history of 75 years. There is a juried exhibit of approximately 230 participants (narrowed down from around 1,500 applications each year). The displays include paintings, ceramics, printmaking, photographs, jewelry, digital arts and others. The event also features kids' activities, live music and food. The exhibits here are also on sale. |
| Oktoberfest
Crown Center, 2450 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108
September 19th through September 21st, 2008
This event is on the footsteps of the original in Munich. It features live German music, kids' activities, carnival, food and a lovely fireworks display. Over 200,000 people visit this event which is organized every September. |
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