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Top Fall Festivals Near Kansas City: Independence, Grain Valley, Lee’s Summit & Beyond
Dated: August 20 2025
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1. SantaCaliGon Days – Independence, MO
Historic Independence Square
Labor Day WeekendA beloved tradition for over 50 years, SantaCaliGon celebrates the city’s role in westward expansion. With over 500 vendors, food trucks, live music, and carnival rides, this event draws huge crowds every year.
2. Grain Valley Fair – Grain Valley, MO Armstrong Park + Main Street September 6–7, 2025This small-town festival packs a punch with a parade, live bands, vendor booths, car show, and fun for all ages. Bonus: Friday night fireworks and a kids’ zone!
3. Oktoberfest – Lee’s Summit, MO Downtown Lee’s Summit September 27–29, 2025One of the most anticipated festivals in the area! Enjoy authentic German food and beer, a carnival, arts and crafts booths, a dachshund derby, and a kids street filled with fun activities.
4. Waverly Apple Jubilee – Waverly, MO Downtown Waverly September 19–21, 2025Waverly is the Apple Capital, and this small-town celebration honors that with apple auctions, BBQ contests, a parade, live music, carnival rides, a beer garden and more.
5. Concordia Fall Festival – Concordia, MO Downtown Concordia September 9–13, 2025A German-inspired celebration featuring traditional food, music, a biergarten, craft booths, and family activities. It’s the perfect blend of culture and community fun.
6. Missouri Town 1855 Fall Festival – Lee’s Summit, MO Missouri Town 1855, Fleming Park October 5–6, 2025Step back in time at this living history festival, where costumed interpreters demonstrate blacksmithing, cooking, music, and farming practices from the 1800s. A beautiful and educational fall experience.
Blue Springs Fall Fun Fest
Presented by Saint Luke’s East Hospital
September 19-21, 2025
Downtown Blue Springs, Missouri
Get ready for three days of fun, flavor, and adventure, right in the heart of Downtown Blue Springs!
The 56th Annual Fall Fun Festival is back September 19-21, and this year we’re taking you Around the World. Stroll down Main Street and explore over 200 unique vendor booths, enjoy live music, mouthwatering food, a classic car show, a high-energy parade, carnival rides, the fan-favorite Beer Garden, and the return of the Dog Garden! Whether you’re here for the shopping, the eats, the entertainment, or just to soak up the festive vibes, there’s something for everyone at this can’t-miss community tradition.
These Festivals are worth the drive because they are…
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Family-friendly fun without big city crowds
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Support local vendors and small businesses
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Create seasonal traditions in your own community
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Great opportunities for photos, holiday shopping, and fall food!
Final ThoughtsFall is one of the best times to explore Missouri’s small towns, and these festivals highlight the charm and community spirit that make our region so special. Mark your calendar and bring the whole family for a day (or weekend!) of fun.
📞 Felicia Harris, REALTOR® | eXp Realty
📍 Serving Grain Valley & the Greater Kansas City Area
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