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Gladfest 2023

Sept 29 & 30, Oct 1

Downtown Gladstone

Linden Square - Gladstone Jewelers


Click here for plans to fit all budgets

Thank you to these
2023 Gladfest Sponsors
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Friday, September 29th 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

 

Saturday, September 30th, 10:00 am- 10:00 pm

 

Sunday, October 1st 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

CARNIVAL ONLY - No Vendors

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Vendor Applications - SOLD OUT!

 

Crafters

2023 Arts and Crafts Information and Application

 

Marketplace

2023 Marketplace Information and Application

Booth space secured on a first come 

first PAID basis

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Congratulations to these

2022 Little Mr/Miss Winners!


LIttle Miss Gladfest- Marlo Gipe

Little Mr Gladfest - Aspen Holtsclaw

Gladfest Princess - Nadia Velzquez

Gladfest Prince - Finn Muller

2023 Little Mr/Miss Gladfest Application

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Schedule of Evens

Gladfest is planned for our Community to get together and enjoy the sights and sounds of a local Fall Festival.

Stay tuned for what's happening this year!

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Ongoing entertainment on the

Linden Square Stage - Gladstone Jewelers all weekend!

The 2023 Schedule of Events Below

will be updated as the schedule is planned

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The Carnival will be open all three days for kids of all ages. 

Regular price is $1 per ticket and rides average 3 to 4 tickets per ride

 

$25 "All You Can Ride" Wristband Specials on

Friday, Sept 29th from 5:00PM to 10:00pm

Saturday, Sept 30th from Noon to 5:00PM & 5:00PM to 10:00PM

(each time frame has a SEPARATE Wristband)

and Sunday, Oct 1st from Noon to 4:00 PM

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Kids Corner presented by Oakhill Day School will have many

family friendly activities to check out. Find them in the tent on the playground of their Cherry Street Campus just North of Linden Square

Tents with Indoor Marketplace and Arts and Crafts vendors will be located in the parking lot on the North Side of Gladstone City Hall

Outdoor Marketplace and Food Vendors will be located in the

parking lot of the Oakhill Day School South Campus

LIKE the Gladfest Facebook page to stay updated on Gladstone's Biggest Party!

Community Pep Rally

Saturday, Sept. 30th

10am to Noon

Linden Square - Gladstone Jewelers

The Pep Rally will feature bands from each district’s high schools, helping

to leading a patriotic tribute in partnership with local veterans

and military organizations.

Each high school band will also highlight portions of their field show so attendees will have the opportunity to cheer for their alma mater or children’s future high school.

Also featured will be performances from local dance troupes and martial art studios.

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2023 Gladfest Bands

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 2023 Gladfest Schedule of Events

TIME
FRIDAY, SEPT 29th EVENTS
LOCATION

5 PM - Dusk                                 Kids Corner presented by Oakhill Day School               Playground East of Oakhill Day School           

5 PM - 7 pm                                 Train Show Exhibit                                                              Gladstone Community Center

5 PM - 10 PM                               Carnival - All You Can Ride Wristbands $25                    N Holmes Street

5 PM - 10 PM                               Craft/Indoor Marketplace Vendors Open                       City Hall's North Parking Lot              

5 PM - 10 PM                               Outdoor Marketplace Vendors Open                              Parking Lot of Oakhill Day School South

5:50 PM                                        Welcome by Mayor and City Council                               Linden Square Stage -Gladstone Jewelers

6 PM - 7 PM                                 Little Mr & Miss/Gladfest Prince & Princess                   Linden Square Stage - Gladstone Jewelers

7:30 PM - 10 PM                          Circle Drive                                                                          Linden Square Stage - Gladstone Jewelers

TIME
SATURDAY, Sept 30th EVENTS

10 AM -  Noon                            Community Pep Rally

10 AM - 6 PM

Train Show Exhibit

LOCATION

Linden Square - Gladstone Jewelers

Community Center

10 AM - 10 PM                            Craft/Indoor Marketplace Vendors Open                     City Hall's North Parking Lot

10 AM - 10 PM                            Outdoor Marketplace Vendors Open                            Parking Lot of Oakhill Day School South

Noon - 10 PM                              Carnival - All you can ride wristband $25                     N Holmes Street

                                 (Wristband good from Noon-5pm & 5pm-10pm - separate bands for each time frame)

Noon - 8 PM                               Kids Corner presented by Oakhill Day School               Playground of Oakhill Day School North

12:30 PM                                    Miss Dianna's School of Dance                                         Linden Square Stage - Gladstone Jewelers

1:15 PM                                      Pride Martial Arts                                                                Linden Square Stage - Gladstone Jewelers

2:45 PM                                      Circus Show with the Northland Clown Guild                Linden Square Stage - Gladstone Jewelers

3:30 PM                                      Gladstone Animal Control (Interactions/Adoptions)     Linden Square Stage - Gladstone Jewelers

4:15 PM                                     Ibsen Dance Theatre                                                           Linden Square Stage - Gladstone Jewelers

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM                   The TrueTones                                                                       Linden Square Stage - Gladstone Jewelers

7:30 PM - 10 PM                       Cherry Bomb                                                                         Linden Square Stage - Gladstone Jewelers

TIME

7:30 AM

Noon - 4 PM

SUNDAY, OCT 1st EVENTS

Scarecrow 5K Run/Walk - Click Here for More Info

Carnival All you can ride wristbands $25

LOCATION

Linden Square

N Holmes Street

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