Coming Soon!
Gladfest 2025
October 3, 4 & 5
Downtown Gladstone
Linden Square
Sponsor Gladfest 2025 Today!
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Friday, October 3rd 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Saturday, October 4th, 10:00 am- 10:00 pm
Sunday, October 5th 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
CARNIVAL ONLY - No Vendors
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Vendor Applications - Available July 1st!
Crafters
2025 Arts and Crafts Information and Application
Available July 1st 2025
Marketplace
2025 Marketplace Information and Application
Available July 1st 2025
Booth space secured on a first come
first PAID basis.
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Food Truck Vendors
Please click here to submit an inquiry.
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Congratulations to the
2024 Little Mr/Miss Winners!
Info Coming Soon!
2025 Little Mr/Miss Gladfest Application
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 - all weekend!
The 2024 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, Oct. 3rd from 5:00PM to 10:00pm
Saturday, Oct. 4th from Noon to 5:00PM & 5:00PM to 10:00PM
(each time frame has a SEPARATE Wristband)
and Sunday, Oct. 5th 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, October 5th 2024
10am to Noon
Linden Square
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.
2024 Gladfest Bands
2024 Gladfest Schedule of Events
TIME
FRIDAY, OCT 4th 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 PM - 10 PM Wine Tasting/Sales by Fence Stile Winery/Nyx Lounge Linden Square
5 PM - 10 PM Sam the Scarecrow Contest Linden Square
5 PM - 10 PM Hospitality & Info Tent Open presented by The Grove Church Linden Square
5 PM - 10 PM Gladfest Beer Garden Linden Square
5:50 PM Welcome by Mayor and City Council Linden Square Stage
6 PM - 7 PM Little Mr & Miss/Gladfest Prince & Princess Linden Square Stage
7:30 PM - 10 PM School of Rock Kansas City (Parkville) Linden Square Stage
TIME
SATURDAY, OCT 5th EVENTS
10 AM - Noon Community Pep Rally
10 AM - 6 PM
Train Show Exhibit
LOCATION
Linden Square Stage
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
10 AM - 10 PM Hospitality & Info Tent Open presented by The Grove Church Linden Square
11:30Am - 4PM Kids' Bike Rodeo presented by Midwest Trauma Society Parking Lot next to Oakhill Day School South
Noon - 7 PM Petting Zoo & Unicorn Photos North of Outdoor Pool
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 - Dusk Kids Corner presented by Oakhill Day School Playground of Oakhill Day School North
Noon - 10 PM Gladfest Beer Garden Linden Square
12:30 PM Miss Dianna's School of Dance Linden Square Stage
1:15 PM Pride Martial Arts Linden Square Stage
2:00 PM Oakhill Day School Drama Team Linden Square Stage
2:45 PM Northland Clown Guild Linden Square Stage
3:30 PM Priscilla & Dana's School of Dance NKC Linden Square Stage
4 PM - 10 PM Wine Tastings/Sales by Fence Stile Winery/Nyx Lounge Linden Square
4:15 PM Shoal Creek Revival (southern gospel group) Linden Square Stage
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM The TrueTones Linden Square Stage
7:30 PM - 10 PM Superstar Mafia Linden Square Stage
TIME
7:30 AM
Noon - 4 PM
SUNDAY, OCT 6TH EVENTS
Scarecrow 5K Run/Walk - Click Here for More Info
Carnival All you can ride wristbands $25
LOCATION
Linden Square
N Holmes Street
