Gladfest Canceled for 2020
In the interest of public health and safety, with regards to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Gladstone Area Chamber of Commerce has made the difficult decision to cancel Gladfest 2020. This decision is based on the guidelines and recommendations of county, state and federal health officials
They May Not Be In The Streets This Year, but Our Vendors Still Want YOUR Business!
Gladfest 2020 Virtual Vendor Directory
Dohrmann Chiropractic and Acupuncture
Mid-Continent Public Library - Antioch Branch
Rebecca Graham, Cocoa Exchange and Real Estate Agent
Thank you to these 2019 Gladfest Sponsors
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GLADFEST 41 - 2020
Downtown Gladstone/Linden Square
Friday, October 2nd, 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Saturday, October 3rd, 10:00 am- 10:00 pm
Sunday, October 4th 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
CARNIVAL ONLY - No Vendors Open
Gladfest is a wonderful fall festival with something for everyone!
Don't miss the Parade on Saturday morning and the ongoing entertainment on the Linden Square Stage!
The Carnival will be open all three days for kids of all ages. It will offer "All You Can Ride" wristband specials for $23 on Saturday, Oct 5th from Noon to 5:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM (each time frame has a SEPARATE Wristband) , and on Sunday, Oct 6th from Noon to 4:00 PM. Regular price is $1 per ticket and rides average 3 to 4 tickets per ride.
Kids Corner presented by Oakhill Day School and the Interactive Funfield (located in the northeast corner of Gladfest in Central Park) have many family friendly activities to check out.
Marketplace Tents, offering valuable contacts with local businesses and civic organizations, will be located on the west side of the Gladstone Community Center on Holmes. Larger commercial vendors and the best in food and beverages will be found along 70th Street and N. Holmes. Arts and Crafts vendors will be located west of City Hall and south of the carnival.
As the fun is planned it will be added to the Schedule of Events below or LIKE the Gladfest Facebook page to stay updated!
Hoping to offer the Digital Scavenger Hunt again! In 2019, the winner received a GRAND PRIZE of gift cards to 3 of
Gladstone's Downtown Merchants - $100 Summit Grill, $100 Stone Canyon Pizza, $50 Laughing Place Bakery.
2019 Gladfest Parade Winners
Business 1st place - Marx Family Dental
Business 2nd place - Miss Diana’s School of Dance
Non Profit 1st place - Boy Scout Troop 606
Non Profit 2nd place - Good Shepherd Church
Best Use of Theme 1st place - Summit Heating & Cooling
Best Use of Theme 2nd place - Family Foot Doctors
Best Musical Use of Theme - NKC High School
Best Use of Sam the Scarecrow- The Grove Church
Mayor’s Choice - Ibsen Dance Theatre
Chamber Chair Choice - Winnetoka High School
Parade Marshal’s Choice - Oakhill Day School
Announcer’s Choice - East Buchanan Marching Band
2019 Winners of the Little Mr and Miss Contest
Jackson Saladin
Layla Bucher
Lucas North
Scarlet Shore
Booth space is secured on a first come, first PAID basis
Crafters
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Information and Application available July 1st
Marketplace
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Information and Application available July 1st
Events:
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Little Mr/Miss Application Form - available July 1st
Parade Forms:
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Information and Application available July 1st
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2019 Gladfest Schedule of Events
TIME
5 PM - 8 PM
5 PM - 8 PM
5 PM - 10 PM
5 PM - 10 PM
5 PM - 10 PM
5 PM - 10 PM
5 PM - 10 PM Wood Chux Axe Throwing
5:50 PM
6 PM - 7 PM
7:30 PM - 10 PM
FRIDAY, OCT 4TH EVENTS
LOCATION
Kids Corner presented by Oakhill Day School
Train Show Exhibit
Carnival - All you can ride wristbands 5-10 PM $23
Marketplace Booths Open
Arts and Crafts Booths Open
The Interactive Funfield, Inflatables, Camel Rides
& Knockerball
Welcome by Mayor and City Council
Little Mr. & Miss / Gladfest Prince & Princess
Midnight Rodeo
Shelter on N. Campbell
Gladstone Community Center
Gladstone City Hall Parking Lot
N Holmes St, 70th St, Public Safety Dr
Public Safety Dr - West of City Hall
Central Park
70th St., South of Linden Square
Linden Square Stage
Linden Square Stage
Linden Square Stage
TIME
SATURDAY, OCT 5TH EVENTS
LOCATION
10 AM - Noon
Gladfest Parade
Starts at Shady Lane & N Oak; North to NE 72nd St; East on 72nd to N. Holmes; South on N Holmes past City Hall and through the festival to head West on 70th St past Linden Square and ending at the Security Bank parking lot at 70th and N Oak.
10 AM - 6 PM
Train Show Exhibit
Community Center
10 AM - 10 PM
10 AM - 10 PM
Marketplace Booths Open
Arts and Crafts Booths Open
N Holmes St, 70th St, Public Safety Dr
Public Safety Dr. - West of City Hall
10 AM - 10 PM
The Interactive Funfield
Central Park
11:45 AM
Parade Winners Announced
Linden Square Stage
70th St. South of Linden Square
North of City Hall
Noon - 4 PM Wood Chux Axe Thowing
Noon - 10 PM Carnival ( All you can ride wristband from noon-5
& 5-10 pm $23 each, separate bands for each time
Kid's Corner presented by Oakhill Day School
Noon - 8 PM
Playgound East of Oakhill Day School
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM Pride Martial Arts
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM Creative Arts Academy
1:30 PM - 2:00 Pm Miss Dianna's School of Dance
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Exotics-R-Us
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Mad Science
Linden Square Stage
Linden Square Stage
Linden Square Stage
Linden Square Stage
Linden Square Stage
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
7:30 PM - 10 PM
4 Fried Chickens and A Coke
Linden Square Stage
Linden Square Stage
Linden Square Stage
Linden Square Stage
TBA
Dave Panico, Soaring Saxman
School of Rock
TIME
7:30 AM
Noon - 4 PM
SUNDAY, OCT. 6TH EVENTS
Scarecrow 5K Run/Walk
Carnival All you can ride wristbands $23
LOCATION
Linden Square
Gladstone City Hall Parking Lot