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Gladfest 2024

October 4, 5, & 6

Downtown Gladstone

Linden Square 

Sponsor Gladfest 2024 Today!
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Friday, October 4th 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

 

Saturday, October 5th, 10:00 am- 10:00 pm

 

Sunday, October 6th 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

CARNIVAL ONLY - No Vendors

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Vendor Applications - Available Now!

 

Crafters

2024 Arts and Crafts Information and Application

Available July 1st 2024

 

Marketplace

2024 Marketplace Information and Application

Available July 1st 2024

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 these

2023 Little Mr/Miss Winners!


Little Miss Gladfest- Marlo Gipe

Little Mr Gladfest - Aspen Holtsclaw

Gladfest Princess - Nadia Velzquez

Gladfest Prince - Finn Muller

2024 Little Mr/Miss Gladfest Application

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 - 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. 4th from 5:00PM to 10:00pm

Saturday, Oct. 5th from Noon to 5:00PM & 5:00PM to 10:00PM

(each time frame has a SEPARATE Wristband)

and Sunday, Oct. 6th 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.

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2024 Gladfest Bands

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Schedule of Events
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 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

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Visit Gladfest Scarecrows & Win!

The family who has visited the most scarecrows can win a Family Fun Pack to Gladfest! 

Deadline to WIN is October 1st!

Vote for your favorite Sam the Scarecrow, via Gladfest's Facebook page, during Gladfest!

October 4th & 5th 2024! 

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Please contact info@gladstonechamber.com with any questions. 

Which Scarecrows have you visited?
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