Kansas Cultural Fairs & Festivals
13 cultural events across Kansas for 2026.
Recurring Happening nowDodge City Days
The second-largest community festival in Kansas, a ten-day celebration of Dodge City's Wild West heritage with more than 50 events.
4.5(277)Highland Antiques and Collectibles Flea Market
A craft fair in Highland.
Recurring4.7(396)Kansas City Renaissance Festival
One of the largest Renaissance festivals in the United States, drawing about 200,000 visitors to a 16th-century European village.
Overland Park Fall Festival
There will be an array of artists showcasing their original works in various categories, including bath products, ceramics, clothing, fashion accessories, florals, fiber art, furniture, garden art, glass, jewelry, leather goods, metal work, paintings in all media, paper goods, pet products, purses or totes, quilting, scented products, seasonal decorations, sewn works, textiles, toys and wood work.
4.4(359)The Great Plains Renaissance Festival
A craft fair in Wichita.
3(2)Lawrence Harvest Festival
It will host an array of local artisans showcasing and selling their finest handmade goods and unique creations, including jewelry, paintings, textiles, pottery, home decor, and more.
4.4(77)Shawnee Holiday Treasures Craft Festival
A craft fair in Shawnee.
RecurringSymphony in the Flint Hills
A beloved prairie tradition that brought the Kansas City Symphony and guests to the Flint Hills for an open-air concert celebrating tallgrass ecology, art, and Kansas heritage.
RecurringFiesta Mexicana
Topeka's long-running Hispanic heritage festival in the Oakland neighborhood, with authentic food, live mariachi and ballet folklorico, carnival rides, and community celebration.
RecurringLawrence Busker Festival
A free downtown Lawrence street-performance festival bringing jugglers, acrobats, magicians, musicians, and comedians to Massachusetts Street.
RecurringKaw Roots Festival
Lawrence's roots, Americana, and bluegrass music festival celebrating the Kaw River valley's musical heritage.
RecurringLittle Balkans Days
Southeast Kansas's celebration of the region's Balkan and Eastern European mining heritage in the Little Balkans of Crawford County.
RecurringSvensk Hyllningsfest
Lindsborg's biennial Swedish heritage festival, honoring the Little Sweden USA community with folk dancing, Swedish food, arts, and traditional costumes.
Frequently asked questions
How many cultural festivals are there in Kansas?
Our directory lists 15 cultural festivals across Kansas for the 2026 season, including Kansas City Renaissance Festival, Highland Antiques and Collectibles Flea Market and The Great Plains Renaissance Festival.
When is the best time for cultural festivals in Kansas?
Kansas's cultural festivals cluster in September and July — that's when you'll find the most to choose from.
What are the most popular cultural festivals in Kansas?
By Google review score, Kansas City Renaissance Festival in Bonner Springs ranks among the most popular, with a 4.7-star rating from 396 reviews.