Plaza Art Fair
The Plaza Art Fair started in 1932 to stimulate the economy during the Great Depression and draw attention to local artists. Since then, it has become one of Kansas City's biggest cultural events. Artists line up to sell their pieces and meet fellow artists. In addition to art, the Plaza Art Fair offers live music and food vendors. Listen to your favorite tunes as you browse, then grab a bite to eat while supporting local restaurants. The fair takes place in Country Club Plaza, which offers dozens of food, shopping and entertainment venues.
ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT
As you walk through Country Club Plaza, you'll find booths lined with paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, jewelry and other art pieces. You can talk to artists to learn more about their work and take home pieces for your collection. If you have kids, the Plaza Art Fair has an interactive section just for them. Local bands and musicians play live music during the fair. When you're done browsing, stop to enjoy the free concerts.
ON-SITE AMENITIES
Fair amenities include restrooms, ATMs, a first-aid station, an information booth, food vendors and a baby lounge. Country Club Plaza also contains dozens of shops and restaurants with indoor restrooms.
LOCATION
Country Club Plaza 4706 Broadway Blvd Kansas City, MO 64112 The venue is in a dense metropolitan area with several stores, restaurants, medical centers and parks within driving distance. The plaza itself features fountains, art installations and exquisite Spanish architecture. Dozens of stores and restaurants make their home there. Parking spaces fill up quickly, so try to arrive early.
LINEUP
The 2025 lineup for the Plaza Art Fair will be announced soon. For the latest updates, visit the official event page.
RVING AT THE EVENT
Plaza Art Fair doesn't offer RV parking, and the closest RV campgrounds are several miles away. If you bring your RV, make sure you reserve a spot at a Kansas City campground and arrange transportation ahead of time. Otherwise, you might end up stuck with nowhere to park. Here are some choices: Located in Independence, Missouri, Campus RV Park is near Kansas City and rents sites with full hookups. Nearby attractions include the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum, National Frontier Trails Museum and Harry S. Truman Home. The campground has parking spaces, picnic tables and relaxing forest scenery. Worlds of Fun Village in Kansas City, MO provides 82 RV sites near the Worlds of Fun theme park, offering another stop on your road trip. Guests receive free parking, discounts on World of Fun tickets and access to a pool, hot tub and general store. Each site has full hookups, cable TV and a picnic table. A quick trip across the state line, Walnut Grove RV Park offers full hookup sites in Merriam, KS. Sites come with free Wi-Fi, fire rings, picnic tables and access to a dump station, propane tanks and firewood. The park offers showers, free coffee, a general store, vending machines, mail forwarding and a 24-hour laundromat. You can also try national parks and state parks in the area. These parks may have fewer amenities, but you'll feel like you're getting back to nature. Whatever you choose, the Kansas City metropolitan area is packed with attractions. Check out this 2-day itinerary for more places to visit during your trip.
WHERE TO STAY
Over a dozen hotels surround the Plaza Art Fair. Book a room at Southmoreland on the Plaza, The Raphael Hotel, The Fontaine or Hampton Inn, among other options. Most hotels have Wi-Fi, free parking and free breakfast. Other amenities may include room service, digital keys, swimming pools and electric vehicle charging stations. If these hotels are booked, drive north until you reach the Financial District. Several hotels sit in the middle of I-70, I-35 and I-670.
HOW TO GET THERE
If you're coming from I-35, take the exit to US-169, then drive south and turn left at Shawnee Mission Parkway. Keep going until you reach Ward Parkway. If you're taking I-70, get on US-71 and take the exit to I-56, then drive until you reach Broadway Street. This cuts through the middle of Country Club Plaza.
PARKING
Country Club Plaza has several free parking garages, and all of them have ADA parking. If you drive an electric vehicle, Granada Garage has a charging station. Valencia Garage, Central Garage and Granada Garage have bike racks. Street parking is limited because several roadways in the area shut down for the fair.
TICKETS & PRICING
The Plaza Art Fair is free for everyone.
WRAP UP
Every year, the Plaza Art Fair is your opportunity to spend time outdoors, meet new artists, view (and perhaps buy) incredible artwork, check out new bands and support some of Kansas City's most beloved restaurants. Entrance is free, and kids have fun in the interactive section. Keep checking the event website for information about artists and live performers. While Plaza Art Fair doesn't have RV parking, you'll have plenty of fun when you stay at a local campground and visit the nearby attractions. Art, nature, history and theme parks come together during your Kansas City trip. If you don't have an RV, now's the time to look into renting one from RVshare.
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