The Overland Park Fall Festival is a long-standing tradition that transforms the historic Downtown district into a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly celebration of local culture. Spanning over Friday and Saturday during the last weekend in September, the event anchors its festivities around Thompson Park and along Santa Fe Drive, featuring an artisan fair with roughly 100 regional makers selling everything from handmade ceramics and jewelry to custom apparel. A major highlight is the integration of the nationally-ranked Overland Park Farmers’ Market on Saturday morning, where attendees can shop for seasonal produce alongside a diverse lineup of food trucks offering festival staples like kettle corn, street tacos, and funnel cakes.

Beyond the shopping and food, the festival is a hub for live performance, utilizing multiple stages to host a mix of local bands, folk artists, and high-energy headliners. Families are a primary focus, with a dedicated schedule of children’s entertainment that often includes the StoneLion Puppet Theatre, interactive science demonstrations, and "meet-and-greets" with popular characters.

To ease the congestion of the tens of thousands of visitors, the city typically provides a free shuttle service from nearby locations like Shawnee Mission West High School, ensuring the event remains an accessible, community-driven way to welcome the autumn season.

Dates and Times:

Friday September 25, 2026 - 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

Saturday September 26, 2026 - 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.