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Labor Day Weekend Events in Kansas City
Here are some exciting happenings around town:
1. Kansas City Irish Fest
- When: August 30–September 1
- Where: Crown Center Plaza
- What to Expect: Multiple stages of live Irish music and dance, cultural workshops, whiskey and beer tastings, plus a lively kids’ area iFamilyKCWikipediaKCUR.
2. SantaCaliGon Days Festival
- When: August 30–September 2
- Where: Independence Square, Independence, MO
- What to Expect: Free admission to a family-friendly fair featuring artisan vendors, live music, food stalls, historic demonstrations, a beer garden, and carnival-style fun iFamilyKCVisit KCReddit.
3. KC Renaissance Festival
- Opens: Labor Day Weekend (starts August 31)
- Where: Bonner Springs, KS
- What to Expect: A medieval-themed extravaganza with jousting, period costumes, artisan booths, and whimsical activities like costume contests, balloon toss, and a Polish sausage eating contest iFamilyKCWikipedia+1.
4. KC Chalk & Walk Festival
- Dates: August 30–31 (Saturday & Sunday)
- Where: City Market
- What to Expect: Free admission. Sidewalks come alive with colorful chalk art created by artists of all ages—an open-air gallery celebrating KC creativity The City Market.
5. KC Current (Soccer) Match
- When: August 30
- Where: CPKC Stadium
- What to Expect: A competitive soccer match featuring the KC Current vs. NC Courage Visit KC.
6. Kansas City Royals Baseball Series
- Dates: August 29–31
- Where: Kauffman Stadium
- What to Expect: Cheer on the Royals in a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers