Lenexa Art Fair

This is a juried art event that accepts approximately 50 fine artists in a variety of 2D and 3D categories.

Applications: Applications for this show are accepted through Zapplication, October through mid January. To apply for the 2027 show, check back for the application on Oct. 1, 2026. 

All-day activities (10 a.m.–7 p.m.)

• Artist booths
• Food trucks
• Beverage concession stands
• Children’s art activities
• Face painting
• City Hall Art Gallery (main level of City Hall) featuring Dean Kube and Cecilia Labora

Musician performances

Live music on stage

• 10–11:30 a.m.: Doug Talley Quartet
• Noon–1:30 p.m.: The Sax Pack
• 2–3:30 p.m.: Aryana Nemati Trio
• 4–5:15 p.m.: Taygun Ozakinci Trio
• 5:45–7 p.m.: Herschel McWilliams Quintet

Live music in Lower Commons (next to the Public Market)

• 10–11:45 a.m.: Joy Zimmerman
• 12:15–2 p.m.: Rick McClellan
• 2:30–4:15 p.m.: Laura Fotovich
• 4:45–6:30 p.m.: Erin Eades

Live music inside City Hall Art Gallery

• 11–11:30 a.m.: ClariTrio (Sean Jones, Valerie Reese, Bailee Young, clarinet)
• Noon–12:30 p.m.: Double Treble (Lisa Phillips, flute and Mary Burnett, clarinet)
• 1–1:30 p.m.: Double Treble (Lisa Phillips, flute and Mary Burnett, clarinet)
• 2-2:30 p.m.: Rose Smock Duo (Rose Smock, piano and David Kaemmer, violin)

Special activities

• 8 a.m.–noon: Lenexa Farmers Market
• 4–7 p.m.: Tasting event featuring local wineries and breweries

Event Map(PDF, 241KB)

Parking and Shuttle Route Map(PDF, 148KB)

Sample local wines and craft beers from 4–7 p.m. Admission is free. Must be 21+ to participate (ID required).

Tasting participants 

• Aubrey Vineyards
• Crescent Moon Winery
• Force of Nature Brewing
• Free State Brewing Co.
• Grace Hill Winery
• Holy-Field Vineyard and Winery
• Manhattan Brewing Company
• Tall Trellis Brew Co.
• Trivedi Winery
• White Tail Run Winery
• Z&M Twisted Vines

If you wish to purchase a glass of wine or beer, stop by one of the beverage concessions:

• Rotary Club (upper level)
• Public Market merchant (Lower Commons)
• Lenexa Public Market merchants (inside)

Food concessions

Don’t miss the great food available from various food trucks:

• Burritos Lagos - Burritos, Tacos, Nachos, Meat Nachos, Quesadillas, Meat Quesadillas, Cheeseburger w/fries, Chicken Fingers w/fries, Mexican Coke, Jarritos
• Eat Schmidt - Million Dollar Tater Tots, Schmidt Sandwich, Panzanella Sandwich, Pulled Pork Sandwich, Smoked Brisket Pita, Chicken Fingers (adult and kid size), Kid Hot Dog, Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes. All sandwiches served with kettle chips.
• The Hungry Hatch - Grain Bowls, Wraps, Salads
• KC Treat Truck - Funnel Cakes, Hot Dogs, Brats, Nachos, Walking Tacos, Lemonade, Drinks
• One More Scoop - Handmade Ice Cream, One & Two Scoops Ice Cream Bowls, Waffle Cone, Soda, Water

Additional food vendors are available in the Lenexa Public Market on the east side of the civic campus.

Family-friendly event: The Lenexa Art Fair is open to all ages.

Alcohol and tasting: Free tasting activities take place from 4–7 p.m. Beer and wine purchases and tastings are limited to guests 21+ with a valid ID.

No outside food or alcohol: Outside alcohol, coolers and outside food are not permitted. Food and refreshments are available for purchase onsite.

Live entertainment and shopping: Enjoy live jazz music throughout the day and visit the Lenexa Farmers Market from 8 a.m. to noon.

Kids activities: Children can enjoy the art tent, face painting and sidewalk chalk activities.

Please leave pets at home: Crowds, heat and noise can be stressful for pets, and not all guests enjoy close contact with animals.

No bikes or motorized vehicles: Bikes, skateboards and motorized vehicles are not allowed within the event area, except mobility devices used by people with disabilities.