2024 Plaza Art Fair

Sept. 20, 21 & 22, 2024

The 93rd Annual Plaza Art Fair

Held Friday, September 20, 2024, through Sunday, September 22, 2024, The Plaza Art Fair encompasses nine city blocks and welcomes a crowd of over 250,000. Featuring 240 artists, the Plaza Art Fair is a top-ranked, national art event with three live music stages and over 25 featured restaurant booths. It continues to be a weekend of people simply celebrating art and each other and Kansas City’s unofficial welcome to the fall season.

Q: Where is parking available for the Plaza Art Fair?
A: All of the Country Club Plaza parking garages are open and free to the public. Click here for a parking map.

Q: Where are the restrooms located during the Plaza Art Fair?
A: Restrooms are located at just about every entrance and exit to the Plaza Art Fair. 

Q: Are dogs allowed at the Plaza Art Fair?
A: Dogs are always welcome at Country Club Plaza. The Plaza Art Fair is a unique three-day event that can be challenging for pets. We want to keep all Art Fair attendees – human and furry friends – happy. We ask that pet owners use their best judgement to determine whether or not the Art Fair is the right event for their dog. Click here for tips from our friends at the Humane Society.

Q: Is handicap parking available?
A: Handicapped parking is available in all Plaza parking lots and garages. Valencia Garage at 47th Street & Pennsylvania offers an especially ample amount of handicapped parking.

Individuals with mobility concerns and companions are invited to participate in accessibility hour at the Plaza Art Fair. It will be from 11am to noon on Sunday, Sept. 26. However, the Plaza Art Fair is fully accessible to all individuals with mobility concerns during all hours throughout the weekend. 

Q: Is there bicycle parking?
A: Yes. Bike racks are located in the Granada Garage (near Country Club Bank Drive-Thru), Valencia Garage (top level) and Central Garage (near Classic Cup Café).

Q: Where can I find a map of the fair?
A: Click Here. During the fair, pick up your Plaza Art Fair program at either of our information booths (Nichols Road & Central or Broadway & Ward Parkway).

Q: What are the hours of the Plaza Art Fair?
A: Friday: 5pm – 10pm; Saturday: 10am – 10pm; Sunday: 11am – 5pm.

Q: Where can I buy Plaza Art Fair Merchandise?
A: Plaza Art Fair Merchandise is available at either of our Information Booths (Nichols Road & Central or Broadway & Ward Parkway).

Q: Where are the ATM locations?
A: You can find an ATM at the banks located on the Plaza: 
• Country Club Bank (Nichols Road, near Kendra Scott)
• Sterling Bank (corner of Ward Parkway and Central)
• Bank of America (corner of 47th Street and Pennsylvania)
• Commerce Bank (corner of Wyandotte and 47th Street)

Q: Is there a section for kids?
A: The Plaza Art Fair always has interactive and creative projects for kids! Stop by the Broadway block between 47th Street and Nichols Road. All ages are welcome!

Q: What streets are closed for the event?
A: Nichols Road between Pennsylvania and Wyandotte
- Ward Parkway between Pennsylvania and Central Street
- Broadway between 47th Street and Ward Parkway  
- Central Street between Nichols and Ward Parkway
 Click here for a layout of the Plaza Art Fair.

Q: Is there a fee to get in to the Plaza Art Fair?
A: No, there is no charge to enter to the fair.

Q: Is the fair canceled if it rains?
A: No, the fair will go on rain or shine. We will monitor National Weather Service Advisory in cases of inclement weather.

Q: May I pass out literature to guests at the fair?
A: No, solicitation is not allowed per the Plaza Art Fair’s City of Kansas City permit.

Q: How do I apply to be an exhibiting artist?
A:
Please click here to apply to the 2024 Plaza Art Fair. The Plaza Art Fair is a juried fine arts event. We only accept artists in the following categories: 2D Mixed Media, 3D Mixed Media, Ceramics, Digital, Drawing & Pastels, Fiber, Glass, Jewelry, Metalwork, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture and Wood.

Q: What is the date and future dates of the Plaza Art Fair?
A: The Plaza Art Fair is always held the 3rd weekend after Labor Day. It will be held on September 20, 21 and 22, 2024.

Q: How can I become a festival sponsor?
A: Please email plazaartfair@evenergy.com to learn more.
 
Q: How can I become a food vendor at the Plaza Art Fair?
A: Food vendor spaces are exclusively limited to Country Club Plaza restaurants only.

Q: How can I become a musical performer at the Plaza Art Fair?
A: The Plaza Art Fair works with Generation Relevant to book our music. Please submit your information via this form to be considered as a 2024 music performance. The team at Generation Relevant will then get in touch with you on next steps.