2026 Plaza Art Fair

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.


2026 plaza art fair

Friday, September 25 - Sunday, September 27, 2026

ARTIST APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!

Interested artists may apply online through ZAPP until Sunday, April 12 at 11:59 PM CT.

Now in its 95th year, the Plaza Art Fair is one of the longest-running and most celebrated art festivals in the country. Held on Kansas City’s historic Country Club Plaza, the event is known for its knowledgeable patrons, attentive operations, and scenic setting, attracting more than 95,000 attendees annually. Consistently ranked among the top fine arts festivals in the nation and recognized as one of Kansas City’s premier annual events, the Plaza Art Fair has grown over nine decades into a signature cultural tradition that draws artists and visitors from across the Midwest and beyond.


Show Hours

Friday, September 25: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday, September 26: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sunday, September 27: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm