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Country Club Plaza to Host 93rd Annual Plaza Art Fair
The annual art fair held in the historic open-air shopping center will take place Friday, September 20th through Sunday, September 22nd.
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - (August 13, 2024) – The Plaza Art Fair will return to Kansas City from Friday, September 20 to Sunday, September 22, 2024, marking its 93rd year of celebrating art, food, culture, and music in the historic Country Club Plaza shopping center. As new owners of Country Club Plaza, HP Village Management is excited to welcome the talented artists, entertainers, and restaurants that will be part of this beloved community event.
“We are honored to continue the great tradition of the Plaza Art Fair at the historic Country Club Plaza,” said Ray W. Washburne, President of HP Village Management. “For more than 90 years, this beloved art festival has brought locals and visitors alike together to celebrate exceptional artists from across the country alongside great music, cuisine and community partners.”
The Plaza Art Fair will span nine city blocks, attracting more than 250,000 locals and visitors alike. With 240 artists participating, the Plaza Art Fair is a nationally acclaimed event, offering three live music stages and exclusive menus from over 20 participating Country Club Plaza restaurants.
As the presenting sponsor for the ninth year in a row, Saint Luke’s Health System eagerly anticipates the joy and enrichment this event brings to the community. This year, Saint Luke’s celebrates their “Fountain of Health” theme that will feature Spanish-inspired décor, live activations, a dedicated Baby Lounge and more.
“Health is all-encompassing including the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of life, and art expression can play a positive role in a person’s well-being,” said Julie Quirin, President of BJC Health System’s West Region, Saint Luke’s. “Saint Luke’s is proud to be part of the longstanding tradition of the Plaza Art Fair and being Kansas City’s healthcare provider for more than 140 years.”
The 93rd Plaza Art Fair is open to the public and free to attend. It will take place in rain or shine on Friday, September 20th from 5 PM to 10 PM, Saturday, September 21st from 10 AM to 10 PM, and Sunday, September 22nd from 11 AM to 5 PM. For more information about Plaza Art Fair, please visit PlazaArtFair.com.
About Country Club Plaza:
The Country Club Plaza originally opened in 1923 as the first planned suburban shopping center to accommodate shoppers arriving by car. It was designed by prominent architect Edward Delk in Baroque Revival and Moorish Revival styles, to mimic the architecture of Seville, Spain, one of Kansas City’s sister cities. The historic, 15-block, 1.3 million-square-foot mixed-use retail property is located in the heart of Kansas City featuring unique-to-market tenants. The Plaza features a dynamic mix of retailers including Anthropologie, Apple, Coach, Free People, J. Crew, Johnny Was, Lululemon, Madewell, Nike, Sephora, Tiffany & Co, Tivol, Tommy Bahama, Tumi, Warby Parker, and West Elm. In addition, there are more than 25 dining options including Cooper’s Hawk Winery, Gram & Dun, Jack Stack Barbecue, Rye, The Capital Grille, and True Food Kitchen.
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