# Festivals in Independence 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in Independence 2026 — cultural celebrations, street fairs and food festivals. Find dates, locations and what to expect.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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## About

The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in Independence. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in Independence, you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in Independence listed on one platform - we have you covered.

Immerse yourself in the mega dance festivals, electrifying music festivals, theatre & film festivals, quirky local festivals and more with us!

## Festivals Events in Independence

- **Event Name**: SantaCaliGon Days
  - **Description**: SantaCaliGon Days is a beloved annual festival in Independence, Missouri, celebrating the city's historic connection to the Santa Fe, California, and Oregon Trails. Held each Labor Day weekend around the Historic Independence Square, the event brings the
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  - **Date**: Fri Sep 04 2026 at 12:00 pm – Mon Sep 07 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/independence/santacaligon-days/200030528657835
  - **Venue**: Historic Independence Square
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- **Event Name**: Independence Uncorked Wine Festival  2026
  - **Description**: The Annual Independence Uncorked Wine Festival will be  Saturday, September, 12th, 2026 from 1:00pm-6:00pmAbout this EventIndependence Uncorked 2026 Presented by Edward JonesThe 13th Annual Independence Uncorked Wi
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Sep 12 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/independence/independence-uncorked-wine-festival-2026/100001983985736746
  - **Venue**: Bingham-Waggoner Estate
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  - **Price**: USD 39 to 66
  - **Categories**: fitness, Nonprofit, Festivals, Art, Kids, Workshops
- **Event Name**: Winefest: Independence Uncorked
  - **Description**: 🍷 WINEFEST TICKETS ARE LIVE! 🍷

Kansas City’s favorite summer afternoon is almost here, and tickets are going FAST!

✨ Unlimited wine tastings
✨ Great food
✨ Live entertainment
✨ Incredible auction items
✨ Supporting a cause that truly matters

🚨 VIP TICK
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 05 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/independence/winefest-independence-uncorked/200030197339814
  - **Venue**: Bingham-Waggoner Historical Society
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  - **Categories**: festivals, nonprofit, wine-tasting
- **Event Name**: Arena Rock Giants @ Santa-Cali-Gon
  - **Description**: Arena Rock Giants: a tribute to The G.O.A.T. playing the annual Santa-Cali-Gon festival
Other bands and vendors all over the place!
https://www.facebook.com/SantaCaliGon
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  - **Date**: Sun Sep 06 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/independence/arena-rock-giants-santa-cali-gon/200030135952436
  - **Venue**: Santa-Cali-Gon Main Stage
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- **Event Name**: DelaPalooza
  - **Description**: 🎡 DelaPalooza 2026 🎡

A Labor Day Weekend Celebration in the Heart of Independence!

Join us for DelaPalooza, a one-of-a-kind community festival bringing together local shopping, food, drinks, entertainment, and unforgettable experiences at The Delaware E
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  - **Date**: Fri Sep 04 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat Sep 05 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/independence/delapalooza/200030330114112
  - **Venue**: 125 S Main St, Independence, MO 64050-3702, United States
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  - **Categories**: festivals, food-drinks, shopping, labor-day, pop-ups, food-truck-festivals
- **Event Name**: Pancake Dreams at SantaCaliGon Days 2026 🌸🥞
  - **Description**: 🥞🌸 Pancake Dreams is headed to SantaCaliGon Days 2026!

Independence, get ready! We’re bringing the Pancake Dreams experience to one of the Kansas City area’s biggest annual celebrations.

📅 September 4–7, 2026
📍 Historic Independence Square
112 W Lexingt
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    - Count: 11
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 04 2026 at 12:00 pm – Mon Sep 07 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/independence/pancake-dreams-at-santacaligon-days-2026/200030588303730
  - **Venue**: 112 W Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64050, United States
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- **Event Name**: SANTA CALI-GON DAYS FESTIVAL EVENT
  - **Description**: Discover a vibrant marketplace filled with talented artisans, delicious local food, live entertainment, and the incredible charm of beautiful Lunenburg, Nova Scotia.

For more information
📧 Sabcreationkey50@gmail.com

✨ Highlights:
• Over 150 vendors acro
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  - **Date**: Fri Sep 04 2026 at 03:00 am – Fri Sep 04 2026 at 10:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/independence/santa-cali-gon-days-festival-event/200030381542648
  - **Venue**: 200 N Liberty St, Independence, MO 64050-2802, United States
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  - **Categories**: festivals, music, food-drinks, live-music, art, entertainment, dog, food-truck-festivals, music-festivals
- **Event Name**: Farm to Table Hawaiian Luau
  - **Description**: Celebrate island vibes with fresh local eats and fun at our Farm to Table Hawaiian Luau bash!About this EventFarm to Table Hawaiian LuauGet ready for a fun-filled night celebrating fresh, local flavors straig
  - **Date**: Fri Aug 28 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri Aug 28 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/independence/farm-to-table-hawaiian-luau/100001997694499023
  - **Venue**: 17400 E Courtney Atherton Rd
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  - **Price**: USD 45
  - **Categories**: fitness, food-drinks
- **Event Name**: Slow's Smoked Out BBQ
  - **Description**: Chill out and chow down at Slow's Smoked Out BBQ – finger-lickin’ good vibes and smokin’ eats!About this EventGet Ready for Slow's Smoked Out BBQ!Come join us in person for a
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat Sep 26 2026 at 11:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/independence/slows-smoked-out-bbq/100001996775099073
  - **Venue**: 707 W South Ave
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness
- **Event Name**: Ground Cherry and Garlic Festival
  - **Description**: Come on out to the Farm and learn about ground cherries and about garlic.  Try some new recipes, buy some garlic to plant in your back yard.  See what added value products that local vendors have.  Enjoy crafts, food, reading to the chickens, local musici
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Sep 26 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/independence/ground-cherry-and-garlic-festival/200030467803617
  - **Venue**: 17400 E Courtney Atherton Rd., Independence, MO
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  - **Categories**: music, festivals, entertainment, kids, live-music, music-festivals, food-truck-festivals
- **Event Name**: 4th Annual Autumn Fair
  - **Description**: We are excited to announce we will be hosting our 4th Annual Autumn Fair Saturday October 17th, 2026, 12pm-6pm. We will be hosting a Trunk or Treat that day as well. 

Below, I've included some important information for all vendors. If you have any questi
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Oct 17 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/independence/4th-annual-autumn-fair/200030468982040
  - **Venue**: 13903 E Noland Ct, 64055
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  - **Categories**: festivals, health-wellness, halloween

## Trending Events in Independence

- **Event Name**: POKER FACE- A Tribute to Lady
  - **Description**: This show is a tribute to the Mother Monster. The show entertains the audience with voiceover intros, thematic costumes, fun dances, and professionally sung live vocals to bring as much of the brilliance and authenticity of Gaga’s full performances to
  - **Venue**: 8175 Buena Vista Rd
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- **Event Name**: Lip Bomb Debut at Elysium Botanicals Wines & Vineyard
  - **Description**: A quirky, fun and hilarious band that features the Best Kazooist in the NW! Lip Bomb will be playing your favorite 80s & 90s Dance & Rock hits! Definitely wear your dancing shoes!#1 Rated Live Music & Comedy Venue in Ind
  - **Venue**: 8175 Buena Vista Rd
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- **Event Name**: UnPause Debut at Elysium Botanicals!
  - **Description**: From the west side of Portland Oregon’s metro area, UnPause is a high energy Rock N Roll band with a heavy Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, Blues influence. They play Rock N’ Roll covers from the 70’s through the 90’s and beyond.Featuring t
  - **Venue**: 8175 Buena Vista Rd
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- **Event Name**: SantaCaliGon Days
  - **Description**: SantaCaliGon Days is a beloved annual festival in Independence, Missouri, celebrating the city's historic connection to the Santa Fe, California, and Oregon Trails. Held each Labor Day weekend around the Historic Independence Square, the event brings the
  - **Venue**: Historic Independence Square
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- **Event Name**: Independence Uncorked Wine Festival  2026
  - **Description**: The Annual Independence Uncorked Wine Festival will be  Saturday, September, 12th, 2026 from 1:00pm-6:00pmAbout this EventIndependence Uncorked 2026 Presented by Edward JonesThe 13th Annual Independence Uncorked Wi
  - **Venue**: Bingham-Waggoner Estate
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- **Event Name**: Deana Carter Kicks off St. Cecilia’s Festival
  - **Description**: St. Cecilia is ECSTATIC to announce Country Music Star Deana Carter!  5x multi-platinum star that yielded three consecutive number-one hits on Billboard country charts; “Strawberry Wine,” “We Danced Anyway,” and “How Do I Get There”.  Her music blends cou
  - **Venue**: 5313 Madison Pike, Independence, KY
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Heart of Country Music Festival - Justin Moore, Shenandoah, Cole Goodwin, Derek Alan at Kenton County Fairgrounds
  - **Venue**: Kenton County Fairgrounds
- **Event Name**: Heart of Country Music Festival
  - **Description**: The Heart of Country Music Festival is returning in 2026 and is expanding into a two-day festival of incredible music live at the Kenton County Fairgrounds in Independence, Kentucky!

Friday: Clint Black, Jo Dee Messina, Little Texas, John Morgen
Saturday
  - **Venue**: Kenton County Fair Grounds 2836 Harris Pike Independence, KY 41051
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Heart of Country Music Festival - 2 Day Pass at Kenton County Fairgrounds
  - **Venue**: Kenton County Fairgrounds
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Independence?
  - **A:** SantaCaliGon Days (Fri Sep 04 2026 at 12:00 pm at Historic Independence Square), Independence Uncorked Wine Festival  2026 (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 01:00 pm at Bingham-Waggoner Estate), Winefest: Independence Uncorked (Sat Sep 05 2026 at 02:00 pm at Bingham-Waggoner Historical Society), Arena Rock Giants @ Santa-Cali-Gon (Sun Sep 06 2026 at 07:00 pm at Santa-Cali-Gon Main Stage), DelaPalooza (Fri Sep 04 2026 at 05:00 pm at 125 S Main St, Independence, MO 64050-3702, United States).
- **Q**: What are the top free Festivals events in Independence?
  - **A:** Slow's Smoked Out BBQ (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 05:00 pm at 707 W South Ave).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Independence in August 2026?
  - **A:** Farm to Table Hawaiian Luau (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 05:00 pm at 17400 E Courtney Atherton Rd).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Independence?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Independence on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Independence?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Independence?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Independence include Historic Independence Square, Bingham-Waggoner Estate, Bingham-Waggoner Historical Society.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Festivals events in Independence?
  - **A:** Prices for Festivals events in Independence range from USD 39 to USD 66. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Independence?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Independence include Santa Cali Gon Days Festival, Rotary Club of Eastern Independence, Saucy Productions - Bands.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Independence?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Independence.

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