# 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.

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## Festivals Events in Independence

- **Event Name**: Food Truck Fridays
  - **Description**: Food Truck Friday is rolling into Independence! 🚚🍔

Join us for a full day of local flavor, community connection, and delicious eats at Food Truck Friday! From lunch through dinner, stop by to grab a bite from a rotating lineup of food trucks serving up s
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  - **Date**: Fri Sep 25 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/independence/food-truck-fridays/200030330112452
  - **Venue**: 210 W Truman Rd, Independence, MO, United States, Missouri 64050
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  - **Categories**: 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**: 91st Annual Ararat Shrine Circus - Saturday Evening Show at Cable Dahmer Arena
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 21 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Nov 21 2026 at 08:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/independence/91st-annual-ararat-shrine-circus-saturday-evening-show-at-cable-dahmer-arena/2400030694643217
  - **Venue**: Cable Dahmer Arena
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- **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
- **Event Name**: Truman Book Festival
  - **Description**: A festival featuring books about the 33rd president.About this EventCall for writers to feature their books about Harry S. Truman, his presidency, his life, or era.The deadline to apply is Monday, March 1, 2027. Pl
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 24 2027 at 10:00 am – Sat Apr 24 2027 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/independence/truman-book-festival/100001998928743682
  - **Venue**: Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: festivals, art, literary-art

## Trending Events in Independence

- **Event Name**: Johnny Wheels & the Swamp Donkeys
  - **Description**: Help Johnny get his wheels back!  After an encounter with a deer totaled his van, and the insurance company not covering enough to replace the vehicle, Elysium Botanicals Wines & Vineyard would like help!Elysium will donate $5 f
  - **Venue**: Elysium Botanicals Wines and Vineyard
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- **Event Name**: FAC MMA Fight Night 36 at Cable Dahmer Arena
  - **Venue**: Cable Dahmer Arena
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- **Event Name**: Hop & Heritage Festival
  - **Description**: Hop & Heritage Festival - 25th Annual Harvest Celebration

Saturday, September 26, 2026 
Downtown Independence, Oregon 
All ages welcome

Fresh beer. Fresh hops. Deep roots.

Join us for the 25th annual Hop & Heritage Festival, a one-day celebrati
  - **Venue**: Independence, Oregon
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- **Event Name**: Brand New: The Devil And God Are Raging Inside Me
  - **Description**: Brand New

Venue: Cable Dahmer Arena
Independence, MO

Date: Oct 28, 2026 - 08:00 PM
  - **Venue**: Independence, Missouri
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- **Event Name**: KC Chiefs DIY Creations
  - **Description**: Show your KC pride! ❤️ Create a Chiefs DIY doormat, paint a Chiefs canvas, or customize your favorite garment with trendy patches.✨About this Event  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/46d86070-b094-11f1-8011-7394f57f7004-
  - **Venue**: Divine Design Solutions @ Events Creative Arts Studio
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- **Event Name**: Grammy Nominated, Hit Song Writers, International touring Artists- Live at KY Nashville Connection
  - **Description**: Russell Sutton, Terri Jo Box and Matt Rogers - One Night Only at KY Nashville Connection.

More about the artists:

🎸 RUSSELL SUTTON — Co-writer of TWO #1 hits: Nate Smith’s “Whiskey On You” and Elvie Shane’s “My Boy.” Russell has also had songs cut by Wa
  - **Venue**: 809 Stablewatch Dr, Independence, KY, United States, Kentucky 41051
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- **Event Name**: Kansas City Mavericks vs Rapid City Rush - Barn Party Night
  - **Description**: InformationNo backpacks No outside food or drinks No weapons of any kind All concessions are cashless All patrons are subject to searchNearby AttractionsKansas City Mavericks has 83 upcoming events.
  - **Venue**: Cable Dahmer Arena
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- **Event Name**: Food Truck Fridays
  - **Description**: Food Truck Friday is rolling into Independence! 🚚🍔

Join us for a full day of local flavor, community connection, and delicious eats at Food Truck Friday! From lunch through dinner, stop by to grab a bite from a rotating lineup of food trucks serving up s
  - **Venue**: 210 W Truman Rd, Independence, MO, United States, Missouri 64050
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  - **Description**: Win $10K+ in Jeopardy! Bar League! Gather your team in Kansas City in a free 6-week league at select Buffalo Wild Wings®. Starts Aug. 25th!About this EventWIN YOUR SHARE OF $10K+ IN CASH PRIZES WITH JEOPAR
  - **Venue**: 20110 E Jackson Dr
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Independence?
  - **A:** Food Truck Fridays (Fri Sep 25 2026 at 210 W Truman Rd, Independence, MO, United States, Missouri 64050), Slow's Smoked Out BBQ (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 05:00 pm at 707 W South Ave), Ground Cherry and Garlic Festival (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 10:00 am at 17400 E Courtney Atherton Rd., Independence, MO), 91st Annual Ararat Shrine Circus - Saturday Evening Show at Cable Dahmer Arena (Sat Nov 21 2026 at 06:00 pm at Cable Dahmer Arena), 4th Annual Autumn Fair (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 12:00 pm at 13903 E Noland Ct, 64055).
- **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), Truman Book Festival (Sat Apr 24 2027 at 10:00 am at Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Independence in September 2026?
  - **A:** Food Truck Fridays (Fri Sep 25 2026 at 210 W Truman Rd, Independence, MO, United States, Missouri 64050), Slow's Smoked Out BBQ (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 05:00 pm at 707 W South Ave), Ground Cherry and Garlic Festival (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 10:00 am at 17400 E Courtney Atherton Rd., Independence, MO).
- **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 210 W Truman Rd, Independence, MO, United States, Missouri 64050, 707 W South Ave, 17400 E Courtney Atherton Rd., Independence, MO.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Independence?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Independence include Independence Chamber of Commerce, Slow, Pepper Berries Teaching Emporium.
- **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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