# Kids events in Paola, KS, Today and Upcoming Kids events in Paola, KS - **Subtitle**: All Kids events in Paola, Kansas. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Paola like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance - **Category**: ## Featured Events - **Event Name**: Paola Roots Festival - Aug. 28 & 29, 2026 - **Description**: The 37th Annual Paola Roots Festival features Live Music, East Central State BBQ Championship, Arts & Crafts, Food Vendors and Kids Games.About this EventNow in it's 37th year! It's become a Family Tradition, with all - **Date**: Fri, 28 Aug at 03:00 pm – Sat, 29 Aug at 11:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/paola/paola-roots-festival-aug-28-and-29-2026/100001968221765283 - **Venue**: Paola Park Square - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:600:300/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy8xM2YwYjgwYmQxMDczODczYzE4ZGRjZDc4ODE0ZjJkMmZjMzQ4M2U4ZDY0N2E3ZjQ5ZjNmOWRmMzZhM2U5M2UxLXJpbWctdzc5Mi1oNTc2LWRjM2U1Njk0LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc2MzYyNDU0Nw.avif - **Price**: min: 17.85, max: 39.19, currency: USD - **Categories**: fitness, Festivals, Music, Art, Entertainment, Sports, Crafts, Kids ## About All Kids events in Paola, Kansas. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Paola like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance ## Events in Paola - **Event Name**: Paola Roots Festival - Aug. 28 & 29, 2026 - **Description**: The 37th Annual Paola Roots Festival features Live Music, East Central State BBQ Championship, Arts & Crafts, Food Vendors and Kids Games.About this EventNow in it's 37th year! It's become a Family Tradition, with all - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Fri Aug 28 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat Aug 29 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/paola/paola-roots-festival-aug-28-and-29-2026/100001968221765283 - **Venue**: Paola Park Square - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy8xM2YwYjgwYmQxMDczODczYzE4ZGRjZDc4ODE0ZjJkMmZjMzQ4M2U4ZDY0N2E3ZjQ5ZjNmOWRmMzZhM2U5M2UxLXJpbWctdzc5Mi1oNTc2LWRjM2U1Njk0LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc2MzYyNDU0Nw.avif - **Price**: USD 18 to 39 - **Categories**: fitness, Festivals, Music, Art, Entertainment, Sports, Crafts, Kids - **Event Name**: 2026 East Central KS State BBQ Championship - **Description**: 🔥 Fire up the smokers and get ready for one of the premier BBQ cook-offs on the KCBS circuit! The East Central Kansas State BBQ Championship returns August 28th & 29th, 2026 during the Paola Roots Festival! Now in its 31st consecutive year as a KCBS- - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 92 - **Date**: Fri Aug 28 2026 at 07:00 am – Sat Aug 29 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/paola/2026-east-central-ks-state-bbq-championship/200030132864941 - **Venue**: Paola Square Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy85ZmY1YTFhYjhjYTAzMjIxYjkxNTE0NTJhMzg0MGM0N2ZlMjMyZDliNDZmOWY0YWYzNWVkMmQ4OTJiMzg1NWMzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1NTMtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODY0OTIyOTk.avif - **Categories**: sports, festivals, kids, music, live-music, art, entertainment, music-festivals, contests, food-truck-festivals, fourth-of-july-bbq-festivals ## Trending Events in Paola - **Event Name**: Paola Roots Festival - Aug. 28 & 29, 2026 - **Description**: The 37th Annual Paola Roots Festival features Live Music, East Central State BBQ Championship, Arts & Crafts, Food Vendors and Kids Games.About this EventNow in it's 37th year! It's become a Family Tradition, with all - **Venue**: Paola Park Square - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/13f0b80bd1073873c18ddcd78814f2d2fc3483e8d647a7f49f3f9df36a3e93e1-rimg-w792-h576-dc3e5694-gmir.jpg?v=1763624547 - **Event Name**: 2026 East Central KS State BBQ Championship - **Description**: 🔥 Fire up the smokers and get ready for one of the premier BBQ cook-offs on the KCBS circuit! The East Central Kansas State BBQ Championship returns August 28th & 29th, 2026 during the Paola Roots Festival! Now in its 31st consecutive year as a KCBS- - **Venue**: Paola Square Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/9ff5a1ab8ca03221b9151452a3840c47fe232d9b46f9f4af35ed2d892b3855c3-rimg-w1200-h1553-dc080808-gmir?v=1786492299 - **Event Name**: Albert Cummings at Paola Roots Festival - Paola, KS - **Description**: Don’t miss Albert Cummings Live! Get ready for a night of electrifying blues, soulful guitar riffs, and an unforgettable performance. Albert Cummings, the powerhouse singer-songwriter known for his raw, high-energy live shows, is hitting the stage for an - **Venue**: Paola Roots Festival - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/4fe9e18728051a737b3a4690fb256ffa75d2ecf8b0ddfd3448f5faae0aee6c0f-rimg-w1200-h974-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1786759138 - **Event Name**: Fall Bazaar Craft & Vendor Show 9/12 - **Description**: Join us for one of our most anticipated events of the year—the Craft & Vendor Fair at Paola Park Square on Saturday, September 12th, 2026, from 9:00 AM–2:00 PM! 🌤️🛍️ This outdoor show is one of our largest and busiest fairs for both vendors and shopp - **Venue**: Paola Square Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/7cea2b29354f02d54108f13eb7b91c25b7c83d147cb34bb4e93626d4d425f09c-rimg-w851-h315-dcc0f3f2-gmir?v=1769278360 - **Event Name**: Live Concert - Forrest McCurren & The Daily Special Band - **Description**: Get ready for an unforgettable night of storytelling, toe-tapping grooves, and high-energy roots music with Missouri native Forrest McCurren. Forrest takes the stage with his wife Margaret and their powerhouse backing band, The Daily Special. The band i - **Venue**: 905 E Wea St, Paola, KS, United States, Kansas 66071 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/a6bc7de89c415163438edf7157615585afb919159d0393fcc223b090238e65c6-rimg-w1200-h838-dcd8d8e8-gmir?v=1786017850 - **Event Name**: Ride 4 Life - **Description**: Join us for the fourth annual TLP (The Lance Project) Ride 4 Life Gravel Fondo! This event is in loving memory of Lance Wilson who took his life in 2019. Whether you’re riding for someone you’ve lost, someone who is struggling, or for yourself, please joi - **Venue**: Somerset Schoolhouse - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/2e784e223d245fb5b0e29a620342f24c27d393065fc91062c0371cdd99427b2d-rimg-w1200-h799-dc181818-gmir?v=1786434863 - **Event Name**: ***SOLD OUT*** Sean of the South--Paola, Kansas - **Description**: ***THIS SHOW IS SOLD OUT!!! (There may be a handful of single seats left.) Sean's coming back to Kansas and we hope to see you there! There will be lots of music, singing, stories and laughter! Sean will be doing a meet and greet after the show comple - **Venue**: Paola Community Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/cd7db00002e536003c5e7a0d5e6ea28b3cbff3cdac4be5f637bb40fe608875e3-rimg-w1200-h800-dc082878-gmir?v=1786871043 - **Event Name**: Engage As You Age Aging Expo - **Description**: SAVE the Date!! 📣 Calling All Local Businesses & Professionals & Our Community! We’re excited to announce our Community Aging Expo coming this September—and we’re looking for amazing vendors to be part of it! 🗓 Thursday, September 3rd, 2026 📍 L - **Venue**: 1402 E 303rd St, Paola, KS 66071-1324, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/0f39269e85475a1d7e1ef5d4631dabe3a4decf8bd9abacd5055d1ed9f8222c20-rimg-w673-h236-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1786321039 - **Event Name**: Adult Prom! Prom of the Decades - **Description**: 💃🕺 ADULT PROM IS COMING TO TOWN! Mark your calendars for September 19th from 7:00 PM – Midnight for a night of dancing, food, photos, and unforgettable memories! ✨ Tickets are $40 per person and include dinner or $75 a couple! 💲Pay via Cash, Card or Ve - **Venue**: 15 W Wea St, Paola, KS - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/4bf0248fb65303ef8d5f6b03abbe06ff810255e8ef2733e1e563731fad2399f0-rimg-w945-h2048-dc080808-gmir?v=1786929842 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in Paola? - **A:** Paola Roots Festival - Aug. 28 & 29, 2026 (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 03:00 pm at Paola Park Square), 2026 East Central KS State BBQ Championship (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 07:00 am at Paola Square Park), Paola Roots Festival - Aug. 28 & 29, 2026 (Fri, 28 Aug at 03:00 pm at Paola Park Square). - **Q**: What events are happening in Paola in August 2026? - **A:** Paola Roots Festival - Aug. 28 & 29, 2026 (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 03:00 pm at Paola Park Square), 2026 East Central KS State BBQ Championship (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 07:00 am at Paola Square Park), Paola Roots Festival - Aug. 28 & 29, 2026 (Fri, 28 Aug at 03:00 pm at Paola Park Square). - **Q**: How can I find events in Paola? - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Paola on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Paola? - **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 events in Paola? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Paola include Paola Park Square, Paola Square Park. - **Q**: What is the price range for events in Paola? - **A:** Prices for events in Paola range from USD 18 to USD 39. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Paola? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Paola include Paola Roots Festival Committee and You!, Paola Recreation Commission. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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