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Heart of America Shakespeare Festival
Heart of America Shakespeare Festival
To festival, or not to festival? At the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival, that’s not even a question. Each year, the free festival features performances of a different Shakespearean masterpiece. Their mission is to make the works of Shakespeare and Shakespeare-inspired works accessible to a diverse audience through a free, professional, outdoor festival, and additional…
Great Lenexa BBQ Battle
Great Lenexa BBQ Battle
The Great Lenexa BBQ Battle started in 1982 with 12 contestants and 12 judges. On April 27, 1984, Governor John Carlin declared the contest the official Kansas State Championship. The competition attracts cooks who compete for the coveted title of Grand Champion of the Great Lenexa BBQ Battle - The Kansas State Championship. Prizes and…
WaterFest
WaterFest
WaterFest in Excelsior Springs Friday June 21st from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM and Saturday June 22nd from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Waterfest is a fun-filled, family friendly event that is the largest annual festival in nearby Excelsior Springs, MO. Activities include live music, fireworks, a car show and other homespun traditions.