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Gladfest Smokefest BBQ Competition
Get ready for a sizzling weekend at the Gladfest Smokefest BBQ Competition, happening October 3-4 in Downtown Gladstone! As part of Gladfest, this community event will serve up mouthwatering BBQ, family-friendly fun, and over $2,000 in prizes as teams battle it out in ribs, ribeye steak, and baked beans contests.
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Statement on Fireworks Sales and Regulations
The City of Gladstone would like to clarify that Pyro City Fireworks, located on N Oak Trafficway near NE 64th Street, is not within our jurisdiction, as it is in the Village of Oakview. Gladstone has no authority over the business and continues to prohibit the sale, use, possession, and discharge of fireworks within city limits. Residents with concerns regarding the business should contact the Village of Oakview directly.
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Sounds on the Square
Get ready to groove at Linden Square all summer long with our free "Sounds on the Square" concert series. Bring a chair, blanket, and some friends and join use under the stars for some live music!
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Gladstone Municipal Pool
Due to forecasted weather, the Gladstone Municipal Pool will delay opening for the season until Friday, May 30th at Noon. Beat the rush and purchase your season pass in advance at the Gladstone Community Center during normal operating hours.
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Theatre in the Park Golf Tournament
The 31st Annual Gladstone TIP Golf Classic is August 8th at Smithville Lake Paradise Point Golf Complex. Come join the fun, food, and prizes.
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Missouri Route 1 Corridor Updates
The Missouri Department of Transportation is planning a full-depth reconstruction of N Prospect Avenue from NE 72nd Street to NE 64th Street as part of their Missouri Route 1 Corridor Upgrades. Reconstruction includes pavement rebuilding, a new storm sewer, culvert restorations, and an extension of Happy Rock Trail. The project also involves resurfacing the roadway from Route 152 to NE 72nd Street.
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Gladstone Magazine
The 2025 spring edition of the Gladstone Magazine is officially here! Make sure to check it out by clicking the links below.
Gladstone Magazine - City
Gladstone Magazine - Parks & Rec

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