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Gladfest Drawing Contest
The first-ever Gladfest Drawing Contest invites young artists ages 8-12 to showcase their creativity. All entries will be displayed at the Gladstone Community Center during Gladfest, October 3-5, with the top three winners receiving trophies. Entries are due by Tuesday, September 30 at 5 p.m.
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Street Maintenance Program
Microsurfacing and Cape Seal work is currently underway in Gladstone. This pavement preservation project will extend the life of local streets and improve driving conditions. Click the link below to view the full project schedule and interactive map.
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Taylor Made
Taylor Made, a nationally touring Taylor Swift tribute band, will perform Saturday, September 13th at Linden Square at 7 p.m. This free concert will showcase music from every era of Taylor Swift's career, so we invite you to join us and sing along to all your favorites.
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Whiskey Fest
Experience the fun and excitement of Whiskey Fest on Saturday, October 11th at Linden Square. A variety of activities will be happening at this festival, including sample tastings from 25+ distilleries, food from local eateries, and live music.
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Gest Ride Service
Beginning September 1, 2025, Gladstone residents will have access to a new $3 ride program through GEST, a national transportation service. This on-demand, door-to-door service will provide rides to destinations within Gladstone city limits, as well as to the nearest operating bus stop and to healthcare facilities in North Kansas City, Parkville, Liberty, Riverside, and portions of Kansas City, MO within Clay and Platte counties. Residents can schedule rides through the GEST app or by calling 816-919-4378 (GEST).
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Gladfest Parade
Get ready for a high-energy morning at the Gladfest Parade, happening October 4th at 10 a.m. in Downtown Gladstone! This community favorite will light up the streets with festive floats, lively performances, and local pride as we celebrate this year's themes: "Get Your Kicks - Celebrating the World Cup" and "A Kansas City Love Story - Where Football Meets Music." With thousands in prizes up for grabs, it's game on for schools, businesses, and organizations!
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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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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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