Kansas City’s Ethnic Enrichment Festival is back. Here’s what to know before you go
The 45th annual Ethnic Enrichment Festival, Kansas City’s largest gathering of multiculturalism, will attract thousands of people to Swope Park this weekend.
From Bangladesh to Zimbabwe, the traditions and food of more than 60 cultures will take center stage. The festival will feature booths with food and other goods as well as continuous live international entertainment, a beer garden and more.
Here’s what you need to know:
Where is the Ethnic Enrichment Festival?
Inside Swope Park in Kansas City. Take East Meyer Boulevard and Swope Parkway entrance to Pavilion Road.
When does it happen?
Festivities will run 6-10 p.m. Friday, noon-10 p.m. Saturday and noon-6 p.m. Sunday.
What kids’ activities are planned?
There will be a play area as well as a Kids World tent offering crafts (noon-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday) and an instrument petting zoo (6-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday).
Passport booklets will be distributed to children, and the first 100 to complete them by visiting enough booths each day will earn prizes.
Where can I get tickets and how much do they cost?
Admission is $5 at the gate, free for ages 12 and under. There are no presale or online sales.
What about parking?
Parking at the venue is free.
What else should I know?
▪ Take plenty of cash; some vendors don’t accept credit.
▪ Booths and parking are on grass, so uneven surfaces might be challenging for wheelchairs. A paved accessible entrance with a ramp to the Pavilion stage will be available.
▪ Be ready for the summer heat; most of the grounds are unprotected from the sun, although shaded areas include the Pavilion stage area and the beer garden.
▪ No pets are allowed; certificates will be required for service/comfort animals.
▪ There will be an information booth, a Red Cross booth for first aid and zero-waste stations for composting and recycling.
Who puts on the event?
The nonprofit Ethnic Enrichment Commission of Kansas City produces the festival in partnership with the Kansas City Parks and Recreation Department.
Where can I find more details?
