Live entertainment
Music, dance, school performances, demonstrations, and local media throughout the day.
An annual downtown Kearney tradition
Music, makers, food, and community in Lions Park. Celebrate downtown.
Kearney's annual Oktoberfest brings live entertainment, local vendors, family activities, competitions, and community fundraising together.
Kearney / MissouriMember-led / Community-mindedFounded / 1976
Festival experience
A full day built around Kearney.
The recurring festival has included live bands, food and drink, artisan vendors, inflatables, demonstrations, a 5K, cornhole, and traditional Oktoberfest competitions.
Proceeds support local charities, including the Kearney Chamber of Commerce and Kearney Enrichment Council. Dates, volunteer registration, and the event schedule change each year, so use the live calendar for current details.
Local vendors
Food trucks, artisan booths, community organizations, and downtown businesses.
Family activities
Park access, inflatables, face painting, and activities for a wide range of ages.
Community benefit
Volunteer energy and sponsor support help the festival raise money for local organizations.
Your next connection
Bring the question. We know who to call.
Membership, a local referral, a meeting room, a ribbon cutting, or a place to start: reach the Kearney Chamber.
execdirector@kearneychamber.org(816) 628-4229190 W State Route 92 Kearney, MO 64060Contact the Chamber