Visit Kearney, MO

09/17/2026

🎡🍿 DID SOMEONE SAY CARNIVAL FOOD?! 🌭🍭
The carnival is coming to Kearney September 25–27 at 19th St. & Hwy 33, and while we’re excited for the rides, let’s be honest—we’re really here for the TREATS! 😋✨
Evans Midland Empire Shows is bringing all your ultimate mid-way favorites. Come hungry and get ready to indulge in:
🌾 Crispy Corn Dogs
🥨 Warm, Golden Funnel Cakes
🍪 Deep-Fried Oreos
🍿 Fresh Buttered Popcorn
☁️ Fluffy Cotton Candy
🍎 Classic Candied Apples
🍧 Ice-Cold Snow Cones
🍋 Fresh-Squeezed Lemonade

🎟️ WRISTBANDS & TICKETS:
Unlimited Ride Wristbands: $30 per session
Individual Tickets: $1 each (rides take 3–4 tickets; valid all weekend long!)
Whether you're stopping by just to grab a funnel cake or staying all evening for the rides, make sure to bring your sweet tooth!

What carnival treat are you heading for first? Tag your snacking partner below! 👇 Classic funnel cake or deep-fried Oreos? 🎡🍿

09/17/2026

Any additional information can be found at jessejamesfestival.com

09/17/2026

09/17/2026

COME HUNGRY. STAY AWHILE.

There’s plenty to eat, drink, shop and enjoy at Kearney’s 15th Annual Jim Bach Memorial Oktoberfest!

🌭Food Trucks — grab something delicious for lunch

🍺 B**r Tent — kick back and enjoy Oktoberfest

🛍️ Local Vendors — shop and support local

🎶 Live Entertainment — music and performances throughout the day

🏰 Adventure Park — plenty of fun for the kids

Grab lunch, enjoy some music, shop local vendors, let the kids play and spend the day with us!

📅 Saturday, October 3rd
⏰ 11 AM–6 PM
📍 Lions Park | Downtown Kearney

Tag who you're bringing with you! 👇

09/17/2026

🎶 THE OKTOBERFEST LIVE MUSIC LINEUP IS HERE!

Get ready for an afternoon of LIVE MUSIC at Kearney’s 15th Annual Jim Bach Memorial Oktoberfest!

We’ve got three great acts taking the Main Stage:

🎺 12–2 PM | Brian McCarty Band
Kick off Oktoberfest with traditional sounds and plenty of polka!

🎤 2:30–3:30 PM | The Luck of the Draw
Keep the afternoon going with great local live music!

🎸 4:30–6 PM | Tripolar
Stick around as Tripolar takes us through the final stretch of Oktoberfest!

Come early, grab some food, shop local vendors, visit the b**r tent and stay all day for the music! 🎶

📅 Saturday, October 3rd
⏰ 11 AM–6 PM
📍 Lions Park | Downtown Kearney

👇 Which band are you most excited to hear?

09/17/2026

🎉 FAMILY FUN ALL DAY LONG AT OKTOBERFEST!

Bring the whole family to Kearney’s 15th Annual Jim Bach Memorial Oktoberfest because the Family Fun Zone is packed with entertainment starting at 11 AM!

🚒 11:00 AM | Touch-a-Truck Begins
📚 11:00 AM | Story Time with Kearney Mid-Continent Public Library
💃 12:00 PM | 320 Dance Performance
🎶 1:00 PM | "Shake It Off Kearney" - Swiftie Dance Party for all ages
✨ 1:30 PM | Golden Girls Performance
🎺 2:00 PM | KHS Band Performance
🥋 2:30 PM | Advantage Martial Arts Performance
🫧 3:00 PM | Foam Party
🥋 4:00 PM | Limitless Martial Arts Performance

📅 Saturday, October 3rd
⏰ 11 AM–6 PM
📍 Lions Park | Downtown Kearney

🥨 Come for Oktoberfest. Stay for a full day of family fun!

Tag another family who should join you on October 3rd! 👇

09/17/2026

🏆 WHICH OKTOBERFEST COMPETITION ARE YOU SIGNING UP FOR?! 🏆

Think you’ve got the strength, skills, speed—or yodel—to become an Oktoberfest champion? Now’s your chance! 🙌

We’ve got FOUR competitions lined up for the afternoon:

🍺 4:00 PM | B**r Maid Contest
Stack it. Carry it. Don’t spill it!

📣 4:15 PM | Yodeling Contest
You’ve got 30 seconds—give us your best yodel!

💪 4:30 PM | Couples Carrying Contest
Grab your partner and race through our Oktoberfest challenges!

🍺 4:45 PM | Keg Toss Contest
One toss. One chance. How far can you send it?

💰 Each contest gives you a chance to take home 50% of that event’s pot!

📅 Saturday, October 3rd
⏰ Oktoberfest: 11 AM–6 PM
📍 Lions Park | Downtown Kearney

🔥 Don’t just watch the fun—GET IN ON IT!

👉 Sign up today:

B**r Maid Contest: tinyurl.com/KECB**rMaid

Yodeling Contest: tinyurl.com/KECYodeling

Couples Carry Contest: tinyurl.com/KECCouplesCarry

Keg Toss Contest: tinyurl.com/KECKegToss

👇 Tell us in the comments: B**r Maid, Yodeling, Couples Carrying or Keg Toss—which one are YOU entering?

09/17/2026

GET READY TO CHEER ON LOCAL DANCE GROUPS AT OKTOBERFEST!

We’re excited to have some incredible local dance groups performing during Kearney’s 15th Annual Jim Bach Memorial Oktoberfest!

⭐ Studio 320 Dance— 12:00 PM
⭐ Kearney Golden Girls— 1:30 PM khsgoldengirls

Come cheer them on, show your support and enjoy two fun performances during a full day of Oktoberfest entertainment!

📅 Saturday, October 3rd
⏰ 11 AM–6 PM
📍 Lions Park | Downtown Kearney

Bring the family, grab some food, enjoy the music and make a day of it!

09/17/2026

🎃 Calling all businesses, organizations, families & Halloween fanatics! 🎃

It’s time to start planning those trunks because Trunk or Treat sign-ups are OPEN for Halloween Blast!

Join us Friday, October 30th from 4–6 PM at Lions Park and help us fill Downtown Kearney with decorated trunks, plenty of treats, and Halloween fun for the whole community!

🏆 And this year, we’re bringing a little friendly competition! Decorate your trunk for a chance to take home a trophy for:

⭐ Best Overall Trunk
🎨 Most Creative Trunk
👻 Spookiest Trunk
😂 Funniest Trunk
Whether you’re a local business, community organization, family, or just someone who LOVES Halloween, we’d love to have you participate. The more trunks, the more fun for our trick-or-treaters!

🚗Reserve your Trunk or Treat spot:
👉 tinyurl.com/HalloweenBlast

Tag someone who needs to start planning their trunk!

🎃 We can’t wait to see what Kearney comes up with!