by The 2026 Olathe Arts Festival is set to take place in Olathe, Kansas, on October 9-10, 2026. This two-day arts celebration will bring together artists, local vendors, families, and visitors for a weekend featuring original artwork, live entertainment, local food and drinks, curated shopping, and activities for children.
Event Date
The Olathe Arts Festival will be held on:
October 9-10, 2026
Event Location
The festival will take place in Downtown Olathe, located at:
N Cherry St
Olathe, KS 66061
Event Highlights
Visitors can explore a wide variety of artistic works, handcrafted products, entertainment, food, and shopping throughout the festival.
Festival highlights will include:
- Live entertainment
- Fine art
- Local food and drinks
- Curated shopping
- Kidtopia
- Unique handcrafted goods
- Boutique-style products
Participating artists will showcase and sell their original creations across numerous fine art categories, including:
- Watercolor, oil, and acrylic painting
- Charcoal and pastel drawing
- Photography
- Mixed-media artwork
- Printmaking
- Digital art
- Sculpture
- Jewelry
- Wood and metal artwork
- Ceramics and clay
- Fiber art
- Glass
- Stone
- Other fine art creations
The festival will also provide opportunities to discover unique, handcrafted, and boutique-style goods from participating vendors.
Family-Friendly Activities
Families can enjoy Kidtopia along with the festival’s other activities and entertainment. The combination of children’s programming, art displays, shopping, and live performances makes the event suitable for visitors of different ages.
Festival Hours
The 2026 Olathe Arts Festival will follow these hours:
Friday, October 9: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 10: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Important Information
Event schedules and details can change due to weather, organizer decisions, or other unforeseen circumstances. Visitors are encouraged to contact the event organizers before traveling to confirm the latest information.
Please note that event listing websites do not book vendors or organize the events listed on their websites.
Final Thoughts
The Olathe Arts Festival 2026 will offer a weekend opportunity to experience original artwork, live entertainment, local food and drinks, shopping, and family activities in downtown Olathe. With artists working across numerous mediums and vendors offering handcrafted and boutique-style goods, the festival provides plenty to explore throughout its two-day schedule.
Are you planning to visit the 2026 Olathe Arts Festival? Let us know which type of art or activity you’re most excited to experience in the comments!
