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At Reconciliation Services on November 7, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Come celebrate the power of community while supporting Reconciliation Services and helping build a stronger, more connected Kansas City.
Join us for a FREE, vibrant, family-friendly festival where neighbors, community partners, and friends come together for a day of community fun and connection! Enjoy live music, delicious food from Thelma's Kitchen, games and activities for all ages, interactive booths, giveaways, and so much more. Along the way, explore the 200 year history of the Troost corridor through engaging historical displays that share about the stories and people who have shaped the neighborhood.
ENTERTAINMENT
OTHER FEATURED PERFORMERS
Making Movies
Temple Made Fitness
Darron Story
Emcee
The Canterberries
Drum Safari
Mutual Musicians Foundation
Sign up today as an individual or family to reserve your event SWAG! Free, $25, and $40 registration options!
WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
Want to help us raise money to continue serving the community? Donate a product, service or tickets to a live event for us to include in the festival raffle!
Check out our sponsorship benefits and be a part of the FUN!
Events like this aren’t possible without our dedicated volunteers!
Be a part of the FUN! We handle the planning and setup, and you receive the recognition!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I have to register?
What does registration include?
What time should I arrive?
Is it really free?
How do raffle tickets work?
Do I have to be present at the event to win raffle prizes?
Can I bring my dog?
Do I have to be present at the event to win raffle prizes?
Yes! Register ahead to save time, or register when you arrive on Nov. 7.
Free registration includes an event tote, lunch token, and one raffle entry. Donate with registration to score even more event swag!
TUF starts at 11 a.m., with check-in opening at 10:30. FAMILIES — get here early to get your kiddos moving with Tony Temple at 11:30!
Can’t stay all day? No problem — come and go anytime from 11–3!
Yes — really, truly! Admission, activities, and one bowl of Thelma’s Kitchen chili are free. You’ll only pay if you want extra raffle tickets or event merch.
Every registrant gets ONE FREE RAFFLE TICKET at check-in. Write your name on it and drop it at the raffle booth. Want more chances to win? Additional tickets are $2 each.
No! You do NOT have to be present to win. Buy raffle tickets online and you’ll be entered automatically. Winners can pick up prizes at RS for up to 7 days.
Sadly, this is not the place for pups! As much as we love your furry friends, we ask that you leave them at home on Nov. 7.
Street parking is going to be your best option. Troost from Linwood to 31st will be closed to ongoing traffic, and the KCATA as well as the RS Impact Exchange lots will not be available for parking.
Parking map:
RS gravel lot at 31st & Harrison
Harrison St.
Operation Breakthrough parking lot
Forest Ave.
Tracy Ave.
Thank you to our incredible group of Community Champions!
