Turkey Creek Festival

Next date: Saturday, May 18, 2024 | 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM

Turkey Creek Festival logo

Come join the fun! The Turkey Creek Festival is an annual tradition in Merriam. It's a full day of family entertainment that features free kids' activities, live music, arts and crafts, 5k walk/run, food trucks and so much more!

Schedule of Events

Pancake Breakfast by Boy Scout Troop 0247 

Merriam Marketplace 7-10:30 a.m.   

$5/plate includes pancakes, sausage and hash browns

 

5K Run / Walk & Youth Sprint

Merriam Marketplace, 8–10 a.m.

 

Kid Zone

Antioch Park 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

  • Happy Faces Entertainment
  • Pie Eating Contest - NEW
  • Dinosaur Encounter  - NEW
  • Bubblologist Party 12-4 - NEW
  • Wood Projects with Home Depot
  • Balloon artist
  • Inflatables 
  • Face Painting by Sister Act Entertainment
  • Kids Fishing Day (thanks to Cops N Bobbers & Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks)

 

Concerts

                 10-11:30 a.m.      Unplugged
                 12-1:30 p.m. Uproot
                  2-4 p.m. Landrush

 

Pie Eating Contest

Race against the clock to claim the title of pie-eating champion! There are a limited amount of slot avaialbe, so make sure to register early!

1 p.m.

Ages 6-12 / 13 & UP 

Register

Concessions

Food trucks serving a variety of menu items to suit every palate.

 

Sponsors

Thank you to our 2024 event sponsors!

 

 

                   

 

      

 

Volunteer Opportunities

Helping as a volunteer helps your community and gives you a chance to make new friends, enjoy the park and take in some festival activities plus a cool shirt and lunch. 

Opportunities include:

  • 5k - water stations & finish line
  • Festival - information booth (answering basic questions about the event)
  • Wood projects
  • Assist with trash and festival clean up.

 

Volunteer Application - 

Sponsorship Opportunities

Festival Sponsorships 

Presenting Sponsor - $3,500

  • Business logo displayed on one (1) billboard in Kansas City Metro Area
  • Banner on entertainment stage
  • Business logo displayed in all promotional marketing materials
  • 2 shuttle bus banners
  • Signage at three (3) attractions/inflatables
  • Booth at Festival for the day (10 x 10 space)
  • Logo displayed on festival banner
  • Two (2) Corporate team registrations in 5K Run (4 runners per team)

 

Contributing Sponsor - $1,800

  • Business logo displayed in all promotional marketing materials
  • 1 shuttle bus banner
  • Signage at two (2) attractions/inflatables
  • Booth at Festival for the day (10 x 10 space)
  • Business name displayed on festival banner
  • One (1) Corporate team registration in 5K Run (4 runners per team)

 

Associate Sponsor - $500

  • Business name displayed in all promotional marketing materials
  • Signage at one (1) attraction/inflatable
  • Booth at festival for the day (10 x 10 space)
  • Business name displayed on festival banner 

 

Courtesy Cart Sponsor - $250

  • Logo featured on four (4) golf carts
  • Booth at festival for the day (10 x 10 space)
  • Business name displayed on festival banner 

 

 Vendor - $125

  • Booth at festival for the day (10 x 10 space) 

 

5K Sponsorships

Run Bag Sponsorship - $500

  • Business name displayed on all giveaway bags
  • Promotional material in runner’s bags (provided by sponsor)

 

Hospitality Tent - $250

  • Business name displayed on Hospitality Tent
  • Opportunity to staff tent with volunteers
  • Promotional material in runner’s bags (provided by sponsor)

 

Water Station Sponsor / Mile Marker Sponsor - $100

  • Signage at designated water station

 

Commitment Form

 

Parking

Shuttles will run from Nations Holding 9001 W 67th St.  (formerly Lee Jeans) to Antioch Park

 

 

 

 

 

When

  • Saturday, May 18, 2024 | 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Location

Antioch Park, 6501 Antioch Road, 66202, View Map

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