Turkey Creek Festival

Next date: Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM

Turkey Creek Festival logo

Get ready for one of Merriam’s biggest celebrations of the year! The Turkey Creek Festival is a full day of family fun you won’t want to miss. Start your day with a 5K walk/run, then enjoy free kids’ activities, live music, arts and crafts, delicious bites, and plenty more fun for the whole family.

Kid Zone

Antioch Park  |  10 a.m.–4 p.m.

  • Interactive Game Show with Happy Faces Entertainment
  • Pie Eating Contest - 1 p.m.
  • Fire Jugglers
  • Dinosaur Encounter
  • Drum Safari - 11 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
  • Bubbleologist Party - 12-4 p.m.
  • Wood projects with Home Depot
  • Train rides around the north pond
  • Explore a fire truck and police cruiser
  • Inflatable games
  • Balloon artist
  • 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.         Kristy Wyatt and The Moxie  
12-1:30 p.m.    EZ Street
2-4 p.m.    Acoustic Nights

 

Pie Eating Contest

female adult face first in a fruit pie

1 p.m.  |  Ages 6-12 & 13+

Race against the clock to claim the title of pie-eating champion! It's free to enter, but there are only 10 people per age group, so make sure to arrive early! Sign up in the kids area on the day of the event.

Food Trucks

A variety of menu items will suit every palate!

  • Aw Shucks
  • Bryce's Food Truck
  • Dizzy Blender
  • Eat Schmidt
  • K&C Concessions
  • KC Pineapple Whip
  • Mai Hibachi Hut
  • Polar Oasis
  • Smoke N Seoul
  • Sugar Daddy Lemonade & Smimeca's Italian Sausage
  • The Juan and Only
  • Wing Stand

 

Creek Chic

Support local artists and makers through this fabulous, annual event! Discover handmade, vintage and repurposed treasures as you explore the full Turkey Creek Festival.

Learn More

Parking

Free parking at Nations Holding, 9001 W. 67th St. Enjoy a short walk, or hop on our free shuttle to Antioch Park.

5K Run / Walk - One Hill of a Race!

Are you ready to conquer “One Hill of a Race?!” The Turkey Creek Festival 5K is known for its rolling hills, scenic stretches, and that perfect blend of challenge and fun that runners can’t stop raving about. Whether you're chasing a PR or just enjoying a beautiful spring morning, this race delivers. Conquer the challenge, cross the finish line, and get a medal! 

5K Run / Walk

Merriam Marketplace  |  Race starts at 8 a.m.

Go solo or grab three or more friends to build a team — because some things are more fun (and motivating!) with a crew. Sign up by April 30 to secure your t-shirt and get the early bird rate! 

Learn More and Sign Up 

Pancake Breakfast by Boy Scout Troop 0247

Merriam Marketplace  |  7–10:30 a.m.   

$5/plate – Includes pancakes, sausage and hash browns

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteering is a great way to support your community, meet new people, enjoy the park, and take in some festival fun. You’ll also get 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

  • 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) 

 

Commitment Form


5K Sponsorships

Platinum Sponsor - $500

  • Table/booth space at race
  • Logo on event banner
  • Refreshment station and mile marker signage
  • 1 FREE team of 4
  • Plus items Gold Sponsor benefits

 

Gold Sponsor - $250

  • Logo printed on back of shirt
  • Name mention from DJ
  • Business cards at race pickup
  • Listed on the City website

 

Commitment Form

5k Sponsor Commitment Form(PDF, 1MB)

 

 

Sponsors

Thank you to our 2026 event sponsors!

KC Current        

When

  • Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Location

Antioch Park, 6501 Antioch Road, 66202, View Map

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