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Country Club Plaza prepares to host 92nd Annual Plaza Art Fair

The nationally acclaimed celebration of art and culture will be sponsored by Saint Luke’s, featuring more than 240 distinguished artists, 40 live music acts and 16 local restaurant booths

Kansas City, Mo. (Aug. 23, 2023) – The Plaza Art Fair will return to Kansas City Sept. 22-24, bringing the beloved celebration of art, food, culture and music back to the community for its 92nd year. Country Club Plaza is proud to announce the talented artists, entertainers and restaurants participating in the event.

“We’re grateful for the continued enthusiasm and support from our partner organizations, the community and the exceptional artists and musicians who make this tradition so spectacular,” said Breana Grosz, Country Club Plaza general manager. “Celebrating this meaningful tradition with Kansas City natives and visitors is something we look forward to year after year.”

More than 250,000 visitors from across the country are expected to flock to the Plaza, enjoying showcases of high-quality 2D and 3D artwork, live music on three different stages and locally sourced food from 16 restaurant booths. As presenting sponsor for the eighth consecutive year, Saint Luke’s Health System is looking forward to the joy and enrichment that the event brings to the community.

“There is nothing quite like spending a day at the Plaza Art Fair soaking up the arts and culture of Kansas City,” said Julie Quirin, Saint Luke’s Health System chief operating officer and senior vice president. “We are proud to be part of this longstanding tradition as the Plaza’s neighbor and Kansas City’s healthcare provider for more than 140 years.”

Participating Artists

This year’s participating artists hail from across the United States and Canada, and include nationally recognized names, emerging artists and local faces. The selection process for artists is highly competitive, and participants were chosen by an independent jury of local art professionals.

More information about participating artists is available here.

Live Music

The Plaza Art Fair offers live music across three stages, Friday-Sunday. Entertainment includes a variety of musical acts ranging from pop to blues, including local and national groups.

More information on live music can be found here.

Participating Restaurants

The Plaza Art Fair features locally sourced food from 16 restaurant booths, giving attendees the opportunity to taste signature cuisines from Country Club Plaza restaurants. Vendors include the following:

O’Dowd’s

Rye

Seasons 52

The Capital Grille

The Granfalloon Restaurant & Bar

The Melting Pot

Topsy’s Popcorn

True Food Kitchen

Bo Ling’s

Classic Cup Café

Cooper’s Hawk

Fiorella’s Jack Stack Barbecue

Fogo De Chao

Gram & Dun

Kona Grill

McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood

For information on available menu items, click here.

Plaza Art Fair Partners

The Plaza Art Fair is made possible by local partners, including Saint Luke’s Health System, Polsinelli, Russell Stover, Greater Kansas City Humane Society and Lead to Read to KC. Saint Luke’s Health System is the presenting sponsor for the eighth consecutive year.

Plaza Art Fair Hours

Friday, Sept. 22: 5 p.m.–10 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 23: 10 a.m.–10 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 24: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

The 92nd Plaza Art Fair is open to the public and free to attend. It will take place in rain or shine. For more information about Plaza Art Fair, please visit www.plazaartfair.com.

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About Country Club Plaza

Originally constructed in 1922, Country Club Plaza is an iconic, 15-block, 1.3 million-square-foot mixed-use retail property located in the heart of Kansas City. The property includes 804,000 square feet of Gross Leasable Area (GLA) featuring unique-to-market tenants, with key retailers such as Apple, Charlie Hustle, West Elm, Tiffany & Co. and Lululemon, as well as a dynamic mix of restaurants, including The Capital Grille, Rye and True Food Kitchen.