Location
220 W. Meyer Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64113
Directions
63rd & Brookside Boulevard (one block east of Wornall) between 63rd Street and Meyer Blvd.
2024 Show Dates & Hours
- Friday, May 3rd, 5pm-9pm
- Saturday, May 4th, 10am-9pm
- Sunday, May 5th, 11am-5pm
Culinary Arts (Food & Drink)
Whether you're meeting friends, taking your family out, or just hungry from walking, the Brookside Art Annual's culinary artists (some of your favorite Brookside restaurants) offer a great selection of food and beverages for the entire family. You'll find a variety of options ranging from savory burgers to hand-scooped ice cream. To quench your thirst, you'll find everything from water, sodas and fresh limeades, to beer, wine and mixed drinks. There's something for everyone! Be sure to visit the Brookside Barrio, Cosentino's Market, Charlie Hooper's, The Roasterie Cafe and Topy's Popcorn/Baskin Robbins food booths for food and drink menus.
Children's Activities
The Brookside Art Annual has fun for the whole family with children's activities on Saturday & Sunday at the north end of the show (just south of 63rd Street). The kids are sure to enjoy face painting, arts and crafts, balloon animals, martial arts crafts and demonstrations, and more. Activities range from free activities (sponsored by your friendly Cosentino's Price Chopper) to face painting and balloon art for a nominal costs. Be sure to visit Cosentino's Price Chopper at the kids activity tent Saturday and Sunday for fun crafts for all ages.
Kids Activities Hours
- Friday, May 3rd, 5 to 7 pm (limited activities)
- Saturday, May 4th, 10am - 6pm (full activities)
- Sunday, May 5th, 11am - 4pm (full activities)
Restrooms
Port-a-potties (including ADA accessible options) are located at the north (63rd Street) and south (Meyer Boulevard) ends of the show.
ATMS/Cash Machines
ATMs are located throughout Brookside at local banks including:
- Commerce Bank - 6336 Brookside Plaza
- Bank Midwest - 6249 Brookside Blvd
- BOK Financial - 7 W 62nd Terrace
Shopping
The Historic Brookside Shops have been your neighborhood go-to and regional shopping, dining and event destination for over 100 years. Started in 1919, Brookside is Kansas City's first suburban shopping area. Fun fact - did you know the Brookside Shops were started before the Country Club Plaza? Over the last 100 years, Brookside has been home to hundreds of business owners that started their dreams and served thousands of customers with a friendly smile and the kind of customer service only a neighbor can provide.
Today, Brookside is home to over 80 shops, restaurants, and service providers, including some of your favorite locally-owned small businesses and restaurants. While you're at the show, we hope you'll take a moment to stroll through Brookside and make some more memories. We encourage you to stop in one of the many unique businesses to see artisan goods, knowledgeable shop owners, delicious food and drinks, locally-sourced, handcrafted merchandise, and unique gifts you can't find just anywhere.
Use the following links for a list of Brookside businesses you may want to visit during the Art Annual or throughout the year:
Health & Safety
The Brookside Art Annual will continue to adhere to local requirements and national guidelines and will continue to monitor conditions with the safety of our artists, volunteers, and guests in mind. Amoung other changes, the show has been modified to provide additional spacing, improved air circulation, and opportunties for sanitation. Masks are not required, but attendees are welcome to masks as they see fit and we ask that you respect the requests of any artists that may require masks. And as with any event, patrons are asked to stay home if you are showing any signs of COVID-19 infection or other other contagious illness or have been in close recent contact with anyone infected.
Need help during the show? Stop by the information booth on 63rd Street, or flag down security or a show volunteer. If it's an emergency, please call 911 and then inform a show representative as soon as possible afterward.
Questions?
Questions about the 2023 Art Annual? Email brooksideartannualkc@gmail.com or call the Brookside Business Association at (816) 523-5553.
More Information About Brookside
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You can learn more about the historic Brookside Shops and our other activities online at BrooksideKC.org.