The 2026 Annual Fall Festival will be on Saturday, October 10 from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m..
The Shawnee Indian Mission Fall Festival is a cherished annual event celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the Native Americans and pioneers who called this land home. The event offers a vibrant showcase of traditional crafts, music, and dance, fostering a sense of unity and understanding among attendees. Its significance lies in its role as a platform for preserving indigenous traditions, promoting cultural exchange, and strengthening community bonds.
Check out this video! There is culture and community fellowship that comes with the energy of the Fall Festival! Mark your calendars to join us!
The Shawnee Indian Mission Fall Festival is an annual community tradition that has been going strong for 40 years!
This festival is fun for all ages and includes activities such as:
West Building Area
- Haskell Pow-Wow Dancers Club
- Johnson County Library
- Missouri Town Dancers
- Fine & Dandy String Band
- Drum Safari
- Arts & Crafts Vendors
North Building Area
- Three Springs Market
- Research Library
- Missouri Free Trappers
- Soap Maker
- Spinners & Weavers
- Wood Carvers
- Pony Rides
- Boy Scouts Rope Bridges
East Building Area
- Information Booth
- Foundation History
- Shawnee Tribal Historian
- Trespassers Beware Exhibit
- Historical Societies & Reenactment
- Basket Maker
- Children’s Games
- Cider Press
- Wagon Rides
- Food Trucks and so much more!
Mark your calendars and sign-up to Volunteer!
We will see you at the festival and check out this video to get a sense of what this community.
Festival Schedule
10:00 a.m. Opening Ceremonies
10:00 a.m. Drum Safari
11:00 a.m. Musket Firing
11:30 a.m. Haskell Pow-Wow Dancers Club
1:00 p.m. Drum Safari
2:00 p.m. Haskell Pow-Wow Dancers Club
2:30 p.m. Musket Firing
3:00 p.m. Missouri Town Dancers (with the Fine & Dandy String Band)
4:30 p.m. Closing Ceremonies
