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Gladfest celebrates 40 years of fall fun Gladstone’s annual fall festival has celebrated autumn and the community for four decades. The time has flown by, but the fun is still going strong.

This year’s milestone festival, with the theme “Flying Through Forty Years of Gladfest Fun,” will mix beloved traditions and new trends in entertainment.

Axe throwing, a mobile scavenger hunt, cash prizes for parade entries and a revamped Kids Corner await alongside carnival rides, vendor booths of all kinds, a train show, concerts and other live entertainment on the Linden Square stage, sweet and savory treats, and more!

Festival organizers added axe throwing to the weekend’s activities because of its growing popularity and as a preview to another event in Gladstone the following weekend: Whiskey Fest.

“It’s new, fun, and it’s different for us,” said Amy Harlin, president of the Gladstone Area Chamber of Commerce. The organization co-hosts the festival with the city of Gladstone.

Those willing to try their hand at the target throwing will be able to choose from implements including stars and hatchets.

Festivalgoers with a keen eye and a mobile device are encouraged to explore the festival grounds looking for code words as part of a scavenger hunt for a chance to win gift

Gladfest is evolving with downtown, and Harlin said that includes finding ways to engage with the people who live and work there.

“We’re looking for ways and opportunities to plug in with our newer neighbors and bring opportunities for them to enjoy the festival,” she said.

A new approach to branding the festival and keeping it top of mind for residents and visitors is also underway.

The logo used to promote this year’s festival is here to stay, a departure from the past, when the logo was updated annually to match the current theme of the festival.

Sam the Scarecrow has been constant in the Gladfest logo, but through the years he has worn a top hat, a pith helmet, a sailor’s cap, an astronaut’s helmet and countless other costumes.

The new logo features Sam, with a GLADSTONE DISPATCH FILE PHOTO Megan Lacy and her daughter Jillian, 3, ride the Jumping Jumbos at the Gladfest carnival. big smile and bright blue eyes, arms outstretched and welcoming. With cards to downtown Gladstone busi- will have a chance to win a pair of him is a crow, sunflowers and corn, these high-tech glasses from AT&T. all evoking fall. nesses. For full details, visit gladThe relocated Kids Corner opens stonedispatch.com/contests.

“We felt like it was important for Oakhill Day School has partnered up space for inflatables from Happy people to have a recognized logo with the festival organizers to bring Rock Church. Knockerball and from year to year,” Harlin said. “The camel rides also will be in Central a new Kids’ Corner to Gladfest event will still have a new theme Park as part of an Interactive Fun on the school property at 7019 N. year after year.”

Field along Northeast 70th Terrace Cherry St. That theme is incorporated into between North Holmes Street and The children’s area will include several events throughout the festithemed crafts, building stations, art North Campbell Street. val, including youth pageants and “There will still be activities going one of the highlights of the weekstations, prize wheels and virtual on up on the hill,” Harlin said. reality glasses. Young festivalgoers end: the Saturday morning parade.

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Schedule of Events Friday, October 4 5 - 8 PM........................ Kids’ Corner, presented.....................................Playground East

by Oakhill Day School of Oakhill Day School 5 - 8:30 PM........................Train Show Exhibit.................................. Community Center 5 - 10 PM................................... Carnival............................................North of City Hall

(All you can ride wristbands 5-10 p.m. $23) 5 - 10 PM..................... Marketplace Booths Open....... N. Holmes St. & Public Safety Dr. 5 - 10 PM...........................Craft Booths Open......................................West of City Hall 5 - 10 PM......................... Interactive Fun Field.................................. N. of Outdoor Pool

Inflatables, Camel Rides & Knockerball 5 - 10 PM..................... WoodChux Axe Throwing........ 70th St., South of Linden Square 5:50 PM.............. Welcome by Mayor and City Council................... Linden Square Stage 6 - 7 PM....... Little Mr. & Miss / Gladfest Prince & Princess............ Linden Square Stage 7:30 - 10 PM........................ Midnight Rodeo.................................... Linden Square Stage

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A crowd lines the streets around Linden Square to watch the annual Gladfest parade.

Noon - 8 PM.................. Kids’ Corner, presented.....................................Playground East

by Oakhill Day School of Oakhill Day School 12:15 - 1 PM.......................Pride Martial Arts.................................. Linden Square Stage

Saturday, October 5

1 - 1:30 PM..................... Creative Arts Academy.............................. Linden Square Stage

10 AM - Noon......................Gladfest Parade............................... Starts at 65th & N. Oak

Ends at Security Bank 10 AM - 6 PM....................Train Show Exhibit.................................. Community Center 10 AM - 10PM............. Marketplace Booths Open....... N. Holmes St. & Public Safety Dr. 10 AM - 10PM...................Craft Booths Open......................................... W. of City Hall 10 AM - 10PM................. Interactive Fun Field.................................. N. of Outdoor Pool

Inflatables, Camel Rides & Knockerball Noon..........................Parade Winners Announced.......................... Linden Square Stage Noon - 4PM................. WoodChux Axe Throwing........ 70th St., South of Linden Square Noon - 10 PM............................ Carnival............................................North of City Hall

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1:30 - 2 PM.............. Miss Dianna’s School of Dance........................ Linden Square Stage 2 - 3 PM................................. Exotics-R-Us....................................... Linden Square Stage 3 - 4 PM................................. Mad Science....................................... Linden Square Stage 4 - 4:30 PM....................................TBA............................................. Linden Square Stage 4:30 - 5 PM............... Dave Panico, Soaring Saxman......................... Linden Square Stage 5:30 PM................................ School of Rock..................................... Linden Square Stage 7:30 PM.................. Four Fried Chickens and A Coke....................... Linden Square Stage

Sunday, October 6 7:30 AM......................... Scarecrow 5K Run/Walk...................................... Linden Square Noon - 4 PM.............................. Carnival............................................North of City Hall

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Prize-worthy parade entries travel through downtown

After 40 years, the Gladfest parade is still blazing new trails.

For the first time ever, cash prizes will be awarded to the winners of five categories of parade entries and the procession will follow an expanded route as part of the 2019 fall festival.

“We hope the cash awards will encourage more participation and creative, theme-based floats entering the parade,” said Amy Harlin, president of the Gladstone Area Chamber, when organization.

“The parade has always been a great attraction for Gladfest in years past and we want that to continue.”

The five judged categories are: • Business Category — featuring for-profit companies; first place receives $650 and second place receives $400; • Non-Profit/Charitable Organizations — featuring non-rofit and charitable organizations; first place receives $650 and second place receives $400; • Best Use of Theme — based on creative use of the Gladfest theme; first place receives $300 and second place receives $150; • Best Musical Use of Theme — based on working the festival theme into a musical selection; $100 prize; and • Best Use of Gladfest’s Mascot “Sam the The marching band from Winnetonka High School performs along the Gladfest parade route.

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Other fun features for kids, including camel rides, inflatables and Knockerball, will be located on the interactive fun field in Central Park, just east of the outdoor pool.

Scarecrow” — based on creative use of the mascot in a way that fits the theme; $250 prize.

To accommodate a longer parade, the route will also change this year. It will start at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5, at Shady Lane and North Oak Trafficway. It will continue north to Northeast 72nd Street and go east to North Holmes Street. Then it will travel south on North Holmes past City Hall and through the festival before heading west on 70th Street past Linden Square to end at the Security Bank parking lot at 70th Street and North Oak. The deadline for parade entries has passed.

Carnival full of thrills

The Gladfest carnival will be open all three days of the festival for kids of all ages. It will offer “All You Can Ride” wristband specials for $23: Friday, Oct. 4, 5 to 10 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 5, noon to 5 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m.

(Each time frame requires a separate wristband.)

Sunday, Oct. 6, noon to 4 p.m.

Kids’ Corner finds new home at Oakhill Day School Kids’ Corner presented by Oakhill Day School will feature arts and crafts projects, prize wheels, virtual reality glasses, building blocks and much more fun!

On Saturday, Oct. 6, the Instrument Petting Zoo and KC Zoomobile will be making an appearance.

Kids’ Corner is located at Oakhill Day School on the playground lot immediately east of the main building. Kids’ Corner hours are from 5 to 8 p.m.

Friday and noon to 8 p.m. Saturday.

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Vendors, booths, food stands have something for everyone

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Camel rides are available on the Interactive Fun Field.

Marketplace Tents, offering valuable contacts with local businesses and civic organizations, will be located on the west side of the Gladstone Community Center on North Holmes Street. Larger commercial vendors and the best in food and beverages will be found along 70th Street and North

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“We have opportunities for anyone who is looking for arts and crafts, home improvement services — maybe you are looking for a new church to visit or new health care,” said Amy Harlin, president of the Gladstone Area Chamber. All can be found in the tents set up on the festival grounds. “If you want to learn about political candidates and parties, and what they represent, there is an opportunity for you to do that as well.”

Festivalgoers should come to Gladfest on an empty stomach. A feast awaits.

This year’s festival menu includes the addition of a new barbecue vendor, mini doughnuts and pineapple whip — a dairy-free pineapple sorbet.

“We also will have the festival standards everyone comes to enjoy,” Harlin said, listing off a mouthwatering selection of turkey legs, kettle corn, funnel cakes and other treats.

Arts and crafts, local businesses, organizations and services all can be found among the Gladfest booths.

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Train show displays multiple scales of models at festival The Gladfest Train Show is on track to display N-scale and G-scale models in the climate-controlled Gladstone Community Center. KC Northern Railroad and Operation Lifesaver will also be features, as well as a Thomas the Train interactive play table for kids.

Train show hours are 5 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct.4, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5.

Sid Cooley, a member of the Heartland N-Trak Club, displays the N-scale miniature train version of the Santa Fe’s Super Chief El Capitan at the Gladstone Community Center as part of the Gladfest festivities.

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Linden Square stage rocks out Two metro-area favorites will bring their unique sounds to Gladfest playing on the Linden Square Stage, at Northeast 70th Street and North Cherry Lane.

Country act Midnight Rodeo is sure to bring out a crowd Friday, Oct. 4, and Four Fried Chickens and a Coke will jam the following evening, Saturday, Oct. 5.

“They will have Linden Square full of great music,” said Amy Harlin, president of the Gladstone Area Chamber of Commerce.

During the day, before the live concerts, local talent such as dance troupes and martial arts demonstrations will be featured on

the amphitheater stage, providing opportunities for young people the community to perform.

Midnight Rodeo 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 Midnight Rodeo, out of Kansas City, offers great Top 40 country music from current artists such as Blake Shelton, Billy Currington, Cole Swindell — all your favorites from the radio along with some timeless classics that never seem to get old. Throw in a touch of southern rock and blues, and you have Midnight Rodeo.

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Four Fried Chickens and a Coke 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 With a name derived from the diner scene in the classic “Blues Brothers” movie, Four Fried Chickens and a Coke is a 12-piece band that has been performing at events and clubs in the region for more than 20 years.

Three vocalists and seven horns lend their talents to this ensemble playing selections from the soundtracks of “Blues Brothers” and “Commitments,” as well as covers of songs by James Brown, Otis Redding, Ike and Tina Turner, Royal Crown Review, Chicago, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Squirrel Nut Zippers, Stevie Wonder, Stevie Ray Vaughn and more.

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The lineup includes: Brian “The Blister” West, trumpet, keyboards; Sherry “The Chick” Oswald, alto sax, vocals, percussion; “Devestaging” Doug Oswald, drums; Mark “The Typist” Colburn, keyboards, piano; Landon “The Man Scotsman” Murrary, bass guitar; Jimmy “The Road Runner” Saunders, alto sax, percussion; Steve “Mr. Microphone” Cox, vocals, congas; Kenny “Mr. Pitiful” Richardson, tenor sax, vocals; Jon “The Phantom” Snow, trumpet, vocals, percussion; Paul “The Bone Doctor” Scofield, trombone, harmonica, bass; James Lake, lead and rhythm guitar; Rick “IPF” Oxley, lead and rhythm guitar; and Mark “Tri-Pod” Howard, alto sax, tenor sax, clarinet.

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Little Mr. & Miss pageant open to Northland youth Each year Northland cuties ages 3 to 8 dress up for the chance to represent Gladfest.

The Little Mr. & Miss Gladfest and Gladfest Prince and Princess contest will be one of the first events of this year’s festivities. The young participants will gather at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, at the Linden Square stage.

Each contestant will be asked to recite a simple poem or nursery rhyme, or sing a simple song a capella. Additionally, contestants must dress for the theme “Flying Through Forty Years of Gladfest Fun.” Winners must be available for the festival parade at 10 a.m.

Saturday, Oct. 5.

Contestants 3 to 5 years old will vie for the title of Gladfest Prince and Princess, while those 6 to 8 years old compete for the honor of Little Mr. & Miss Gladfest.

The entry deadline is Sept. 27, and entries will be limited to the first 30 applications received. Only Northland residents are able to compete. Last year’s winners are not eligible for this year’s contest.

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Entries should be turned in to the Gladstone Area Chamber of Commerce. Include child’s name, age on Oct. 4, gender, name of parents, address and daytime phone number. Mail: 7001 N. Oak Trafficway, Suite 101, Gladstone, MO 64118. Fax: (816) 436-4352.

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