Turkey Creek Festival
Next date: Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 10:00 AM
to 04:00 PM
Come join the fun! The Turkey Creek Festival is an annual tradition in Merriam. It's a full day of family entertainment that features free kids' activities, live music, arts and crafts, 5k walk/run, food trucks and so much more!
Schedule of Events
Pancake Breakfast by Boy Scout Troop 0247
Merriam Marketplace | 7–10:30 a.m.
$5/plate – Includes pancakes, sausage and hash browns
5K Run / Walk & Youth Sprint
Merriam Marketplace | 8–10 a.m.
Start your morning with the Turkey Creek Festival 5K!
Learn more and sign up.
Kid Zone
Antioch Park | 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Happy Faces Entertainment
- Pie Eating Contest
- Dinosaur Encounter
- Drum Safari - 11 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
- Bubbleologist Party 12-4 p.m.
- Wood Projects with Home Depot
- 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. |
The Supermatics |
| 12-1:30 p.m. |
Barton Street Band |
| 2-4 p.m. |
Saucy Jack |
Pie Eating Contest - FREE
1 p.m.
Race against the clock to claim the title of pie-eating champion! There are only 10 people per age group, so make sure to arrive early!
Ages 6-12 / 13 & up
Concessions
Food trucks serving a variety of menu items to suit every palate.
Parking
Park at Nations Holding, 9001 W 67th St. (formerly Lee Jeans). Free shuttles will run from there to Antioch Park.
Sponsors
Thank you to our 2025 event sponsors!
Volunteer Opportunities
Helping as a volunteer helps your community and gives you a chance to make new friends, enjoy the park and take in some festival activities plus 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
- Business logo displayed on one (1) billboard in Kansas City Metro Area
- 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)
5K Sponsorships
Platinum Sponsor - $500
- Table/booth space at race, and logo on event banner plus everything below.
Gold Sponsor- $250
- Logo printed on fanny pack, logo on race brochure and listed on City website plus everything below.
Silver Sponsor - $100
- Logo on run shirt, name mention from DJ, refreshment station & mile marker signage plus everything below.
Bronze Sponsor - $50
- Name listed on run shirt and business cards in fanny pack.
Commitment Form
When
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Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 10:00 AM
- 04:00 PM
Location
Antioch Park, 6501 Antioch Road, 66202, View Map
39.0109821,-94.68627239999999
6501 Antioch Road ,
66202
Antioch Park
6501 Antioch Road ,
66202
Turkey Creek Festival