Turkey Creek Festival

Turkey Creek Festival logo

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 - NEW!
  • Dinosaur Encounter  - NEW!
  • Drum Safari - 11 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
  • Bubbleologist Party 12-4 p.m. - NEW!
  • Wood Projects with Home Depot
  • Balloon artist
  • Inflatables 
  • 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.    Unplugged
12-1:30 p.m. Uproot
2-4 p.m. Landrush

 

Pie Eating Contest - FREE

female adult face first in a fruit pie

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 2024 event sponsors!

  • Nations Holdings
  • T-Mobile
  • SJ Electric
  • KCWE

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 -  Thank you for your interest. All volunteer opportunities for the 2024 event are now FULL! 

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

Run Bag Sponsorship - $500

  • Business name displayed on all giveaway bags
  • Promotional material in runner’s bags (provided by sponsor)

 

Hospitality Tent - $250

  • Business name displayed on Hospitality Tent
  • Opportunity to staff tent with volunteers
  • Promotional material in runner’s bags (provided by sponsor)

 

Water Station Sponsor / Mile Marker Sponsor - $100

  • Signage at designated water station

 

Commitment Form - The deadline to be include in marketing material has past. We hope you consider sponsoring in 2025!

 

When

  • Saturday, May 18, 2024 | 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Location

Antioch Park, 6501 Antioch Road, 66202, View Map

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