Old Shawnee Days

06/02/2026

Please note road closures for Old Shawnee Days!

We are excited for the return of Old Shawnee Days!

To help everyone enjoy the festival safely, the City of Shawnee will close Johnson Drive in front of Herman Laird Park. The closure will begin after 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, and last through Sunday evening, June 7. Northbound Cody and Southbound Flint will remain open.

Plan your trip by visiting oldshawneedays.org.

06/01/2026

Community partners make Old Shawnee Days possible!🤝

06/01/2026

🙋 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 🙋

Old Shawnee Days is powered by VOLUNTEERS, and we need your help to make this year's festival a success! Whether you can give a few hours or a full day, there are opportunities before, during, and after the event.

Join us June 4-7 and be part of one of Shawnee's favorite traditions!

✅ Meet new people
✅ Support your community
✅ Have fun behind the scenes
✅ Make a difference

Sign up today: https://www.oldshawneedays.org/volunteer-at-old-shawnee-days

06/01/2026

A huge THANK YOU to Kansas City Parent Magazine for helping spread the word about the 58th Annual Old Shawnee Days! 🎡🎶☀️
https://kcparent.com/event/old-shawnee-days/

We're grateful for their support in sharing one of Kansas City's favorite summer traditions with local families. From carnival rides and live music to vendors, family entertainment, and the parade, Old Shawnee Days has something for everyone—and we're excited to welcome visitors from across the metro June 4-7, 2026.

Be sure to check out KC Parent's event listing and all the great family-friendly activities they feature throughout the year!

Thank you, KC Parent Magazine, for helping families discover the fun happening right here in Shawnee! ❤️

THE CAN’T MISS FESTIVAL OF THE SUMMER! Enjoy music, entertainment, vendors, kids activities and more during this FREE four day event at Shawnee Town 1929. Old Shawnee Days has been […]

05/31/2026

🌟 Thank You to Our Platinum Sponsor, Renewal by Andersen! 🌟

We are proud to recognize Renewal by Andersen as a Platinum Sponsor of the 58th Annual Old Shawnee Days!

Renewal by Andersen is one of the nation's leading window and door replacement companies, helping homeowners improve the beauty, comfort, and energy efficiency of their homes with expertly crafted products and professional installation.

Please join us in thanking Renewal by Andersen for their generous support of Old Shawnee Days and our Shawnee community. Be sure to stop by their booth during the festival to meet their team and learn more about their products and services.

🌐 https://tinyurl.com/3pxv57c2

Thank you, Renewal by Andersen, for helping make Old Shawnee Days 2026 possible!

05/31/2026

⚠️ SCAM ALERT ⚠️

We have been made aware that an individual may be attempting to impersonate Old Shawnee Days to sell fraudulent vendor and food truck spaces for the 2026 festival.

Please be advised that ALL official Old Shawnee Days vendor and food truck spaces are SOLD OUT for 2026. We are not accepting additional vendors or food trucks, and no legitimate vendor spaces are currently available for purchase.

If anyone contacts you claiming to have vendor or food truck spaces available for Old Shawnee Days and requests payment, please do not send money and contact us directly to verify the information.

We have received reports involving an individual using the name "Elizabeth Franklin" who may be representing herself as affiliated with Old Shawnee Days. This person is not associated with our event.

All official Old Shawnee Days communications come directly from our event staff through official Old Shawnee Days channels.

Please help us protect our vendors and community by sharing this post.

05/30/2026

🌟 Thank You to Our Platinum Sponsor, KB Complete Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical! 🌟

For nearly 40 years, KB Complete has provided trusted plumbing, heating, cooling, electrical, and drain services throughout the Kansas City area. Their commitment to quality service and community support helps make events like Old Shawnee Days possible.

Please join us in thanking KB Complete for their generous support and visit their website to learn more about their services:

🌐 https://kbcomplete.com/

Thank you, KB Complete, for helping us bring this beloved community tradition to life!

05/28/2026

A huge THANK YOU to New City Church for their Diamond Sponsorship of the 58th Annual Old Shawnee Days! 💎🎉

Your generosity and support help make this incredible community tradition possible. We are so grateful for your partnership and your commitment to serving and strengthening the Shawnee community.

Be sure to check out New City Church right here in Shawnee! ❤️
https://www.newcitychurch.com/shawnee

05/27/2026

A huge THANK YOU to the City of Shawnee, KS Government for being The Presenting Sponsor of the 58th Annual Old Shawnee Days! 🎉

Your continued support helps make one of Johnson County’s largest and most beloved community festivals possible. From the parade and carnival to live music, food, family fun, and community traditions — Old Shawnee Days wouldn’t be the same without the City’s partnership and commitment to our community.

We can’t wait to celebrate with everyone June 4–7 in Downtown Shawnee! ❤️💛

05/14/2026

🚨 MARCH IN OUR PARADE! 🚨

Calling all businesses, schools, sports teams, nonprofits, churches, clubs, dance groups, car clubs, mascots, performers, and community organizations!

Be part of the 58th Annual Old Shawnee Days Parade on Saturday, June 6, 2026 in Downtown Shawnee, Kansas! 🎉

This beloved Kansas City area tradition draws thousands of spectators every year and is one of the largest community parades in Johnson County. Participation is FREE, and this year’s parade theme is:

⚽ “Kicking It in Kansas” ⚽

Why join the parade?
✅ Promote your business or organization
✅ Connect with the community
✅ Celebrate Kansas pride
✅ Compete for NEW cash prizes:
🥇 $350 First Place
🥈 $250 Second Place
🥉 $150 Third Place

The parade begins at 10:00 AM and is part of the four-day Old Shawnee Days festival featuring live music, carnival rides, food vendors, entertainment, and family fun.

👉 Register your parade entry today: https://www.oldshawneedays.org/Parade