Gladfest festivities include daily entertainment at Center Stage, Fireworks, a Parade an annual Dog Show with event categories that include most obedient dog, pet look a like contest & best retrieving. A Carnival open all three days of the festival with a Sunday afternoon wristband special of $18 from noon-4:00p.m.
There is a Kid's Corner area that features clowns, face painting, a petting zoo, & Make & Take Projects provided by Lowes. The fun and excitement won't stop there; we know how kids love to dress up so at Gladfest we also have a Kiddie Parade. The kids are encouraged to dress up in the style of the theme.
Also be sure to walk through the Commercial and Craft booths to see what kind of goodies you can take home with you! See you at Gladfest 29, the festival that offers something for everyone!
Friday, October 3 This is a Tentative Schedule
| 5-10 p.m. | Craft Booths Open | Craft Tents |
| 5-7 p.m. | Projects for kids | Kid's Corner |
| 5:45 p.m. | Welcome by City Council | Center Stage |
| 6-7 p.m. | Little Mr. & Miss Gladfest | Center Stage |
| Dusk | Fireworks Display | Park Area |
| 7:30 -10:30 p.m. | | Center Stage |
Saturday, October 4 This is a Tentative Schedule
| 10 a.m.-Noon | Gladfest Parade | Antioch Bible Baptist |
| 10 a.m.-10 p.m | Commercial Booths Open | Commercial Tent |
| 10 a.m.-10 p.m. | Craft Booths Open | Craft Tents |
| Noon-7 p.m. | Projects for kids | Kid's Corner |
| 12:30 p.m. | Parade Winners Announced | Holmes Stage |
| 1- 2p.m. | Apple Pie Drop Off | City Hall |
| 1:00 p.m. | | Center Stage |
| 1:45pm | | Center Stage |
| 2:30pm | | Center Stage |
| 3:00 p.m. | | Center Stage |
| 3:30 p.m. | | Center Stage |
| 4:00 p.m. | | Center Stage |
| 4:30- 5:30 p.m. | | Center Stage |
| 5:30 - 7 p.m. | | Center Stage |
| 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. | | Center Stage |
Sunday, October 5 This is a Tentative Schedule
| 7:30 a.m. | 5K Run/Walk | Gladstone City Hall |
| 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Gladfest Car Show | 69th & Holmes |
| Noon-5 p.m. | Commercial Booths Open | Commercial Tent |
| Noon-5 p.m. | Craft Tents Open | Craft Tents |
| Noon-5 p.m. | Carnival | North of Center Stage |
| Noon-5 p.m. | Projects for Kids | Kid's Corner |
| Noon | Dog Show Registration | TBA |
| 12:30pm | | Center Stage |
| 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Dog Show | TBA |
| 1:30pm | | Center Stage |
| 2:30 | | Center Stage |
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