Sugar Creek Slavic Festival

Sugar Creek Slavic Festival Celebrate Kansas City's rich Slavic heritage with music, food, dance, drink and more June each year.

Since it began three decades ago, the Sugar Creek Slavic Festival has grown to become one of the premier celebrations of Slavic culture in the nation. The Festival attracts thousands of visitors each year to see a living display of the customs and traditions passed down by the Slavic immigrants who helped settle Sugar Creek in the early 20th Century.

We're open for Day 2 of Sugar Creek Slavic Festival 2026. The afternoon weather looks good, entertainment is going, foo...
06/13/2026

We're open for Day 2 of Sugar Creek Slavic Festival 2026. The afternoon weather looks good, entertainment is going, food smells delicious and the pivo is cold.

We'll update later on events happening, any changes in schedule, etc.

If you missed Day 1 of Sugar Creek Slavic Festival 2026 never fear! Day 2 starts today at 12:00 pm and we're ready to s...
06/13/2026

If you missed Day 1 of Sugar Creek Slavic Festival 2026 never fear! Day 2 starts today at 12:00 pm and we're ready to share Kansas City's rich Slavic heritage with you.

For directions and parking visit slavicfest.com/directions.

We're sharing the gate flyer with the entertainment schedule and more.

And visit slavicfest.com for more information.

It's Day 1 of Sugar Creek Slavic Festival 2026. Gates open at 5:00 pm and we can't wait to see all of you to celebrate ...
06/12/2026

It's Day 1 of Sugar Creek Slavic Festival 2026. Gates open at 5:00 pm and we can't wait to see all of you to celebrate Kansas City's rich Slavic heritage.

We're sharing the gate flyer with the entertainment schedule and more.

For directions and parking visit slavicfest.com/directions.

And visit slavicfest.com for more information.

Tomorrow is opening day for Sugar Creek Slavic Festival 2026. Today, we're taking a step back in time for Throwback Thur...
06/11/2026

Tomorrow is opening day for Sugar Creek Slavic Festival 2026. Today, we're taking a step back in time for Throwback Thursday with a photo from 1989 - year five of our event.

Pictured is Mark O'Renick with his mother Beverly. Mark's family is of Slovak and Russyn descent coming to the USA in the mid-1890s. The family name, Orenic, was altered somewhere along the way. Mark and his sister Debbie, are part of the amazing board that helps plan Slavic Fest each year. We're so grateful for all of their efforts.

Slavic Festival started in 1985, building on the foundation set by the St. Cyril's Parish Folk Festival, where many of the families helping out today went to church. The church was built by Slavic immigrants who came to work in Sugar Creek and nearby communities in oil refineries, steel mills and more.

Much like life, the journey of growth and change that our festival has experienced over the last 40 years has been marked with sadness and joy. We've lost many of our loved along the way. But we've gained new friends, fans and volunteers to help keep tradition alive.

Mark will probably tell you he's grown a few pounds too over the years. Who can blame him - the food at Slavic Fest is sooooo good!

We hope to see you this Friday and Saturday to help us celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Sugar Creek Slavic Festival. Visit slavicfest.com for all of the details.

We are after all.

Two more sleeps until Sugar Creek Slavic Festival 2026! Come join our for Slavic food, music, dance, drink, contests. ...
06/10/2026

Two more sleeps until Sugar Creek Slavic Festival 2026! Come join our for Slavic food, music, dance, drink, contests. folk art, fashion, heritage connections, kolos, and more.

5 to 11 pm on Friday June 12th
12 to 11 pm on Saturday June 13th

It's Kansas City's celebration of rich Slavic Heritage - our 40th Anniversary - one great time. Here are 10 (of many) of our favorite things.

See you soon!

This year, America celebrates its 250th birthday, and we're honoring Slavic-American military veterans at Sugar Creek Sl...
06/09/2026

This year, America celebrates its 250th birthday, and we're honoring Slavic-American military veterans at Sugar Creek Slavic Festival 2026.

Both Friday 6/12 (6:00 pm) and Saturday 6/13 (6:15 pm) we'll have a brief ceremony to collectively induct Slavic American veterans into the North American Slavic Hall of Fame. If you're a military veteran attending Slavic Fest, we will recognize you and say "thank you" for your service.

Sugar Creek citizens have a long history of service. As part of the North American Slavic Hall of Fame, we're building a virtual wall of honor for our sons and daughters and all Slavic American military service members across the nation. Please visit slavicfest.com/military-veterans to learn more and submit your family member's name for recognition.

Sugar Creek Slavic Festival 2026 is this Friday and Saturday, June 12th and 13th. Here are things you should know (and y...
06/08/2026

Sugar Creek Slavic Festival 2026 is this Friday and Saturday, June 12th and 13th. Here are things you should know (and yes someone will play the Chicken Dance).

Festival hours are 5 - 11 pm on Friday and 12 to 11 pm on Saturday. Admission is $7 - children 12 and under are free.

The festival is located at the Mike Onka Memorial Building and Park, 11520 E Putnam, Sugar Creek, MO 64054. Parking is available at shuttle lots and along streets. Free busses will pick up from shuttle stops and drop you off near the gates. Handicap parking is available near the gate. For more information and a parking map visit slavicfest.com/directions.

Here are things you cannot bring to the festival:
- No pets except for guide dogs
- No solicitation or passing out information (except approved vendors)
- No political information can be handed out
- No coolers or outside food / drink are allowed - food for an infant or child with special dietary needs is allowed
- No weapons of any kind
- No narcotics or illegal substances

Cash, debit and credit cards accepted by most vendors. We will have ATMs on site.

We have lots of covered areas to keep you cool and dry.

This is a family-friendly event. Fighting and disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. If you drink, please drink responsibly.

Be respectful and kind and let's have a good time!

For more information and details visit slavicfest.com/faqs.

Bringing young ones to Sugar Creek Slavic Festival 2026? Here's what to know.Children 12 and under are free! Storytell...
06/08/2026

Bringing young ones to Sugar Creek Slavic Festival 2026? Here's what to know.

Children 12 and under are free!

Storyteller Joyce Slater will spin Slavic tales on Friday starting at 5:30 pm and Saturday starting at 2:00 pm. Stories will end by 7:30 pm. Joyce has served on the board of the National Storytelling Network and as the Artistic Director of KC Storytelling Celebration. Learn more here - slatertales.com.

Plus we have a reimagined Kids Zone compliments of the Authentic Life Foundation, featuring:

🤡 Clown Toss Game – Test your aim and toss your way to victory!
🎰 Human Slot Machine – Step right up and become part of the game!
🎈 Balloon Animals – Watch balloon critters come to life!
🎨 Face Painting – Transform into anything your imagination dreams up!
🎲 Carnival Games Galore – Surprises and silly fun around every corner!
🏆 Prizes! – Play the games and win awesome goodies! 🎁

Authentic Life Foundation raises money bridge the gap for the uninsured, underinsured and those without the personal financial resources needed to access individual, couples, family, group or substance abuse counseling from a licensed mental health professional.

Show them some support in the important work their doing. Visit authenticlifefoundation.org for more details.

Plus, we have plenty of delicious Slavic baked goods, hot dogs, ice cream and other treats to eat.

And the Kolo Kids will entertain at 7:15 both evenings.

See you soon!

Sugar Creek Slavic Festival 2026 wouldn't be possible without an amazing crew of volunteer planners, organizers, promote...
06/07/2026

Sugar Creek Slavic Festival 2026 wouldn't be possible without an amazing crew of volunteer planners, organizers, promoters and more. Our team spends countless hours for months to get ready for festival week - and that's when you can lend a hand.

See the schedule below and come help with food preparation, setting up the festival grounds and knocking out cleanup once we're done celebrating Kansas City's rich Slavic heritage for another year.

An hour or two, or three makes a big difference, and helps keep things going. Plus, it's a great way to meet new people in Sugar Creek and the Kansas City Slavic community.

If you've helped out in the past - THANK YOU. If you haven't, we hope to see this week!

👕 NEW SHIRTS JUST DROPPED! 👕 Just landed in the Sugar Creek Slavic Festival merch store! This year’s designs blend our d...
06/06/2026

👕 NEW SHIRTS JUST DROPPED! 👕
Just landed in the Sugar Creek Slavic Festival merch store! This year’s designs blend our deep cultural roots with a fresh, modern look.

Front & Center: The vibrant "Kickin' It Slavic Style" design – the theme for this year's festival.

Left & Right: Our 40th Anniversary illustration featuring the iconic Slavic dancers holding the anniversary banners.

Every design comes in a variety of shirt styles (tees, tanks, long sleeves, and hoodies) and a beautiful palette of colors to match your personal vibe.

Get yours ordered today!
👉 Shop the collection: https://www.slavicfest.com/merch

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11520 Putnam Street
Sugar Creek, MO
64054

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