The 2025 Brookside Art Annual is May 2-4!
The Brookside Art Annual celebrates its 39th year May 2-4, 2025. You don’t want to miss one of the KC metro's largest attractions and one of the country’s top art shows. Located in an eclectic neighborhood in the center of Kansas City, Brookside is just minutes from downtown, the Plaza and the southern suburbs. The Brookside Art Annual is the first major art show of the year and draws thousands of people from across the region. The focus of the show is on ART! This community loves art shows and the Brookside show consistently ranks in the top 25 shows according to Art Source. Learn more BrooksideArtAnnual.com
Back by popular demand, this event is your chance to enjoy special spring experiences and treats at participating businesses. Take a stroll through Brookside, soak up the sunshine, explore in-store promotions and experiences, and then savor delicious brunch specials at local restaurants.
Each year a panel of esteemed judges select aware winners in the Brookside St. Patrick's Warm-Up Parade. With all the amazing entries in the parade each year, judges have the difficult task of selecting winners in four categories: Best of Theme, Spirit Award, Best Music and the Grand Prize. Award winners were selected by 2025 judges: Diane Euston, Writer, Greater Kansas City Historian; Ashtin Bryde, General Manager, The Roasterie Brookside Café; and Terry Engling, Retired Admin Director of Support Services & Community Relations at HCA Research Medical Center. 