The PV VillageFest Committee invites residents to participate in VillageFest 2026

Special Events 

8:30 - Patriotic Ceremony & Community Spirit Awards at Harmon Park Pavilion, Star Spangled Banner performed by Kristy Lambert
9:15 - Mayor’s welcome from the CFD2 Bucket Truck on the Skate Park Lawn
7:30-9 Pie Baking Contest Registration & pie drop off inside City Hall
11:00 - Pie contest results on the main stage
11:00 - Line up for the children's parade that begins at 11:15. Decorate your bikes, trikes & wagons to parade down Mission Road. All are welcome to participate. No registration necessary.

Entertainment

10 a.m. - “Mr. Stinky Feet” and the Hiccups on the Main Stage—Across from City Hall
11 a.m. - MultiPhonic on the Main Stage—Across from City Hall
Sterling Silver Sound DJ at Harmon Pavilion & Skate Park parking lot

Free Parking

Shawnee Mission East High School, 7500 Mission Road
Mission Road Bible Church, 7820 Mission Road
Mission Road Community of Christ, 7842 Mission Road
ADA Parking is available at Shawnee Mission East

Restrooms

City Hall
Police Department
Community Center
Harmon Park Pavilion
Pool Complex (12-5)

Food for Purchase

7:30-10:30 - Chris Cakes - Harmon Park pavilion
9:00 - 1:00 - Polar Oasis, Freedom Dogs & Brats, Chick-fil-A, WaterOne Quench Buggy (Bring a refillable bottle) - Parking lot

Free Swim

12 p.m. - 5 p.m. at Prairie Village Pool

Attractions & Displays 
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

City Hall Parking Lot

Trackless Train
Quad Jump
Climbing Wall
15-Foot Slide
Tornado
Police Department
Med-Act
Huey Helicopter
Kansas National Guard

Community Center Lawn

Bubble Guy
Balloon Twister
Face/Hair Painting
Young Kids Area
Inflatables
Petting Zoo
Pony Rides

Harmon Park

Skate Park
Slip 'N Slide
K-9 Blitz Demo - 11:45

Basketball Court

Environmental Committee - Sign up for free compost drop-off
Butterfly Guy
Bee Guy
Seed balls
Children’s crafts

Roaming

Mr. Bones
KC Wolf

CFD2

Fire Department

Inside City Hall

Historical Display
R.G. Endres Art Gallery
Pie Contest

Questions

Visit the Information Booth located in front of City Hall.

Don’t forget to bring a reusable water bottle and blankets or lawn chairs

2026 Spirit Award Nominations

The VillageFest Committee will award the Community Spirit Award to Prairie Village residents and businesses that exemplify a caring spirit for our community.

Submit your nomination here. 

It's as American as apple pie...but you don't have to make apple! Whip up your most coveted, made-from-scratch, secret pie recipe and enter the annual VillageFest Pie Baking Contest.

Click here to enter.

Contest Details:

All pies must be entered by 8:30 a.m. on July 4th inside City Hall (7700 Mission Road). Judging will begin at 9 a.m. and winners will be announced at 10:30 a.m.

1. You must complete the registration form below by July 1. Walk-ups may be accepted at the event as space permits.
2. Pies will be judged on appearance, crust, filling, taste, texture, and originality. All decisions are final and are not subject to appeal.
3. Pies must be made from scratch. No pre-mixes, canned filling, frozen crusts, etc.
4. We recommend that pies be brought in a disposable pie plate.
5. You do not have to be a Prairie Village resident to enter.
6. There are three categories:
   --Adult fruit pies
   --Adult "other" pies (example: nut, French silk, cream pies, etc)
   --Youth pies (all varieties)
7. Grand Prize winner will be chosen from the 1st place winners in each category. In the category that the Grand Prize Winner is chosen, 2nd place will become 1st place, 3rd place will become 2nd place, and 4th place will become 3rd place.
8. You may enter as many pies as you'd like, however, you are only eligible to win once. The highest value prize will be awarded. 

Click here to enter.

VillageFest is made possible because of a hardworking team of volunteers.

Interested in serving? Contact JD Kinney: jkinney@pvkansas.com.