Mark your calendar! On the First Friday of every month, thousands of residents and visitors fill the Crossroads Arts District in Kansas City to enjoy what has become the City’s most dynamic and popular event: #firstfridayskc. The crossroads community comes alive as arts organizations, galleries, studios, and a wide variety of businesses in the district feature local, regional, national, and international artists.
Start your adventure in the hub of it all on 19th Street between Baltimore and Wyandotte with Art Garden KC & The Crossroads Community Association!
Love to shop local? Discover a unique selection of OVER 100 artists & makers in Crossroads ICONIC Art Alleys + live music and performances on the Art Garden KC stage hosted by DJ Eddie Bohannan of KKFI’s Energy & Jams Show. Look for the canopies behind Town Topic and Arts KC or simply follow the music!
The Crossroads Arts District is best explored on foot once you arrive. We recommend making it an evening with dinner at one of the many fabulous restaurants or check out a local craft brewery!
Insider Tip: Take the free KC Streetcar and avoid the parking hassle!
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First Friday Applications are CLOSED for the 2025 Season!
Please read about the Day-Of Entry option below for remaining spaces.
2026 Season application will open in March.
Day-Of Entry Option (no application necessary)
To ensure inclusion of all vendors; including those with limited access to tech, digital funds, or scheduling certainty—Day-Of entry is available for a limited amount of Alley/Sidewalk Spots.No pre-application required! Simply show up and claim a spot marked in YELLOW on the event map. Please be mindful to not block entryways to area businesses.
It’s best to arrive between Noon-3:30PM to claim a space, most are filled by 4PM.
The $35 booth fee will be collected by AGKC staff day-of around 5pm (cash/venmo/cashapp accepted).
Day-Of spots are first-come, first-serve. Vendor must provide tables, chairs, standing displays etc. Day-Of spots are limited to one 6ft-8ft table. No canopies allowed in Day-Of spots due to space constraints.