Kansas City Events

GovFest for Entrepreneurs – a global entrepreneurship week event is on November 17th at the Central Resource Library in Overland Park KS. Exhibits start at 11 and finish at 6pm. Do you own a small business or want to start one? Did you know there are government and nonprofit agencies available to help businesses start and grow for little or no cost? The Johnson County Library’s annual GovFest brings these agencies together, providing easy access for the beginning entrepreneur or small business seeking help to grow. There will be exhibits, targeted programs, panel discussions and a wealth of information to help your business. No registration required.

When is GovFest?

Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011
10 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Where is GovFest?

9875 W 87th St, Overland Park Ks 66212

Exhibitors – GovFest 2011
Exhibitor Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Main Gallery area.
* Automated Information Mapping System (AIMS)
* Bureau of Labor Statistics
* CERI, Inc.
* City Kansas City, Missouri
* City of Kansas City, Missouri, Human Relations Department
* City of Merriam, Kansas
* City of Olathe, Kansas
* City of Shawnee, Kansas
* City of Spring Hill, Kansas
* Customs and Border Protection
* Employee Benefits Security Administration
* Enterprise Center of Johnson County
* Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
* Family Asset Building Program
* Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
* Freelance Exchange
* Full Employment Council/Missouri Career Center
* General Services Administration (GSA)
* Heartland PTAC
* IBSA, Inc.
* Independence Economic Development Council
* Independence Regional Ennovation Center
* JCCC Center for Business and Technology
* Jackson County Finance and Purchasing
* Johnson County Constituent Services Bureau
* Johnson County Department of Corrections
* Johnson County Extension Office
* Johnson County Library Business Reference
* Kansas.gov
* Kansas City Area Transportation Authority
* Kansas City BizCare
* Kansas Department of Commerce
* Kansas Department of Labor
* Kansas Insurance Department
* Kansas Small Business Development Center at JCCC
* Kansas Small Business Environmental Assistance Program (SBEAP)
* Kansas State Data Center
* Kauffman FastTrac
* KCSourceLink
* Mid-America Regional Council (MARC)
* MidAmerica Minority Business Development Council
* Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership at UMKC Henry W. Bloch School of Management
* Missouri Department of Revenue
* Missouri Procurement Technical Assistance Center
* Missouri Small Business & Technology Development Centers (MO SBTDC)
* Network Kansas
* Occupational Safety and Health Administration
* ReferenceUSA
* SCORE – America’s Small Business Counselors
* Small Business & Technology Development Center at UMKC
* Small Business Administration
* Small and Home Business Connection
* Social Security Administration
* Taxpayer Advocate Service
* UMKC Entrepreneurial Legal Services Clinic
* U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District
* U.S. Census Bureau
* U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
* U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
* U.S. Postal Service
* Wichita State University Patent & Trademark Depository Library
* Women’s Business Center
* Women’s Employment Network (WEN)
* Workforce Partnership

Title: GovFest for Entrepreneurs
Location: Central Resource Library
Start Time: 11:00
Date: 2011-11-17
End Time: 18:00

For more information, visit jocolibrary.org/govfest

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Shop for a variety of British goods, foods & cheese, tea, Celtic jewelry, antiques, books and holiday goods. Entertainment provided by local dancers, musicians and more. Children’s room. Visit with members of local British clubs. Enjoy Afternoon Tea served by the DBE ladies. But come early. The Tea sells out fast!

Admission: $4 adult / $1 child / $14 for the Tea (includes admission)

When is 26th Annual British Faire?

Sat., Nov. 5
Time: 10am-4:30pm

Where is 26th Annual British Faire?

Lenexa Community Center
13420 Oak St.
Lenexa, KS 66215
Phone: 913-468-4220

Title: 26th Annual British Faire
Location: Lenexa Community Center, 13420 Oak St., Lenexa, KS 66215
Start Time: 10:00
Date: 2011-11-05
End Time: 16:30

For more information, call 913-468-4220.

The Lee’s Summit Oktoberfest is on September 23rd and 24th in Historic Downtown Lee’s Summit. Carnival only on Sunday. The event is presented by Sprint and Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce. Oktoberfest offers three stages of live entertainment, arts & craft booths, a carnival, German fare, a traditional Biergarten, children’s activities, baby and wiener dog contests, and much, much more!

When is Lee’s Summit Oktoberfest?

Friday, September 23
Oktoberfest
5:00-11:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 24
Oktoberfest
9:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

Sunday, September 25
Carnival Only
Sunday Special $20 All-You-Can-Ride Wristbands 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Where is Lee’s Summit Oktoberfest?

Historic Downtown Lee’s Summit, Lee’s Summit, MO

Title: Lee’s Summit Oktoberfest
Location: in Historic Downtown Lee’s Summit
Start Date: 2011-09-23
End Date: 2011-09-25

For more information, visit lsoktoberfest.com.

The 12th Annual City of Shawnee Holiday Treasures Craft Festival is on Saturday October 22nd from 9am to 4pm. Admission is free, you have nothing to lose and the perfect holiday gift to gain! There are lots of great vendors and crafters this year.

When is Holiday Treasures Craft Festival?

October 22nd from 9am to 4pm

Where is Holiday Treasures Craft Festival?

Shawnee Civic Centre
13817 Johnson Drive
Shawnee, Kansas 66216

Title: Holiday Treasures Craft Festival
Location: Shawnee Civic Center
Date: 2011-10-22

call the Shawnee Parks & Recreation Department at 631-5200 for more information.

Weston’s Applefest is a popular annual event known throughout the Midwest as one of the best fall festivals in Missouri. This 23nd annual festival features demonstrations of:

• quilting,
• basket weaving,
• cider pressing and apple butter making,
• displays by artisans and crafters,
• live music both days, all back on Main Street.

The Garden Harvest Market will have all your fall favorites, pumpkins, Indian corn, gourds, dried peppers, milo, cornstalks, bittersweet vines and other seasonal vegetables.

When is the 23rd Annual Weston Applefest?

Saturday October 1, 2011
10am – 6pm
Parade at 10am on Saturday
Sunday October 2, 2011
11am – 5pm

Where is the 23rd Annual Weston Applefest?

Downtown Weston

Buses will not run from 9:30-11 on Saturday during the parade. Come early, park and walk to the downtown parade.

Title: Annual Weston Applefest
Location: Downtown Weston, 526 Main St., Weston, MO 64098
Start Date: 2011-10-01
End Date: 2011-10-02

For more information, visit westonmo.com.