FIRST FRIDAYS

Join us EVERY First Friday within the 18th & Vine Historic District to enjoy KANSAS CITY'S BEST local vendor, live entertainment, and family fun for the entire family on "the Vine" March until November 2022!!

NOW RECRUITING VENDORS!!!

See our official event dates below and select "CLICK HERE"
next to the date you'd like to participate...
WE LOOK FORWARD TO YOU JOINING US!!  

2022 SEASON OPPORTUNITIES NOW AVAILABLE!!
 Strengthen the Vine First Fridays
indoor & outdoor options
NOW AVAILABLE
FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR.
Vendors now have the option to host their vendor space outside or inside. 
Indoor Options Include: 

• the Atrium of the American Jazz Museum

• the  Atrium of the Historic Lincoln Building
   

Strengthen the Vine Official Program Dates: 
March 4th - - CLICK HERE FOR VENDOR REGISTRATION 
April 1st - - CLICK HERE FOR VENDOR REGISTRATION 

May 6th - - CLICK HERE FOR VENDOR REGISTRATION 
June 3rd - - CLICK HERE FOR VENDOR REGISTRATION 
July 1st - - CLICK HERE FOR VENDOR REGISTRATION 

August 5th - - CLICK HERE FOR VENDOR REGISTRATION 

September 2nd - - CLICK HERE FOR VENDOR REGISTRATION 

October 7th - - CLICK HERE FOR VENDOR REGISTRATION 

November 4th - - CLICK HERE FOR VENDOR REGISTRATION 

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Food Vendor Requirements

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Below you will find information regarding the food permitting process & inspection procedures.

PLEASE BE SURE TO TAKE THE TIME TO REVIEW THIS INFORMATION TO ENSURE YOU HAVE COMPLETED ALL REQUIREMENTS LISTED BY THE CITY OF KANSAS CITY MISSOURI HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO SELL/SERVE FOOD DURING OUR SPECIAL EVENTS.

ALL food vendors must abide by all requirements outlined by the health department and complete all inspection requirements during event activities. FAILURE to meet inspection guidelines may result in an immediate shutdown of your vendor booth.

FEES ARE NONREFUNDABLE if you fail to meet all guidelines mandated by the health department.

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Event Application Checklist

Permit Process Diagram

Event Process Narrative

Event Application

Event Booklet

Fee Schedule

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WE WANT TO SHARE THE LOVE

JuneteenthKC is honored that T-Mobile will be joining us this year during First Fridays
as a featured sponsor and we want to share the love with
ALL OF OUR YOUTH VENDORS BY OFFERING VENDOR BOOTH SCHOLARSHIPS!!

Youth Vendor booth scholarships will be awarded
ALL YEAR
TO WAIVE BOOTH VENDOR FEES & PROVIDE YOUTH ENTREPRENEUR SWAG KITS
TO ALL AWARD RECIPIENTS!!!​