Saturday, April 29, 2023 – Events Throughout The Day!

Each spring, Excelsior Springs travels back in time to its golden age, the Roaring ’20s. Gatsby Days is a celebration that explores the culture and history of the early 20th century with live music, original poetry, art, vintage cars and fashions. The annual festival is named for F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel “The Great Gatsby,” a famous story of the Gilded Age of the 1920s.

IF YOU ARRIVE IN TOWN PLEASE VISIT THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ON THOMPSON STREET IN DOWNTOWN FOR INFORMATION.

WATCH FOR BALLOON OUTSIDE EACH ESTABLISHMENT THAT IS PARTICIPATING IN GATSBY DAYS. SOME ESTABLISHMENTS WILL HAVE MULTIPLE EVENTS

Events Will Include:

1. Petting Zoo – Carolyn Schutte Park, corner of Broadway and Marietta, 10 am to 5 pm
2. Scavenger Hunt – Pick up forms at Chamber of Commerce, 11 am – 1 pm
3. Bohemian Sage Gallery – Art demonstrations, 10 am to 5 pm
4. Movies – Excelsior Springs Chamber of Commerce, 10 am to run continuously until 3 pm
5. Moments and Memories Crafts – 11 am to 5 pm
6. Casa Di Vite Middle and High School Art Show – 216 Spring St., 11 am to 5 pm
7. Pairings by Van Till – 415 S. Thompson, Adult Art 11 am to 5 pm, Poetry 11 am and 2 pm
8. Atlas Saloon – corner of Broadway and Main, Speak Easy, Special Drink
9. Hall of Waters – 201 E. Broadway, Tours 11 am to 4 pm
10. Old Cars Touring through town – arriving about 10 am and will be in Hall of Waters Circle Drive for pictures. If you want to check out the cars, be there.
11. Kettle Corn – Chamber of Commerce, 10 am to 5 pm
12. Sidewalk Chalk Art for the Kids – Chamber of Commerce, 11 am to 3 pm
13. Excelsior Museum and Archives – 101 E. Broadway, Tours, 11 am to 4 pm
14. Walking Tour by Zedena – Contact Zedena Smithmier at 816-703-9686 for tour time
15. Other Trails Coffee Shop – 115 E. Broadway, Special Prohibition Latte – Non-alcoholic butter rum drink
16. Sturm Brothers Jewelers – 111 E. Broadway, Jewelry Special, $20 earrings in Diamond, Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire
17. Knit Ewe Together – 114 E. Broadway, Knitting Demonstrations, New Peacock Coloring Yarn from New Gardens Yarns and 20% off Plymouth Yarns
18. Inside Out Traveling Escape Room Experience – 11 am to 5 pm, watch for signs

“Church Basement Ladies” performed by the Excelsior Springs Community Theatre at the Slightly Off Broadway Theatre will begin at 7:30 p.m.

“Ivan Saves the Day” performed by the Slightly Off Broadway Kids’ Theatre at the Slightly Off Broadway Theatre will begin at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

This is also the weekend of Excelsior Springs City Wide Garage Sales. Something for everyone!

Visit the Downtown Merchants

Shop the downtown’s unique stores and art galleries. You’ll find the latest styles in our boutiques and treasures in the way of gift items and antiques. You will enjoy visiting with the downtown merchants.

Vintage Fashions Encouraged

Downtown Excelsior Springs and memories of the Roaring 20s will come alive with period fashions and all are invited to “cruise” the streets with their vintage vehicles.

Enjoying shopping in our downtown and eating in our great restaurants. Ask the locals what they like and I am sure you will find some delicious items at the local eateries.

Please thank our Sponsors!

See photos from previous years on our Facebook page.