Celebrate AMERI'KANA Music & Arts Festival is Kansas City's most vibrant and festive day of music, bringing together national, local, and youth performers and artisans to celebrate the BIPOC musicians and the diverse Kansas City arts community.

Following the migration of American music from the port cities of the Gulf of Mexico and up the Mississippi river, Celebrate AMERI’KANA showcases the diversity and cross-pollinated nature of American music—the particular alchemy of blues, zydeco, gospel, rock ‘n’ roll, jazz, and son jarocho. The festival is both a celebration of our shared musical lineage and a reminder, in this time of division, that music transcends all barriers and boundaries. 

I vended at Ameri’kana last year, and absolutely enjoyed getting to know the other vendors and working with the team of Art as Mentorship. So, I’ve decided to return this year to Ameri’kana 2026 at The Concourse Park on Saturday, Aug. 1!

We will have a fresh roster of handcrafted Chinese hairstick, hair comb, and modern hairpin collection, alongside new art, collectibles, and art prints!

Come out and support small makers like myself and the other vendors.