Spirit of Kansas Festival July 4-5
Key Questions
When and where is the Spirit of Kansas Festival held?
The Spirit of Kansas Festival takes place July 4-5 at Lake Shawnee in Topeka. It is a family-friendly community event for the Fourth of July weekend.
What activities are featured at the Spirit of Kansas Festival?
The festival includes a car show and fireworks scheduled for 10 p.m. It draws crowds to Lake Shawnee for the holiday weekend.
Were any Spirit of Kansas events cancelled due to weather?
A rainy Independence Day led to cancellation of the car show, blues fest, and related cardboard box regatta. Other festival activities continued and attracted visitors to the lake.
Fourth of July weekend festival at Lake Shawnee. Car show and blues fest cancelled due to rain, but fireworks still on at 10 p.m. tonight (July 4). Family-friendly community event perfect for weekend audiences.
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Updated Jul 5, 2026