Event details
Date
Saturday
July 18, 2026
July 18, 2026
Hours
11 AM
to 6 PM
to 6 PM
Location
Englewood Arts District
Independence, MO
Independence, MO
Admission
Free
Ages
All Ages
What's on
Cosplay
Show up dressed. No gatekeeping, only energy.
Comics + Books
Local authors, indie publishers, collectors.
Games
Tabletop, trading cards, retro. Play or compete.
Food Trucks
Eat well. Stay long.
Indie Vendors
Local creators selling things you didn't know you needed.
Raffle
Purchase raffle tickets on-site. All proceeds go toward restoring the historic Englewood Theatre.
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Donate to KC Book Beat
KC Book Beat is Kansas City's homegrown literary nonprofit — building community around local authors, indie publishers, and readers across the metro. Donations accepted on-site and at kcbookbeat.com.
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Restore the Englewood Theatre
The historic Englewood Theatre is mid-renovation and needs the community behind it. Purchase raffle tickets on-site and donate directly — every dollar goes straight to bringing it back.
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July 18.
Be There.
Be There.
Englewood Arts District · Independence, MO · 11 AM – 6 PM · Free · All Ages