Food festivals in Kansas City

First Friday in the Crossroads

First Friday in the Crossroads has been Kansas City's monthly gallery and food walk since 2001, with galleries open late, food trucks and busy restaurants.

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Food tours in Kansas City: Tom's Town Distillery Tour and Tasting · ★ 4.9 (209)

Dates and details checked September 24, 2026 by against the organiser's site.

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Where to eat in Crossroads

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Our picks in Crossroads, where the festival is.

Messenger Coffee Café · Crossroads★ 4.7 Ibis Bakery Bakery · Crossroads★ 4.7 Fiorella's Jack Stack Barbecue Freight House Bbq · Crossroads★ 4.6 Novel New American · Crossroads★ 4.6 Swordfish Tom's Cocktail bar · Crossroads★ 4.6 Novel Wine Bar Wine bar · Crossroads★ 4.5

Eat your way around Kansas City while you are in town

First Friday in the Crossroads runs 6 Nov. These are the food tours and tastings in Kansas City to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.

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Hotels in Kansas City around 6 November 2026, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.

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