Greater Andover Days is the perfect family-friendly event for all ages, whether it’s for a budget-friendly date night or getting the family out of the house for a weekend.
The festival is a beloved fall tradition in Kansas and features a variety of activities, including a lively parade, carnival rides, spectacular fireworks, kids’ activities, live entertainment, a craft fair, car show, and much more! This is one of my personal favorite Fall Festivals to attend, but there are around 30+ Fall Festivals in & around Wichita.
Below, you’ll find everything you need to plan your weekend at Greater Andover Days 2026, including the event schedule, carnival wristband details, button pricing and where to buy, info on the Friday night concert, and how to register for activities like the 5K, car show, or vendor fair. We’ll also share tips on parking, how to save money with early discounts, and links for more information.
This year, the Greater Andover Days button is a real bargain. In the past, buttons cost $3 in advance and $5 at the gate, but for 2025, the price is just $3 no matter when you buy it. That means no last-minute price hikes and more savings for families who decide to go spontaneously.
Even better, you can grab a family pack for only $10, which covers admission for 2 adults and 4 children. That’s an entire weekend of entertainment for less than the cost of one movie ticket.
Andover, KS Fall Festival Info
- Friday, October 2, 2026
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
The majority of festival events will take place at Andover’s Central Park, located at 1607 East Central Avenue, near the amphitheater. The park will be the location of the carnival, parade, concerts, clinics, games, the evening fireworks show, and more.
The list of GAD activities is long and filled with fun. Be sure to read below for more information on specific events, such as the Friday Night Concert and the GAD Carnival. Continue scrolling to find out how to register to participate in the parade, tournaments, 5K, car show, vendor fair, and more.
Greater Andover Days Activities
- Carnival
- Parade – October 3rd starting at 10 am, from Andover High School South to Central Ave.
- Car show
- Jeep night
- Fishing Clinic
- Archery Clinic
- Geocaching
- Rock scavenger hunt
- Fireworks
- Entertainment on stage
- Music on stage
- Pedal cars
- Art Show
- Yoga
- Princesses and Paw Patrol characters
- Disc golf tournament
- Volleyball tournament
- Corn hole tournament
Greater Andover Days Carnival
Carnival ride tickets will be available to purchase, or you can buy a wristband, which will give you unlimited rides during certain periods only. See the carnival schedule below.
How much are carnival ride tickets?
- Single ticket $4.50
- 10 tickets for $40
- 30 tickets for $110
- All rides are 1 ticket per person except the Freak Out is 2 tickets or a wristband plus 1 ticket.
How much for a Wristband for Unlimited Rides?
Wristband $33 for a specific timeframe.
- Friday, 6 – 10 p.m.
- Saturday, 12 – 5 p.m.
- Saturday, 5 – 10 p.m.
- Sunday, 12 – 4 p.m.
Carnival Dates and Times:
- Friday night | 6-10 pm
- Saturday | noon to 10 pm
- Sunday | noon to 4 pm
Cash or cards are accepted at the ticket box and carnival concession stands. Tokens for the games are cash only, but an ATM is available.
Saturday Night Concert
Saturday Night Concert
We are excited to invite The Banned who will be our Saturday entertainment this year. They will be getting the energy up with their 80’s rock bangers and some American classics on the Capitol Federal Amphitheater® stage from 7 – 9 p.m.
Thank you Capitol Federal for your sponsorship.
Greater Andover Days Buttons
Admission to the festival requires a Greater Andover Days button or bracelet, which can be purchased in advance at local businesses for $2.50 – this is cheaper than last year. They are selling buttons for $2.50 for Americas 250 Birthday.
Buttons and bracelets will be available to purchase at Central Park during the Greater Andover Days or at the gate.
Button Sales will start on September 1st, 2026.
- Andover City Hall
- Andover Dillons
- Andover Public Library
- Andover Senior Center
- Andover State Bank
Please remember to bring cash or a check to purchase buttons and bracelets in advance. Credit cards are not accepted at this time.
NOTE: These bracelets are your admission into Greater Andover Days. These are not the wristbands to get you into the carnival.
How to Register for Events
You can participate in the Greater Andover Days parade, car show, business/craft/vendor fair, sporting events, and more. Here’s how to find the registration info on the City of Andover KS website:
- Go to www.andoverks.gov/recreation
- Click on the yellow tab, “EVENTS | ACTIVITIES | SPORTS”
- Click “2025 Greater Andover Days”
- Choose which event(s) you would like to participate in
- If you do not have a Rec1 account, you will need to create one. If you do have an
account, you will need to sign in.
Parking at Greater Andover Days
Parking is something you’ll want to plan for, since it won’t be available in the regular Central Park lot.
Free parking will be available at Sunflower Elementary, Andover Central High School, and Andover Central Middle School.
- Shuttles from Sunflower Elementary on Friday night
- Shuttles from Andover Middle School and Andover High School on Saturday and Sunday.
If you have kids and a lot of festival necessities, you might want to pull a little wagon and walk over.
For Friday night’s big concert, you can purchase a Friday night parking pass that allows you to park onsite at the amphitheater. But buy it in advance to save money; the price of the pass goes up if you wait until the day of the concert.
Greater Andover Days
Date: October 2 -4, 2026
Cost: $2.50 – Special price for Americas Birthday
Location: Andover Central Park
See what else is happening this week/weekend in Wichita! Click HERE
Get Your Buttons for the Greater Andover Days at the Following Locaitons Starting September 1th.
- Andover City Hall
- Andover Dillons
- Andover Public Library
- Andover Senior Center
- Andover State Bank
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