Greater Andover Days

10/07/2026

Another successful year at Greater Andover Days 2026!

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Photo by Jupiter Feil

10/04/2026

And that's a wrap for Greater Andover Days 2026!

Please take our survey and provide us feedback to make 2027 even better:
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Thank you to our $2,500 level sponsors one more time:
- Andover Autobody
- Andover Rental Center
- Andover State Bank
- Capitol Federal Bank
- Crossland
- Don Hattan Ford
- Key Construction
- Reeds Cove Health and Rehabiliation
- Sander Orthodontic Arts

And our $1,000 sponsors:
- Baughman
- Belvilla
- Credit Union of America
- GFT
- Everidge
- K. Westphal Jewelers
- Kansas Gas Services
- LifeSpring Recovery
- Professional Engineering Consultants
- Premier
- Sherwin-Williams
- Smiles Orthodontics
- State Farm - Tony Durano
- USI

10/04/2026

The presidents just had their tug of war on stage! Thank you Sander Orthodontic Arts for your sponsorship. The presidents are roaming throughout the park this morning! Come get your photo with one.

10/04/2026

The rock is officially hidden somewhere in Central Park! Find it and bring it to the South Central Mental Health booth for a prize.

Sponsored by Sherwin-Williams

10/04/2026

HAPPY SUNDAY! It's the last day of GAD, yet it might be the best day yet.

Just a few friendly reminders:
Parking is available on the south side of the park near the dog park. There are no shuttles running today.

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Performances on stage
sponsored by Andover Auto Body

10 – 11 a.m. – Generations Church Service

12 - 4 p.m. - Food trucks

12 - 4 p.m. - Kindness Rocks Scavenger Hunt
Be the first to find the rock for a prize!
sponsored by Sherwin-Williams

12 - 4 p.m. - Carnival
Provided by WEEE Entertainment
Wristbands are $33. Ride as many rides as you can during your designated block of time. Individual tickets are $4.

JD’s Airbrush Tattoo and Body Art
Over 400 stencils available plus freehand custom temporary tattoos.

12 - 4 p.m. - STEM activity

12 - 4 p.m. Over 20 animals to visit/petting zoos. Unicorn photos provided by Peachy Farms
sponsored by Professional Engineering Consultants

12:30 - 4 p.m. - E-sports Activity

12 - 4 p.m. - Car Show

12 - 4 p.m. - Mega Pines Mini Golf

12 - 4 p.m. - Quiet activities in our Sensory Friendly area at the Gazebo
Friendship bracelet making, rock painting, mindful coloring and more

1 - 1:30 p.m. - President’s Race
Sponsored by Sander Orthodontic Arts

1 - 4 p.m. - All Things Fishing
sponsored by All Things

1 - 6 p.m. - Disc Golf tournament at Lake Shelter
sponsored by Tony Durano - State Farm Agent - State Farm Agent

2 - 2:30 p.m. - Mad Scientist on stage, followed by demo
sponsored by Everidge

Full schedule of events:
https://www.andoverks.gov/DocumentCenter/View/12311/2026-Greater-Andover-Days-schedule

Map:
https://www.andoverks.gov/DocumentCenter/View/12455/Maps-for-the-public

FAQ:
https://www.andoverks.gov/DocumentCenter/View/12429/OFFICIAL-2026-FAQ

10/03/2026

The volleyball tournament was a success this year. Thank you to David Curry - State Farm Agent and Agri Center for your sponsorship.

Thank you to Jerry Kukuruda for his organization of the tournament - we appreciate you!

Congratulations to the winners!

10/03/2026

Good morning, Andover! It's PARADE DAY!

Just a few friendly reminders:
There will be no public parking permitted in Central Park for Greater Andover Days TODAY, Saturday, October 3.

Shuttles, sponsored by Smiles Orthodontics will be available today from 12 – 10 p.m. at Andover Central Middle School and Andover Central High School.
Full shuttle schedule and pick up/drop off locations:
https://www.andoverks.gov/730/Parking-Shuttles

Andover Road will be closed on Saturday starting at 9:45 a.m. for the parade from Andover High School south to Central Ave.; Central Ave. will be closed from Andover Road to Shay starting at the same time. Allison St. will also be closed for staging purposes. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. sharp and last just over an hour.

A few highlights in the park later today:

8 a.m. - Volleyball Tournament (13th Street Sports Park)
sponsored by David Curry - State Farm Agent & Agri Center

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Art Show available to view (Library)
sponsored by Reeds Cove Health & Rehab

10 a.m. - Parade (along Andover Road and East Central Ave.)
sponsored by Credit Union of America

10 a.m. - 9 p.m. - Food trucks

11 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Business expo/craft fair

11 a.m. - 6 p.m. - Petting Zoo and digital Unicorn Photos
sponsored by Professional Engineering Consultants

11:30 a.m. - Fire Wet Down
Join us for a fire truck wet-down ceremony, a several hundred-year-old tradition that welcomes a new apparatus with a ceremonial washing before it enters service. Help us celebrate this addition to our community.

12 - 4 p.m. - KidFest
Face painter, balloon artist, bubbles, bounce houses, petting zoos, unicorn digital photos, pedal cars, free popcorn, Andover Public Library tent, and more!
sponsored by Don Hattan Dealerships (Ford)

12 - 9 p.m. - Performances on stage
sponsored by Andover Auto Body

12 - 10 p.m. - Carnival
Wristbands are $33. Ride as many rides as you can during your designated block of time. Individual tickets are $4.

JD’s Airbrush Tattoo and Body Art
Over 400 stencils available plus freehand custom temporary tattoos.

12:30 - 5 p.m. - Fishing Clinic
sponsored by MJC Architecture

1 - 2 p.m. - Pet Show (on stage)
sponsored by Pawsitively Proud Dog Training

1 - 5 p.m. - Archery Clinic
sponsored by All Things

4 - 8 p.m. - Corn Hole Tournament (registration required)
sponsored by USI Insurance Services

4 - 9 p.m. B**r Garden
sponsored by K. Westphal Jewelers

4 - 9 p.m. - Jeep Night
sponsored by GFT

7 - 9 p.m. - Concert - The Banned
sponsored by Capitol Federal

9 p.m. - Fireworks
sponsored by Andover State Bank

GAD marquee letters by B&R Marquee letters for photo opps will be up throughout the day

Full schedule of events:
https://www.andoverks.gov/DocumentCenter/View/12311/2026-Greater-Andover-Days-schedule

Map:
https://www.andoverks.gov/DocumentCenter/View/12455/Maps-for-the-public

FAQ:
https://www.andoverks.gov/DocumentCenter/View/12429/OFFICIAL-2026-FAQ

10/02/2026

We kicked off Greater Andover Days last night with the art show reception at the Andover Public Library and what a successful event that was! Thank you Reeds Cove Health & Rehab for your sponsorship!

Congratulations to our winners:

Young Creatives Division
• 1st Place: Brooklyn Albers
• 2nd Place: Adalyn Hartland
• 3rd Place: Hadassah Rich
• Creative Spark Award: Sara Alonso-Gomez

Adult Visionaries Division
• 1st Place: Abigail Moen
• 2nd Place: Matt Reaves
• 3rd Place: Mike Holtz

10/02/2026

We have our Candy Counting Contest winner!

Congratulations to Michelle Thorne for guessing it right on the dot! 576 was the correct answer.

Thank you Collision Center of Andover for your sponsorship.

10/02/2026

Things to know before you go for Friday night Greater Andover Days:

The main thing going on for Greater Andover Days tonight is the carnival. Parking and shuttles are available at Sunflower Elementary School. Shuttles will run 6 – 11 p.m. No button necessary.

If you purchased tickets for The Marshall Tucker Band and Grand Funk Railroad concert at the Capitol Federal Amphitheater:
• Parking Lots Open: 5:30 p.m.
• Gates Open: 6:30 p.m.
• Showtime: 7:30 p.m.

Need last-minute tickets? Visit: https://selectaseat.com/gfrmtb

Seating is provided, no need to bring a folding chair.

Oct 2 Capitol Federal Amphitheater