Thank You

As the saying goes, “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” The same is true for our annual Downtown Days festival. So, what keeps this timeless tradition going strong? We’d like to thank our community partners, as well as the hundreds of volunteers who make it all possible.

• Our presenting sponsor, Lee’s Summit Medical Center. Your generous support is a testament to how well you serve our entire community each day.
• The Lee’s Summit Police & Fire Departments for going the extra mile to keep attendees safe. Your partnership is an invaluable asset.
• Over 100 volunteers from Abundant Life Church for keeping the festival sparkling clean all weekend. Your acts of service are deeply appreciated.
• Over 180 volunteers who kept their cool while working in the summer heat. We couldn’t do this event without you!
• The Downtown Days Committee: Jen Morris and Nick & Stephanie Parker for managing our beer tents; Hilary Graves & Melissa Doyle for taking the lead at our Info Booth; Fred Liggett for running the Sports Booth; John Beaudoin for closing streets; Courtney Laufketter, Donna Furr, Glenda Masters, and Jason Jacoby for running the Main Stage.
• Aristocrat Motors, Dog Training Elite, Main Event, Luther Mazda of Kansas City, Anthony Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric, AMP Boutique, Security Bank of Kansas City, Smile Doctors Orthodontics, Freestyle Graphics, Hy-Vee, and Central States Beverage Services for your sponsorship.
• The Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street Board of Directors for stepping in to help with any task, large or small, all weekend long.
• Over 185 vendors who set up games, crafts, food stands, and provided an unforgettable experience for attendees.
• The local bands, theatre groups, and dance schools who performed on our Main Stage. Special thanks to Serve Pro and Fred Francis for the stage, sound, and lights.
• All of the businesses in Downtown Lee’s Summit for your patience navigating the changes to your normal business operations, and for accommodating thousands of festivalgoers. Your commitment and dedication to our shared vision sustains our award-winning downtown. Thank you for making Downtown such a special place!
• Josh Edwards, owner of Smoke Brewing Co. for setting water barriers and operating the forklift like a pro. We appreciate you being so generous with your time.

Last but not least, we wish to extend a heartfelt thanks to each and every person who attended Downtown Days. This free summer festival is not only the largest event in Lee’s Summit, but is also the flagship fundraiser for our non-profit organization, Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street. All proceeds are invested back into the community. You can see our revitalization efforts at work in the Farmers Market, the Mayor’s Tree Lighting, Fourth Fridays Art Walk, the parades, and dozens of other programs that make Downtown Lee’s Summit a welcoming and inviting place to be. Thank you for being a part of our community, and we can’t wait to see you back in Downtown Lee’s Summit!