Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum
SPECIAL EVENTS AND PROGRAMMING
Sunflower Field Festival
Date: Saturday, August 15
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Price: Free
Come to the Big Shoal Farm sunflower field to pick your sunflowers and take photos with family and friends. The festival also features an artist fair, free children’s crafts and games, and local food vendors.
Yoga on the Farm
Fall Session: Saturdays, August 29 - October 3 (6 Weeks)
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Price: $40 summer session, $30 fall session - Registration is open April 20 - August 28 & Preregistration is required
Stretch, breathe, and relax with a series of morning yoga classes held outdoors at the beautiful and historic Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum. Classes are moved indoors to the Gladstone Community Center for rain.
Register at the front desk of the Gladstone Community Center, online, or by phone at (816)423-4200.
Pickin' on the Front Porch
Date: Saturday, September 5
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Price: Free
Jam out at the annual Pickin' on the Front Porch concert. Enjoy the music of the Gullywashers - which is a blend of old-time blues, jazz, and ragtime - with your friends and family. This event welcomes all ages.
Listeners are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket to sit on.
Big Shoal Country Fair
Date: Saturday, September 26
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Price: Free Admission, $10 for Kids Zone Wristband
The old-fashioned community fair features a vendor fair including a wide variety of crafters, the Big Shoal Farm pumpkin patch, and Kids Zone featuring carnival games, a bounce house, and much more! Hosted by the Friends of the Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum.
2026 Special Event Calendar
Cornsense
May 2
Afternoon Tea
May 9
Storytime on the Farm
June 3
Big Shoal Vintage Auto Show
June 13
Children's Garden Day
July 11
Mad Science: Birds and Beasts Day Camp
July 16
Storytime on the Farm
July 29
Sunflower Field Festival
August 15
Yoga on the Farm (Fall)
August 29 - October 3
Pickin' on the Front Porch
September 5
Big Shoal Country Fair
September 26
Candlelight Big Shoal Cemetery Tours
October 17
Photos and Cookies with Santa and Mrs. Claus & Holiday Nights
December 5
Candlelight Big Shoal
Cemetery Tours
Date: Saturday, October 17
Time: 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Price: $15 per person, pre-registration required
Registration is open September 7 - October 16
Pick up your lantern and head over to the Big Shoal Cemetery as we learn about Clay County's past! Explores the history of the 195-plus-year-old Big Shoal Cemetery and meet the people buried there including Clay County's earliest settlers, veterans, and colorful characters. This event is not spooky but just plain fun. This is an outdoor walking tour so please wear comfortable shoes and bring a jacket.
Register at the front desk of the Gladstone Community Center, online, or by phone at (816)423-4200.
Photos & Cookies with Santa
& Mrs. Claus
Date: Saturday, December 5
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Price: $15 digital photo, pre-registration is required.
Registration is open October 26 - December 4
Get your annual photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum in a historic farmhouse decorated for this occasion. Write letters to Santa and enjoy the Holiday Toys exhibit, while you wait to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Don't forget to enjoy a cookie once you've taken your photo.
Hosted by the Friends of the Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum, and with special thanks to the Knights of Columbus.
Holiday Nights
Date: Saturday, December 5
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Price: Free
Experience the magic of the holidays at the historic Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum. A free night of holiday cheer for the entire family, this event includes live holiday music by the Dicken's Caroler's, holiday crafts for adults and kids alike, a vintage toy display - all in a traditionally decorated farmhouse. Enjoy the crisp night air as you stroll down the holiday luminary trail or enjoy the chestnuts being roasted over an open fire. Children will enjoy the writing station with letters to Santa, vintage Christmas cards, and a special guest appearance from Santa himself!