The First Friday Festival Weekends at West Bottoms is held in Missouri’s historic West Bottoms district. The festival is home to one of the largest vintage markets in the country and features hundreds of vendors selling a variety of different items. Shoppers can stroll down the sidewalks while browsing the stores and tents lining the road. As its name suggests, the festival is held on the first weekend of the month, starting on Friday, and begins at 8:30 a.m. Some months also feature shopping themes. After browsing through the market, visitors could also stop by a handful of other attractions nearby, like restaurants and theaters.

First Friday Festival Weekends at West Bottoms, 12th Street Bridge Entertainment District, West Bottoms, Kansas City, Missouri, Phone: 816-842-4280

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