The Great Lenexa Barbeque Battle Championship Each year approximately 160 teams compete for the coveted prize of Kansas State Barbeque Champion at the Great Lenexa Barbeque Battle held at the end of June in Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park (87th and Lackman)...more
Lenexa Community Days Lenexa residents celebrate Community Days each year around the Fourth of July with a pancake feed, parade through Old Town Lenexa, a pet show, and fireworks. The 10K Freedom Run is one of the oldest and most popular races in the area and prizes are awarded in various categories... more
Spinach Fest The Spinach Capital of the World. . . that's part of Lenexa's heritage, so each year we celebrate this colorful part of our history with the largest spinach salad. History states that in the 1930's, the good Belgian farmers of Lenexa raised... more
Lenexa Chili Challenge Hot shots from around the area gather on the streets of Old Town Lenexa every October to compete for the esteemed honor of Chili Hot Shot. The competition challenges 65 teams to brew... more
Waterfest Cool off in the heat of summer at Lenexa's coolest event packed with family fun, entertainment, water quality and environmental education. Activities include crafts, waterslides, moonwalks and much more ... more

For information on more of the City of Lenexa's events, visit the Specials Events section of the City's website.