Time & Location
Aug 16, 2026, 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
J. Rieger & Co., 2700 Guinotte Ave, Kansas City, MO 64120, USA
About the event
Celebrate Kansas City and the spirit of the 816 at J. Rieger & Co. on Sunday, August 16. Join us for a day-long community celebration featuring:
Sips & Eats: Enjoy $8.16 cocktail and food specials throughout the building.
Vendor Market: Explore Strawberry Swing's curated market in the Atrium from 12pm-6pm.
Live Entertainment: Catch live music in Electric Park: Jamogi & the Jammers from 1pm-3pm; Jass from 5pm-7pm.
Family & Fun: Bring the kids to our Historical Exhibit for a dedicated Kids Corner with Rainbow Slime Co., DOZER, The Rabbit Hole and WhatIF Puppets. Dog-friendly activations on the patio with CityDog, Mixed Mutt Creamery and Tag Canine Massage. 12pm-5pm.
Experience: Take advantage of free mini production floor tours, exclusive whiskey tastings featuring a sneak peek of the 2026 Monogram release, and professional bottle engraving by Humble Hands.
Whether you're shopping local, enjoying the music, or raising a glass to our hometown, there is something for everyone at this unforgettable 816 bash.
Vendor application is for handmade & vintage vendors only.
BOOTHS WILL BE APPROXIMATELY 8x8 and indoors inside J. Rieger & Co. Distillery. The booth fee is $85.00 + 10% of sales over $850.00. Space is provided. You must bring all fixtures, tables and chairs.
Please complete this application fully and make sure you add a photo of your booth set up, along with your products.
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We will notify you of your applicaton status within one week of your application and emails will come from strawberryswingkc@gmail.com
Booth fees will be due upon acceptance.
This event is juried. We, along with our trusted jury, will review each application and take a variety of items into consideration when choosing our vendors. We are looking for quality handmade items, a cohesive brand, great photographs of your items so we can see what you make, innovative items, etc. Application fees cover this jurying process and are NON-REFUNDABLE.
Thank you for being so wildly creative!