Venue Search

KansasFest is committed to an in-person gathering in 2026. This page shares related resources as we search for a new venue. There are many considerations including inclusivity, accessibility, capacity, lodging, dining, event space, transportation, and cost. We need your help investigating different locations and venues, determining the pros and cons of each one, and eventually deciding on the best choice.

Please join our Discord server and visit the #venue-2026 channel for ongoing discussion.

Venue Selection

• Venue selection announcement [livestream]
• Venue selection summary slide [PDF]
• Venue selection vote results (detailed) [Excel/XLSX]
• Vote for the 2026 venue (November 14-21) [Form]
• Venue overview slides [PDF]
• Score card template [PDF]
• Venue selection town hall (November 14, 2025) [livestream]
• Venue discussion on Discord (#venue-2026 channel)
• Useful links
  • UIS – Interactive Map 
  • SIU-E – Interactive Map
  • UMSL – Interactive Map
• Past Town Halls
  • August 2025 Town Hall recording [YouTube]
  • June 2025 Town Hall recording [YouTube]

Surveys

• [COMPLETED/CLOSED] Initial venue selection survey (submissions closed August 17, 2025)
• [START HERE] Results from the initial venue selection survey (posted September 5, 2025)

Venue Selection Criteria

• Instructions (Google Doc or PDF)
• Checklist (Google Doc or PDF)