City of Andover
Andover – The 58th Greater Andover Days festival is set for Friday, September 26 – Sunday, September 28, 2025. Festivities kick off Friday night with Three Dog Night and Little River Band. Tickets for the concert are not included with the Greater Andover Days button admission. Tickets can be purchased at selectaseat.com/threedognight
Greater Andover Days (GAD) is a three-day festival that occurs on the 4th weekend after Labor Day. The event offers handfuls of fun, food, and entertainment for the entire family. Over 5,000 people attend GAD annually.
“We are looking forward to celebrating the 58th Greater Andover Days,” said Beth Green, City of Andover Event Coordinator. “This year, we are looking forward to all of the traditional events but have added in a few new things that we are excited about!”
The festival includes a volleyball tournament, food court, activities for children of all ages, a parade, fishing clinic, car show, business expo/craft fair, carnival, fireworks, live entertainment, art show, Jeep night, giant yard games, corn hole tournament, performances throughout Saturday afternoon, and more. The Sunday of GAD kicks off with a church service hosted by Generations Church and following that, an afternoon full of fun including: STEM activities, yoga, petting zoos, mini golf, rock scavenger hunt, disc golf tournament, live music, and more!
Buttons are on sale for $3 starting today, Thursday, September 4. Buttons and bracelets are available to purchase at the following locations in Andover:
· Andover City Hall
· Andover Public Library
· Andover Senior Center
· Andover State Bank
· Dillons
Buttons and bracelets will also be available onsite each day of the festival in Central Park. There is also a family pack this year, which is new. For $10, you can purchase buttons or bracelets for up to six family members – 2 adults, 4 children. Five and under get in free. Buttons will get you into all the fun festivities throughout the weekend except the Friday night concert and carnival. You will need to purchase a separate wristband or tickets to enjoy the carnival. A portion of the proceeds from buttons and bracelets benefit Wichita’s Littlest Heroes.
Sponsors include Andover Autobody, Andover Rental Center, Andover State Bank, Capitol Federal, Crossland Construction, Don Hattan Ford, Key Construction, Sander Orthodontic Arts, and many others. A full schedule of events and more information can be found at www.andoverks.gov/GAD
