Blocktoberfest in downtown KCK

Blocktoberfest is underway in downtown Kansas City, Kansas, and will continue until 9 p.m. Friday. This event is on 6th Street between Ann and Tauromee avenues. The event, coordinated by the Unified Government, is part of the Better Block revitalization and urban design program. There are food trucks and a beer garden, as well as pop-up businesses. (Staff photo)
Some superheroes showed up for the KCK Farmers’ Market today at the Blocktoberfest in downtown Kansas City, Kansas, on 6th Street between Ann and Tauromee. (Staff photo)
The Blocktoberfest event included some temporary additions to show what a walkable environment could be like downtown. (Staff photo)
A few temporary improvements such as bike lanes, crosswalks or walkways were part of the Blocktoberfest area. (Staff photo)
Several booths at Blocktoberfest had fresh produce for sale. (Staff photo)
Valerie Bautista, left, dressed up as a character for Blocktoberfest, with Beverly Pender with Soul and Soil Rainbow Gardens at the right. (Staff photo)