​The Kiwanis Club of Joplin – in collaboration with Joplin Regional Artists Coalition, Connect2Culture, and Spiva Center for the Arts – will be hosting its fourth annual Joplin Arts Fest on Friday, September 14th (7:00–9:00pm) and Saturday, September 15th (9:00am–4:00pm) at Joplin’s beautiful Mercy Park. This festival – full of fine artist booths, live performances, and children’s art activities – gives visitors an opportunity to learn about the local arts and cultural community in Joplin and elsewhere. 40+ artists, live music, kids' art activities, face painting, beer, wine, food, and fun!