LENEXA, Kan. — Lenexa rolled out the green carpet this weekend for its 42nd annual Spinach Festival, a celebration of the city’s unique claim to fame as the former Spinach Capital of the World.
The free, family-friendly event drew a big crowd thanks to the beautiful fall weather and plenty of activities for all ages.
Visitors browsed more than 80 craft and art vendors, enjoyed live music and contests and sampled plenty of spinach-inspired treats—including the festival’s famous giant spinach salad…