February 7 - A Taste Of Soul A Musical Extravaganza, Sedalia - Melvin Kerr and The Liberty Center Association for the Arts are bringing a musical to Sedalia with artists from all over the state of Missouri. This production will include Gospel Choirs,
Soloists, instrumental music and spoken word. These artists are taking the music of the church to the Liberty Center, and they promise it will be a show you will always remember.
660-827-3228 (3920)
February 12 - 15 - Festival of African and African American Music, St. Louis - The Festival of African and African American Music will present an extraordinary variety of musical events celebrating composers and artists of African descent. 314-652-6800 (3994)
March 2 - December 31 - Ozark Music Festival, Sedalia - An Exhibit brought to you by the Sedalia Heritage Foundation. The 35th Anniversary of the Ozark Music Festival will come alive thru photos and memoribilia. 800-827-5295 (3921)
April 3 - May 3 - World Fest, Branson - America's largest international festival! Features music, food, dance, costumes, and performers of numerous cultures from all over the world! (800) 475-9370 Silver Dollar City (3313)
May 22 - June 14 - Shakespeare Festival of St. Louis, St. Louis - A celebration of the great works of William Shakespeare! Come join us in 2009 for our Richard III season! Numerous performances of this play will delight people of all ages! (314) 531-9800 (3315)
June 3 - 7 - Scott Joplin Ragtime Festival, Sedalia - The Scott Joplin Festival returns for the 28th year. 5 days of activities include free venues, dance lessons, symposium, fashion contest, parade, ticketed concerts and dance, tickete dinner,entertainment, and much more. Come hear ragtime entertainers from around the world. 866-218-6258 (3922)
June 12 - 13 - MO Blues & BBQ Festival, Sedalia - State Champion BBQ contest and Blues Music Festival, lots of fun family entertainment.
(660) 221-2080 Missouri State Fair Grounds (3923)
June 19 - 20 - St. Peters Olde Tyme Pinic, St. Peters - Two Day outdoor festival, carnival, beer, live entertainment, fireworks, tractor pull. 636-497-5540 (4424)
June 19 - 20 - Fulton Street Fair, Fulton - Hit the Bricks!! (573) 592-9697 (3919)
July 4 - Missouri wines and food Festival, Excelsior Springs - Missouri wines and food products are featured at this annual event. Artisans and crafters selling their products. Attend wine seminars, food demonstrations and wine and food sampling.
The sounds of Bluegrass music fill the back lawn for the entire event. Fireworks take place at the conclusion of the festival to celebrate the July 4th holiday. Visit the website for details and a schedule. Held at the Elms Resort and Spa.
816-630-7467 (3996)
July 4 - Missouri wines and food Festival, Excelsior Springs - Missouri wines and food products are featured at this annual event. Artisans and crafters selling their products. Attend wine seminars,
food demonstrations and wine and food sampling.
The sounds of Bluegrass music fill the back lawn for the entire event. Fireworks take place at the conclusion of the festival to celebrate the July 4th holiday. 816-630-7467 Elms Resort and Spa. (3997)
July 13 - 18 - Nemo Fair, Kirksville - Join us for a great time!!! 660-665-8800 (3916)
August 4 - 8 - Kingdom of Callaway County Fair, Fulton - The Magical Kingdom of Family Fun go-carts, demo derby, rodeo, bull riding, mud drags, hot rod truck and tractor pull, atv races, live music, queen pageant, little miss and mr contest, baby show, great food, train rides, world of bounce houses , family entertainment stages. 573-642-0917 (3918)
August 13 - 23 - Missouri State Fair fair, Sedelia - When summer vacation rolls around and you're looking for fun things to do, nothing beats the Missouri State Fair for family fun. (800)422-3247 Fairgrounds (3314)
August 21 - 23 - Trails West Festival, Saint Joseph - Trails West is an outdoor arts festival celebrating the unique cultural heritage of St. Joseph, MO. Now in its 17th year, the festival features outstanding fine art, unique folk arts,hands on children's activities, live music featuring the best local, regional and national acts. 816-233-0231 Civic Center Park (3991)
August 31 - September 1 - Cole County Fair, Cole Camp - The Fair Parade makes the Cole Camp one of One of the most unique small towns fairs in Missouri. 660-668-3440 (3917)
September 4 - 6 - Kansas City Irish Festival, Kansas City - The Kansas City Irish Festival is a family festival. Traditional festival food, including Irish and celtic-themed, is provided by numerous food vendors. There are multiple performance stages, traditional music and celtic rock, heritage displays and workshops, children's activities and special performances, and Irish Dance competitions. The festival also has baking, knitting, and photography contests.
816-997-0837 (3431)
September 18 - 20 - Laura Ingalls Wilder Festival, Mansfield - Relive the times of Laura Ingall's Wilder. Games Little Laura Dress contest, Bluegrass and Ozark Mountain music contests, and drama presentation on the "Memories" of Laura Ingalls Wilder just to mention a few. Come see the House where the "Little House" books were written. 417-924-3525 Park Square (3992)
October 3 - Republic Pumpkin Daze, Republic, - One of 20 official weigh-in sites for Great Pumpkin Commonwealth. In 2008 we weighed a 1244 pound Pumpkin. Line Main Street with craft and food vendors, entertainment all day, concluding with a Punkin' Chunkin' Contest. 417-732-5959 Main Street (3993)
October 10 - Hartville Fall Festival, Hartville - Live bands,talent show,dress-your-pet-contest, magic show,Chili cook-off,craft booths&much more!
417-741-6040 (5833)
October 17 - 18 - The Missouri Day Festival, Trenton - The festival offers music, arts & crafts, food and fun to area visitors! Come join us! Admission is free! 660)359-4324 (3468)
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April 8-May 9 - Silver Dollar City's WorldFest, Branson - One of America's largest international festivals, bringing the world's most intriguing cultures to the Ozarks. See incredible performances by Zhejiang Chinese Acrobats starring the Balancing Monks; Fiery Fiddles featuring Janice Martin, The World's Only Flying Fiddler, and Jennifer Roland, Nova Scotia's top fiddle champion; Trinidad's Diego Martin Footprints Folk Performers; plus performers from Ecuador, Russia, Argentina and Mexico. Sample exciting cuisine from around the globe.
800-831-4386 (6899)
April 9-11 - Cape Storytelling Festival - 2010, Cape Girardeau - Join us on the banks of the mighty Mississippi River for another unforgettable weekend as we host some of the nation's best storytellers, along with outstanding regional tellers, including: Donald Davis, Minton Sparks, Syd Lieberman and Kevin Kling.
800-777-0068 (6905)
April 16-17 - Dogwood Festival - 2010, Camdenton - The 60th annual festival includes activities for the family to enjoy: a parade; craft show; carnival; fish fry; and free entertainment.
573-346-2227 (6896)
May 13 - 31 - Silver Dollar City's Bluegrass and Barbecue Festival, Branson - See dynamic performances from more than 40 of the brightest stars of bluegrass music, including: Rhonda Vincent and The Rage; The Grascals; The Josh Williams Band; Dailey and Vincent. Plus, The House of Barbecue features America's favorite regional barbecue flavors from Kansas City and Memphis to Texas and Carolina.
800-831-4386 (6912)
May 15-16 - Spring Fine Arts and Craft Festival, Chesterfield - This is a juried event, with artists displaying oil and acrylics paintings, sculpture, baskets, jewelry and other crafts. All art is available for purchase. In addition, the Faust Historic Village is open for tours. 314-615-8482 (6910)
June 2 - 6 - Scott Joplin Ragtime Festival, Sedalia - Celebrating 30 years!
866-218-6258 (6614)
June 10 - 12 - Boomtown Days, Joplin - Boomtown Days is a 3 day family festival with live music, carnival, vendors, food, fun and more!
(417)625-4789 (7138)
July 3 - 4 - O'Fallon Heritage and Freedom Festival, O'Fallon - Enjoy entertainment, two nights of fireworks, free activities for kids, a carnival and midway, plus lots of great food. Free parking at Fort Zumwalt North High School and at Christian High School; free air-conditioned shuttles to the fairgrounds.
636-379-5614 (6909)
JULY 5-10 - Johnson County Fair, Warrensburg - We hope you can join us at the fair. 660-747-1811 (6900)
July 14 - 17 - Crawford County Fair, Cuba - Be sure to plan on making the fair part of your summer fun!
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July 16 - 21 - Monroe County Fair, Paris - The fair is held at the fairgrounds in Paris, Monroe County, Missouri yearly. (6914)
July 20 - 24 - Montgomery County Fair, Montgomery City - Join us for the 2010 Montgomery County Fair
573-564-3526 (6901)
July 21 -24 - Phelps County Fair, Rolla - Welcome to the Phelps County Fair
(573)364-6364 (6902)
July 27 - 31 - Pike County Fair, Bowling Green - In addition to the musical entertainment on the Main Stage, there will be plenty of fun for everyone.
573-324-3992 (6903)
July 27 - 31 - Saint Charles County Fair, Wentzville -
636-327-6949 (6904)
August 7-8, 14-15 - Laura's Memories, Mansfield - "Laura's Memories" is an outdoor musical play based on Laura Ingalls Wilder's life & journeys.
417-924-3383 (7461)
August 12 - 22 - 2010 Missouri State Fair, Sedelia - When summer vacation rolls around and you're looking for fun things to do, nothing beats the Missouri State Fair for family fun. 800-422-3247 Fairgrounds (6615)
August 20-22 - Trails West 2010, Saint Joseph - Celebrates the 150th Anniversary of the Pony Express. Trails West is an outdoor arts festival celebrating the unique cultural heritage of St. Joseph, MO. Now in its 17th year, the festival features outstanding fine art, unique folk arts,hands on children's activities, live music featuring the best local, regional and national acts.
816-233-0231 Civic Center Park (6616)
September 3 -5 - Kansas City Irish, Kansas City - The Kansas City Irish Festival is a family festival. Traditional festival food, including Irish and celtic-themed, is provided by numerous food vendors. There are multiple performance stages, traditional music and celtic rock, heritage displays and workshops, children's activities and special performances, and Irish Dance competitions. The festival also has baking, knitting, and photography contests.
816-997-0837 (6617)
September 4-5, 11-12, 18-19 - Laura's Memories, Mansfield - "Laura's Memories" is an outdoor musical play based on Laura Ingalls Wilder's life & journeys.
417-924-3383 (7462)
September 4 - 6 - Japanese Festival, St. Louis - The annual Japanese Festival at the Missouri Botanical Garden presents taiko drumming, traditional tea ceremonies, martial arts, candlelight walks in the Japanese Garden. Doors open at 9 a.m. Tickets: $15; age 65+, $10; ages 3-12 and members, $5. (314) 577-5100 Missouri Botanical Garden (6898)
September 10 - 12 - Grand Festival of Chez Canses, Sibley - Enjoy a glimpse of late 18th century American culture at Fort Osage National Historic Landmark. Volunteers demonstrate the lifestyles of our colonial ancestors. From period appropriate clothing to arts and crafts, you will share this rich segment of our heritage. Special displays of everyday objects appropriate to Colonial America will help you better understand life of the period.
816-503-4860 (6907)
September 11-Oct. 30 - Silver Dollar City's National Harvest Festival, Branson - Silver Dollar City, the Home of American Craftsmanship, welcomes hundreds of visiting craftsmen to demonstrate and display their unique talents. The festival includes the Crafts in America Exhibit, displaying 50 of the nation's most stunning works of art; the Caricature Carvers of America Showcase; and a reunion of some of Silver Dollar City's legendary veteran craftsmen. Plus, don't miss America's Biggest Barn Dance in Red Gold Heritage Hall.
800-831-4386 (6911)
September 17-18 - Augusta's Swingin in the Vines Harvest Festival, Augusta - On Friday, board the Pumpkin Wagon and take a trip down a country lane along the bluffs of the Missouri River Valley; sample some of the finest Port in the area in a 130 year old vaulted wine cellar, built into the hillsides of Augusta; head to the barn and choose your Harvest Basket filled with a variety of goodies, accoutrements and wine; and enjoy a concert in the vineyards. On Saturday, most businesses (shops, wineries, brewery, restaurants, Bed/Breakfasts) will be open with special Harvest Celebration activities.
636-228-4005 (6908)
September 18 - Living Waters Ranch Fall Festival, Osceola - Families enjoy a fun day doing outdoor activities like archery, hay rides, farmyard (cake) walk, tomahawk throw, Christian music, fishing, hiking, challenge course, and much more!
417-646-2694 (7463)
September . 25-26 - Faust Folk and Fine Arts Festival, Chesterfield - Two well-known St. Louis County traditions are combined: the Tilles Fine Arts Festival, at the St. Louis Carousel area in Faust Park; and the Faust Folk Festival. Hop on a hay-wagon for a free ride to the Historic Village entrance. The festival features tours, demonstrations of blacksmithing, rope making, pottery firing and other historical arts and crafts. In addition, enjoy a first rate juried fine arts sale featuring artists with their original work. There are live music, food vendors and children's activities.
314-615-8328 (6897)
October 2 - 3 - Festival of Arts, Crafts and Music at Missouri Town 1855, Lee's Summit - Missouri Town 1855 comes alive with fall excitement. Your family will be treated to period appropriate music, food, games and crafts. The mid 19th century country fair will showcase juried pies and jellies. A special children's game area will provide 19th century fun for the kids.
816-503-4860 (6906)
October 8 - 9 - Celebrate St. Peters, St. Peters - NEW outdoor event,live national entertainment, fireworks, carnival, food, craft and more. 636-497-5540 (4423)
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