Summer Festivals

This page lists summer festivals for families in the St. Louis, Missouri area.
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05/13-05/29 Strawberry Festival at Eckert's Belleville

This is the weekend to share with family and friends. And what better place to share it than the fam ...

Saturdays & Sundays May 13-May 28 and Monday May 29, 20...
Hours: 10-5 daily
Free to attend, fees apply for some activities
951 South Green Mount Rd, Belleville, IL, 62220
05/26-05/28 Missouri River Irish Fest

Come join us for a weekend filled with Music, Crafts, Food, and Beverages as we celebrate Irish Cult ...

Fri, May 26- Sun May 28, 2023
Hours: Friday: 5:00-11:00PM, Saturday 10:00AM-11:00PM, Sunday ...
Free Admission: Fees apply for food and drinks
222 S. Riverside Dr., St. Charles, MO, 63301
05/27-05/29 African Arts Festival in Forest Park

The St. Louis African Arts Festival is held in beautiful Forest Park. Each year the festival attract ...

May 27-29, 2023
Hours: Sat 10-8, Sun 11-8, and Mon 10-6
Free to attend, fees apply to food and drink
1904 Concourse Dr., St. Louis, MO, 63110
05/31-06/25 Shakespeare Festival in Forest Park

Often regarded as Shakespeare’s greatest comedy, Twelfth Night is bursting with romance, music, and ...

May 31- June 25, 2023
Hours: 8pm Nightly, closed on Mondays
Free
6604 Fine Arts Dr., St. Louis, MO, 63110
05/31-08/02  Whitaker Music Festival at Missouri Botanical Garden

The open-air Whitaker Music Festival presents free Wednesday evening concerts under the stars every ...

Wednesdays, May 31-August 2, 2023
Hours: 7 pm
Free admission after 5 p.m. The Children’s Garden remai...
4344 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis, MO, 63110
06/02-06/03 Horseradish Festival in Collinsville

Come to Collinsville, Illinois to be a part of the fest devoted to all things horseradish celebrated ...

June 2-3, 2023
Hours: 11 am - 11 pm
Free
W. Main St., Collinsville, IL, 62234
06/02-06/03 St. Peterfest in Kirkwood

Join us on Friday, June 2, and Saturday, June 3 for the biggest event of the year...St. Peterfest! C ...

June 2-3, 2023
Hours: Fri 5:00 - 10:00 pm, Sat 2-10 pm
Free
243 West Argonne Dr., Kirkwood, MO, 63122
06/02-06/03 St. Simon the Apostle Parish Picnic

Our Parish Picnic is always the first weekend of June. It is a two-day event Friday evening, 6:00pm- ...

Friday, June 2- Saturday, June 3, 2023
Hours: Friday evening, 6:00pm-11:00pm and all ages on Saturday...
Free
11011 Mueller Rd., St. Louis, MO, 63123
06/02-06/04 Farmington Country Days

Farmington Country Days is a community festival held the first full weekend in June. A 3-day family ...

June 2-4, 2023
Hours: See
Free Admission: Fees apply for food and drinks, games, ...
400 Sainte Geneveive Ave, Farmington, MO, 63640
06/02-06/04 Parish Picnic at Immaculate Conception of Dardenne Prairie

Join us for the annual parish picnic! Pre-sale armband tickets can be purchased online. Offered agai ...

June 2-4, 2023
Hours: Fri 5-11 pm, Sat 12-11 pm, Sun 12-6 pm
Free Admission: Fees apply for food and drinks, games, ...
7701 Town Square Ave., Dardenne Prairie, MO, 63368
06/02-06/04 Webster Arts Fair

It's a summer weekend of art, music, food, and family fun when the Webster Arts Fair returns June 2- ...

June 2-4, 2023
Hours: See above
Free
475 E. Lockwood Ave., Webster Groves, MO, 63119
06/03 Founders Day in Union

A fun day full of activities starting with the Union Chamber of Commerce run at 7:30 am. Hwy. 30 Ca ...

Saturday, June 3, 2023
Hours: 7:30 am - 11 pm
Free
500 W. Park Ave., Union, MO, 63084
06/03 St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Parish Picnic

Join us for our annual parish picnic! We will have food, drinks, games, rides, raffles, plants, musi ...

Saturday, June 3, 2023
Hours: 9:30 am - 10 pm
Free Admission: Fees apply for food and drinks, games, ...
4900 Ringer Rd., St. Louis, MO, 63129
06/03, 6/17, 7/08, 7/22, 08/05 Green Living Festival

Help your family, friends, and coworkers live green! The Missouri Botanical Garden’s annual Green Li ...

June 3, 17, July 8, 22, and August 5, 2023
Hours: See website for times
Included with Garden admission
Various Location, St. Louis, MO
06/03-06/04 Parish Picnic at Good Shepherd Hillsboro

Saturday June 3rd from 6-11pm Live Music BBQ – Burgers, Hot Dogs, Brats, Pork Steaks Concessions ...

June 3-4, 2023
Hours: Fri 6-11 pm, Sat 12-10 pm
Free Admission: Fees apply for food and drinks, games, ...
703 3rd St., Hillsboro, MO, 63050
06/03-06/04 Strawberry Festival in Kimmswick

Come on down to Kimmswick for our Strawberry Festival! The big draw to this festival is the popular ...

June 3 & 4, 2023
Hours: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Free Admission: Fees apply for food and drinks
314 Market St., Kimmswick, MO, 63053
06/05 Parish Picnic at St. Michael's Shrewsbury

Please plan to join your friends and neighbors for a full day of parish fun! Rides, music, food, and ...

Monday, June 5, 2023
Hours: 11-10pm
Free to attend, rides, games, and food cost
7622 Sutherland Ave., Shrewsbury, MO, 63119
06/07 St. Stephen Protomartyr Parish Picnic

Come and join us for 8AM Mass, Grade School parade, rides, carnival games, bands, bingo and a variet ...

Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Hours: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Free
3949 Wilmington Ave., St. Louis, MO, 63116
06/08-06/10 New Melle Festival

The New Melle Festival June 8-10! Don't forget to purchase your carnival armbands in advance for u ...

June 8-10, 2023
Hours: Thurs 6-10 pm, Fri 6- midnight, and Sat 4:30 - midnight
$5 per person, 12 and under free (get in free by wearin...
4700 Highway Z, New Melle, MO, 63385
06/09-06/10 Parish Picnic at All Saints St. Peters

Join at All Saints for rides, food, beer garden, live music, games, raffle, live & silent auction, a ...

June 9-10, 2023
Hours: See above
Free Admission: Fees apply for food and drinks, games, ...
7 McMenamy Rd., St. Peters, MO, 63376
06/09-06/10 Queen of All Saints Parish Picnic

Join us for a day of food, drinks, and lots of fun! The parade kicks off Sat at 9:15 a.m. Friday ...

June 9-10, 2023
Hours: Fri 6-10 and Sat 10-10pm
Free
6603 Christopher Dr., St. Louis, MO, 63129
06/09-06/10 Rodeo at Jefferson County Fairgrounds

Come to the Jefferson County Fairgrounds and get in on the Rodeo action! Events at the rodeo include ...

June 9-10, 2023
Hours: 5 pm - 10 pm both days
Free
10349 MO-21 Bus, Hillsboro, MO, 63050
06/10 Lantern Glow at Brookdale Farms

Join us at Brookdale Farms for a magical and unforgettable experience at our Water Lantern Glow on J ...

Saturday, June 10th, 2023
Hours: 6-10 pm
Early Bird Ticket: $20 Kids 3 and under are free!
8004 Twin Rivers Dr., Eureka, MO, 63025
06/10 Route 66 Festival at Edwardsville City Park

Come get your kicks at the Edwardsville, Illinois Route 66 Festival! If classic cars, great food and ...

Saturday, June 10, 2023
Hours: 8 am - 11:00 pm
Free
101 S. Buchanan St., Edwardsville, IL, 62025
06/10 Route 66 Festival in Kirkwood

The City of Kirkwood will host its Route 66 Cars and Guitars Festival on June 10, 2023, in downtown ...

Saturday, June 10, 2023
Hours: 8:30 am -11 pm
Free
Kirkwood & Jefferson, Kirkwood, MO, 63122
06/10 Summer Fest in St. Clair

Come to downtown St. Clair for some summer fun! Vintage Car, Truck & Motorcycle Cruise-In. Vendors, ...

Saturday, June 10, 2023
Hours: 3 - 9 pm
Free
Main St., St. Clair, MO, 63077
06/10-06/12 Schweizerfest at Highland Square

Welcome to the Highland Jaycees Schweizerfest 2023 on the Highland Square on June 9th, 10th, and 11t ...

June 9-11, 2023
Hours: See above
Free Admission: Fees apply for food and drinks, games, ...
1115 Broadway, Highland, IL, 62249
06/16-06/17 Glen Carbon Homecoming

Join us for the 131st Homecoming Celebration on Main Street, Glen Carbon! Carnival rides, delicious ...

June 16-17, 2023
Hours: Fri 5-11 pm, Sat 9 am -11 pm
Free
198 S Main St., Glen Carbon, IL, 62034
06/17 Family Day Block Party in Grand Center

Join us and other Grand Center Arts District organizations on Saturday, June 17 from 10 am to 2 pm t ...

Saturday, June 17, 2023
Hours: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Free
3648 Washington Blvd., St. Louis, MO, 63103
06/21-06/24 St. Francois County Fair

Come celebrate the St. Francois County Fair! This year we have an amazing carnival, yummy food, 2 LI ...

June 21-24, 2023
Hours: TBD
See above
1450 E Woodlawn Dr., Farmington, MO, 63640
06/24-06/25 Fiesta in Florissant

Join us for a two-day celebration of the Hispanic arts and culture in North County! * Authentic Foo ...

June 24 & 25, 2023
Hours: Sat 10-9 pm and Sun 11-9 pm
Free to attend, fees apply to food and drink
50 St. Francois St., Florissant, MO, 63031
06/24-06/25 Parish Picnic at All Souls Catholic Church

2023 ANNUAL ALL SOULS PARISH FESTIVAL Saturday, June 24, 5:30 to 10 pm Live Music, Beer Garden, ...

June 24-25, 2023
Hours: See above
Free Admission: Fees apply for food and drinks, games, ...
9550 Tennyson Ave., Overland, MO, 63114
06/24-06/25 Pridefest in Downtown St. Louis

This two day free festival brings over 300,000 people to downtown St. Louis to celebrate one of the ...

June 24-25, 2023
Hours: Saturday, 11am — 6pm Sunday, 12 pm — 6 pm
Free
1315 Chestnut St., St. Louis, MO, 63103
06/25 Sacred Heart Elsberry Annual Picnic

Join us at Sacred Heart Parish in Elsberry for our annual Church Picnic! 11 AM - 5 PM: ALL-YOU-CAN-E ...

Sunday, June 25, 2023
Hours: 11 am - 5 pm
Free Admission: Fees apply for food and drinks, games, ...
714 N. Lincoln St., Elsberry, MO, 63343
07/01-07/04 Webster Groves Community Days

Webster Groves Community Days is an annual event to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday. The Citize ...

July 1 - July 4, 2023
Hours: See above
Free to attend, rides, games, and food cost
33 E. Glendale Rd., Webster Groves, MO, 63119
07/02-07/04  St. Charles Riverfest

A three-day celebration that includes live music, a carnival, food & craft vendors, and fireworks ov ...

July 2-4, 2023
Hours: See above
Free
222 S. Riverside Dr., St. Charles, MO, 63301
07/04  Fair St. Louis

Fair Saint Louis brings people together from across the country to celebrate America’s Biggest Birth ...

July 4, 2023
Hours: 12 pm - 10 pm daily
Free
Downtown, St. Louis, MO, 63101
07/07 Let Them Eat Art in Maplewood

Take a casual stroll through the streets and shops of Historic Downtown Maplewood on Friday, July 7, ...

Friday, July 7, 2023
Hours: 6 PM – 10 PM
Free
2731 Sutton, Maplewood, MO, 63143
07/07-07/08 Parish Picnic at St. Joseph Cottleville

We are VERY excited about this year’s picnic!! Come join us for live music, great food, rides, and b ...

July 7 & 8, 2023
Hours: Fri 5-11 pm Sat 11-11 pm
See website for ticket prices
1355 Motherhead Rd., St. Charles, MO, 63304
07/15 Our Lady of Sorrows Parish Picnic

Our Parish Picnic is just around the corner! Join us for a parade, rides, games, food, and live ente ...

Saturday, July 15, 2023
Hours: 12 pm - 10 pm
Free
5030 Rhodes Ave., St. Louis, MO, 63109
07/20-07/23 Jefferson County Fair

This four-day event includes a concert on the main stage on Saturday evening and musical entertainme ...

July 20-23, 2023
Hours: See above
See website for ticket prices
10349 MO-21 Bus, Hillsboro, MO, 63050
07/25 -07/29 St. Charles County Fair

Five-day fair with FREE Carnival Rides (with paid gate admission), Contests, Tractor Pulls, Entertai ...

Tues, July 25 - Sat, July 29, 2023
Hours: Varies each day
Varies
2577 W Meyer Rd., Wentzville, MO, 63385
07/25-07/30 Madison County Fair

Each year exciting events at the Madison County Fair, including livestock shows, tractor pulls, demo ...

July 25-30, 2023
Hours: See above
See website for prices
2025 Park Hill Dr., Highland, IL, 62249
07/28-07/29 Balloon Glow at Brookdale Farms

Experience an unforgettable weekend at Brookdale Farms' 2023 Balloon Glow - More Balloons and Attrac ...

July 28 & 29, 2023
Hours: 5 PM – 11 PM
Save $ and get your tickets early. The cost is $5 per p...
8004 Twin River Rd., Eureka, MO, 63025
08/02-08/06 Washington Town & County Fair

You’ll have the time of your life at the Washington Town & Country Fair, in Washington, Missouri! Ad ...

August 2-6, 2023
Hours: See website
See above
6 Fairgrounds St., Washington, MO, 63090
08/05-08/06 Serbfest at Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox

SerbFest is a celebration of the Serbian Orthodox Church and the foods, drinks, music, and culture o ...

August 5-6, 2023
Hours: See above
Free Admission: Fees apply for food and drinks
1910 Serbian Dr., St. Louis, MO, 63104
08/10-08/20 Missouri State Fair in Sedalia

We invite you to join us for “Buckets of Fun” at the Missouri State Fair, in Sedalia. The Missouri S ...

August 10-20, 2023
Hours: See website
See above
2503 W. 16th St., Sedalia, MO, 65301
08/11-08/13 Blues at the Arch Festival

Gateway Arch Park Foundation is excited to host our eighth annual Blues at the Arch presented by the ...

August 11-13, 2023
Hours: 12-8 pm
Free
11 North 4th St., St. Louis, MO, 63102
08/12 Grub and Groove Summer Festival in Francis Park

Grub & Groove is a free annual event in Francis Park! The event showcases food and drinks from excep ...

Saturday, August 12, 2023
Hours: 2 pm – 10 pm
Free
Nottingham & Donovan, St. Louis, MO, 63109
08/13 St. Charles Jewish Festival at the Foundry

The St. Charles Jewish Festival, organized by the Chabad Jewish Center of St. Charles County and the ...

Sunday, August 13, 2023
Hours: 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Free
520 N. Main Center, St. Charles, MO, 63301