Summer Festivals

This page lists summer festivals for families in the St. Louis, Missouri area.
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05/28-07/30 Whitaker Music Festival at Missouri Botanical Garden

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

Wednesdays, May 28-July 30, 2025
Hours: 7 pm
Free admission after 5 p.m. The Children’s Garden remai...
4344 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis, MO, 63110
07/17-07/20 Jefferson County Fair

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

July 17-20, 2025
Hours: See above
See website for ticket prices
10349 MO-21 Bus, Hillsboro, MO, 63050
07/19-07/20 Taste of the Greek Festival at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church

Join us at the "Taste of the Greek Festival" at the St. Nicholas Family Life Center. Eat, drink, and ...

July 19-20, 2025
Hours: Saturday 11am to 7pm & Sunday 11am to 5pm
Free
12550 S Forty Dr., Town and Country, MO, 63141
07/22-07/26 St. Charles County Fair at Rotary Park Wentzville

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

July 22-26, 2025
Hours: Varies each day
Varies
2577 W Meyer Rd., Wentzville, MO, 63385
07/22-07/27 Madison County Fair

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

July 22-27, 2025
Hours: See above
See website for prices
2025 Park Hill Dr., Highland, IL, 62249
07/31-08/02 St. Francois County Fair

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend at the 151st Annual St. Francois County Fair, July 31st throu ...

July 31-August 2, 2025
Hours: See above
See above
1450 E Woodlawn Dr., Farmington, MO, 63640
08/01-08/03 Serbfest at Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox

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

August 1-3, 2025
Hours: See above
Free Admission: Fees apply for food and drinks
1910 Serbian Dr., St. Louis, MO, 63104
08/03 Peach Festival at Pere Marquette Lodge

Luckily for us, we’re located next to some of the best peach orchards around! Why not celebrate?! We ...

Sunday, August 3, 2025
Hours: 11 am - 3 pm
Free
13653 Lodge Blvd., Grafton, IL, 62037
08/06-08/10 Washington Town & County Fair

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

August 6-10, 2025
Hours: See website
Ticket prices vary per day from $12.32 to $33.96 per da...
6 Fairgrounds St., Washington, MO, 63090
08/07-08/17 Missouri State Fair in Sedalia

We invite you to join us for the Missouri State Fair, in Sedalia. The Missouri State Fair has operat ...

August 7-17, 2025
Hours: See website
See above
2503 W. 16th St., Sedalia, MO, 65301
08/08-08/10 Blues at the Arch Festival

This summer, we’re celebrating a decade of blues at Gateway Arch National Park with four days of liv ...

August 8-10, 2025
Hours: 12-8 pm
Free
11 North 4th St., St. Louis, MO, 63102
08/10 St. Charles Jewish Festival at the Lewis & Clark Boathouse

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

Sunday, August 10, 2025
Hours: 11 am - 2:30 pm
Free
1050 S. Riverside Dr., St. Charles, MO, 63301
08/14-08/16 Pevely Days

Join us for a family-friendly weekend celebrating the end of summer and all things Pevely. We will h ...

August 14-16, 2025
Hours: See above
Free Admission: Fees apply for food and drinks, games, ...
60 Main St., Pevely, MO, 63070
08/14-08/17 Ballwin Days at Vlasis Park

This annual community festival includes lots of live entertainment, a carnival, games, crafts, face ...

August 14-17, 2025
Hours: See above
Free Admission: Fees apply for food and drinks, games, ...
300 Park Dr., Ballwin, MO, 63011
08/15-08/16 Freeburg Homecoming

Each year, the park hosts the Freeburg Homecoming with rides and games for young and old alike. The ...

August 15-16, 2025
Hours: 4 pm- midnight Fri, and 11 am - midnight Sat
See above
300 E. Hill St., Freeburg, IL, 62243
08/15-08/17 Balloon Fest in Centralia

Three-day hot air balloon festival featuring live music, craft vendors, food vendors, activities, an ...

August 15-17, 2025
Hours: See above
$10 wristbands, kids under 3 are free
600 Pleasant Ave., Centralia, IL, 62801
08/15-08/17 Festival of the Little Hills in St. Charles

Festival of the Little Hills is the Midwest’s Premier Arts and Craft Show. Coordinated by the not-fo ...

August 15-17, 2025
Hours: Friday 4pm – 10pm | Saturday 9am – 10pm | Sunday 9am – ...
Free
500 S Riverside Dr., St. Charles, MO, 63301
08/15-08/17 Taste of St. Louis

The region's biggest foodie fest in the area is back with more flavor than ever this August 15-17th! ...

August 15-17, 2025
Hours: Friday, 4pm - 10pm | Saturday 11am - 10pm | Sunday 11am...
FREE Admission, fees apply for food.
40 S. Central, Clayton, MO, 63105
08/16 Gateway Dragon Boat Festival at Creve Coeur Lake

Family-friendly festival with free live entertainment, kids zone, food vendors, and Dragon Boat race ...

Saturday, August 16, 2025
Hours: 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
Free
13725 Marine Ave., Maryland Heights, MO, 63043
08/16 Grub and Groove Summer Festival in Francis Park

Back for the 14th year!! Your favorite summer park party is taking place in Francis Park on Saturday ...

Saturday, August 16, 2025
Hours: 2 –10:30 pm
Free
Nottingham & Donovan, St. Louis, MO, 63109
08/22-08/23 City Fest in O'Fallon IL

Come out and try a variety of food and drinks from our local businesses. Enjoy the live music, parad ...

August 22-23, 2025
Hours: 4-10 pm Fri, and 11 am - 9 pm Sat
Free
401 E. 5th St., O'Fallon, IL, 62269
08/22-08/24 Midwest Salute to the Arts in Fairview Heights

How did a little city in Southwestern Illinois become the site of a nationally recognized art festiv ...

August 22-24, 2025
Hours: See above
Free
525 S. Ruby Ln., Fairview Heights, IL, 62208
08/23 Parish Picnic at St. Teresa of the Child Belleville

Save the date! The great, St. Teresa Parish Picnic is set for August 23! Bingo, children's games, a ...

Saturday, August 23, 2025
Hours: 4-11 pm
Free Admission: Fees apply for food and drinks, games, ...
1201 Lebanon Ave., Belleville, IL, 62221
08/23-08/24 Festival of Nations in Tower Grove Park

The largest multi-cultural event in St. Louis, hosted by the International Institute of St. Louis, i ...

Saturday, August 23, and Sunday August 24, 2025
Hours: See above
Free to attend
4257 Northeast Dr., St. Louis, MO, 63110
08/29 Water Lantern Festival at Creve Coeur Park

Water Lantern Festival is an amazing experience where you'll witness the magic of lanterns as they l ...

Friday, August 29, 2025
Hours: 5-9 pm
$30.99 in advance, $57.99 day of
13725 Marine Ave., Maryland Heights, MO, 63043