Each year on the second weekend of October Mound City’s population swells from about 1000 people to 10,000, thanks to the work of Danny Smith of Pleasanton. As president of the Linn County Historical Society, he had the idea to have an art show on the courthouse lawn, when our sugar maples were in full color. He felt it would call attention to the graceful architecture of the lovely old building. Due to rain that day it was moved to the Linn County Fairgrounds. To open the festivities a 5-K run will be held at 8:00 a.m. at Jayhawk Linn High School. The Sugar Mound 5k, for Adults and Fun Run for kids 12 & under - Saturday morning Promptly at 10:00 a.m. a large, colorful parade is held on Main Street, adding to the color of the opening festivities. Throughout the weekend, visitors come to shop for craft and art work as well as to eat the taste tempting foods which are supplied by Linn C...
Each October, amid a backdrop of brilliant Missouri fall colors, Hermann hosts Oktoberfest, a celebration of the town’s German heritage, the autumn season, good food, wine, beer, and music. See our list of Oktoberfest events below, and keep up to date with all Hermann events this October with our Event Calendar . Need a ride to and from the many wineries, distilleries, and breweries of Hermann? Head to our Transportation page. We also provide a handy Printable City Map if you want to walk. The Tapping of the Keg occurs on the first Friday of October at Tin Mill Brewery as Hermann’s Mayor officially gets the Oktoberfest celebrations underway! Whether you’re dining in or taking it to go, kick off Oktoberfest season with style, flavor, and fun. Great wines, delightful charcuterie and light fare, and live music at the Sherry House at Stone Hill Winery
Pumpkinfest 2026 is finally here, our 30th year! We are so thankful to the many sponsors for their support of Pumpkinfest in 2025. Pumpkinfest would not be possible without our wonderful volunteers, generous sponsors, and awesome vendors! Please join us and help make our 30th year of Pumpkinfest the best year yet! Submit your call letter and the application for the vendor category you've selected to complete your vendor application Circle the Wagons Honor & Tribute to the 1960 Reride & Riders Circle the Wagons Honor & Tribute to the 1960 Reride & Riders Celebrate Family Day at the Pony Express National Museum on February 16, 2026. Free admission, museum adventures, and a special pop-up exhibit for all ages.
This vintage market runs October 2 through 4, 2026, at the American Royal Association in Kansas City's West Bottoms. Friday opens with an early buying event from 10 am to 4 pm, Sunday hours run 10 am to 3 pm, and children under 12 get in free. Vendors sell antiques, art, clothing, jewelry and home decor, with live music and food on site.
Join us for the 47th annual Ozark Fall Farmfest on Oct. 2, 3, & 4, 2026. Show hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. The Ozark Fall Farmfest is held annually on the first weekend of October at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield, Missouri. With over 1,200 agricultural and rural living exhibits and more than 600 head of registered livestock on display, it has become the Ozarks’ largest agricultural event. The Ozark Fall Farmfest is promoted by Ozark Empire Fairgrounds . If you’re interested in becoming an exhibitor, please complete a Booth Space Request Form or call Lance Markley at 417-833-2660. The Ozark Fall Farmfest is promoted by Ozark Empire Fairgrounds . Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wonderful arts & crafts vendors, delicious varieties of food, Live music, apple butter demonstration, lots of kids’ games, and autumn delights! For decades, Historic Weston’s Applefest has been the region’s biggest celebration, marking the harvest season and all things apple! Apple Alley, Apple Treats, an Apple-themed parade, and more crafters and artisans than ever before. Live music, an apple butter demonstration, kids’ games, and autumn delights. (And yes - there will be apple dumplings!) Plus music, entertainment, exhibits. Apple dumplings will be served directly at the Christian Church on Washington St. Please contact our administrator, Dennis O’Brien, at the Chamber of Commerce if you need assistance. Email us at director@westonmo.com or call 816-640-2909 Click here for the Applefest Parade Entry Sign-Up.
The Versailles Olde Tyme Apple Festival is a fall tradition in downtown Versailles, Missouri, held October 3 and 4, 2026, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. The weekend includes a large craft and vendor fair, a parade, a car show, live entertainment and apple themed food, organized by the Versailles Area Chamber of Commerce.
Explore the sights and sounds of the harvest season! Historic interpreters, artisans, musicians, and crafters will bring to life the hard work and celebration that took place as the crops came in. Hitch a ride on a wagon, play 19th century games, and make memories to last a...
Rock Hill's Fall Festival, run by the city's Parks and Recreation Department, includes a petting zoo among its attractions; Happy Dog Spot sponsored the petting zoo in 2025. The department's office at 827 N Rock Hill Rd is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday, for festival information.
Missouri's Great Northwest Winefest is now in its 17th year and is set for October 3, 2026. It is a fundraiser for Northwest Missouri Enterprise Facilitation, a nonprofit that gives free business coaching across a six county region. One ticket covers all inclusive wine and spirit sampling plus a souvenir glass for the first 1,500 guests, along with grape stomping, group games, live music, and shopping from local artisan vendors.
Music, makers, food, and community in Lions Park. Celebrate downtown. Kearney's annual Oktoberfest brings live entertainment, local vendors, family activities, competitions, and community fundraising together. The recurring festival has included live bands, food and drink, artisan vendors, inflatables, demonstrations, a 5K, cornhole, and traditional Oktoberfest competitions. Proceeds support local charities, including the Kearney Chamber of Commerce and Kearney Enrichment Council. Dates, volunteer registration, and the event schedule change each year, so use the live calendar for current details. Music, dance, school performances, demonstrations, and local media throughout the day. Food trucks, artisan booths, community organizations, and downtown businesses.
Experience the Premier Viking Festival Near St. Louis Looking for a Viking festival in Missouri? Join us at Four Brothers Mead for a full-day Norse celebration featuring live Viking combat, artisan vendors, mead tastings, fire performances, and family-friendly activities. Our annual Viking Festival brings authentic reenactment, handcrafted goods, and traditional mead culture to Jefferson County, just a short drive from St. Louis. What Is the Four Brothers Mead Viking Festival? The Four Brothers Mead Viking Festival is a Missouri Viking reenactment and mead festival designed to celebrate Norse history, craftsmanship, and community. If you’re searching for Viking events near St. Louis, this is one of the most immersive Norse experiences in the region.
Vendor spaces are now open for artisans, craft vendors, food trucks, community booths, and local businesses ready to showcase their goods to a lively crowd! Booth prices range from $75 to $105, depending on size. Non-profit Booth prices range from $35 to $50, depending on whether you're a Member.
Pumpkin Daze Fall Festival, historically held on Main Street the first Saturday in October, marks its 35th year on October 2 and 3, 2026, at J.R. Martin Park in Republic, Missouri.
The Neosho Fall Festival began in 1968 and fills Historic Downtown Neosho Square with arts, crafts, food, live music and family activities. Its most recent edition ran all day Saturday, October 4, 2025.
It's time to eat, drink and Fall in Love with Local all over again! Restaurant Week is coming back to Downtown Joplin this autumn and it's the perfect season to revisit your classic favorites and discover new foodie obsessions. Happening October 3-10, 2026, this event will highlight the amazing food, drinks, and experiences you can only find downtown. We can’t wait to show you what we’re cooking! Expect to see our eateries (and...drinkeries!) pull out all the stops (3-course prix fixe meals, a limited-time drinks, super-duper creative menu items, etc...).The full list of participating locations will be revealed as we get closer to the event, so be sure to follow along here, and our socials, as all the details will be revealed--Downtown is a delight, and you don't want to miss a thing during Restaurant Week!Downtown Restaurant WeekOctober 3-10, 2026Downtown JoplinThanks to Allo Fiber for sponsoring the 2026 Downtown Restaurant Week!
Small-town Americana invites you to enjoy 450+ food and craft booths, live entertainment, contests, outdoor shopping, a KidZone and games. Come experience a family-friendly event over a three-day weekend in the heart of Mt. Vernon, Missouri, rooted deep in tradition. 60 years strong, the biggest highlight is stirring apple butter in old copper kettles on the courthouse lawn. Admission is free, and we have the largest parade in southwest Missouri, wiener dog races, and a fun outdoor shopping experience that will keep you coming back year after year.
The Best of Missouri Market runs October 9 through 11, 2026, at the Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Boulevard in St. Louis, with a members-only shopping hour Saturday from 8 to 9 am. More than 150 vendors sell handcrafted goods, local food, wine, beer and spirits, and live music plays throughout the weekend. General admission is $18, with a Kids' Corner featuring a petting zoo and pumpkin decorating on Friday.
Mark your calendars for the 9th annual South KC Block Party! ⭐ SATURDAY, OCT 10 | 10 AM - 3 PM ⭐Enjoy live entertainment, games, face painting and kid's activities, food trucks, local business activations + vendor booths from Art Garden KC 🤩Presented by: South KC Chamber Located at: Red Bridge Shopping CenterFree & open to the public!VISIT SOUTHKCCHAMBER.COM FOR MORE DETAILS
