Missouri Events

Let the Show-Me state show you a good time.

The following events were supplied to us by festival organizers and tourism offices throughout the state, and selected by Midwest Living editors. This is not intended as an all-inclusive list of all events in this state. If you decide to go, call first: Dates and specific events can change at the last minute.

St. Joseph Days of Civil War: A Civil War Reenactment -- Summer of 1863

St. Joseph Nature Center & Terribles Casino Property, April 17-19
St. Joseph will play host to the 2nd annual St. Joseph Days of Civil War: A Civil War Reenactment - Summer of 1863. This 3-day event consists of 2 main battles between the Union and Confederate military. Encampments are open to the public and various vendors will be on site. Main battles take place on Saturday and Sunday. The St. Joseph Nature Center & Terribles Casino Property are located off of I-229 Hwy, Highland Ave exit. For more information, call 800.785.0360 or visit www.stjomo-civilwar.com.

Apple Blossom Festival & Barbecue Contest

St. Joseph, May 1 - 2
Share the spirit of St. Joseph's annual rite of spring. City-wide festival includes live concerts, dances, barbecue contest, queen and princess contests and the annual Apple Blossom parade, which began in 1924. For more information, visit www.appleblossomparade.com.

Coleman Hawkins Jazz Festival

St. Joseph, Coleman Hawkins Park, June 19 - 20
Join in the celebration of St. Joseph's native jazz son, Coleman Hawkins. The weekend of live Jazz at Coleman Hawkins Park in Historic downtown St. Joseph also features great food and activities for the whole family. For more information, visit www.colemanhawkins.org.

Trails West!® Festival

St. Joseph, August 21 - 23
Trails West!® is Northwest Missouri's largest outdoor family arts festival celebrating the unique cultural heritage of St. Joseph, Missouri. Now in its 17th year, fine arts, folk art, dramatic stage performances, live musical entertainment, food booths, and interactive art displays. For more information, call 800.216.7080 or visit www.trailswest.org.

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