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What to do in Missouri

January 7, 2025 7:33 am PST

What to do in Missouri

Here are some of the top events that take place in Missouri:


1.Missouri State Fair: Held annually in Sedalia, this is one of the largest agricultural events in the state and features livestock shows, concerts, carnival rides, and more.


2.Kansas City Renaissance Festival: This popular event takes place on weekends in September and October and offers a variety of live entertainment, food, and shopping.


3.St. Louis Art Fair: Held annually in Clayton, this three-day event features over 150 national artists, live music, and food.


4.Ozark Empire Fair: Held annually in Springfield, this event features concerts, carnival rides, livestock shows, and more.


5.Missouri Botanical Garden Lantern Festival: This annual event takes place in St. Louis and features thousands of illuminated lanterns, live music, and food.


6.American Royal: This Kansas City event celebrates the region's livestock and agriculture heritage with rodeos, livestock shows, and barbecue competitions.


7.Missouri Wine and Grape Harvest Festival: This event takes place annually in Hermann and celebrates the state's wine industry with grape stomping, live music, and wine tastings.


8.Silver Dollar City's Old Time Christmas: This Branson attraction is transformed into a winter wonderland during the holiday season with millions of lights, live entertainment, and holiday-themed food.


9.Lake of the Ozarks Shootout: This high-speed boat race takes place annually at the Lake of the Ozarks and attracts thousands of spectators.


10.Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival: This three-day event in Columbia features live music, barbecue, and a variety of activities for all ages.