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[Photo via Chimera Creative Works]
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Special Events
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SUNSET ON THE RIVERFRONT
Rennick Riverfront Park - Fourth Thurs, April - Oct Live music on the beautiful Missouri River. Great food & drink. Free admission. MUSIC AT THE MARKET Farmers’ Market, Downtown - Second Thurs, May - Oct Live music in the historic Washington Farmers’ Market. Great food and drink. Free admission. FARMERS’ MARKET Main Street - Saturdays 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., April - October The Washington Farmers’ Market offers something for everyone – local plants and produce, jams & jellies, and oh heavens, the baked goods. Crafters selling their handmade items have also found a home at the market, offering charming and unique items. BBQ, BIKES & BLUES FESTIVAL Downtown Washington - Fourth Fri, Sat and Sun in April Sanctioned BBQ competition. Sanctioned by the Kansas City Bar-B-Que Society. Live Blues Music & Food Court. People’s Choice Tasting on Saturday. GRACE'S PLACE VINTAGE MARKET Downtown Washington - Fourth Fri, Sat and Sun in April. This is an outdoor event, held in conjunction with the BBQ, Bikes & Blues Festival. Will highlight vendors with vintage inspired items for sale. ART FAIR & WINEFEST Farmers’ Market and Downtown Washington - Third weekend in May Sample wines at the only “All Missouri Wineries” tasting as you view the work of artists from many regions, all along the beautiful Missouri River. |
WASHINGTON TOWN & COUNTRY FAIR KICK-OFF PARTY Kick off the "best five days of summer", the Washington Town & Country Fair, with a free party at Main & Elm Sts., with live music and food/drink vendors. WASHINGTON TOWN & COUNTRY FAIR PARADE Streets of Washington - Sunday before the Fair Over 150 entries wind through the beautiful streets of Washington. WASHINGTON TOWN & COUNTRY FAIR Washington Fairgrounds - First Wed thru Sun in August The third largest fair in Missouri, featuring big name entertainers, motor sport events, home economics, fine arts, livestock exhibits, and a midway. Fun for all ages. One price for all entertainment. 
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WASHINGTON BREWFEST
Farmers’ Market Downtown - Second Sat in Sept Sample microbrew beers at the “All Missouri Brewfest” tasting as you listen to live music, all along the beautiful Missouri River. DOWNTOWN WASHINGTON’S CHILI COOK-OFF Farmers' Market, Downtown - Fri before Halloween This popular event gets everyone in the spirit for colder weather and Halloween. FALL FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS & CRAFTS/STRASSENFEST Downtown Washington - Fourth weekend in Sept Shop the many arts and crafts booths, then sit back and enjoy a bite to eat while listening to live entertainment. Get in touch with your German Heritage. PUMPKIN PALOOZA Downtown Washington - Sat before Halloween State sanctioned giant pumpkin weigh-in, pumpkin roll, seed spitting, trick-or-treating for youngsters. Family & individual costume contests. HOLIDAY SHOPPING OPEN HOUSE Downtown Washington - Third weekend in Nov Kicks off the holiday shopping season. HOLIDAY PARADE OF LIGHTS Downtown Washington - Fri after Thanksgiving Highlight of the downtown Christmas season. OLDE FASHIONED CHRISTMAS Washington Farmers’ Market - Sun after Thanksgiving Carolers, carriage rides, refreshments, and crafts. All free to the public. (3-5pm) |
