Special Events
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SUNSET ON THE RIVERFRONT
Rennick Riverfront Park - Fourth Thurs, April thru Oct Live music on the beautiful Missouri River. Great food & drink. Free admission. FARMERS’ MARKET Main Street - Saturdays 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., April - December 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. BAR-B-QUE AND BLUES FESTIVAL Downtown - Third Fri and Sat in April Sanctioned bar-b-que competition. Sanctioned by the Kansas City Bar-B-Que Society. Live Blues Music & Food Court. People’s Choice Tasting on Saturday. MUSIC AT THE MARKET Farmers’ Market, Downtown - Second Thurs, May thru Oct Live music in the historic Washington Farmers’ Market. Great food and drink. Free admission ANNUAL ART FAIR & WINEFEST Farmers’ Market and Downtown - 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. TOWN & COUNTRY FAIR PARADE AND PARTY Streets of Washington - Sunday before the Fair Over 150 entries wind through beautiful Washington with a free after-the-parade party at Main & Elm Sts., with live music and food/drink vendors. 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. |
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 Downtown Washington - Fourth Fri in Sept This popular event kicks off the Fall Festival of the Arts and Crafts weekend. 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 beginning 6:00pm. Highlight of the downtown Christmas season. OLDE FASHIONED CHRISTMAS Washington Farmers’ Market - .Sun after Thanksgiving 3:00-5:00pm. Carolers, carriage rides, refreshments, and crafts. All free to the public. |
