Fall Festival brings music, food, fun and timeless traditions

Published on September 25, 2025

The 49th Annual Fall Festival of Arts, Crafts & Music will once again transform Missouri Town Living History Museum into a bustling 19th-century village filled with music, food, family fun, and timeless traditions.

“Few events capture the magic of fall like the Missouri Town Festival,” said Amy Coale, Missouri Town Site Supervisor. “It’s not just a festival; it’s a living history experience that families come back to year after year.”

This year’s festival promises to be bigger and better than ever, featuring:

• Live entertainment all weekend – toe-tapping fiddle tunes, energetic dancers, colorful storytellers, and authentic folk musicians.
• Hands-on history – meet blacksmiths, woodworkers, tinsmiths, cooks, and artisans keeping centuries-old skills alive.
• Shopping with a story – more than 75 vendors offering handcrafted gifts, historic replicas, and local art perfect for holiday giving.
• Kid-approved fun – pumpkin bowling, pony races, archery, and classic games from 150 years ago.
• A taste of the past – hearty festival favorites from the food court and demonstrations of 1850s cooking.
• Hayrides and tractor rides – the perfect way to end a day in the country.

This year’s festival is Saturday and Sunday, October 4-5 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission is $15 per car/van and $25 per bus.

Missouri Town Living History Museum is located at 8010 East Park Rd., Lee’s Summit, Mo. 64064.

For more information, visit www.makeyourdayhere.com/missouritown.