2025 MISSOURI - November & December 2025 LOCAL FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS (see also: 2024 - 2019 - 2017 - 2016 )
October 31-November 3, 2025 National Angus Convention Kansas City, Missouri November -, 2025 Annual Distillers Grains Symposium St. Louis, Missouri THE 2025 EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. Presented by the Distillers Grains Technology Council, exemplifying a broadening interest in current issues affecting the distilling industry. November 5-9, 2025 - American Royal World Series of Barbecue Kansas City, Missouri The American Royal Barbecue is the opening event of the American Royal and the season finale for the competitive circuit. Presented by Smithfield and held at the Kansas Speedway, The Royal is the largest barbecue contest in the world. This signature Kansas City event will once again include more public events and activities, including incredible live music, delicious BBQ and local food, a full line up of kids activities, and a vendor fair authentic to Kansas City and BBQ enthusiasts. November 15-16, 2025 - Holiday Fare Wine Trail - Hermann, Missouri When new wines are cellared for a long winter’s nap and the larder is full of harvest bounty, the mood turns festive along the Hermann Wine Trail. The Holiday Fare Wine Trail is an annual celebration of good food and good wine, shared with family and friends. November 27, 2025 - THANKSGIVING DAY - Nationwide There are so many events on today they are to numerous to list. December 5-7, 2025 Kimmswick Christmas Festival Kimmswick, Missouri Experience the charm of historic buildings adorned in festive Christmas decorations. Immerse yourself in the joyous melodies of carolers, take a delightful carriage ride through the town, and engage in a plethora of exciting activities.
December 5 & 12, 2025 43rd Annual Candlelight Christmas Walk Augusta, Missouri Prepare yourselves for the ultimate throwback. Augusta is setting the scene for a classic Norman Rockwell Christmas, as the 38th annual Candlelight Christmas Walk will light up the town. Over 1,000 luminaries greet visitors as Santa Claus awaits at the Edelweiss Guest House and horse-drawn carriages trot around the town square. December 11-12, 2025 Missouri Livestock Symposium Kirksville, Missouri If you're serious about livestock production, don't miss our lineup of nationally-known speakers covering timely topics and our large agricultural trade show. There's something for everybody! There's no cost to attend and no pre-registration required. Just show up and enjoy our educational programs, trade show, and free meals. December 13, 2025 Say Cheese Wine Trail - Hermann, Missouri Sip and sample wine and cheese pairings, from the classic to the creative. Held annually the second weekend of December, this event coincides Hermann’s popular Kristkindl Markt, an Old-World holiday market. December 31, 2025 NYE Live! St. Louis - St. Louis, Missouri Join the largest global celebration at the greatest downtown destination at NYE Live! at Ballpark Village. Ring in the New Year in style with your choice of two different levels of packages with access to 5 different venues all under one roof! Party-goers can look forward to an all-inclusive premium drink package, complimentary midnight toast, live DJ performance, confetti at midnight, and the only BALL DROP IN ST. LOUIS! 2024 MISSOURI - November & December 2024 LOCAL FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS events waiting for new datesDecember 6-7, 2024 Missouri Livestock Symposium - Kirksville, Missouri If you're serious about livestock production, don't miss our lineup of nationally-known speakers covering timely topics and our large agricultural trade show. There's something for everybody! There's no cost to attend and no pre-registration required. Just show up and enjoy our educational programs, trade show, and free meals. December 6-8, 2024 Kimmswick Christmas Festival Kimmswick, Missouri Experience the charm of historic buildings adorned in festive Christmas decorations. Immerse yourself in the joyous melodies of carolers, take a delightful carriage ride through the town, and engage in a plethora of exciting activities. December 6 & 13, 2024 42nd Annual Candlelight Christmas Walk Augusta, Missouri Prepare yourselves for the ultimate throwback. Augusta is setting the scene for a classic Norman Rockwell Christmas, as the 38th annual Candlelight Christmas Walk will light up the town. Over 1,000 luminaries greet visitors as Santa Claus awaits at the Edelweiss Guest House and horse-drawn carriages trot around the town square. December 7, 2024 Farm Toy Show - Shelbina, Missouri Annual Shelbina Knights of Columbus Farm Toy Show at Father Buhman Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more info call (573) 588-4356. December 31, 2024 NYE Live! St. Louis - St. Louis, Missouri Join the largest global celebration at the greatest downtown destination at NYE Live! at Ballpark Village. Ring in the New Year in style with your choice of two different levels of packages with access to 5 different venues all under one roof! Party-goers can look forward to an all-inclusive premium drink package, complimentary midnight toast, live DJ performance, confetti at midnight, and the only BALL DROP IN ST. LOUIS! 2019 MISSOURI - November & December 2019 LOCAL FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS events still waiting for new datesNovember 2, 2019 - Wingapalooza - Springfield, Missouri America's Oldest Wing Festival. Sample wings from local restaurants at the Annual Springfield Sertoma Wingapalooza. The Ozark's annual Charity Wing Contest. December 6-8, 2019 - Kimmswick Christmas Cookie Walk Kimmswick, Missouri Come to Kimmswick and stop by the Visitor Center to purchase your Kimmswick Christmas Cookie Cookbook for $22.00 filled with a favorite cookie reciepe from each participating shop in Kimmswick. Then take your goodie bag from shop to shop and receive a cookie made from each of the recipies for you to sample. This has quickly became a favorite event during our Christmas in Kimmswick Celebration so be sure to get your tickets early. December 13-14, 2019 32nd Annual SEMO Farm Toy Show Sikeston, Missouri John Deere and farm fans enjoy this special show featuring a variety of toy and miniature farm implements and equipment. America's Best Value Inn, Hwy. 62 & I-55, exit 67. From 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. For more info call (573) 628-3643. |