Spotlight

Greentree’s Own Folk-Life Festival

Kirkwood Electric Wants You to Use Less Electricity Step back in time to experience life as it was in the 1700s and 1800s here in Missouri. Nestled among the tree canopy of Kirkwood Park, you will find the Folk-Life Festival, a special area of Greentree dedicated to these wonderful artisans.

Dressed in period costume, these artisans bring their crafts to like, by making them before your eyes. See how baskets and blankets were woven by hand, how chairs were created from tree limbs, and how cast iron was forged to create the necessary tools of the day. In addition to artisans selling their wares, you can also experience tastes of the day from the many food vendors who participate in Folk-Life. And don’t forget to visit the Missouri Fiddlers Stage, which hosts a variety of early American musical styles.

Greentree Festival

Schedule of Events

Pre-Greentree Festival Events
~ Greentree Festival Homecoming Dance    September 11, 7 p.m.
    Sponsored by Amtrak
~ Greentree Tennis Tournament                    Sept. 9-16
    Sponsored by Mistretta Chiropractic
~ Kirkwood Fallen Heroes Bike Ride               Sept. 11, 7:30 a.m.
    Benefits Backstoppers

Kirkwood's Cutest Baby Contest:  Register by September 13

Senior Pool Tournament                               Sept. 16, 10 a.m.

Senior Bingo                                                     Sept. 16, 11 a.m.

Friday, September 17
~ Food and Information Booths                      5-10 p.m.
~ Greentree Book Fair                                      (Early Bird Viewing 5-7 pm)   5-10 p.m.
~ Wine Garden                                                    5-10 p.m.
   Sponsored by Roeser Home Remodeling and Michael C Kearney & Associates
~ Kids’ Dog Show                                                6 p.m.
~ Fabulous Motown Revue Concert              6:30-9:30 p.m.
   Sponsored by SSM St. Clare Health Center
~ Friskies Canine Frisbee Contest                 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, September 18
~ Food and Information Booths                     8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
~ 180+ Arts and Crafts Booths                     8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
   Sponsored by Commerce Bank
~ Folklife Artisans & Re-Enactors                8:30 a.m.-6 p.m
~ Greentree Book Fair                                     8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
~ Greentree Festival Parade                         10 a.m.
    Parade sponsored by Delmar Gardens / Adams Place Retirement Community, an anonymous donor,
    and PJ's Tavern.
~ Kids’ Day                                                         10 a.m.-5 p.m.
   Sponsored by Zisser Tire and Tropical Moose Shaved Ice
~ Missouri Fiddlers                                          12-7 p.m.
~ Wine Garden                                                 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
   Sponsored by Roeser Home Remodeling and Michael C. Kearney & Associates

Sunday, September 19
~ Classic Car Show                                          10 a.m.-4 p.m.
     Sponsored by Eagle Bank & Trust Company
~ Food and Information Booths                   10 a.m.-5 p.m.
~ 180+ Arts and Crafts Booths                   10 a.m.-5 p.m.
    Sponsored by Commerce Bank
~ Folklife Artisans                                          10 a.m.-5 p.m.
~ Greentree Book Fair                                   10 a.m.-5 p.m.
~ Missouri Fiddlers                                        10 a.m.-5 p.m.
    (Gospel Music10 am to Noon)
~ Kirkwood Kup Sailboat Regatta             Noon
~ Wine Garden                                               Noon-5 p.m.
    Sponsored by Roeser Home Remodeling and Michael C. Kearney and Associates
~ Kid’s Day                                                      11-4 p.m.
    Sponsored by Zisser Tire and Tropical Moose Shaved Ice

 

Kids’ Dog Show          Ages 4-14      Friday, September 17

Calling all kids and their pooches!  Each participant may enter in up to two events.
Events are:  Best Looking; Best Trick; Best Costume; Biggest; and Smallest.
Registration begins at 5:30 p.m.   The show begins at 6 p.m.  FREE.   Kirkwood Park, Diamond 4  
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Friskies Canine Frisbee Contest      Friday, September 17
Bring your frisbee-catching dog to this contest! Registration begins at 7:00 p.m.
The competition begins at 7:30 p.m.   FREE.   Kirkwood Park, Diamond 4
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Greentree Parade     Theme:  “Dancing Through the Decades"      Saturday, September 18

The parade kicks off on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. and covers a parade route stretching 1.7 miles. The route will begin at Kirkwood High School, go east on Essex to Kirkwood Road, south on Kirkwood Road to Argonne, and west on Argonne, finishing at the Kirkwood Community Center.  Sponsored by Delmar Gardens/Adams Place Retirement Community, an anonymous donor, and PJ's Tavern/Jefferson Grill.                                   Back to Top

Kids' Day     Saturday, September 18, and Sunday, September 19

 

Hey kids! Join us for a variety of free events for kids.  A magic show, crafts, and all kinds of great kids' entertainment!  Don’t forget to get your bike helmet fitted by St. Clare Health Center!  Thanks to Kids’ Day Sponsors Zisser Tire and Tropical Moose!                                                                                                         Saturday:  10am to 5pm          Sunday:  11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.                                                                Back to Top

Greentree Homecoming Dance: Dancing through the Decades      September 11   7:00 p.m.

Help celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Greentree Festival with this special kickoff event to be held between Kirkwood City Hall and the Kirkwood Train Station on Argonne (in the event of rain the dance will move to the Kirkwood Community Center).  Dance to the tunes of the Apollos from 7-10 p.m., while reminiscing about Greentree Festivals past.  FREE.  Sponsored by Amtrak. Back to Top

Greentree Tennis Tournament          September 9-16

 

Join us for the 22nd annual tournament.  All levels of players welcome.  Pre-registration is required and entry forms are available here.   Thanks to our Tennis Tournament Sponsor, Mistretta Chiropractic.      Back to Top

 

 

 

 

 

21st Annual Classic Car Show     Sunday, September 19

 

Located on the north end of the Community Center parking lot.  Hours:  10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.   Sponsored by Eagle Bank and Trust Company.            Back to Top

Kirkwood's Cutest Baby Contest     Register by September 13

Enter your Kirkwood cutie!  Submit an entry form (also available at the Community Center) by September 13.  Votes are cast with spare change, with the winner determined by who has the most money in their jar at the end of the Festival.  The winner receives a $100 savings bond donated by Frontenac Bank.  Child must be born on or after September 19, 2008.                                                          Back to Top

Kirkwood Fallen Heroes' Bike Ramble     Saturday, September 11

Get your bike and get ready to ramble around Kirkwood!  Enjoy a 10-mile ride in Kirkwood.  Benefits Kirkwood Fallen Heroes / Backstoppers Memorial Fund.  A registration form, with additional information, is available here, or you can pick one up at the Community Center, 111 S. Geyer Road.  Race begins at 7:30 a.m. Entry fee is $12 in advance or $15 at the door.                                                           Back to Top

Wine Garden      Friday: 5 - 10pm     Saturday:  11am to 7pm     Sunday:  12 noon to 5pm

 

Located at the west end of the Festival grounds.  Enjoy a glass of wine or beer, while listening to local entertainers.                           Back to Top

Greentree Luncheon and Bingo          Ages 55+       Thursday, September 16, 11:00 a.m.

 

 

We’ll have fun catching up with friends and enjoying 12 games of Bingo.  All participants play two cards, and prizes are given to the winners.  Lunch will be catered.  Sponsored by Bethesda Health Group.  Please pre-register by September 13.  COST:  $11 for residents;  $15 for nonresidents.                                              Back to Top

Senior Pool Tournament          Thursday, September 16, 10:00 a.m.          Community Center

 

Try your skills at Eight Ball and win prizes!  Lunch will be catered. Sponsored by Bethesda Health Group. Please pre-register by September 13.  COST:  $11 for residents;  $15 for nonresidents.                                       Back to Top