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.
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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