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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

Shuttle Service

The Greentree Festival shuttle is free and is accessible to those with disabilities. In order to use the wheelchair accessible shuttle, the wheelchair must be certified for mobile transportation. Park in lots Q and R at the Meramec College Parking Lot at Geyer and Big Bend. Look for the yellow school bus that will take you to the drop off point on Amphitheater Drive near the water tower. You can pick up the shuttle to take you back to your car when you are ready to leave. Shuttles run continuously from 10 a.m. to the close of the festival Saturday and Sunday (no service on Friday). Thanks to SSM St. Clare Health Center, the sponsor of the shuttle service. http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Saint+Louis&state=MO&address=S+Geyer+Rd+%26+Ashwood+Ln&zipcode=63122&country=US&latitude=38.56869&longitude=-90.41588&geocode=INTERSECTION.