2026 Schedule of Events

Three days. One beautiful park. 250 years to celebrate.

From live music and artisan crafts to the Greentree Parade, family activities, food, Folklife traditions and four-legged festival favorites, there's something happening throughout Greentree weekend.

Schedules and activities are subject to change. Check this page and Kirkwood Parks & Recreation social media for the latest festival information.

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🏁 Pre-Festival Events - Saturday, September 12

Greentree Festival spirit starts early! Join us for these community favorites on Saturday, September 12, and help build the excitement leading into festival weekend.

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🏃‍♂️ Rotary Ramble – 5K | 10K | Kids’ Fun Run

📍 Kirkwood Aquatic Center | 🕒September 12, 7:30 a.m. 5K/10K | 8:30 a.m. Fun Run | 💲 Entry Fee

Start your morning with movement and meaning at this dog-friendly run/walk for all ages and abilities. Proceeds benefit Kirk Care, Moms of Meacham, and other local nonprofits.

🔗 Register at rotaryramble.org 

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🏓 Greentree Racquet Sports Events

Serve up some fun and give back while you play in one of our pre-festival tournaments:

🏓 Doubles Pickleball Scramble

📍 Kirkwood Park | 🕒 September 12, 9:00 a.m. until completion | 💲 $30/person

Mixed or same-gender teams welcome. Divisions for all skill levels. Register by Sept. 9. Rainout date: Sept. 13.

🔗 Register here

 

🏸 Kirkwood Racquetball Fun-Raiser

📍 Kirkwood Park | 🕒September 12, Morning–Early evening | 💲 $40/person

Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed Doubles Divisions. Register by Sept. 8.

🔗 Register here

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🎉 Party in the Park

📍 Lions Pavilion – Kirkwood Park | 🕒September 12, 6:00–9:00 p.m. | 💲 Free

A beloved Kirkwood tradition! Enjoy live music from HitsVillians, tasty eats from The Fold, Lumpia Social, Hog Call BBQ, and BoCo, plus fun for all ages with the Bubble Bus and face painting by Faces by Rachel. Beer & wine available from United Service Clubs. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy the evening under the stars.

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🎉 Friday, Sept. 18 – Opening Night

Festival Opens – 5:00 p.m. (Food, Beverage & Information Booths, Wine Garden)

Mike Mattingly – Live Music

📍 Wine Garden Stage | 🕒 6:00 p.m. | 💲 Free

Acoustic favorites to set the perfect tone for the evening.

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🐾 Kids Dog Show

📍 Diamond 4 – Kirkwood Park | 🕒 Registration: 6:00 p.m. | Show: 6:30 p.m. | 💲 Free

Kids ages 4–14 and their pups take center stage in a playful competition. Categories include Best Trick, Best Costume, Biggest Dog, and Smallest Dog. First 20 participants receive a ribbon.

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🎤 Fabulous Motown Revue

📍 Lions Amphitheater | 🕒 7:00 p.m. | 💲 Free

Classic Motown hits under the September stars. Bring your dancing shoes and sing along.

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🐕 Skyhoundz Canine Frisbee Contest

📍 Diamond 4 – Kirkwood Park | 🕒 Registration: 7:00 p.m. | Contest: 7:30 p.m. | 💲 Free

Dogs and their humans show off incredible disc-catching skills in this crowd favorite. All skill levels welcome.

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📅 Saturday, Sept. 19 – Parade & Full Festival Day

📍 Kirkwood Park | 🕒 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. | 💲 Free Admission

All Day:

• Food & Information Booths

• Arts & Crafts Booths

• Folklife Artisans – live traditional craft demonstrations, duck herding demonstration, and bison storytelling

• Cannons fired throughout the day

 

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🎭 Greentree Parade

📍 Starts at Kirkwood High School – North side along Dougherty Ferry | 🕒 10:00 a.m. | 💲 Free

A Kirkwood tradition! The route continues along Peeke, heads south on Kirkwood Road, and finishes west on Argonne, ending at Kirkwood Park.

🚫 Please, no dogs (except service animals or event participants), bikes, or rollerblades in the parade area.

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🎪 Kid Zone

📍 West end of the festival grounds | 🕒Noon–4:00 p.m. | 💲 Activity fees vary

Pony rides, face painting, Knockerball, Inflatable sports games and more!

Activities:

• Meadow Creek Pony Rides

• Face Painting – Sara Jackson(12:00–4:00 p.m.)

• Foam Cannon - 12:45p.m. & 2:45p.m.

Performances:

• 12:00 p.m. – Lucille Rapp Dance Studio

• 1:00 p.m. –GCPA Show Starters

• 2:00 p.m. –The Dance Center

• 3:00 p.m. –Pepper Steppers

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🎵 Main Stage Entertainment

📍 Kirkwood Park | 🕒 11:30 a.m. –7:00 p.m. | 💲 Free

• 11:30 a.m. – Falling Fences

• 1:20 p.m. – Matty Schell with Jackson Stokes

• 3:10 p.m. –Nick Gusman and the Coyotes

• 5:00 p.m. –Dylan Triplett

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🍷 Wine Garden

📍 Lions Pavilion | 🕒 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. | 💲 Drinks for purchase

Relax with a glass of wine or beer while enjoying Main Stage entertainment.

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🗺 St. Louis Orienteering Club Night Meet

📍 Lions Amphitheater | 🕒 Registration: 7:00–7:45 p.m. | Meet: 8:00 p.m. | 💲 $10 per group (under 5 people) | $20 late reg.

Navigate your way through Kirkwood Park using a map and compass. Fun for all ages! Includes an informational session before and awards after.

🔗 Register early at stlouisorienteering.org

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📅 Sunday, Sept. 20 – Festival Finale

📍 Kirkwood Park | 🕒 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | 💲 Free Admission

All Day:

• Food & Information Booths

• Arts & Crafts Booths

• Folklife Artisans – live traditional craft demonstrations

• Cannons fired throughout the day

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🎪 Kid Zone

📍 West end of the festival grounds | 🕒 Noon–4:00 p.m. | 💲 Activity fees vary

Performances:

• 12:00 p.m. –Marco Polo

• 1:00 p.m. –Science Guy: Fire and Ice

• 2:00 p.m. –Dragonvibe STL

• 3:00 p.m. –Willow Martial Arts

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🎵 Main Stage Entertainment

📍 Kirkwood Park | 🕒 11:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | 💲 Free

• 11:30 a.m. –Colonel Ford

• 1:00 p.m. –Matt "The Rattlesnake" Lesch Band

• 3:00 p.m. – The Mighty Pines

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🍷 Wine Garden

📍 Lions Pavilion | 🕒 12:00–5:00 p.m. | 💲 Drinks for purchase

Enjoy one last afternoon of music, conversation, and great beverages before the festival wraps up.

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🔍 Explore More

Visit the sections listed below to dive deeper into everything happening at the festival:

• 🎨 Family-Friendly Activities

• 🎶 Live Music & Entertainment

• 🍔 Food Vendors

• 🛍️ Artisan Crafts

Greentree Parade

Saturday, September 19 at 10:00 a.m.

Celebrate one of Kirkwood's favorite traditions as the Greentree Parade returns for a special America 250 year. Community groups, organizations, performers and hometown favorites will make their way through Kirkwood toward the festival grounds.

Parade Route

The parade begins near Kirkwood High School on the north side along Dougherty Ferry, continues along Peeke, travels south on Kirkwood Road and proceeds west on Argonne toward Kirkwood Park.

Before You Go

Dogs are not permitted in the parade area except service animals and registered event participants. Bikes and rollerblades are also not permitted in the parade area.

Plan to arrive early and allow additional time for street closures, parking and walking to your viewing location.

Kid Zone & Family Activities

Greentree is full of opportunities for families to play, explore and make memories together.

 

🎭 Kid Zone Stage

Saturday & Sunday, September 18-20, 2026
Noon – 4:00 p.m.
West end of the festival grounds

Bring your kiddos to KID ZONE for a full afternoon of movement, discovery, and imaginative fun. All activities are designed for kids of all ages to enjoy safely.

Activities include:

• Pony Rides – Meadow Creek

• Face Painting by Sarah Jackson (12:00 – 4:00 p.m.)

• Foam Cannon: 12:45p.m. & 2:45p.m.

Interactive Booths:

• Willow Martial Arts

• Goldfish Swim School

• The Magic House

Activities and fees may vary. Please check the festival schedule for specific times and details.

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🎭 Kids Day Stage Performances

Saturday, September 19

• 12:00 p.m. – Lucille Rapp Dance Studio

• 1:00 p.m. – GCPA Show Starters

• 2:00 p.m. –

• 3:00 p.m. –Pepper Steppers

Sunday, September 20

• 12:00 p.m. –Marko Polo

• 1:00 p.m. –Science Guy: Fire and Ice

• 2:00 p.m. –Dragonvibe STL

• 3:00 p.m. –Willow Martial Arts

🪄 These lively performances blend creativity, movement, and hands-on learning—perfect for keeping little ones engaged throughout the afternoon.

 

🐴 Pony Rides & Face Painting

Perfect for photo ops and memory-making. Little ones can take a ride or transform into a butterfly, superhero, or tiger with colorful face art!

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🐶 Friday Night Dog Events

📍 Diamond 4, Kirkwood Park
🕔 Friday, September 18 | Free for all spectators and participants

Kick off the weekend with two canine crowd favorites that will have tails wagging and families cheering!

 

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🐾 Kids Dog Show

📍 Diamond 4 – Kirkwood Park | 🕒 Registration: 6:00 p.m. | Show: 6:30 p.m. | 💲 Free

Kids ages 4–14 and their pups take center stage in a playful competition. Categories include Best Trick, Best Costume, Biggest Dog, and Smallest Dog. First 20 participants receive a ribbon.

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🥏 Skyhoundz Canine Frisbee Contest

📍 Diamond 4 – Kirkwood Park | 🕒 Registration: 7:00 p.m. | Contest: 7:30 p.m. | 💲 Free

Dogs and their humans show off incredible disc-catching skills in this crowd favorite. All skill levels welcome.

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👶 Kirkwood’s Cutest Baby Contest

📍 Kirkwood Park – KirkCare Booth | 🕒 Throughout the Festival | 💲 $5 Entry Fee

Babies under 2 can compete for the title of Kirkwood’s Cutest Baby. Votes are cast with spare change at the KirkCare booth — the baby with the most wins a $100 Royal Banks of Missouri gift card. All proceeds benefit KirkCare.

Entry deadline: TBA. Register at the Kirkwood Community Center, by phone at 314-822-5862, or online at kirkwoodparksandrec.org.

 

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🎾 Pickleball, Tennis & Racquetball Open Play

📍 Kirkwood Park Courts | 🕒 Sept. 18–20 | 💲 Free

Courts are open all festival weekend for drop-in play.

Live Music & Entertainment

From Americana and bluegrass to rock, country and local favorites, Greentree brings live entertainment to Kirkwood Park throughout the weekend.

Bring a lawn chair or blanket, find a spot beneath the trees and enjoy music and performances with friends and neighbors.

Main Stage

The Main Stage features local and regional performers throughout Saturday and Sunday, with additional entertainment during festival weekend.

See the 2026 Schedule of Events above for performer names and performance times.

Feel the rhythm. Hear the stories. Celebrate our roots.

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🎤 Main Stage & Evening Concerts

Grab your lawn chair or spread out a blanket—the Main Stage is the heart of the Greentree vibe.

Get ready to jam all weekend at the Greentree Festival Mainstage! We feature a variety of local bands performing their own music—from soulful Americana to rock and blues. Bring a chair, grab some friends and enjoy great music and good vibes.

Saturday, September 19

11:30 a.m.— Falling Fences
1:20 p.m. — Matty Schell with Jackson Stokes
3:10 p.m. — Nick Gusman and the Coyotes
5 p.m. — Dylan Triplett

Sunday, September 20

11:30 a.m. — Colonel Ford
1:15 p.m. — Matt “The Rattlesnake” Lesch Band
3 p.m. — The Mighty Pines

Come for the music, stay for the fun!

The Friday evening concert is a festival favorite—bring your friends and soak up the sounds under the stars at the Lions Amphitheater

 

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Folklife Area Performances

Location: East end of Kirkwood Park
Step back into the 1700s and 1800s in the Folklife Area, where living history comes alive through reenactments, heritage music, and traditional craft.

🕰️ Hours:

• Saturday, September 19 | 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

• Sunday, September 20| 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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🎻 Missouri Fiddlers’ Tent & Picker’s Jamboree

Location: Folklife Area

The Fiddlers’ Tent features 100% organic, locally grown musicians sharing a mix of traditional and original acoustic tunes. Grab a seat in the shade and enjoy first-class “pickin’ and grinnin’.”

Greentree Fiddle Contest

Hear fiddlers of all ages bring traditional music to life in this lively, family-friendly competition. Whether you’re a longtime player or entering for the first time, join the fun and help keep the tradition of fiddling alive. Register for the Greentree Fiddle Contest

Saturday, September 19

11:15 a.m. — Tim and Friends

12:30 p.m. — Mound City Slickers

1:45 p.m. — Big River Trio

3 p.m. — Barnum Jack

4:15 p.m. — Rump Roast and the Taters

Sunday, September 20

10 a.m. — Fiddle Contest

12:15 p.m. — Miss Crystal’s Pretty Good String Band

1:30 p.m. — Meramec Valley Girl

2:45 p.m. — Cats Away

4 p.m. — The Fox Creek Band

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Living History Reenactments

Experience immersive demonstrations from:

• The Turner Brigade and Fletcher Camp (Civil War)

• British 17th Royal Regiment of Foote

• Buffalo Soldiers (Iron Riders)

• French Marines du Fort de Chartres

• Revolutionary War-era surgeon and artillery demonstrations

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Traditional Arts & Heritage Crafts

Watch skilled artisans showcase:

• Blacksmithing

• Pewter casting

• Weaving & spinning

• Deer hide tanning

• Flax processing

• Pottery-making
  
  …and more.

🧑‍🏫 Many demonstrations are hands-on and include educational storytelling.

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Pioneer-Style Eats

Taste history with food prepared the old-fashioned way:

• Cast-iron chicken and dumplings

• Fried pies

• Root beer

• Kettle corn

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Featured Folklife Dance Performances

Join us for two captivating cultural dance experiences:

• Saturday, Sept. 19 at 2:00 p.m. – Dance Discovery Dancers

• Sunday, Sept. 20 at 1:00 p.m. – Scottish Caledonian Dancers in traditional attire

📍 These performances take place on the Folklife Area lawn. Accessible seating available nearby.

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Looking for Kids’ Entertainment?

Check out our Family-Friendly Activities section for:

• Kid Zone Stage shows

• Face painting

• Friday night dog events and more!

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All Entertainment Is Free!

All performances and demonstrations are included with festival admission.

Some interactive experiences (like crafts or food) may involve a small participation fee, which will be clearly marked.

Arts, Crafts & Folklife

Discover handmade art, one-of-a-kind finds and traditional skills throughout Greentree weekend.

Artisan Crafts Fair

Meet talented artists and makers offering handmade goods throughout Saturday and Sunday in Kirkwood Park.

Please note: Arts and crafts booths are not open Friday.

Folklife Artisans

Experience traditional craft demonstrations and learn about skills and techniques passed down through generations. The Folklife area is one of the festival's longstanding connections to history, craftsmanship and community tradition.

One-of-a-kind finds, made with heart.

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✨ What You’ll Discover

Explore handcrafted treasures that are as functional as they are beautiful. Here’s just a sample of what you’ll find:

• 💍 Jewelry – Unique designs featuring metals, gemstones, beads, and glass

• 🏺 Pottery & Ceramics – Mugs, bowls, vases, and decorative pieces made with skill and care

• 🧵 Textiles & Fiber Arts – Quilts, scarves, handwoven items, and modern wearable art

• 🪵 Woodwork – Cutting boards, furniture, carvings, and home goods that highlight natural grain

• 🔥 Glass Art – Blown, stained, and fused glass in dazzling shapes and colors

• ⚙️ Metalwork – Sculptures, signs, tools, and garden art forged with flair

• 🖼️ Painting & Visual Art – Original paintings, drawings, and mixed media for your walls and heart

• 👜 Leather Goods – Hand-stitched bags, belts, wallets, and accessories made from premium leather

• 🕯️ Candles & Soaps – Scented and natural bath products for self-care or gifting

• 📸 Photography – Fine art prints capturing the spirit of nature, city life, and candid beauty

🧑‍🎨 Many vendors welcome conversation—ask about their process, inspiration, or custom options!

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📋 Want to Be an Artisan Vendor?

Are you a maker of handmade goods? Join us!

The Artisan Crafts Fair is juried to ensure high-quality craftsmanship and a diverse vendor mix. The Arts and Crafts booths are currently full.

👉Apply for the Arts & Crafts Vendor Waitlist 
📧 Questions? Email nelkepa@kirkwoodmo.org

✅ All items must be handmade by the artist or artisan—no mass-produced or resale items.

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Food & Drinks

Come hungry! Festival food and beverages are available from vendors throughout Greentree weekend.

Admission to the festival is free, but food and beverages are available for purchase.

Wine Garden

Relax with friends and enjoy the festival atmosphere at the Wine Garden at Lions Pavilion during scheduled hours.

Food Vendors

Most vendors accept cash and credit/debit cards. ATMs will be available on site.

Come hungry—leave happy.

Whether you're fueling up for the parade or taking a sweet break between crafts and concerts, the Greentree Festival offers a flavor for every craving.

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📋 Interested in Becoming a Food Vendor?

Are you a licensed food vendor with something delicious to share? We’d love to have you join the festival lineup! 

👉 Food Vendor Applications Are Now Open

Thank you for your interest in joining the Greentree Festival! The deadline to apply as a food vendor was June 15, and we are no longer accepting applications for this year.

We hope you’ll consider applying next season—stay tuned for future opportunities to be part of Kirkwood’s favorite fall tradition.

📧 For questions, email nelkepa@kirkwoodmo.org

✅ All vendors must meet St. Louis County Health Department and City of Kirkwood requirements.

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🧠 Pro Tip:

Bring your appetite. Sampling your way through the park is one of the tastiest traditions of Greentree!

Parking, Shuttle & Accessibility

Free Shuttle Service

Free festival shuttle service is available from Lots R & S at St. Louis Community College, near Geyer Road and Big Bend Road.

Friday: 6:00–10:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 a.m. through festival close

Wheelchair-accessible shuttles transport festival visitors directly into Kirkwood Park at Amphitheater Drive.

Accessible Parking

Accessible parking is available near the tennis courts. Please ask on-site personnel for directions when entering the area.

ADA Accommodations

For ADA accommodations, contact the Kirkwood Community Center at 314-822-5855 at least three weeks before the festival.

Know Before You Go

Is admission free?

Yes. Admission to the Greentree Festival is free and no ticket is required.

What costs extra?

Food, beverages, handmade goods and selected activities or registrations may require payment.

Should I bring cash?

Many vendors accept credit and debit cards, but payment options may vary by vendor. ATMs will be available on site.

What happens if it rains?

Greentree is scheduled rain or shine. Severe weather or other conditions may affect individual activities or schedules.

Follow the City of Kirkwood and Kirkwood Parks & Recreation social media channels and check this webpage for festival updates.

Can I bring my dog?

Dogs are not permitted in the Greentree Festival or Parade area except service animals and registered event participants. Please review event-specific information before bringing your dog.

Where can I find schedule changes?

This webpage is the official source for festival information. Weather and time-sensitive updates will also be shared through official City and Parks & Recreation social channels.

📱 Follow @CityOfKirkwoodMO on social media. Kirkwood Parks and Recreation Facebook Page or sign up for alerts on our Rainout Line Page.

 

Participate in Greentree

Greentree runs on community spirit—and we’d love for you to be part of it.

Whether you’re a maker, performer, nonprofit organization, volunteer, parade participant, or local business, there are many ways to take part in Kirkwood’s biggest celebration of the year.

Vendor Applications

Thank you to everyone who applied to participate in the 2026 Greentree Festival. Vendor applications for this year’s festival are now closed.

We’re grateful for the strong interest and look forward to showcasing a vibrant mix of artisans, nonprofit organizations, and community partners this fall.

View Applications, Registration Forms & Participation Information

Questions about vendor participation? Email nelkepa@kirkwoodmo.org.

2026 Sponsors & Community Partners

The Greentree Festival is made possible with support from businesses and organizations that invest in Kirkwood's community traditions. We are grateful to our 2026 sponsors for helping make the festival free and welcoming to residents and visitors.

 

Gold Leaf Guardians

• Labovitz Law Firm
• St. Luke's

Silver Bark Benefactors

• Aberdeen Heights
• Bath Fitter
• Camp Bow Wow
• Erie Home
• First Community
• KinderCare Learning Centers
• LeafFilter
• Renewal by Andersen
• Quiet Village Landscaping
• Jacuzzi Bath Remodel of St. Louis
• Spencer Commercial Cleaning
• Volvo Cars West County
• Honda of Frontenac
• Lednor Home Solutions
• Gutter Helmet

Bronze Branch Partners

• Bruning Law Firm
• Commerce Bank
• Carrollton Bank
• Combs Auto Service
• J.E. Redington Company
• Kirkwood Home & Landscape
• Great Southern Bank
• Tavern
• St. Louis Community College
• Midwest Regional Bank
• Suntrup Ford Kirkwood
• Kirkwood Rotary Club
• Waterway Carwash
• Webster-Kirkwood Times
• Woodard
• Zisser Tire and Auto

Root Contributors

• Bopp Chapel
• The Burton Agency
• Honey Bee's Biscuits
• Namaste Yoga
• Pet Supplies Plus
• Pioneer Wealth Management
• Planning Design Studio
• Ryan Lawn & Tree
• Tropical Moose

 

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Sponsor Greentree

Support one of Kirkwood’s most treasured traditions while connecting your organization with thousands of residents and festival visitors.

Greentree Festival sponsorship opportunities offer a variety of ways to support the community and receive recognition before and during the festival.

Sponsorship benefits may include:

• Recognition on festival promotional materials
• Website and social media visibility
• On-site signage and recognition
• Festival booth opportunities
• Parade participation opportunities
• Additional benefits based on sponsorship level

View the 2026 Sponsorship Opportunities

For sponsorship information, contact henkekk@kirkwoodmo.org.

About the Greentree Festival

Rooted in Purpose. Growing Through Tradition.

The Greentree Festival began in 1961 as Kirkwood responded to the loss of trees caused by drought and Dutch elm disease. What began as an effort to restore the community's tree canopy grew into one of Kirkwood's most treasured annual traditions.

For 65 years, Greentree has brought residents, families, volunteers, artists, performers and visitors together in Kirkwood Park to celebrate community, heritage and stewardship.

Celebrating America's 250th

In 2026, Greentree marks America's 250th anniversary by celebrating the hometown traditions, civic spirit and generations of people who have helped shape Kirkwood's story.

250 Years of America. 65 Years of Greentree.