Race day activities include a performace by the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra, a prachute team exhibition, children's entertainment area and a photo contest prior to the launch of the hare and hound balloons. Bring your lawn chair. Areas's largest demolition derby on Saturday night. Tons of food and fun. A chili cooking contest featuring more than 100 varieties of chili.
Teams compete with themes, props and costumes for a showmanship prize.
Carnival rides, entertainment and one of Missouri's longest parades. Antique quilts of all styles and art quilts too. Two days of blues featuring local, regional and national talent. Also includes an outdoor concert and Blues Crawl. Music, crafts, food, dancing and children's activities.