Annual Events in Cape Girardeau
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From lively festivals to unforgettable performances, Cape Girardeau’s annual events are the perfect way to experience the heart of our vibrant community. Whether you’re into live music, outdoor fun, or celebrating local traditions, there’s something for everyone.
Annual Events
Riverfront Fall Festival
Saturday, October 24th, 2026
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
@ Missouri Wall of Fame Lot – Downtown Cape Girardeau
Join us for a scenic autumn adventure at the Riverfront Fall Festival. Enjoy a day of fun, food, and festivities!
Activities Include
- Beer Garden
- Craft Vendors
- Food Vendors
- Kids Zone
- Live Music
Live Entertainment
- Steve Schaffner and the Jumper Cables
- The Paper Street Blues Band with Jamie Gooch
- Mike Aguire & The Blu City All Stars
- Bruce Zimmerman and The Water Street Band
- Ivas John Band
Food Vendors
- 1 Up Food Truck & Catering
- Mini Farm Mafia BBQ Food Truck & Catering
- Simply Swirled
- Curly’s Kitchen
Drink Vendors
- Ebb & Flow
- Many Good Things Brewing
- The Place Drink Co. LLC
Schedule of Events: Riverfront Fall Festival
Entertainment Schedule – Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026
11:15 AM – 12:30 PM: Steve Shafner and the Jumper Cables
12:45 PM – 1:45 PM: The Paper Street Blues Band with Jamie Gooch
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Mike Aguire & The Blu City All Stars
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM: Bruce Zimmerman and the Water Street Band
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM: Ivas John Band
Volunteer Information
For more information or to volunteer, contact Jeanne Muckerman:
Phone:
(573) 339-6300
Jeanne Muckerman
Visit Cape Manager
Annual Events
Juneteenth Celebration
Saturday, June 20th, 2026
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
@ Ivers Square – Downtown Cape Girardeau
Come on out to Ivers Square at 11am and celebrate Juneteenth with your community! Juneteenth is a day that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. This took place on June 19, 1865, the date in which enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, finally received the news they were free.
This free and family-friendly event will feature artisanal craft vendors, social service organizations, food vendors, door prizes, and a kid area! Lastly, at 1 pm the live musical entertainment begins!
Activities Include
- Kids Zone
- Live Music
- Food Vendors
- Craft Vendors
- Social Service Organizations
- Giveaways
Live Entertainment
- Community Choir
- Music by DJ Big Dave
- New Bethel Choir
- Performance by Kent Burnside
Food Vendors
- 2DBK Catering
- Chi-Town Grub 72
- D-Baby’s BBQ
- Masons
- Mission Minded
- Nana Snacks
- Simply Swirled
Vendors
- Bootheel Insurance Group
- Cape County Democrats
- Cape Girardeau Public Library
- Community Counseling Center
- Cricket Wireless
- East Missouri Action Agency
- Family Counseling Center
- Gateway Wireless LLC
- Heaven’s Bling Jewels
- Ivers Square History
- Khori’s Creationz
- Marcus Theatres
- P&G
- SEMO NASV
- SEMO Urban Voices
- Sister Sister Sweets
- Trail of Tears State Park
- Waisted Love LLC
- Whatz n Yo Cup LLC
- Wispy Wax
- Zyra Neal
Program: Juneteenth Celebration
- Blues Genre of Music Emerges at the Juneteenth Symbol of Freedom
- Community Choir
- Pastor Allen: Reading of Juneteenth Proclamation
- New Bethel Choir
- Ruth Wyand: Women through the Blues
- Unity Family Bucket Drum Brigade
- Juried Art Show Exhibition Winner Presentation
- Performance by Kent Burnside
- Music by DJ Big Dave
- Reverend Bird: Rise Together
Volunteer Information
For more information or to volunteer, contact Joshua Robison:
Phone:
(573) 335-1631
(800) 777-0068
Annual Events
Riverfest Cape Girardeau
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Time: 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm
@ Downtown Cape Girardeau
A Great American 250th Celebration
Activities Include
- Live Music
- Food & Drink
- Family Fun
- Fireworks Spectacular
Schedule of Events: Riverfest Cape Girardeau
July 4, 2026
3:00 pm: National Anthem & Welcome
3:30 – 4:30 pm: Joy Brooker
5:00 – 6:30 pm: Ivas John Band
7:00 – 8:30 pm: Mike Walker: Lasting Impressions
8:45 pm: Spirit of America Award
9:00 pm: Fireworks Finale
Annual Events
SEMO District Fair
Date: TBD
@ Arena Park Fair Grounds
Whether you’re coming for the famous fair food, live entertainment, agricultural exhibits, or the classic midway experience, the SEMO District Fair offers fun and adventure for the whole family.
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