# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Kimmswick Apple Butter Festival - 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 25 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: 2026 Kimmswick Apple Butter Festival — Event Overview

RAIN OR SHINE EVENT

Dates & Times

October 24–25, 2026 

Daily hours: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM 


Location

Historic Kimmswick, Missouri 

The festival takes over city streets, which will be closed to vehicle traffic starting at 8:00 AM each morning. 

WHAT TO EXPECT/ KEY ATTRACTIONS

1. Apple Butter Demonstration

The Apple Butter Pavilion, run by the Kimmswick Historical Society, will demonstrate traditional apple butter making. 

Large copper kettles simmer over open fires, giving you a taste (and a smell) of heritage apple butter. 

Fresh apple butter for sale — you can take home jars of the festival’s signature spread. 

2. Vendors & Crafts

Hundreds of vendors including artisan crafters, merchants, and artists. 

Specialty food trucks and food booths offering fall-themed fare. 

There is also opportunity for “activity / entertainment” vendors (face-painting, balloon artists, etc.). 

3. Live Music

Throughout the weekend, there will be live musical performances—bluegrass, country rock, dulcimer, and more. 

4. Family Activities

Kid-friendly attractions:  petting zoo, pony rides, playground.

Face painting at multiple locations. Henna Tattoos.

Emergency / first-aid staff on-site; lost children are taken to City Hall until they can be reunited with their families. 

VENDOR INFO & PARTICIPATION

Vendor Booths Costs, rules & regulations available by going to: www.eventeny.com, search Kimmswick and our applications will be there!

Applications open October 25, 2025, and close February 15, 2026. 

Payments are charged on approval; the approval process begins March 15, 2026.

LOGISTICS FOR ATTENDEES

Parking & Transportation

Because streets are closed during the festival, parking is limited. Parking is available at Windsor Intermediate & Windsor Highschool for nominal fee (proceeds support Windsor students), bus services shuttling attendees into town is free! Windsor Elementary provides parking for $20 (proceeds go to the Windsor Wrestling team-this is the closest parking location into the festival and is only accessible from Montebello Rd.) Windsor also provides parking in fields located on the Southside of Hwy K for nominal fee-requires small walk into the festival grounds. The City of Kimsmwick provides parking for $10 in the ballfield located on the Northside of Hwy K. The Anheuser Estate provides parking as well for a nominal fee, located on Windsor Harbor Lane.

Handicap Parking Available at following locations:
Kimmswick Ball field on Northside of Hwy K.
Windsor Elementary
Windsor Intermediate & Highschool with buses that are ADA compliant shuttling attendees into town. 
Each location requires nominal fee for parking.
SHUTTLE SERVICES ARE FREE.

Admission / Cost
- Free to attend the Kimmswick Apple Butter Festival!

Restrooms/ADA accessible Restrooms are located throughout the festival. 

Baby changing stations are located throughout the festival.

Lost & Found is located at City Hall on Third St. The Kimmswick Visitor Center also provides a Lost & Found on Market St. 

Maps (of parking, restroom locations & list of vendor information/locations) are available on our website at: www.cityofkimmswick.org, go to drop down for Apple Butter Festival to locate them.

It’s a very popular festival — thousands attend — so planning for parking / arrival early is recommended.

HIGHLIGHTS & WHY GO

Tradition: Watching apple butter being made the old-fashioned way is a centerpiece of the festival — rich in history and very photogenic. This will be the festivals 49th year!

Vendors & Crafts: Great place to buy handmade crafts, autumn & winter decor, and local food products.

Family-friendly: With petting zoo, pony rides, face painting, and live music, it’s great for all ages.

Food: Not just apple butter — food trucks + local favorites make for a tasty weekend.

Community: The festival brings together the local community, artisans, and visitors in a charming, historic small-town setting.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/imperial/kimmswick-apple-butter-festival-2026/200029442530844
- **Event Categories**: festivals, music, art, live-music, food-drinks, fine-arts, entertainment, nonprofit, sports
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 144

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Imperial
- **state**: MO
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 6041 Third St, Kimmswick, MO
- **lat**: 38.36607
- **long**: -90.36498
- **full address**: 6041 Third St, Kimmswick, MO, 6041 3rd St, Imperial, MO 63052, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Kimmswick Apple Butter Festival - 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Kimmswick Apple Butter Festival - 2026 takes place on Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 25 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm at 6041 Third St, Kimmswick, MO, 6041 3rd St, Imperial, MO 63052, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Kimmswick Apple Butter Festival - 2026?
  - **A:** Kimmswick Apple Butter Festival - 2026 is organized by City Of Kimmswick Events .
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Kimmswick Apple Butter Festival - 2026 is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Imperial, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 140+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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