Annual Labor Day Festivals

Most people who live in cities well known for their big festivals, such as New York, Chicago, New Orleans, etc. expect a big annual Labor Day festival. However, big annual Labor Day festivals take place in cities all around the country that are not so well known for their festivals. I have listed the information for these festivals below so that you too can take part in the last big party of the summer!

*For detailed scheduling information and fees/costs, please refer to the festival contact information listed below each summary.


Missouri

Missouri puts on an annual Labor Day festival, Santa-Cali-Gon Days, held from September 1st –4th. This festival draws an astounding 250,000 people and is one of the largest annual Labor Day festivals in the country!  This festival is going to have nine huge craft tents featuring crafts from all over the country, more than fifty food booths, and free musical entertainment as well as a carnival.

Location:  Independence Square, Independence, Missouri
URL: www.santacaligon.com
Phone:  (816) 252-4745

Missouri has another annual Labor Day festival, The 25 Mile Labor Day Festival, held from September 1st – 3rd.  This festival will have 25 miles (yes, miles) of bluegrass music, crafts, and antiques.  There will also be a tractor show.  Don’t forget your walking shoes!

Location:  Wappapello, MO
URL: www.fishermansnet.net
Phone:  (573) 222-8083


Arkansas

One of Arkansas' annual Labor Day festivals is their, Annual National Championship Chuck Wagon Races.  In addition to chuck wagon races, they also have a Snowy River Race and trail rides.  There is also Western music, barn dances, and food.  In addition, there is a Western trade show, Civil War reenactment, and they even have a non-denominational worship service on Sunday.

Location:  Clinton, Arkansas
URL: www.chuckwagonraces.com
Phone:  (501) 745-8407 or 745-5250