Living traditions
Heritage Festivals & Events
Find celebrations of Missouri’s German heritage, then use the linked organizer pages to confirm schedules before traveling.
Event dates checked September 11, 2026
Cole Camp · Benton County
Cole Camp’s 2026 heritage season
The published calendar includes the Cole Camp Fair, September 10–12; Antique Farm Show, September 24–26; Oktoberfest, September 26; Christbaumfest, November 21; Christkindlmarket, December 4; and German Christmas Concert, December 6.
Kansas City
KC Oktoberfest · October 2–3, 2026
Presented by Kansas City Bier Company at Crown Center, the festival runs Friday from 5–11 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m.–11 p.m., with Bavarian-style beer, food, and music.
Hermann · Missouri Rhineland
Hermann Oktoberfest · every weekend in October 2026
The season opens October 2. The official guide lists German music and festival activity throughout October, including the Hermann Arts & Crafts Festival October 10–11 and German Polka Mass October 11.
Benton County Tourism · live source
Upcoming Benton County events
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Local sources
More heritage communities
These organizations are starting points for current visitor information, history, and local announcements.