Festus, MO – Twin City Days returns to Festus and Crystal City from Thursday, Sept. 4 through Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, offering three full days of family-friendly events, entertainment, and local tradition across the neighboring cities.

The annual festival kicks off Thursday morning with a free community breakfast at 8 a.m. at Larry G. Crites Memorial Park, followed by the fan-favorite City Cup-In-Hand Kickball Challenge between Crystal City and Festus. Events continue throughout the day, including a pickleball tournament at Jokerst Memorial Park that draws players from multiple states and runs through Sunday.

Also on Thursday: senior citizens can enjoy Seniors in the Park with bingo, live music and lunch; book sales run at both the Festus and Crystal City public libraries; MRV Banks hosts a tailgate kickoff party; and trivia fans can test their knowledge at the Rotary Club’s Trivia Night. The evening wraps with a special Classic Movie Night screening of Jaws at The Contrarian Concert Hall & Theater.

Friday’s schedule includes a sold-out golf tournament at Crystal Highlands Golf Course, more book sales, free family bowling at Quonset Lanes, and a new Teen Night hosted by the Jefferson County YMCA. The Tour de Twin City Days Bike Ride begins at 6:30 p.m. in Crystal City Park, followed by a movie night under the stars showing Minecraft. Live music caps the evening at Blues on the Brick, a 21+ cobblestone street concert featuring local and tribute bands in Crystal City.

Saturday offers the festival’s most robust lineup. Festivities begin early with a free pancake breakfast, 5K Run/Walk, and the continuation of the pickleball tournament. Shoppers can visit the Main Street Market, now expanded to Brierton Lane and featuring over 100 vendors, a food court, and a new Children’s Entrepreneur Market.

Other Saturday events include a classic car show, pet parade and adoption clinic, kids’ games and scavenger hunts, and multiple competitions like baby crawling, diaper decorating, Hot Wheels racing, grip strength challenges, and 3-on-3 basketball. Food lovers can enjoy a tequila tasting at La Pachanga or try to win the Ravioli Eating Contest at The Pasta House Co.

The festivities conclude with a Food Trucks in the Park event and a free concert at Larry G. Crites Memorial Park featuring tribute act Breakfast in America, playing the music of Supertramp.

Organized by the Twin City Area Chamber of Commerce and supported by numerous local businesses and community groups, Twin City Days continues to grow as one of Jefferson County’s largest and most anticipated annual events.

For a complete schedule or more information, visit twincitychamber.com
or contact the Chamber at 636-931-7697.

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Paul Barnard is the editor of the Twin City News. Barnard Graduated from Norwich University, America's oldest private military college, with a B.S. in Communications and Media Technology. There he studied journalism and marketing. For years after, Barnard was in law enforcement and gained experience in the Special Investigations Unit and publishing all the department's press releases. As Barnard's family grew, he moved on to start Twin City News.

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