CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Heartland News) - The Riverfront Fall Festival returns to downtown Cape Girardeau with a larger location to accommodate more vendors, live entertainment, and family activities.
The festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Boardman Hutson Pavilion Lot at the corner of Independence and Main streets, on Saturday, October 24.
Festivities will kick off with an opening ceremony featuring Mayor Robbie Guard, who will continue an annual festival tradition by officially pardoning a massive pumpkin.
Artisan vendors from across southeast Missouri will offer handmade goods, including woodwork, fiber arts, and original crafts, alongside food trucks, local beverages, and outdoor dining areas set up to complement downtown restaurants. Planned children’s activities include face painting, games, and Hot Wheels racing.
The live musical performances lineup includes:
- 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Steve Shafner and the Jumper Cables
- 12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.: The Paper Street Blues Band with Jamie Gooch
- 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.: Mike Aguire & The Blu City All Stars
- 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.: Bruce Zimmerman and the Water Street Band
- 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.: Ivas John Band
The festival is hosted by Visit Cape in partnership with Old Town Cape, Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation, the Cape Girardeau Police Department, and community volunteers.
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