Best of Missouri Market
BEST OF MISSOURI MARKET
Best of Missouri MarketOctober 9–11, 2026
9 a.m.–5 p.m. (last entry at 4:30 p.m.)
Members-only Shopping Hour: Saturday, October 10 | 8–9 a.m.
Shop more than 150 vendors of handcrafted items, locally produced food, and much more at this beloved fall festival.
The Best of Missouri Market® features food, crafts, native plants, herbs, beer, wine, craft spirits, custom jewelry, and more.
New this year: Experience an even bigger Best of Missouri Market with an additional shopping area inside the Garden's Bayer Event Center.
Best of Missouri Market is a rain or shine event. Best of Missouri Market admission required for Garden entry October 9–11; St. Louis City/County resident discounts do not apply. Tram service and Saturday walking hours do not take place during the Best of Missouri Market.
Admission
$18 |
$9 |
$9 |
Free |
| General (ages 13 & up) |
Children (ages 3–12) |
Garden member (ages 13 & up) |
Festival-level+ members (limit six adults) and member children (ages 12 and under) |
Save time upon entry by purchasing your tickets in advance.
Shop and Sample the Region's Finest Wares—and More!
With more vendors than ever before, this year's Market offers something for everyone.
As you shop, sip on samples from local wineries, breweries, and distilleries and enjoy delicious bites from artisanal food producers from throughout Missouri.
Dine, Drink, and Dance
Stop by the Best of Missouri Market Food Court to taste local flavors from:
| Dippidy Donuts | La Cosecha Coffee |
| Go Gyro Go | Sando Shack |
| Grace Chicken + Fish | The MOObile |
| Grandma's Kitchen NEW | Widdy's Cheesteaks |
| Heaterz Chicken | |
The Craft Beer and Cocktail Court offers beverages and bottles from local breweries, wineries, and distilleries including:
| 2nd Shift Brewing NEW | Natural History Brewing | |
| 4 Hands Brewery | Old Ozarkian Distillery | |
| Bare Wood Spirits NEW |
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| Barrel House | Public House Brewing Company | |
| Blacksmith Distillery NEW | StilL 630 Distillery | |
| Chateau Ste. Genevieve | Switchgrass Spirits | |
| Naked Spirits | Wood Hat Spirits | |
Enjoy local music at the Market with live performances starting Friday morning.
Friday, October 9
10 a.m.–noon | Joe Park Trio
2–4 p.m. | Riley Holtz
Saturday, October 10
10 a.m.–noon | Riley Holtz
2–4 p.m. | The Swallowtails
Sunday, October 11
10 a.m.–noon | Of Monarchs
2–4 p.m. | Riley Holtz
Learn, Play, and Create
Kids' Corner
Friday, October 9 | noon–5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, October 10–11 | 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The popular Best of Missouri Market Kids' Corner returns with a petting zoo, face painting, pumpkin decorating, balloon art, and more.
Vendor Information
Participation in the Best of Missouri Market is by invitation. The application period for the 2026 Market is now closed.
Location & Parking
The Missouri Botanical Garden is easily accessible from the St. Louis metro area and conveniently located near Interstate 44.
Address
4344 Shaw Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63110
Parking
Free parking is available at the corner of Shaw Boulevard and South Vandeventer Avenue. Parking shuttles run continuously throughout the weekend.
Please respect our neighbors and refrain from parking on private lots. Vehicles parked on private lots are subject to towing at the vehicle owners' expense.
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