The Best of Missouri Market at the Missouri Botanical Garden features more than 150 vendors offering handcrafted items, locally produced food, native plants, herbs, live music and local brews, plus a two-acre Kid's Corner with farm animals (like llamas, alpacas and sheep!), circus performers, face painting, crafts, and a pumpkin patch with decorating let by Perennial.
There is also a Maker's Stage, new this year, featuring half-hour presentations from local experts and Garden staff on topics to help you enjoy fall to the fullest.
The Market will be held outdoors under tents, rain or shine.
Hours are:
Friday, October 9, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Members-only shopping hour is Saturday, October 10 from 8-9 a.m.
Advance tickets are required to guarantee admission.
At the Missouri Botanical Garden. More information and tickets: mobot.org
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