Best of Missouri Market
Fall festival · St. Louis · Missouri
Missouri Botanical Garden's fall marketplace fills the grounds with food, crafts, and farm goods from small Missouri producers for one October weekend. The Japanese Garden and the turning trees are a good reason to walk the grounds on the way to the jam and cider stalls.
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Plan your visit
Fri-Sun 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; members-only shopping Sat Oct 10, 8-9 a.m.
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: October 22–October 26
Color builds from October 16 · mostly bare by November 15
Sampled at Best of Missouri Market’s own coordinates and elevation (154 m) rather than a regional average.
This window comes from 31 weather points across Missouri, checked against 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com. Against Missouri's own climatology, the 2026 weather puts the peak 7 days earlier. How the forecast works
When to go to Best of Missouri Market
You get about 17 days of color here, from the first turn through to roughly November 2.
This one is within St. Louis itself, which makes it an easy half day.
Best of Missouri Market on the map
Drag the date slider to see when color reaches this corner of Missouri, or tap a pin for that stop’s own peak window.
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Frequently asked
- When is Best of Missouri Market open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Oct 9 – Oct 11. Fri-Sun 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; members-only shopping Sat Oct 10, 8-9 a.m.. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does Best of Missouri Market peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 22–October 26 (best estimate October 24). Color starts around October 16 and is mostly bare by November 15.
- How do I get to Best of Missouri Market?
- Best of Missouri Market is in St. Louis. The closest city is St. Louis, about 3 mi away (it's right in town). It's part of Missouri's fall lineup.
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