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Schedule of Events

Wednesday, August 13 

7 - 9 p.m.  Ballwin Days Paddle Battle Beginner tournament at Holloway Park

Thursday, August 14 (Soft Opening): 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

6:30 p.m.  Carnival Rides last until 9:30 p.m. Wristbands available from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
A list of rides and ticket prices can be found here. Ticket sales end 30 minutes before closing.

7 - 9 p.m.  Ballwin Days Paddle Battle Intermediate tournament at Holloway Park

Friday, August 15: 5:00 - 11:30 p.m.

4:30 p.m. Shuttle Service Begins
 
5 p.m.  Carnival Rides last until 11:30 p.m.  Ticket sales end 30 minutes before closing. Click here for ticket prices.

5 p.m.  FREE Concert - The Jumbo Shrimp Band
The Jumbo Shrimp have been bringing a beach party vibe to public and private events since 2012. They call their music "Gumbo Rock and Carribean Soul" which includes our original tunes, plenty of Jimmy Buffett, and a fantastic mix of Americana/Folk, Classic Rock, Country, Blues, Tex-Mex and Zydeco.  Click here to visit The Jumbo Shrimp Band's Facebook page.
 
7 p.m. Opening Ceremony 
 
7:15 p.m.  FREE Concert - Griffin and the Gargoyles
Griffin and the Gargoyles plays classics from every generation including today’s hits.  They perform everything from classic rock, 80’s retro and hair music, hip hop and dance, pop, alternative, funk, R&B, disco, standards and swing, country, and oldies. Click here to visit Griffin and the Gargoyles Facebook page. The concert will take a break at 9:15 p.m for fireworks.
 
9:15 p.m.  Fireworks Display
There will be a break for fireworks during the concert at 9:15 p.m. The Griffin and the Gargoyles concert will resume after the fireworks until 10:30 p.m. 

11:30 p.m. Festival closes, last shuttle at 12 a.m.

 

Saturday, August 16 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

10:30 a.m. Shuttle Service Begins
 
11 a.m.  Carnival Rides last until 11:30 p.m.

For a list of rides and ticket prices, click here. Ticket sales end 30 minutes before closing.

11 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Kids Korner 
Get ready for a day full of fun-filled activities specially designed for kids. Start the day with a rocking performance by students from School of Rock, performance at 11am and 1pm. Experience the magic of the circus with Circus Kaput at 12:15 and 2:15pm. And don't miss the Circus Kaput balloon twister, face painter, and circus playshops. Other games and activities provided by Scouting America and Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, Missouri Department of Conservation, St. Louis County Library, and more!

11 a.m. - 4 p.m.Kids activities: face painting, balloon animals, rock climbing, 
11 a.m.FREE Concert featuring School of Rock Ballwin
12:15 p.m.Free Show featuring Circus Kaput
1 p.m.Free Concert featuring School of Rock Ballwin
2:15 p.m.Free Show featuring Circus Kaput
3 p.m.Free Circus Workshop


2 p.m. - Free Concert in the Beer Garden featuring Galen Deery

5 p.m. FREE Concert -  Cap'N Ed & The Catamarans
Anchors down, THE best Yacht Rock Band around! An 8-pc band experience! Set sail on the seas of soft rock! 

7 p.m. FREE Concert -  Scarecrow Joe
It’s like, totally 80’s! Pop, rock, mostly new wave…..we’ll soon be celebrating the 40th anniversary of 1985, as we close out the same for ‘84.
The concert will take a break from 8 - 8:15 p.m. and at 9:15 p.m for fireworks.
 
9:15 p.m.  Fireworks Display
There will be a break for fireworks during the concert at 9:15 p.m. The Scarecrow Joe concert will resume after the fireworks until 11 p.m. 

11:30 p.m. Festival closes, last shuttle at 12 a.m.

 

Sunday, August 17: 11:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

8 a.m.  Ballwin Days 5K & 1-Mile Run
Kids and adults alike are welcome to take part in the annual Ballwin Days run, and may sign up for one or both races! More information, including the course map, can be found here. Click here to register
 
10:30 a.m. Shuttle Service Begins
 
11 a.m.  Carnival Rides last until 5:30 p.m. Wristbands good from 12-4 p.m.
For a list of rides and ticket prices, click here. Ticket sales end 30 minutes before closing.

11:30 a.m. Car Show Check-in begins
 
1:30 p.m. Car Show judging until 3:30 p.m.
 
2 p.m.  FREE Concert in the Beer Garden - DECEDY
DECEDY is three piece rock band from Saint Louis, MO. It’s pronounced D-suh-D. 
 
3:30 p.m. Car Show Awards

5:00 p.m. Festival Closes, last shuttle at 6 p.m.