In 2025, Best of Missouri Market® returns to the Missouri Botanical Garden, showcasing talented artisans, local businesses, and beautiful fall blooms.
Best of Missouri Market® is a must-do on any fall bucket list in St. Louis. The outdoor market features over 150 artisans and local businesses, specialty fall flavors at the Craft Beer and Cocktail Court, a miniature pumpkin patch, live music, and autumnal scenery.
In 2025, Best of Missouri Market® is open 9 a.m.–7 p.m. on October 3. On Saturday and Sunday, October 4–5, the market is open 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Members will have their own designated shopping hour 8–9 a.m. on Saturday.
Thank you to our sponsors: (Gold Sponsor) Missouri Life Magazine; (Silver Sponsors) Nora R. Stern & Waterway Carwash; (Bronze Sponsors) Hermannhof Winery and Inn, Kaldi’s Coffee Roasting Co., & Traube Tent Company
What to Do at Best of Missouri Market® 2025
At Best of Missouri Market®, visitors can explore the work of talented artisans, support local business owners, try new fall flavors from local eateries and drink vendors, and soak in the autumn weather.
Shop Handcrafted, artisan Goods from Over 150 vendors
In 2025, Best of Missouri Market® features over 150 vendors selling food, crafts, native plants, herbs, beer, wine, craft spirits, custom jewelry, and more.
Many of these vendors are from St. Louis and the surrounding area, representing the diverse businesses and artists in our community.
You’ll also have the chance to discover small businesses that may be a little outside your usual shopping routes, with many vendors coming across the state to take part in this beloved fall market.
Try autumnal flavors at the craft beer and cocktail court
The Craft Beer and Cocktail court showcases several wineries, distilleries, breweries, and other local spirit sellers. Guests 21+ can enjoy samples, sip on a drink while they shop and take home a bottle or pack of their favorite flavor.
In 2025, the Craft Beer and Cocktail Court will be located near the Central Axis of the Garden, allowing guests to experience more the Garden’s fall blooms during the festival.
Explore the Kids’ Corner
Best of Missouri Market® is a family-friendly event, with a special area and activities designed specifically for our young guests.
The Kids’ Corner returns with face painting, a petting zoo, balloon art, crafts, and a pumpkin patch with sustainable pumpkin decorating. The Kids’ Corner is located at the Cohen Amphitheater, near the Kemper Center for Home Gardening and behind the Doris I. Schnucks Children’s Garden.
How to Get Tickets to Best of Missouri Market® 2025
Best of Missouri Market® is one of the Garden’s more popular signature events, and we recommend purchasing your tickets in advance.
Please note that all admission to the Garden during the market will be set at the event price. There are no early morning walking hours during signature events, and discounted admission for St. Louis City and County residents does not apply on Saturday, October 4.
As a reminder, the Missouri Botanical Garden never sells tickets on third-party platforms, including social media.
- General Adult Admission (13+) | $18
- General Children’s Admission (12 and under) | $9
- Garden Member Adults (13+) | $9
- Garden Member Children (12 and under) | Free
- Festival-Level Members | Free + 6 Free Tickets
Purchase Tickets in Advance
Where to Park During Best of Missouri Market®
The Garden offers parking outside of the Visitor Center, including several EV charging stations. There is no charge for parking at the Missouri Botanical Garden.
During Best of Missouri Market®, a portion of the parking lot will be used to host vendors. In the event that the parking lot is full, visitors should use the free parking at the overflow lots at the corner of Shaw Boulevard and Vandeventer. Shuttles will be running from this parking lot to the Jack C. Taylor Visitor Center throughout the festival.
As leaders in sustainability, we are also big fans of walking, biking, and public transportation. We offer bike parking near the Visitor Center and are conveniently located near two Metro bus stops.
Jessika Eidson | Public Information Officer
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