Join in on the fun in Jefferson City this summer!

With dazzling fireworks, upbeat concerts, slippery mud pits and hair-tousling carnival rides, Jefferson City is ready to have fun this summer. Don’t miss out on these upcoming events!

Brought to you in partnership with Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Salute to America – July 4, 2024 Independence Day is a time to celebrate and thank those who came before us for founding this great country. Regardless of where you are, many celebrate it the same way: with fireworks, patriotic music, and so many hotdogs. If you are looking for a festival to celebrate the land of the free and the home of the brave, there is no better place than Jefferson City’s Salute to America! 

MU Health Care Capital Region Amphitheater With a mixture of renowned national, local and tribute bands, the MUCR Amphitheater books shows with a multitude of audiences in mind. Check out July and August’s lineup and keep an eye out for their calendar as shows are added frequently. Nitty Gritty Dirt Band – July 12, 2024 Marty Stuart – July 26, 2024 Blues Traveler and Big Head Todd & The Monsters – August 8, 2024 Thursday Night Live: The Cherry Pistols – July 18, 2024 If you’re more of a music-in-the-streets concert goer, then make plans to attend Thursday Night Live on downtown High Street. The Cherry Pistols will take the stage serving up a mix of rock, pop, and funk from the 70s and 80s with sprinkles of 90s classics to hits of today!  Tour de Jeff City Moonlight Bike Ride – July 21, 2024 Have you ever taken a bike ride around the city at night? What about at two o’clock in the morning? The Tour de Jeff City is a free 15-mile non-competitive bike ride for all ages. The route is carefully chosen to avoid most major hills. You surely haven’t seen Jefferson City like this before!

Jefferson City Jaycees Cole County Fair – July 29-August 2, 2024 In addition to all the fair food you can eat and all the rides you can handle, the Cole County Fair has a great lineup of entertainers including Renee Blair, Neon Union, Shane Profitt, Frank Ray, Steven Adler of Guns N’ Roses, and Matt Stell.

Prison Break & Catch Me If You Can – August 24, 2024 Test your athletic skills as you face hurdles to make your breakout of the historic Missouri State Penitentiary. Runners will set out on a 3+ mile trail and face a myriad of obstacles as they conquer the course. If the kiddos want to join the fun, sign them up for the adventure-filled Catch Me If You Can!  For a full lineup of events, go to VisitJeffersonCity.com!