Frequently Asked Questions

  • The festival takes place Saturday, October 24 from 10:00AM–6:00PM and Sunday, October 25 from 10:00AM–6:00PM.

  • The festival takes place along Big Bend Boulevard, from Dale Avenue to Summit Avenue, in the Old Orchard Business District of Webster Groves, MO. New this year, Log Cabin Lane (between Big Bend Boulevard and East Frisco Avenue) will also close to traffic and open as an additional festival hub.

  • Yes! The Old Orchard Fall Festival is free and open to the public.

  • Yes, parking is available throughout the neighborhood and in designated areas. Check the festival map for updates.

  • Yes, pets are welcome at the festival — with the exception of the petting zoo area in the lot behind Civil Alchemy, where pets are not permitted.

  • Yes! The festival is designed with families in mind, featuring the Cowboy Critters petting zoo, the Kids' Make & Take craft area, and the "Find the Ghost" BOO-INGO contest, along with trick-or-treating throughout the district.

  • The Old Orchard Fall Festival is a rain or shine event. We look forward to celebrating with you no matter the weather!

  • Yes, portable restrooms will be available on-site throughout the festival.

  • This year's festival features 55+ regional artisans and makers, offering everything from hand-poured candles and ceramics to original paintings and one-of-a-kind fall finds, set up in the parking lot behind The Frisco Barroom and Annex Coffee.

  • Yes! In addition to Old Orchard's own restaurants, food trucks Lomito Bonito and FarmTruk will be on-site all weekend serving up Chilombian empanadas and farm-to-table comfort food.

  • Yes, the festival is expanding to two live music stages this year, with 14 bands performing across the weekend, including Jake's Leg, Voodoo Funky Butt Brass Band, The Brothers Lazaroff, and the Webster Groves High School Jazz Band.

  • Starting October 10, ghosts will be hidden in shop windows and storefronts throughout Old Orchard. Pick up a BOO-INGO card and search for each ghost at participating businesses across the district. Completed cards can be turned in at the festival by 3:00PM on Saturday, October 24 for a chance to win a raffle prize.

  • Yes, Old Orchard businesses will welcome trick-or-treaters on Saturday, October 24, from 3:00PM to 5:00PM.

  • No outside food or alcohol, please. There's plenty to enjoy on-site, including delicious festival eats and drinks — including espresso martinis courtesy of Deep Eddy Espresso Vodka, along with 4Hands, Labatt, and more.

  • For more information, contact us at mbaoldorchard@gmail.com.

Everything you need to know before you visit the Old Orchard Fall Festival.