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Kirksville's Annual Red, White, and Blue Festival

2026 Kirksville's Annual Red, White, and Blue Festival


July 3-4, 2026


A photograph of the flag of the United States of America flying against a blue sky background


Schedule of Events


Please check back for changes or updates.  Please note that all events are subject to change.


Friday, July 3


Summer on the Square Events

United Way Pie Sale and Auction

Time: 4:00 - 7:00 pm

Location: Adair County Courthouse Lawn - Downtown Kirksville

*Drop pies off between 4:00 - 5:00; Auction will take place between band sets.






Kirksville Community Band Concert

Time: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.



Kirksville Arts Association Summer on the Square with Aaron Russell Band 

Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Location:  Adair County Courthouse Lawn - Downtown Kirksville

Rain Venue:  Club One, 301 W. McPherson





Saturday, July 4


Service Club Pancake Breakfast


Time: 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Location: Adair County Courthouse North Parking Lot

Rain Venue: Adair County Courthouse


*  $7.00 per person (kids 5 and under free).  Proceeds go toward the fireworks.  


Photograph of residents both serving and being served the pancake breakfast


Kirksville Kiwanis Farmers Market


Time: 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

Location:  100 block of N. Elson & Cinema 8 Parking Lot


Photograph of shoppers at a floral booth at the farmers' market


Red, White, and Blue Classic Car Show


Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

Location: W. Washington Street & S. Elson Street 

*Proceeds go toward the fireworks



10th Annual FLATS Uncle Sam 5K Run/1.2 Mile Walk

Time: 8:30 a.m. start

Location: Race begins at the DuKum Inn



Click here to sign-up - Coming Soon

FLATS Logo 


Red, White, and Blue Parade


Time: Begins at 10:00 a.m.

Location: Begins at the intersection of N. Franklin and Missouri Streets going South

Parade Registration Form Coming Soon




Afternoon @ Forest Llewellyn Cemetery

2:00 - 4:00 pm (last group at 3:45 pm)

Curtain Call Theatre presents Cemetery Theatre 

* $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for children 12 and under

 



Events at North Park



Music, Food Trucks, Games and much more fun.


North Park

  • Kids Games, Block Party event starting at 5:00 pm


  • Food Trucks: Start serving at 5:00 pm
    • TBD


  • Live Entertainment 
    • TBD




Fireworks


Time: 9:30 p.m.

Location: North Park, 2710 Novinger Street

Rain date: Sunday, July 5






For more information, email sswehla@kirksville.gov or call (660) 665.2003