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Apple Butter Festival

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209 Market St

Imperial, MO 63052

http://www.visitkimmswick.com

The Apple Butter Festival in Imperial, MO, is a vibrant event that attracts nearly 100,000 visitors over two days. The highlight of the festival is the renowned Apple Butter Pavilion where the Kimmswick Historical Society crafts and sells their famous apple butter on Market Street.

Attendees can explore hundreds of vendor booths offering a diverse range of crafts and food items, transforming the streets of Kimmswick into a bustling marketplace. Live entertainment provided by the city and local merchants adds to the festive atmosphere, making it an event not to be missed.

From the early morning setup of vendors to the closure of the town to vehicle traffic during festival hours, the Apple Butter Festival offers a unique and immersive experience for visitors. With convenient parking options and shuttle services, attendees can easily navigate the festivities and enjoy the vibrant energy of this annual celebration.

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Mandie B.

11/15/2025

I know this festival has had some pretty negative reviews in the past, but I honestly think it was a nice time. Was it the best ever? No, certainly not. But I did have a nice time and found it to...

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Lydia R.

10/25/2025

I hate to be negative but I have to say we did wait for the shuttle for over 45 minutes both there and back. And you have to take the shuttle. So you're kind of stuck. At the actual festival there...

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KR H.

10/26/2024

This is genuinely the largest festival I've ever been to. The town and school have it very well organized. Be prepared to deal with heavy auto traffic, lots of pedestrians, and crowds. We...

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Mike L.

10/27/2024

My wife and I have attended, over the past 30 years, quite a few Apple Butter Festivals in Kimswick, but this was the first time since Covid. I don't think I could have been more...

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Megan J.

10/31/2024

I've been coming to the ABF for years and years now, it's been going downhill, but this year was the final straw. I don't think I'll be back next year. I can deal with the large crowds, that's a...

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