Join Known & Grown STL for our 2026 Spring Farmer Festival! Support our organization and enjoy family-friendly spring activities like live music, kids’ crafts, a pie contest, and a vendor market! You’ll have the chance to meet some of Known & Grown’s network of sustainable farmers, as well as other great local businesses and organizations!
Bring a blanket and chairs to relax in the garden, browse goodies from your local farmers, and eat some delicious food!
We want this event to feel accessible to anyone in the community. Choose the ticket price that feels most appropriate for you. We appreciate the generosity of those who can pay more–you help us keep ticket prices low for everyone else.
Adults & Children 12+: $10-$40
Community: $10
Supporter: $20 | Help us keep ticket prices low.
Activator: $40 | Activates our ability to provide free tickets.
Children 11 & Under: Free
Known & Grown Farmers: Free
Can’t attend but still want to support the event? Consider making a donation.
We’re thrilled to have Shamus McFerson providing live music. Plan to bring a blanket or a chair and settle in! He’ll play multiple sets with breaks in between so you don’t miss anything!
Food and beverages will be available for purchase during the event.
BEVERAGES: Natural History Brewing Collective makes low-alcohol beer and non-alcoholic sparkling honey beverages with a focus on sustainable and local ingredient sourcing. @drinknaturalhistory
Come with your reusable bag and shop with local farmers and businesses. Vendor list coming soon!
We’ll have lots of fun activities for the kiddos! Check back soon for a full list of activities!
Enter the contest. Let’s put those baking skills to the test! Showcase your soon-to-be award-winning pie during the festival. Participants will receive one free festival admission. Accepting entries until Friday, April 20th.
1st Place Prize: FREE Cooking Class ($95 value) at Fennel Cooking Studio
Judges will be selected ahead of time, but attendees are encouraged to participate with oohs and ahhs as each pie is introduced. While our judges will be feeding their faces with flaky crusts and fillings baked to perfection, don’t be jealous. Each of our bakers will be bringing a second pie that you will have the opportunity to take home with you through our live auction!
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Following the Pie Contest, we will be auctioning pies provided by our contestants. Will you take home the blue ribbon pie?
Join Midtown Community Farmers in sprucing up their hoophouse with a bit of decorative flair. Grab a brush and add your artistic mark! Everyone is welcome to participate. We ask parents/guardians to assist and supervise children with this activity.
Are you a farmer, local business, or organization interested in selling products, leading a fun educational activity, or just connecting with the community? Complete our Vendor Application by Friday, April 3rd. Vendor fee: $25 (This fee is waived for Known & Grown farmers and nonprofits.)
Partner with us in support of local farmers, food, and community! Your sponsorship ensures a successful event and supports our mission to empower small-scale farmers, promote local food systems, and build a more resilient community. Sponsorship opportunities include complementary event tickets, increased visibility in the community, and onsite and digital promotion, including Known & Grown’s website, newsletters, and social media.
We are seeking individuals to assist with various tasks during the event. Shifts are typically 1.5 hours and include free admission. Volunteer sign-ups coming soon.
If you are a Known & Grown farmer or have a code for a free ticket, please register for tickets here.