WATERFEST - June 27 & 28, 2025

Waterfest is Excelsior’s annual summertime celebration with activities for the entire family. Now in its 42nd year, Waterfest’s two-day schedule is full of free events such as live music on the main stage, a Waterfest parade, hot air balloon rides sponsored by Remax of Excelsior Springs and fireworks. There’s a kids’ activities area full of inflatable slides, obstacle courses and more. Waterfest also features a beer garden, car show, bike show, quilt show and so much more. 

Stroll up and down Broadway and take in the fun with over 100 booths showcasing arts, crafts, clothing, novelties, and gifts. Enjoy a wide variety of festival food and drink all day long. Learn of our mineral water history at the Friends of the Wells booth space, inside the Hall of Waters and at the Excelsior Springs Museum. 

Drawing thousands of residents and tourists, Waterfest is Excelsior’s largest celebration, earning the Best Festival designation in the Community of Excellence Awards for 2023. Save the date, invite friends and family, and plan to celebrate with us during Waterfest on June 27 & 28, 2025.