The American Royal serves up a hot night of cold beer and wine, patterned after The Great American Beer Festival, with an added feature of wine from Missouri and other areas. More than 100 varieties of beer and wine will be available. The event is held inside Hale Arena on the American Royal grounds. Admission includes a commemorative glass and unlimited sampling at all wine and beer booths.

Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the event. Attendees must be 21 or older. Tickets will be available for purchase on 25 May.

Trails West is one of the largest event in Northwest Missouri; rated in the top three by the Missouri Arts Council. The festivities include three days of fine art, folk art, dramatic stage performances, reenactments, musical entertainment and food for the whole family. Come experience St Joseph's unique cultural heritage and art works from across the Midwest. Held in Civic Center Park.

Missouri wines and food products are featured at this annual event. Artisans and crafters selling their products. Attend wine seminars, food demonstrations and wine and food sampling.

The sounds of Bluegrass music fill the back lawn for the entire event. Fireworks take place at the conclusion of the festival to celebrate the July 4th holiday. Visit the website for details and a schedule. Held at the Elms Resort and Spa.

The festival includes: more than 40 high school bands; a parade; musical field show; a craft and vendor village with more than 200 vendors; quilt show; flea market; baby show; car show; historical tours; dances for young and old; great food; and fun. The event centers on the Rock Barn, a limestone, octagon shaped building on the National Register of Historical Places. Trenton is located on Routes 6 and 65, 90 miles northeast of Kansas City; 100 miles south of Des Moines.

Celebrate Independence Day with games, food, crafts, carnival rides, parade, fireworks and fun. Music on two stages. July 2 is bluegrass night and wristband night for the carnival (unlimited rides, $15). Parade Saturday at 10 a.m. Fireworks on July 3 and 4 at 9:20 p.m. Pole vault explosion all day on July 4, featuring top U.S. pole vaulters. Held in Frontier Park.