September 2026

Bring your senses of adventure, fun and community to Raymore’s Festival of the Trails

Raytown’s Festival of the Trails will step off on its annual observance on Sept. 12. The event is a commemoration of the three westward pioneer trails that wound through what became the Raytown community. It also celebrates the Rock Island bike and hiking trail that opened last year. This is the sixth year for the popular event.

Much of the activities will take place at the Rice-Tremonti Home, 8801 E. 66th St., 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Admission to the site is free, but donations are appreciated. A full day of family fun is planned with games and crafts for the kids, tours of the historic home and a huge craft fair on the grounds.

Historical interpreters will appear in period dress, the Missouri Free Trappers will be camped on site, a blacksmith with demonstrate his skills, and there will be a wool-spinning demonstration. Food trucks will be present, and the Friends of the Rice-Tremonti Home will hold a bake- and ice cream sale.

Activities are also scheduled in the downtown area. Food deals will be offered at local restaurants, and live music will be on site.