36th South Side Fall Festival prepares for weekend celebration

Vendors set up for the 2025 South Side Fall Festival at Hyde Park. — Rebecca Evans | News-Press NOW

By Rebecca Evans

Published September 18, 2025 12:00 pm

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Volunteers and vendors began setting up Thursday for the 36th Annual South Side Fall Festival, which opens Friday in Hyde Park.

The festival will feature local food, live entertainment and a variety of vendors.

The festival kicks off at noon on Friday, Sept. 19, and continues through Sunday, Sept. 21.

The annual parade will take place rain or shine at 10 a.m. on Saturday.

Participants in the parade must register in advance at ssffparade@yahoo.com or in person at Vibe Nutrition, 3003 S. Belt Highway.

Admission to the festival is free.

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Rebecca Evans

Rebecca Evans joined News-Press NOW in June 2025 after earning her Bachelor’s degree in Applied Cinematic Arts from Missouri Western State University.