See St. Joseph: exploring the great outdoors
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- St. Joseph residents better stock up on sunscreen because the weekend's top entertainment will be in the great outdoors. News-Press NOW's Kendra Simpson found the weekend's most exciting activities in this week's edition of See St. Joseph.
Kicking off the weekend of outdoor adventures is the inaugural Pony Express STOL series.
Aviation fans are not going to want to miss this. The STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) aviation competition gets skilled pilots to push their aircraft to the limit, taking off and landing in incredibly short distances. It's precision flying at its finest and St. Joseph residents get front-row seats to the action. Pilots will practice from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, which will be open to the public. Then, watch as top pilots from across the country showcase their expertise from 9 a.m. to roughly 3 p.m. Saturday at Rosecrans Memorial Airport, located at 100b NW Rosecrans Road. Tickets can be purchased online at www.ponyexpressstol.com.
For those who prefer their excitement to stay on the ground, the Allied Arts Council is hosting the 13th annual Beer Walk for the Arts.
The Sip, Stroll, Support the Arts beer walk in the historic Harris-Kemper neighborhood is where history, beer, food and music all combine for a fun-filled afternoon. At every stop, walkers will receive a craft beer from a variety of midwestern breweries paired with food samples from local eateries. In addition to the food and drink samples, walkers will gon on a homes tour with live music. The annual Beer Walk benefits the Arts Fund, which provides St. Joseph will all of its fine arts entertainment including but not limited to the Robidoux Resident Theatre, Saint Joseph Symphony and Creative Arts Productions. The walk goes from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday in the Harris-Kemper Historic District. Tickets can be purchased on the event's webpage at www.ticketleap.events/tickets/stjoearts/beer-walk-for-the-arts-2025.
For lovers of all things nature, the River Bluff Trails Park and the Saint Joseph Trail Alliance are hosting the annual River Bluff Trails Fest.
Hikes, bikes, food and more await those strong enough to step up to the plate, and that includes everyone because there are events ranging from beginner to advanced. There's going to be bike clinics, cross country races, guided nature walks and more. This is the perfect opportunity to push yourself, enjoy nature and spend time with friends and family. There's going to be clinics, races, rides and more starting 5 p.m. Friday and going until 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the River Bluff Trails Park located at Highland Ave. and Waterworks Road. For a complete list of events, visit the fest's website at www.bikereg.com.
St. Joseph is the place to be this weekend for all outdoor fun and activities. Tune in to News-Press NOW every Thursday for more See St. Joseph.
