Events all weekend at Valley of Flowers

Valley of Flowers Activities May 5-7, Concludes May 7 with Queen Cornation

 

Activities during the three-day Valley of Flowers festival will appeal to all ages. At the James J. Eagan Center, fair-goers will find culturally diverse performances, an aerial circus performance, a vendor/craft fair, a pretty baby photo contest, a magician, fan favorite Babaloo and children’s activities.

Musical entertainment will be provided on both Friday and Saturday starting with the Array Band from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, May 5. On Saturday, May 6 performances by the Soulard Band playing from at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Trilogy Band performing from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. followed by the band Power Play performing from 4 to 6 p.m.

Old Town Partners Classic Car Show on Saturday down rue St. Francois, participate in the Volksmarch, visit the Historic Log Cabin at Tower Court Park on Washington St. at South New Florissant Rd., see a Lacrosse demonstration at the Eagan Center soccer field, and of course enjoy mouth-watering food everywhere.

The 2nd Annual Washers Tourney will be held on Saturday, May 6 starting at 11 a.m., check-in at 10:30 a.m., at the James J. Eagan Center. For more information and to sign up, visit www.florissantvalleyofflowers.com. Also, on that same day and at JJE, the popular Touch-A-Truck will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“Once again the City of Florissant is pulling out all the stops to provide a wonderful weekend of family entertainment with many free productions and events,” said Florissant Mayor Tim Lowery, “All of these fun activities will culminate with the annual parade and crowning of the Valley of Flowers Queen and Her Court on Sunday, May 7th at the Duchesne Home Association fairgrounds.