🎉 Summer 2025 in Sikeston: Your Ultimate Guide to Events & Activities

Summer in Sikeston is bursting with excitement! From colorful balloon festivals to baseball tournaments and live music downtown, there’s something happening every week. Whether you're planning a staycation or hosting out-of-town guests, here's your go-to guide for summer fun in Sikeston:

🎶 Music in the Park Summer Concert Series

📅 Dates: Fridays, June 6 – August 1, 2025 (No concerts on June 20 and July 4)
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Legion Park, Downtown Sikeston
🎤 Lineup:

• June 6: Double Take

• June 13: Brothers Walker

• June 27: Southern Country Blend

• July 11: Keyed Up

• July 18: Southern Draw

• July 25: MTC Worship

• August 1: The Dirt Road Express

💡 Details: Free live music under the stars. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy concessions on site.
 

🎈 Sikeston Hot Air Balloon Festival

📅 Dates: June 20–22, 2025
📍 Location: Sikeston Rodeo Grounds
🎈 Highlights: Tethered balloon rides, live music, food trucks, balloon glows at sundown, and family fun all weekend long.
 

⚾ 'Summer Slam' 12th Annual Baseball Tournament

📅 Dates: June 28–29, 2025
📍 Location: Sikeston Recreation Complex
⚾ Details: A USSSA Baseball event for 9U–14U age groups—bringing in teams and families from across the region.

🎆 Elks Lodge #2319 July 4th Fireworks Celebration

📅 Date: July 4, 2025
🕒 Time: Begins at dusk
📍 Location: Sikeston Recreation Complex
🎇 Details: Celebrate Independence Day with a spectacular fireworks display hosted by Elks Lodge #2319. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for a fun, family-friendly night under the stars!

🏕️ YMCA Summer Day Camp

📅 Dates: June 9 – August 15, 2025
🕒 Time: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM (Monday–Friday)
📍 Location: YMCA of Southeast Missouri, 511 Taylor Street
🎯 Ages: Kindergarten – 6th Grade
🎨 Activities: Swimming, sports, crafts, field trips, and more all summer long.

🤠 73rd Annual Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo

📅 Dates: August 6–9, 2025
📍 Location: Sikeston Rodeo Grounds
🎟️ Highlights: Professional rodeo competitions followed by concerts every night—an iconic tradition you don’t want to miss.

🏘️ Return to Sunset 

📍 Location: Sunset neighborhood, Sikeston
🎉 Highlights: This beloved annual event brings neighbors together for a vibrant parade, fun games, delicious food, and a powerful worship service.
🗓️ Date: To be announced for 2025—stay tuned for details!

🍷 Downtown Sikeston Wine Festival

📅 Date: September 6, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Location: Historic Downtown Sikeston
🍷 Details: Sip and stroll with tastings from local wineries, live music, hors d'oeuvres, and great company.

With so many exciting events on the calendar, Sikeston is the place to be this summer. Whether you're chasing sunsets at the balloon festival, dancing downtown, or cheering on the rodeo bull riders—make the most of every moment in our hometown.

We’ll see you out there! 🎉