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Lenhard Family Light Show-Halloween Edition kicks off tonight
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Lenhard Family Light Show-Halloween Edition kicks off tonight

  • By Leader staff
  • Oct 3, 2025

The Lenhard Family Light Show-Halloween Edition kicks off today, Oct. 3, at Larry G. Crites Memorial Park, 2232 Old Hwy. A, Festus. The displa…

Crites Park stage named after former Festus mayor
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Crites Park stage named after former Festus mayor

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Sep 16, 2025
  • 1 min to read

The formerly untitled music venue at Larry G. Crites Memorial Park in Festus has a name – Mayor Mike’s Stage, named after former Festus Mayor …

Festus Turtle Cove splash pad, playground slated to open in July
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Festus Turtle Cove splash pad, playground slated to open in July

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Jul 1, 2025
  • 1 min to read

Youngsters looking forward to the opening of a splash pad in Larry G. Crites Memorial Park in Festus must wait longer than first planned, but …

Festus to renovate Red Barn venue at Crites Park
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Festus to renovate Red Barn venue at Crites Park

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Jul 3, 2024
  • 1 min to read

It won’t be too long before festivities are once again held at the Red Barn at Larry G. Crites Memorial Park in Festus.

Crites Park splash pad projected to open next year
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Crites Park splash pad projected to open next year

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • May 25, 2024
  • 1 min to read

A water play area is expected to open at Larry G. Crites Memorial Park in Festus in spring or summer 2025.

Worship Concert set for Saturday in Crites Park in Festus
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Worship Concert set for Saturday in Crites Park in Festus

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Sep 28, 2023

An afternoon of Christian music is coming to the Larry G. Crites Memorial Park in Festus this weekend.

Festus to spend $216,800 on walking trail for Crites Park
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Festus to spend $216,800 on walking trail for Crites Park

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Sep 6, 2023

The Larry G. Crites Memorial Park soon will get a new walking trail.

Postponed concert set for Sunday; film series resumes July 29
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Postponed concert set for Sunday; film series resumes July 29

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Jul 19, 2023

The Swingin’ Under the Stars concert the city of Festus postponed two months ago is now set to be held from 6-8 p.m. Sunday, July 23, at Larry…

Festus council approves contracts  to repair, assess city-owned buildings
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Festus council approves contracts to repair, assess city-owned buildings

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Mar 27, 2023

The Festus City Council recently agreed to spend $46,491.47 to repair or improve two city-owned structures.

Pevely man moves holiday light shows to Festus
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Pevely man moves holiday light shows to Festus

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Sep 28, 2022

Justin Lenhard has moved his elaborate holiday light shows from Pevely to Festus.

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