Historic Commercial Street logo for C-Street in Springfield, Missouri

CultureFest 2026

SGF CultureFest "Bridging Cultures" 2026 logo featuring a colorful illustration of the Jefferson Avenue Footbridge, Springfield, MO

Follow the music down Historic C-Street and let SGF CultureFest fill your senses. This free festival turns our brick storefronts and the landmark Jefferson Avenue Footbridge into a walkable world tour, where the aromas of global street food mix with live music, dance, and handmade art from cultures across Springfield and beyond. Graze from booth […]

First Friday Art Walk on C-Street

"First Friday Art Walk" logo with a bold black letter A, chartreuse green paint-stroke background, and a purple brushstroke forming legs mid-stride beneath the A.

On the first Friday of every month, Historic Commercial Street becomes part of one of Springfield’s longest-running celebrations of local art. The First Friday Art Walk, presented by the Springfield Regional Arts Council for more than 20 years, now reaches from downtown up to C-Street, turning our historic storefronts, galleries, cafes, and gathering spaces into […]

Oktoberfest on Historic C-Street

First Annual Springfield Oktoberfest on Historic C-Street logo with a Bavarian blue-and-white crest, bridge, and pretzel.

Experience Oktoberfest on Historic C-Street as Mumbles1888 transforms its outdoor Biergarten into a German-inspired gathering place every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from September 25 through October 31. The celebration kicks off Friday, September 25, from 5–8 pm.  Throughout the month-long celebration, visitors can enjoy craft beer from Springfield Brewing Company, German food and snacks from Eurasia Coffee […]

Live Music at Moon City Pub

Uncle Rico live music graphic for a September 25 show at Moon City Pub, 420 West Commercial Street, Springfield.

Uncle Rico takes the stage at Moon City Pub on Friday, September 25, from 7 to 10 pm for an evening of live music on Historic C-Street. The event is part of Moon City Pub’s ongoing live music lineup and offers a casual Friday night out with drinks, food, and local music in one of […]

Stars Hollow Autumn Festival Trivia Night

A Stars Hollow themed autumn display with a gazebo and Founded 1779 sign on C-Street, Springfield, MO.

The town meeting has been called! Stars Hollow is coming to Celebrations on C-Street! A Gilmore Girls inspired themed evening of “coffee, coffee, coffee,” food trucks, Gilmore Girls trivia, a costume contest, prizes, nostalgia, and cozy fall vibes! Please visit our website for ticket and event details! Register as a team of 4-8 players. Team […]

Live Music at Moon City Pub

C. Charles Jones live music graphic for a Moon City Pub show on Historic C-Street, Springfield, MO.

Plan for some live music featuring C Charles Jonest at Moon City Pub, Saturday Sept 19 at 7pm, Pay What you Can.

College Football Week One at Mumbles1888

Missouri State football players on the field for College Football Week One at Mumbles1888, Springfield, MO.

Mumbles1888 on Historic Commercial Street is your destination for football and futbol. We will have college games running whenever and wherever they are, starting week 1 on Sat Sept 5 when Missouri State takes on Texas A&M.

Ozarks Pridefest: Pride on C-Street

Ozarks Pridefest, Pride on C-Street graphic for Saturday September 26, Historic Commercial Street, Springfield, MO.

This is a block-party-meets-street-fair celebrating the history, heart, and future of our LGBTQIA+ community. Shop local makers & non-profits, grab amazing eats & drinks, and catch live performances all day long!

First Friday Artwalk

First Friday Art Walk logo for the monthly Historic C-Street art event, Springfield, Missouri.

It’s back! We are so excited to host an extension northward of the Springfield Regional Arts Council’s First Friday Artwork. Join us Sept 4 and each first Friday through December on Historic C-Street, dining, strolling, and shopping, while you take in various art displays at C-Art Gallery, Coven Collective, Eurasia, Upside Down Mercantile, and others. […]

Thriller On C-Street

Thriller on C-Street Macabre Promenade graphic for the Springfield Halloween parade, October 17, 2026.

It’s back. Thriller on C-Street returns Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 7 PM for one of C-Street’s most anticipated nights of the year. See five performances of Michael Jackson’s Thriller take over Commercial Street, joined by hundreds of zombies, monsters, and creatures you may or may not want getting too close. All performances face the […]