Celebrate the music and legacy of Jerry Garcia during the Day of the Grateful Dead at Cooper’s Landing Riverside Resort & Marina. Supported by KOPN 89.5 FM, this special outdoor event features an afternoon and evening of live music inspired by The Grateful Dead, along with food, local vendors, and a laid-back riverside atmosphere.
Whether you’re a lifelong Deadhead or simply enjoy great live music, this celebration offers the perfect way to spend a summer day on the Missouri River.
Event Details
- Date: Jerry Garcia Birthday Weekend
- Event Begins: 2:00 PM, Sunday August 2nd
- Live Music: 2:30 PM – Sunset
- Location: Cooper’s Landing Riverside Resort & Marina
- 11505 S. Smith Hatchery Road
- Columbia, MO 65203
- Admission: Open to the public
Live Music Lineup
Enjoy performances celebrating the music of the Grateful Dead by:
- Mikey Wehling
- Moon Valley Trio featuring Andrew Allen (of Grateful Phish & Reelfoot)
- Austin Kolb Band
- Back Water
Food & Vendors
Come hungry! Lilly’s Cantina Food Truck will be serving fresh Mexican-inspired street food from 12:00 PM until sunset, with favorites including tacos, burritos, and refreshing aguas frescas.
Guests can also browse local vendors throughout the afternoon while enjoying the music and scenic riverfront setting.
Celebrate an Iconic Musical Legacy
The Day of the Grateful Dead is a chance to gather with friends, enjoy live performances, and honor the timeless music of Jerry Garcia in one of Columbia’s most unique outdoor venues. Bring a chair, soak in the riverside atmosphere, and enjoy an afternoon filled with music, food, and community—because, as the Grateful Dead famously sang, there’s “nothing left to do but smile.”
Event by Cooper’s Landing Riverside Resort & Marina and KOPN 89.5 FM
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