One of Centralia’s biggest weekends of the year is almost here! Scroll down to the bottom to see the FULL schedule of events.
Anchor Fest 2026 takes over downtown Centralia May 29–31 with three full days of carnival rides, live music, food, shopping, contests, family activities, and community fun. From the parade and car show to basketball tournaments and tractor displays, there’s something happening around every corner all weekend long. 🚗🍔🎠
Highlights include:
🎡 Carnival rides all weekend
🎵 Live entertainment every day
🚘 Car & bike show
🏀 3-on-3 basketball tournament
🚜 Antique tractor show
🏃 Fun Run benefiting CIS Outdoor Classroom
🥞 Country breakfast supporting Esther’s Pantry
🎉 Parade Friday evening at 6:45 p.m.
Families can also take advantage of complimentary shuttle service during carnival hours, public restrooms downtown, and handicap parking options throughout the festival.
📍 Downtown Centralia, Missouri
📅 May 29–31, 2026
Whether you come for the rides, the music, the food, or the small-town summer festival atmosphere, Anchor Fest is one of those weekends that turns into a yearly tradition for a lot of Mid-Missouri families.
Event by Centralia Anchor Festival
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