2025 Augusta Plein Air Art Festival

The 22nd annual Augusta Plein Air Art Festival will begin on April 24th and go through May 3rd. "Plein Air" means "outdoors" and over 100 artists will converge on Augusta, Missouri, as well Defiance and New Melle, to paint the picturesque spring settings of this region. Daily registration during the Festival will be held at the Harmonie-Verein/American Legion as well as online. The public is invited to observe (FREE!) while the artists create art! Plus enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes of Augusta's wineries, shops and restaurants. Please check the website to get the most up-to-date information and check out the links on the website for more details about each day's activities.

Daily Events:

April 24th-May 3rd | 8am-6pm | Daily Artist Registration
April 24th | 8am | Kick-off Registration
April 24th | 8:30am-10am | Framing How to Tricks of the Trade - Jamie Green
April 24th | 11:30am-2:30pm | Sunflower Hill Farm Paint Out
April 24th | 4pm-7pm | Defiance Ridge Vinyards - Paint Out
April 25th | 8:30am-12pm | Augusta Pick-A-Spot Paint Out
April 25th | 6pm-9pm | An Evening In Agusta Paint Out
April 26th-May 2nd | 8am-5pm | Art Gallery @ Harmonie Verein - New Paintings Daily
April 26th | 10am-12:30pm | Noboleis Winery Quick Paint
April 26th | 5pm-8pm | Triple 3 Vineyard Paint Out
April 27th | 9:30am-1pm | Premier Artist Paint Out at Lake Sherwood Estates
April 27th | 3pm-6pm | Mystery Estate #1 - Meet at the Harmonie Verein
April 27th | 5pm-8pm | Montelle Winery Paint Out
April 28th | 7:30am-11am | Morning with Alpacas
April 28th | 2pm-5:30pm | Augusta Shores Paint Out
April 29th | 1pm-5pm | Sugar Creek Winery/Judgement Tree Paint Out
April 29th | 2pm-4:30pm | Sip n Paint at Sugar Creek Winery - Open to the public
April 30th | 9am-12:30pm | Crow Creek Farm Paint Out
April 30th | 2pm-5pm | Mystery Estate #2 - Meet at the Harmonie Verein
April 30th | 2:30pm-6:30pm | An Afternoon at Balducci's
May 1st | 8am-11am | Mystery Estate #3 - Meet at the Harmonie Verein
May 1st | 1pm-5:30pm | New Melle Paint Out
May 2nd | 7:30am-5pm | Festival in Augusta - Artist's Choice & People's Choice Voting & Theme Paint Judging
May 2nd | 5pm-8pm | Golden Ticket - VIP by Invitation Only - Preview Sale
May 3rd | 11:30am-5pm | Augusta Plein Air Art Fair & Awards Ceremony

For More Information:

Augusta Missouri | 636-228-4005 | Website | Facebook

Augusta, Missouri overlooks the Missouri River and was founded in 1836 by a settler that came to St. Charles County with Daniel Boone. The historic town is known for its wineries, bed and breakfasts and restaurants. The Katy Trail State Park Bike Trail has a trail head located in the town. Several annual events are hosted in the quaint historic town.

Please check the website listed on each event to get the most up-to-date information.