We are proud to announce HawkFest for 2025! This newly created festival will feature Blues music Friday June 13th and Jazz music Saturday June 14th ! Come join us for a weekend of great music, food, beverages and a raffle.  The festival is FREE so bring your lawn chair and enjoy.

All proceeds benefit The Coleman Hawkins Jazz Heritage Society and will go towards a keeping arts and music free and accessible to the community.  This includes our commitment to fostering music education and allows us to provide a professional stage and sound system for 2 student groups.  

Coleman Hawkins Park at Felix Street Square

701 Felix Street 64501

St. Joseph, MO 

Friday June 13th, 2025

6:00PM Rich Berry

8:00PM Jerry Forney

Saturday June 14th, 2025

1:30PM St. Joseph Arts Academy

3:00PM  St. Joseph High School All-Star Jazz Band

4:15PM  KC Jazz Academy 

5:30PM   Lory Lacy Quartet

7:30PM  Urban Forum