St. Joseph is made up of people, places and amenities that are unlike any other Midwest city. We’re bold. We’re curious. We’re quirky. We’re uncommon in the best of ways.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
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Amidst the chaos of a packed gymnasium… squeak, squeak. Bounce. Bounce. These are the only sounds that matter. Sneakers and a basketball against a polished gym floor.
Born in 1783 to a St. Louis family of merchants and fur traders, Joseph Robidoux would become the founder of St. Joseph, MO.
Olympic weightlifter and USA Weightlifting Hall of Fame member Pete Kelley has seen some impressive views from around the globe.
Striding through the doors of Artcrafts Engraving Co. transports you from the modern streets of St. Joseph back through our history in manufacturing.
It’s not paintball. It’s not even a water balloon fight. It’s foam warfare, and there’s a good chance you’ll want to join the fun.
Listen to "Are You In Love" from St. Joseph's own Simon Fink. The historical and present-day references in this song merely tease at the breadth and depth of the traits characterizing our people, places and events: brainy, creative, curious, fearless, genuine, innovative, inspired, kind, passionate, quirky, resilient, spirited, uncommon, visionary and more! The song is available for purchase here.