Forest Park Forever Hat Luncheon

On June 4, the iconic Forest Park Forever Hat Luncheon returns to the World’s Fair Pavilion. In partnership with Centene, friends, neighbors and community leaders will gather to celebrate this milestone year—Forest Park Forever's 40th anniversary and 150 years of Forest Park.

Championed by the Women’s Committee and co-chaired* by two dedicated members of Forest Park Forever each year, this is our nonprofit conservancy’s signature event and largest annual fundraiser. We’re excited to announce that our 35th annual Hat Luncheon co-chairs* are Akberet Boykin Farr and Laura Sawyier.

Over three decades, this luncheon has become Forest Park Forever’s most eagerly anticipated event of the year. The festive afternoon will feature several hat contests, entertainment, a silent auction and a special program highlighting the profound impact of our work in Forest Park.

Stay tuned for tickets in the spring.

*Read more about our 2026 Hat Luncheon co-chairs, including a list of co-chairs from the past!

Sponsor opportunities are available!

Please contact our Manager of Corporate & Foundation Giving, Sara Curran, by email or call 314-571-6082.

Your support helps Forest Park Forever unsure this treasured urban green space continues to thrive, forever.

Event questions? Please email our team at hatluncheon@forestparkforever.org or call 314.561.3447.

Click the buttons below to read more about the success of the 2025 Hat Luncheon and open the photo album on Facebook.