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 the Centene Foundation, friends, neighbors and community leaders will gather to celebrate this milestone year—Forest Park Forever's 40th anniversary and 150 years of Forest Park.

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.

Championed by the Women’s Committee and co-chaired* by two dedicated members of Forest Park Forever, Akberet Boykin Farr and Laura Sawyier, this is our nonprofit conservancy’s signature event and largest annual fundraiser.

Hat Luncheon Tickets

Tickets for our 35th annual Hat Luncheon are now available.

Your purchase and donations support our work to restore and maintain the best city park for today's visitors and future generations. Thank you!

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

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

Title sponsor

Anniversary Sponsors

Cypress Sponsor

Magnolia Sponsors

Willow Sponsors

Maple Sponsors

Sponsor opportunities are available!

Please contact our Senior Manager, Sponsorship and Business Development, Sara Curran, by email or call 314-571-6082.

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

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