Photos: Fabulous hats of all colors and materials delight at Forest Park Forever Hat Luncheon
Fablous hats of all colors and materials delight at 35th Annual Forest Park Forever Hat Luncheon on Thurday at the World's Fair Pavilion in Forest Park. The luncheon is the largest annual fundraiser for the park. This year Forest Park celebrates its’ 150th year while the nonprofit Forest Park Forever celebrates 40 years of restoring, maintaining, and sustaining the park.
Harriet Fitzpatrick models her hat created from natural materials at the 35th Annual Forest Park Forever Hat Luncheon on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at the World's Fair Pavilion in Forest Park. The luncheon is the largest annual fundraiser for the park. This year Forest Park celebrates its 150th year while the nonprofit Forest Park Forever celebrates 40 years of restoring, maintaining and sustaining the park.
Ashley Allmon, left, keeps cool with a fan as she takes in the colorful scene alongside Sara Campbell at the 35th Annual Forest Park Forever Hat Luncheon on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at the World's Fair Pavilion in Forest Park. The luncheon is the largest annual fundraiser for the park. This year Forest Park celebrates its’ 150th year while the nonprofit Forest Park Forever celebrates 40 years of restoring, maintaining, and sustaining the park.
The purple of Michaela Ramsey’s dress and hat create match the blossoming lavender at the 35th Annual Forest Park Forever Hat Luncheon on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at the World's Fair Pavilion in Forest Park. The luncheon is the largest annual fundraiser for the park. This year Forest Park celebrates its’ 150th year while the nonprofit Forest Park Forever celebrates 40 years of restoring, maintaining, and sustaining the park.
Alice Sydon, right, stacked floral hat delights at the 35th Annual Forest Park Forever Hat Luncheon on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at the World's Fair Pavilion in Forest Park. The luncheon is the largest annual fundraiser for the park. This year Forest Park celebrates its’ 150th year while the nonprofit Forest Park Forever celebrates 40 years of restoring, maintaining, and sustaining the park.
The birds on top of of Susan Carleton’s hat creates conversation among friends at the 35th Annual Forest Park Forever Hat Luncheon on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at the World's Fair Pavilion in Forest Park. The luncheon is the largest annual fundraiser for the park. This year Forest Park celebrates its’ 150th year while the nonprofit Forest Park Forever celebrates 40 years of restoring, maintaining, and sustaining the park.
Amanda Pope speaks to the judges as a group of staff and leadership from Washington University enter the hat contest at the 35th Annual Forest Park Forever Hat Luncheon on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at the World's Fair Pavilion in Forest Park. The luncheon is the largest annual fundraiser for the park. This year Forest Park celebrates its’ 150th year while the nonprofit Forest Park Forever celebrates 40 years of restoring, maintaining, and sustaining the park.
Stephanie Hallahan, left, assists Norma Taafee off the stage after walked the stage for the hat contest at the 35th Annual Forest Park Forever Hat Luncheon on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at the World's Fair Pavilion in Forest Park. The luncheon is the largest annual fundraiser for the park. This year Forest Park celebrates its’ 150th year while the nonprofit Forest Park Forever celebrates 40 years of restoring, maintaining, and sustaining the park.
Amy Gill’s hat made a statement to the lack of habitat for eagles at the 35th Annual Forest Park Forever Hat Luncheon on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at the World's Fair Pavilion in Forest Park. The luncheon is the largest annual fundraiser for the park. This year Forest Park celebrates its’ 150th year while the nonprofit Forest Park Forever celebrates 40 years of restoring, maintaining, and sustaining the park.
An attendee gives tribute to the Forest Park golf course at the 35th Annual Forest Park Forever Hat Luncheon on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at the World's Fair Pavilion in Forest Park. The luncheon is the largest annual fundraiser for the park. This year Forest Park celebrates its’ 150th year while the nonprofit Forest Park Forever celebrates 40 years of restoring, maintaining, and sustaining the park.
Lotoya Elnora, right, sits for a photo the 35th Annual Forest Park Forever Hat Luncheon on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at the World's Fair Pavilion in Forest Park. The luncheon is the largest annual fundraiser for the park. This year Forest Park celebrates its’ 150th year while the nonprofit Forest Park Forever celebrates 40 years of restoring, maintaining, and sustaining the park.

