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Calendar of Events
for Pike & Lincoln Counties, Missouri
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CHAMP CLARK
HERITAGE FESTIVAL
Bowling Green, MO |
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Saturday, September 11, 2010
Courthouse Square and Honey Shuck
Activities start at 9 am
This annual event features games, a car, truck
and tractor show, a parade, musical entertainment,
craft vendors, a 5K Fun Run/Walk, and tours of
Champ Clark's Honey Shuck. There will be plenty of food and
refreshments.
Free
For more information call
573-324-2981 |
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OLD THRESHERS REUNION
Elsberry,
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September 18 - September 19, 2010
7 am - 11 pm
Junction of Highway B and Highway NN
The focus of this event is threshing- the beating
of the seeds from grain. Features include threshing and sawing
demonstrations, antique tractors, tractors and horse pulls, crafts,
a flea market, children's games, live entertainment, and
refreshments. A favorite of the event is the 1908 steam powered all
wooden Merry Go Round with original ticket booth!
$5 for all 3 days
For more information call 573-898-5588 |
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APPLEFEST
Clarksville, MO |
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October 9 - October 10, 2010
10 am - 5 pm both days
Bring your family and friends and enjoy a beautiful autumn drive
along scenic Highway 79 and spend the day in Clarksville while
enjoying the annual Applefest activities. Start the day on
Saturday at 10 am with the Applefest parade. Afterwards browse
the many crafters and vendors throughout town. Enter the Apple
Bake-off contest with your favorite baked apple dish. You are
invited to visit Clarksville’s shops and watch some of
Missouri’s best working artists. Delight in a stroll along the
Mississippi River while enjoying a tasty treat from the
Riverfront Food Court. Schwan’s will be hosting a Chamber
Fundraiser at River Front Park. The annual art show is located
in the historic Appleshed and the historic
Elgin/Cottrell House will be open for guided tours during
the festival.
Free
For more information call 573-242-3207
or visit
www.clarksvillemo.us |
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LOUISIANA
COUNTRY COLORFEST
Louisiana, MO |
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October 16 - October 17, 2010
Louisiana Riverfront
Louisiana's annual autumn celebration features activities such as a
parade, talent show, car show, lip-sync contest, motorcycle show,
baby show, arts & crafts, and a Kid's Corner. Activities may vary.
There will be plenty of food, beverages, entertainment, and vendors
on the grounds.
Free
For more information call 1-888-642-3800 |
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50
MILES OF ART
STUDIO & GALLERY TOUR |
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November 7 - November 8, 2010
10 am - 5 pm
Hannibal, Louisiana, Clarksville, and Elsberry
Professional artists and artisans in the historic river towns of
Hannibal, Louisiana, Clarksville, and surrounding communities are
opening their studios, galleries, and retail spaces for their
semi-annual Studio and Gallery Tour. Sponsored by the Great River
Road Guild of Professional Artists, an outgrowth of The Provenance
Project.
Free
For more information call 573-242-3132
or visit www.50milesofart.com |
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WINTER
WONDERLAND CELEBRATION
Louisiana, MO |
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Friday, November 26, 2010
5 pm
Downtown District
This celebration includes a parade, the lighting
of the city Christmas tree, and the annual wreath decorating
competition. Contests include competitions for the titles of Miss
Snow Queen, Junior Miss Snow Queen, Miss Snowflake and Mr. Frosty.
Horse and wagon will be available for rides.
Free
For more information call 1-888-642-3800 |
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ANNUAL
CHURCH WALK
Louisiana, MO |
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Sunday, December 12, 2010
Downtown District
The Louisiana Area Historical Museum hosts the
annual Christmas Mid-town Church Walk. After the Walk cookies and
warm cider is served by the Museum Board of Directors.
Free
For more information call 1-888-642-3800 |
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EAGLE DAYS
Clarksville, MO |
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January 29 - January 30, 2011
Saturday: 9 am - 4 pm
Sunday: 10 am - 3 pm
Various locations throughout town
The World Bird Sanctuary of St. Louis and the Missouri Department
of Conservation will present live eagle
programs every hour at the Apple Shed at the south edge of town.
Spotting scopes, naturalists, and bonfires for warmth will be available at
Riverfront Park. Come early to watch the birds feed in the
Mississippi River.
Free
For more information call 573-242-3132 |
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WINTER
RIVER
FESTIVAL
Louisiana, MO |
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Saturday, January 29, 2011
Downtown Louisiana
Join
in the fun with wine-tasting, fine arts displays, the Polar
Plunge, horse-drawn wagon rides, "What Its Worth"
antique appraisals, the "Sneakers and Snowflakes" 5k
run/walk and the artistic "House of fire and Ice."
Most activities are Free
For more information call 1-888-642-3800 |
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50 MILES OF ART
STUDIO & GALLERY TOUR |
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March 26 - March 27, 2011
10 am - 5 pm both days
Hannibal, Louisiana, Clarksville, and Elsberry
Professional artists and artisans in the historic river towns of
Hannibal, Louisiana, Clarksville, and surrounding communities are
opening their studios, galleries, and retail spaces for their
semi-annual Studio and Gallery Tour. Sponsored by the Great River
Road Guild of Professional Artists, an outgrowth of The Provenance
Project.
Free
For more information call 573-242-3132
or visit www.50milesofart.com |
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TASTE
OF
PIKE COUNTY
Louisiana, MO |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
March, 2011
Your Event Center, 5th & Carolina Streets
A full evening of food and fun as this open house
to shows off the best of Pike County’s food industry. Area
restaurateurs participate with entrees, desserts, and whatever
else fits their fancy.
Advance tickets needed
For more information call 1-888-642-3800 |
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CLASSICS ON WHEELS
CAR SHOW
Elsberry,
MO |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
May, 2011
Registration
9 am - 12 pm; Awards at 3 pm
City Park, 4th & Broadway
Sponsored by the Elsberry Chamber of Commerce
this event features 150 entries of all make, model and vintage.
Additional activities include a city wide yard sale, an Alumni
Banquet, and food and fun for everyone. Proceeds benefit the City of
Elsberry and local schools.
Free, $15 Registration Fee to enter a car
Admission charged for the banquet
For more information email Brigitte Steavenson at bsteavenson@yahoo.com |
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HOME
GROWN FOLK FESTIVAL
Troy,
MO |
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PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
May, 2011
9 am - 5 pm
Lincoln County Fairgrounds, Fairgrounds Road
Sponsored by the Raintree Arts Council the Home Grown Folk Festival
is presented to educate and celebrate the region’s cultural heritage
by showcasing historic crafts and performing arts. Saturday music
will feature the band ʻRelationʼ at the beer garden. On Sunday there
will be music by ʻMississippi Mudʼ.
Admission at the gate $3 per person, 2 for $5, Children 10 and under
free.
For more information call
636-528-7786 |
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CHILI
COOKOFF
Clarksville, MO |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
June, 2011
9 am - 5 pm
Riverfront Park
Sanctioned by the International Chili Society this event brings
cooks from all over the country to the banks of the Mississippi
River in Clarksville to compete for the opportunity to cook in the
World Cookoff in Reno Nevada. Samples of chili's are served to the
public throughout the day. Drawings for door prizes, music, food
and beverages.
$3 at the gate, tickets will be sold to sample chili, beverages
and food.
For more information call 573-242-3920
E-mail lwblakey@earthlink.net |
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OLD GLORY JUBILEE
Elsberry,
MO |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
July, 2011
10
am - 4 pm
City Park
Spend an old-fashioned Fourth of July at this
event that features a parade, food, games, crafts, music, Elsberry Idol
Competition. Fireworks top the evening at dusk.
Free
For more information call 573-898-5588 |
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FOURTH OF JULY
CELEBRATION
Louisiana, MO |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
July, 2011
Louisiana Riverfront
Booths
open and music begins at 6 with the fireworks display beginning at
9.
Free
For more information call 1-888-642-3800 |
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PIKE
COUNTY FAIR
Bowling Green, MO |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
July, 2011
Pike County Fair Grounds, US-54
Special events, variety of foods, 4H, livestock, and agricultural exhibits.
For
more information call 573-324-3992
or visit www.pikecountyfair.org |
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