Calendar of Events
for Pike & Lincoln Counties, Missouri

CHAMP CLARK
HERITAGE FESTIVAL

Bowling Green, MO
  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

OLD THRESHERS REUNION
Elsberry, MO
  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

APPLEFEST
Clarksville, MO
  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
LOUISIANA COUNTRY COLORFEST
Louisiana, MO
  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
     

50 MILES OF ART
STUDIO & GALLERY TOUR
  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
WINTER WONDERLAND CELEBRATION
Louisiana, MO
  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
ANNUAL CHURCH WALK
Louisiana, MO
  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

EAGLE DAYS
Clarksville, MO
  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
WINTER RIVER
FESTIVAL
Louisiana, MO
  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

50 MILES OF ART
STUDIO & GALLERY TOUR
  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
TASTE OF
PIKE COUNTY
Louisiana, MO
  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

CLASSICS ON WHEELS
CAR SHOW
Elsberry, MO
  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
HOME GROWN FOLK FESTIVAL
Troy, MO
  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
CHILI COOKOFF
Clarksville, MO
  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

OLD GLORY JUBILEE
Elsberry, MO
  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

FOURTH OF JULY
CELEBRATION
Louisiana, MO
  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

PIKE COUNTY FAIR
Bowling Green, MO
  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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