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Farmington Blues, Brews and Barbecue
Sept 20 – 21
110 W Columbia Street, Farmington, MO 63640
This fun, family-friendly event is back again for another great year of food, music, and brews! Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a weekend in Historic Downtown Farmington, Missouri. Featuring blues bands, craft beer vendors, unique food options, a BBQ Contest, and more! Free admission and free concerts. Vendors will be available to purchase food, beverage, and craft items from
Friday, Sept 20th from 5-10:30 pm & Saturday, September 21st from 11 am – 11 pm.
Arnold Days 2024
Sept 20 – 22
Arnold City Park, 2261 Bradley Beach Rd, Arnold, MO 63010
Arnold Days is the city’s annual festival held September 20 starting at 5 pm to September 22 at 8 pm. This event brings the community together to enjoy live music and entertainment, delicious food, games, carnival rides, a parade, and a firework lake show! No matter your age or interests, there is something for everyone at Arnold Days! **No coolers, alcohol, personal pop-up tents, or glass allowed in the park.**
11th Annual Back the Blue Car Show
Sept 21
7 am – 3 pm
Arnold City Park, 2261 Bradley Beach Rd, Arnold, MO 63010
This family friendly festival will have numerous food and drink vendors, music, carnival rides, and entertainment for the entire family. All proceeds benefit the APOA (Arnold Police Officers Association) charitable foundation and Kiwanis Club of Arnold.
*The first 100 registrations will receive a custom dash plaque & t-shirt.*
$15 donation online/ in-advance
$20 donation day of event
For more information, registration, or to become a sponsor, please visit apoamo.org
Sept 21
8 am – noon | Awards: 3 pm
Elks Lodge, 1001 Krei Blvd, Farmington, MO 63640
Entry fee is $20
All proceeds will go to the Farmington Elks Veteran programs!
3 TROPHIES PER CLASS
Specialty Trophies
For more information Call Tip Bone 573-330-5739
Fundraiser for Becky Durbin
Sept 21
Registration: 8:30 am
31 West School St. Bonne Terre
A 5k walk/run fundraiser will be held in Downtown Bonne Terre to raise money for the Durbin Family & to show community support for Becky’s fight against esophageal cancer.
Registration will begin September 21st at 8:30 am @ 31 West School St. Bonne Terre. The walk/run will begin at 9 am.
Pre-Registration is available for $10 per person (include name and party number when registering) and pay by Venmo: @GoodVibesFitFactoryBonneTerre
Day of registration is $15 per person (children under 5 are free)
Any additional donations can be made to the Durbin Family’s GoFundMe.
2nd Annual Wayne County Outdoor Expo
Sept 28
McKenzie Creek Greenway
Hunting, fishing, camping gear, archery, guns, knives, ammo, dogs, boats, sxs, campers, food preservation, survival gear, etc. They are currently accepting any direct sales vendors or traders with these types of products. There will also be some special competition events throughout the day. Full schedule will be available soon. Applications and most current details are available at visitpiedmontmo.com/outdoorexpo.
Battle of Pilot Knob Reenactment
Sept 28
8 am – 5 pm
Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site
This is a reenactment on the actual battlefield, using the actual earthworks of Fort Davidson. Reenactor & sutler registration is now open. For more information, please visit battleofpilotknob.org
Marquand Pioneer Days
Sept 28 – 29
9 am
Marquand Historic Park, 201 S Harding St, Marquand, MO 63655
Fun for all ages!!!! Food & Craft vendors, Horseshoe tournament, Car & Motorcycle show, music, historical tours, bounce houses, and so much more.
Vendor applications: Marquand City Hall at 573-783-7780 or e-mail cityofmarquand@yahoo.com
Bulls, Barrels and Bands
Sept 28
Fredericktown Lions Club at 1913 MO-OO, Fredericktown, MO 63645
Chalk Bluff Rodeo Company is back in the arena along with entertainment by The Outsiders Music and Jordan Voss!
Beer wagons & concessions will be available. All money raised goes to local charities. Sponsored by the Fredericktown Lions Club.
Farmington Chamber Marketing Conference
Oct 1
8:30 am – 4 pm
Robert E. Sechrest Sr. Field House, Dixie Kohn Dr, Park Hills, MO 63601
The conference will address the number one challenge business members face: getting the word out about their businesses. The conference will feature local marketing experts covering essential topics such as integrated social media, developing a marketing strategy, utilizing video in your business, digital marketing, utilizing AI in marketing, brand matters, guerrilla marketing, the value of community relations. Keynote speakers include Chad Mahoney, President of the Missouri Broadcasters Association. An exhibit area will also host local marketing companies ready to assist with refining marketing plans.
$40 per person for current chamber members
$50 per person for potential chamber members
Lunch is included