08-14-26 4 states weekend events
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The Missouri State Fair started yesterday in Sedalia and runs through August 23rd. This year's theme puts a patriotic spotlight on the Show-Me State.
Missouri State Fair Director Jason Moore says "Show-Me Stars and Stripes" was chosen to celebrate a major milestone in American history.
“We're going to kick it into high gear with the decorations on the buildings and patriotic-themed things in our barns. New ribbons this year that are red, white, and blue. We've got the Freedom Truck. That was in Washington, DC over the 4th of July. It's a traveling museum that's really cool. It takes you back to 1776.”
The Missouri State Fair features livestock shows, concerts, exhibits, carnival rides and other attractions.
Food Truck Friday
August lights up with Neon Nights at Food Truck Friday! Join us from 11 AM through 9 PM for a vibrant summer evening filled with glowing colors, great food, and high‑energy community fun in the heart of Carthage.
Enjoy a variety of food trucks, local vendors, and an electric atmosphere inspired by bold neon lights and summer nights. Whether you’re grabbing dinner, meeting friends, or just soaking up the glow, Neon Nights brings a fun, upbeat twist to your favorite monthly gathering.
Wear your brightest colors, bring your appetite, and get ready to shine at Food Truck Friday — Neon Nights style!
Concert in the Park
Join us at 7:00 PM Saturday
The 3rd of CCA's Summer concert Series: The Eddie Valen Band will take you back with 50s and 60s rock-n-roll to celebrate 100 years of Route 66. Fun music for all ages!
Bring friends, family, lawn chairs (or blankets), and whatever snacks/drinks/games you want to beat the heat!
Will have a slip-n-slide for the kids... so throw some towels in the car too!
Coordinated by Carthage Council on the Arts
Carthage Farmers Market
The ROOT 66 Carthage Farmers Market is open on Saturday!
The Carthage Farmers Market offers a wide variety of fresh in-season produce, greenhouse plants, honey, jams, jelly, and baked goods.
They are hosting it at their new covered pavilion, at 122 Grant Street in Carthage. It is sort of near the Carthage Civil War museum and Pete's convenience store.
This Root 66 farmers market is going from 8 am to noon this Saturday
Carterville will be holding the 3rd annual Route 66 Block Party Saturday starting at 5 PM. It will feature a car, truck and bike show along with games for the kids, a DJ and vendors. The block party will be at 101 South Main in Carterville.
The Webb City Farmers Market is open every Saturday year round from 9:00 AM until 12:00 Noon and through October 6th every Tuesday from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM. You are invited to enjoy all of the local farm fresh produce and items from local producers.
Shop the Empire Market. Join us every Saturday, all year long from 10a-2p in our indoor historic location. Shop with vendors in our Lineman’s Hall, Foreman’s Hall, and Engineer’s Hall every week! The Empire Market is located at 931 E 4th St, Joplin, MO
The Neosho Farmers Market is open at 201 West Spring Street every Saturday during the market season. The Neosho Farmers Market is ready to bring you the best of local fresh produce, baked goods, handmade items and so much more. The farmers market is open 9:00 AM through 12:00 Noon.
