Mission Days Festival celebrates St. Paul, Kansas heritage
Celebrate the history and heritage of the founding of Osage Mission/St. Paul, Kansas in 1847.
2019 marks the 36th observance of Mission Days. It will take place May 23-27 in St. Paul. Mission Days will will feature a 5K run, and 10 a.m. grand parade on Saturday and a variety of activities Thursday though Monday.
THURSDAY
5:30p-7p Kids carnival games at Prairie Mission Retirement Village
8p Adult Tricycle Races at The Dugout
9p Live Music
FRIDAY
6p Chalk Art Contest for the kids at City Park Tennis Courts
6:30p Scavenger Hunt (Register at 6p at The Dugout)
7p Movie Night at the firehouse
9p Live Music
SATURDAY
7a 5K Race (Registration at 6:30a)
7a Knights of Columbus Breakfast at Parish Hall
8a Arts & Crafts Show in downtown & at the firehouse
8a Bake Sale fundraiser at the firehouse
8a-5p Dunk Tank fundraiser
9a-5p Open House at Osage Mission Neosho County Museum
10a Grand Parade with Kids Golf Cart Parade
After Parade Pony Rides for the Kids (free will donations to help Rescue Horses)
10:30a Baby Contest at stage (must pre-register from 9:15a-10a)
11a Lunch Buffet at Osage Mission Neosho County Museum
11a Performances begin at stage (music, magic, etc.)
11a Donnie’s Annual Draft Horse Pull then Pony Pull on the alley north of Central Street
11:30a Kids Games at City Park (includes turtle races)
12p-4p Inflatable Fun for the Kids in the City Park
12p Cornhole Tournament next to the Dugout (register by 11a)
12p Horseshoe Throwing Tournament behind the Dugout (register at 11a)
1p Pie Eating Contest at the firestation
1p Kids & Youth Tractor Pull held downtown (registeration at 12:30p)
2p Hot Dog Eating Contest held at the firestation
9p Live Music
SUNDAY
Osage Hills Mission Days Golf Tournament: 1st group registers at 6:30a & starts at 7a, 2nd group registers at 11:30a & starts at 12p (members and their guests welcome)
8a-11:30a Sunday Breakfast at Osage Mission Neosho County Museum hosted by Osage Mission Historical Society
10:00a Church Service at St Francis Catholic Church
11:15a Church Service at United Methodist Church
MONDAY
9:30a Memorial Day Services at St Francis Cemetery & at Hope Cemetery