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Chamber of Commerce
COMMUNITY CALENDAR - 2008
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Contact the Chamber Office 660-886-3324 for additional information
on these events.
To submit your local event for the calendar click
here.
2008 EVENTS
1. Farm Toy Show January
Dozens of vendors and hundreds of farm toy enthusiasts gather each year
at the Saline County Fair Grounds. Marshall, MO
660-886-9908
2. Cinco de Mayo Festival - May 5, 2008
On the square in Marshall, a cultural fiesta celebrating Mexico’s “1862
Battle of Puebla”.
Food, mariachi music and dancing.
660-886-3324
3. Shrine Parade - May 10, 2008
150 Entries and Shriners at their best with mini-cycles and costumes!
10:00 AM - Miami & Arrow Streets, Marshall, MO
660-886-2225
4. May Festival - Second Saturday in May
Antiques, entertainment, crafts, food and much more set up on sidewalks,
lawns and streets. On Main Street, Blackwater, MO
660-846-4567
5. Spring Fling on the Square - Third Saturday
in May
On the Square in Downtown Marshall - Local nurseries, florists, plantgrowers
and businesses that deal with lawn care & lawn ornaments/decorations
show
and sell their products. The Saline County Master Gardeners give
hands-on
demonstrations. www.marshallchamber.com
660-886-3324
6. Water Garden Tour - Last Sunday in June
See how water gardens add life and beauty to landscapes.
Demonstration:
building water gardens, home-made filtering systems,
concrete garden
art.
$5 per person, 14 and under FREE. Saline County Water Garden Club.
www.finsandfriends
660-886-8191
7. Bear Creek Blues Festival - June 28, 2008
Annual blues festival featuring five music performers & bands, food
and beverage,
concessions, great music and fun! The little town with the
BIG sound.
Event Cost: Adult advance $15, Gate $20. 5-12 $6, 4 & under
FREE.
Slater City Park Football Field. www.bearcreekblues.com
660-529-2212
8. Annual Independence Day Fireworks - Prior to
4th of July
Marshall Habilitation Center Gigantic display at dusk, preceded by a
Marshall
Municipal Band concert. 700 East Slater, Marshall, MO.
www.dmh.mo.gov/marshall
660-886-2202
9. Saline County Fair - Mid-July
County Fair featuring 4-H and FFA exhibitions and livestock demonstrations.
Spectator events include demolition derby, talent show, truck jump,
garden
tractor pull, flea market. Hwy 65, Marshall, MO
660-886-2233
10. Santa Fe Trail Days - Second Weekend in September
On the Square in Downtown Marshall - Annual Festival includes
Craft Show/Flea
Market, food vendors, Chuckwagon Dinner,
parade, Gospel Sing, Horseshoe
Tournament.
www.marshallchamber.com
660-886-3324
11. Pennytown Reunion First Sunday in August
Descendants and friends unite annually to learn about the
history of Penny-town
Community, to share a meal and participate
in a prayer service. County
Road 205, Marshall, MO.
www.pennytownchurch.com
660-886-8418
12. Waverly Apple Jubilee - Mid-September
Apple Harvest Festival with pig roast, queen contest, parade,
tractor
pull, crafts, rodeo, pie contest, and more!
Hwy 65, Waverly, MO
660-493-2122
13. Missouri Valley College Stampede Rodeo - September
Saline County Fairgrounds. Adult tickets $8, children $5,
5 and under
are Free. MVC students $4 with ID
660-831-5286
14. Butterfield Youth Services (BYS) Harvest Festival & Quilt
Auction - September 20, 2008
BBQ ham lunch, quilt and quilted items auction 1 PM. Tours of BYS available.
Pumpkin patch,
applebutter-making demonstration. Fun for the whole family.
1180 Hwy WW, Marshall, MO.
www.bys-kids.org
660-886-2253 OR 1-800-430-2253
15. Missouri State Cornhusking - September/October
Heritage art of husking corn by hand - based on time and volume weight
of corn husked.
Horse drawn wagons partner with participants of various
ages for this unique sporting
competition. Flea/Craft Market, pie contest,
parade, & petting zoo add to the excitement.
Hwy 65, Marshall, MO
660-886-2233
16. Country Patchwork Quilt Show - September/October
Salt Fork YMCA, 740 East Yerby, Marshall. Each year the quilt show offers
new displays while keeping traditional events: Quilt drawing, silent
auction,
over 100 quilts. Also included: Gift Bazaar and woodcarving
display.
www.countrypatchworkquilters.com
660-886-9326
17. Arrow Rock Heritage Festival - Second Weekend in October
Featuring 19th century crafts of daily living demonstrated throughout the village.
Performances by band and dancers. 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Arrow Rock, MO www.arrowrock.org
660-837-3307
18. October Festival and Street Fair Mid-October
Antiques, entertainment, crafts, food and much more set up on sidewalks
lawns and streets. On Main Street, Blackwater, MO
660-846-4567
19. Houston E. Mull FFA Memorial Scholarship Cattle Drive -
First Weekend in November
Enjoy an old fashioned cattle drive. Breakfast starting off, picnic style
lunch and
steak dinner first evening with a campfire and other entertainment.
All proceeds go towards FFA Scholarships. All ages welcome.
Approximately 10 miles long. Campers and trailers welcome.
Event cost: $25 per person or $100 per family.
Malta Bend, MO.
www.facesofag.com
660-886-7563
20. Christmas Lights Display - Thanksgiving to
New Years Day
Marshall Habilitation Center Come! Bring your friends and family.
Share
the joy of the Christmas season as you journey through the
winter wonderland
of lights.
700 East Slater, Marshall, MO
www.dmh.mo.gov/marshall
660-886-2202
21. Annual Christmas Parade - First Friday in
December
On the Square Downtown Marshall - Christmas Parade including floats,
bands
and Santa Claus, Prizes awarded.
www.marshallchamber.com
660-886-3324
22. Christmas Homes Tour - Second Sunday in December
Sponsored by Friends of Saline County -
A tour of Marshall homes both
old and new.
Locations announced annually.
$10 per person.
660-886-2260
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