2012 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Saline County Farm Toy Show - January 15
Dozens of vendors and hundreds of farm toy enthusiasts gather each year at the Saline County Fair Grounds. 660-886-9908
Marshall Bowhunters Snow Shoot - February 26
Indian Foothills Park, Marshall - 660-886-2714 www.marshallbowhunters.com
Butterfield Youth Services Gala - February 11
Marshall - 660-886-2253
Marshall Cultural Council Mardi Gras Parade/Party -
February 22, Downtown Marshall
660-886-2233
www.marshallculturalcouncil.org
Women In Ag Conference - March 9
Martin Community Center, Marshall - 660-886-6908 www.womeninag.net
Marshall Cultural Council Craft & Art Festival - March 24
Marshall High School
www.marshallculturalcouncil.org
3-D Shoot - Marshall Bowhunters - April 1
Indian Foothills Park, Marshall - 660-886-2714 www.marshallbowhunters.com
Steve McQueen Day - April
Slater, MO - 660-529-2271
www.cityofslater.com
Jim The Wonder Dog Day - May 12
Downtown Marshall-660-886-8191
www.jimthewonderdog.com
Shrine Parade - May 12
150 Entries and Shriners at their best with mini-cycles and costumes! - Miami & Arrow Streets. 660-886-2225
Spring Fling - May 12
Marshall - 660-886-3324
Spring Garden Show - May 12
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. 660-886-3324
www.arrowrock.org
May Festival - May 12
Antiques, entertainment, crafts, food and much more set up on sidewalks, lawns and streets. On Main Street, Blackwater, MO 660-846-4567
Bob James Jazz Festival - May 19
www.bobjamesjazzfest.org
Saline County BBQ - June 2
Marshall - 660-886-2233
Marshall Bowhunters - 3D Shoot - June 3
Marshall - 660-886-2714
www.marshallbowhunters.com
Show Me Water Garden Tour - June 24
Marshall, MO - 660-886-8191
Bear Creek Blues Festival - June 30
Annual blues festival featuring 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. 660-529-2212
www.bearcreekblues.com
R/C Fly-In - June
Slater, MO Airport - 660-529-2271
Annual Independence Day Fireworks - Prior to
4th of July
Marshall Habilitation Center Gigantic display at dusk, preceded by a Marshall
Municipal Band concert. 700 E. Slater, Marshall, MO. 660-886-2202
City of Marshall Independence Day Fireworks - 4th of July
The City of Marshall annual firework display begins at dusk at Indian Foothills Park.
City of Slater Fireworks Display - 4th of July
City Park - 660-529-2271
4TH of July Impromptu Parade
Arrow Rock, MO - 660-837-3231
www.arrowrock.org
Saline County Fair - July 14-22
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. 660-886-2233
Annual Ozarks Self Bow Jamboree - July 19-22
Marshall Bowhunters Club - Indian Foothills Park, Marshall - 660-886-2714 www.marshallbowhunters.com
MATPA Antique Tractor Pull - July
Slater - 660-529-2271 www.cityofslater.com
Friends of Pennytown Reunion - August 5
Descendants and friends unite annually to learn about the history of Penny-town
Community, to share a meal and participate in a prayer service. 660-886-8418
Directions to Pennytown: From Highway 65, 3.5 miles
south of Marshall, take 165th Rd. east approximately 1 mile. Turn south on
Kittyhawk Ave. for approximately .8 miles. Pennytown Church is on the east
side of the road.
www.pennytownchurch.com
Marshall Bowhunters Bud Shoot 3-D Tournament - August 5
Indian Foothills Park - 660-886-2714 www.marshallbowhunters.com
Remote Control Field of Dreams Fly-In & Swap Meet - August
Slater, MO - 660-529-2271 www.cityofslater.com
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
Santa Fe Trail Days - Second Weekend in September
Annual Festival includes Craft Show, food vendors, parade, Gospel Sing, and more. 660-886-3324
Folk Jam - September 1
Arrow Rock, MO - 660-837-3231
www.arrowrock.org
Slater Fall Festival - September
Downtown Slater - 660-529-2271
www.cityofslater.com
Missouri Valley College Stampede Rodeo - September 20-22
Saline County Fairgrounds. Adult tickets $8, children $5,
5 and under
are Free. MVC students $4 with ID 660-831-5286
www.moval.edu
Missouri State Cornhusking - September 20-23
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. 660-886-2233
Country Patchwork Quilt Guild's Annual Show -
September 29-30 Silent Auction, vendors,
quilt raffle, quilts for sale. Almost 100 quilts on display. Show admission is $3. At the YMCA on East Yerby. For more information click here to email.
Arrow Rock Heritage Craft Festival - October 13-14
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. 660-837-3307
October Festival and Street Fair - October 13-14
Antiques, entertainment, crafts, food and much more set up on sidewalks lawns and streets. On Main Street, Blackwater, MO 660-846-4567
Trick or Treating on the Square - October
Marshall - 660-886-3324
Spirits, Shadows and Secrets of Arrow Rock - October 26-27
Arrow Rock, MO - 660-837-3231
www.arrowrockarts.org/spirits
Halloween Parade - October
Slater, MO - 660-529-2271
Houston E. Mull FFA Memorial Scholarship Cattle Drive
November 3
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. 660-886-7563
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 E. Slater, Marshall, MO. 660-886-2202
Christmas Lighting / Turkey Giveaway - November 21
Slater, MO - 660-886-2271
Hanging of the Greens - November 24
Arrow Rock - 660-837-3231
Annual Christmas Parade -
December 7
On the Square Downtown Marshall - Christmas Parade including floats, bands
and Santa Claus, Prizes awarded. 660-886-3324
Winterfest - December
Slater, MO - 660-529-2271
Christmas Open House - December
Blackwater, MO - 660-846-4511
www.blackwater--mo.com
Christmas Lights Display - December
Indian Foothills Park - 660-886-7128
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