All Posts

Results for “festival”

Jul 21, 2026

Balloons and Big Fun in Joplin

So Joplin’s about to get a little… floaty. The Route 66 Centennial Balloon Festival lands August 28th through the 30th at Missouri Southern, and it’s basically three days of looking up and going, “okay yeah, that’s pretty cool.” We’re talking more than a dozen hot air balloons, plus tethered rides if committing to the full … Continue reading Balloons and Big Fun in Joplin

Jun 17, 2026

Route 66 Centennial Caravan Stops In Joplin Friday

Friday Brings Big Steaks, Street Art, Food Trucks, Classic Cars, And Zero Boredom If you’re still “thinking about” Father’s Day weekend plans, good news: Joplin already covered Friday night for you. Consider this your cheat sheet to a Route 66 weekend that pretty much plans itself. The Friday Night Route 66 Centennial Caravan Party ALLO … Continue reading Route 66 Centennial Caravan Stops In Joplin Friday

Mar 24, 2026

Thom Watts Talks Silver Dollar City With Brandei & Madi

Thom Watts had Brandei and Madi from Silver Dollar City in — basically the queens of the park — and we covered a lot in this visit. Thunderation is taking its final lap after about 30 years, so this whole season is one big retirement party instead of a pity party. They’re even rolling out … Continue reading Thom Watts Talks Silver Dollar City With Brandei & Madi

Apr 18, 2024

World Music and Cuisine Festival

Missouri Southern State University will host it’s ninth-annual World Music and Cuisine Festival, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday inside Young Gymnasium. There will be a variety of international dishes served up, along with a collection multicultural musical group performances. Find out more about this event HERE!

Dec 28, 2023

Somebody Crack a Window!

On second thought, better keep it closed. A town in New Zealand is trying to de-stink before the Juicy Festival comes to town! Read the story. Photo by Giorgio Trovato on Unsplash

Oct 16, 2023

57th Annual Maple Leaf Festival

The 57th annual Maple Leaf Festival is happening all this week. This year’s theme is “There’s No Place Like Home.” Maple Leaf Festival is a celebration of the beautiful fall foliage, highlighted by the colorful Maple Leaf trees in Carthage. There will be a rodeo, chili cook off, chicken pageant, Taco Tuesday, Carnival, FREE concerts on the square, … Continue reading 57th Annual Maple Leaf Festival

Oct 9, 2023

Child ID Event Coming to Carthage

It’s part of the Oktoberfest festivities that kicks off Maple Leaf Festival week in Carthage. More about the FREE child safety event HERE! Photo by Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash