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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 23, 2026

Red, White & Shop Hits Webb City Saturday

Kallie and Katie with the Downtown Webb City Alliance joined Thom Watts Tuesday morning to talk about Saturday’s “Red, White, Sip & Shop” event to benefit Honor Flight of the Ozarks. So if your Saturday needs a little red, white, and… retail therapy, Webb City’s got you covered. They’re shutting down Main Street for “Red, … Continue reading Red, White & Shop Hits Webb City Saturday

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

Jun 3, 2026

Experience History In Carthage This Weekend

If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, Carthage, Missouri is basically time-traveling… but with food, drinks, and live music. It’s called “Experience History,” and they went ahead and stacked three big events into weekend. Friday night kicks off with a block party at Boots Court from 5:30 to 8:30. Think classic cars, live … Continue reading Experience History In Carthage This Weekend

Apr 14, 2026

20K, Two Generations, One Mother Road

Wyndham hotels are looking for the ultimate grandparent‑grandkid road trip duo — and they’re paying twenty grand for it. Yep, $20K to cruise the full stretch of Route 66, from Chicago to Santa Monica, all while posting your adventures on social media. They’re covering hotels — think classic roadside stays like Super 8, La Quinta, … Continue reading 20K, Two Generations, One Mother Road

Aug 27, 2024

Bridge Closed, I-49 Lane Reductions

Road repairs and bridge closures on Route 66 and I-49 start up on Friday, September 6. Details and detour routes HERE! Photo by Pete Alexopoulos on Unsplash