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Annual Boonesboro Old Time Fiddle Contest
July 06, 2008
Where: Boonesboro
The first Sunday of July (every year) this year July 6th at 2;00pm
Boonesboro, Missouri – no address needed, you can’t miss it!
Very good prize money, 3 divisions, free ($2.00 parking)
Bring lawn chairs, everyone welcome!
Contact: Lynn Wells- 660-848-2881
Tipton Sesquicentennial
July 12, 2008
Where: Downtown Tipton
Three mile parade with Whiteman AFB Color Guard, Horse drawn entries, antique tractors & cars, floats, bicycles, etc., booths, food, outhouse races, music, Union Pacific Heritage Train, Wheels of the West Show, Natural Horsemanship Show with Kenda Firkins
Missouri State Time Trial Championships
July 20, 2008
Where: Jefferson City
The best amateur and professional bicycle racers in the state of Missouri will compete on Hwy. 94 in an out and back race against the clock. The course is 12.5 miles and racers will begin at 1 minute intervals. The event is from 8 am- 1pm and is free for spectators and $25 for participants, USA cycling license is required. For more information contact Mike Weiss of Big Shark Bicycle at 314-862-1188 or mike@bigshark.com. www.bigshark.com.
Boone County Fair
July 21, 2008 - July 27, 2008
Where: Columbia
Truck and tractor pull, horse and pony pull, livestock shows, demolition derby, carnival, music, clowns, country ham breakfast, and horse show. Fairgrounds. Most activities are free with ticket to fairgrounds. 573-474-9435
Boone County Fair
July 21, 2008 - July 27, 2008
Where: Columbia
Truck and tractor pull, horse and pony pull, livestock shows, demolition derby, carnival, music, clowns, country ham breakfast, and horse show. Fairgrounds. Most activities are free with ticket to fairgrounds. 573-474-9435
Boone County Fair
July 21, 2008 - July 27, 2008
Where: Columbia
Truck and tractor pull, horse and pony pull, livestock shows, demolition derby, carnival, music, clowns, country ham breakfast, and horse show. Fairgrounds. Most activities are free with ticket to fairgrounds. 573-474-9435
Jr. Naturalist Days
July 23, 2008 - July 25, 2008
Where: Columbia
Children ages nine to eleven can earn the State Parks and Historic Sites Explorer patch by participating in caving, wading in creeks, hiking, hands-on activities, and a service project. Rock Bridge Memorial State Park. Reservations required. 9 am-3 pm. Free. 573-449-7402
Boone County Fair
July 21, 2008 - July 27, 2008
Where: Columbia
Truck and tractor pull, horse and pony pull, livestock shows, demolition derby, carnival, music, clowns, country ham breakfast, and horse show. Fairgrounds. Most activities are free with ticket to fairgrounds. 573-474-9435
Jr. Naturalist Days
July 23, 2008 - July 25, 2008
Where: Columbia
Children ages nine to eleven can earn the State Parks and Historic Sites Explorer patch by participating in caving, wading in creeks, hiking, hands-on activities, and a service project. Rock Bridge Memorial State Park. Reservations required. 9 am-3 pm. Free. 573-449-7402
Bugs and Butterflies
July 25, 2008 - July 26, 2008
Where: Pittsburg
Take a walk to see what is fluttering out in the fields. Join the Bug Olympics for activities, games, and crafts that will help you learn to appreciate our six-legged friends. Pomme de Terre State Park. Free. 417-852-4291
Boone County Fair
July 21, 2008 - July 27, 2008
Where: Columbia
Truck and tractor pull, horse and pony pull, livestock shows, demolition derby, carnival, music, clowns, country ham breakfast, and horse show. Fairgrounds. Most activities are free with ticket to fairgrounds. 573-474-9435
Jr. Naturalist Days
July 23, 2008 - July 25, 2008
Where: Columbia
Children ages nine to eleven can earn the State Parks and Historic Sites Explorer patch by participating in caving, wading in creeks, hiking, hands-on activities, and a service project. Rock Bridge Memorial State Park. Reservations required. 9 am-3 pm. Free. 573-449-7402
What's the Story- Past and Present at Ha Ha Tonka State Park
July 26, 2008
Where: Camedonton
Local Presenters will share their knowledge of the area’s earliest inhabitants through stories, show and tell, and music. Park staff will be on hand soliciting comments on how well the park is meeting the needs of visitors and gathering suggestions for the future. Meet at the Post Office Shelter and bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. 7:00 pm. Free.
Cruisin for MDA
July 26, 2008
Where: Jefferson City
Hear to downtown Jefferson City from 5-9:30 pm the last Saturday of every month from March to September. Listen to the music provided by COOL 97.5, grab some food sold by Jefferson City Host Lions Club and look at the cars displayed on the streets. For more information call 573-680-9458 or visit www.crusininformda.com
Superhero Bats to the Rescue at Rock Bridge Memorial State Park
July 26, 2008
Where: Columbia
This program is designed for kids and those who are kids at heart. This family event focuses on the awesome abilities of bats. Enjoy an evening program about bats, a fun game and then hike the half-mile Devil’s Icebox Trail to watch endangered gray bats fly out of Devil’s Icebox Cave. Free tours of Connor’s Cave will follow. The bat viewing program is part of a summer-long series of bat-related events sponsored by the Friends of Rock Bridge. Call the park for more details and additional bat programs designed for teens and adults. Reservations are required to begin one month in advance of each program date. 7:30 pm. Free.
Bugs and Butterflies
July 25, 2008 - July 26, 2008
Where: Pittsburg
Take a walk to see what is fluttering out in the fields. Join the Bug Olympics for activities, games, and crafts that will help you learn to appreciate our six-legged friends. Pomme de Terre State Park. Free. 417-852-4291
Boone County Fair
July 21, 2008 - July 27, 2008
Where: Columbia
Truck and tractor pull, horse and pony pull, livestock shows, demolition derby, carnival, music, clowns, country ham breakfast, and horse show. Fairgrounds. Most activities are free with ticket to fairgrounds. 573-474-9435
Boone County Fair
July 21, 2008 - July 27, 2008
Where: Columbia
Truck and tractor pull, horse and pony pull, livestock shows, demolition derby, carnival, music, clowns, country ham breakfast, and horse show. Fairgrounds. Most activities are free with ticket to fairgrounds. 573-474-9435
Bridal Spectacular
July 27, 2008
Where: Jefferson City
Central Missouri’s largest bridal show featuring fashion show, gift registry, videographers, photography, cake decorators, hair and makeup artists, florists, and banquet hall information. Truman Hotel and Conference Center. Noon-5 pm. $5. 573-636-4094
Arthur Simmons:American icon of the Horse World-A Daughter's Memories
July 31, 2008
Where: Jefferson City
At the Missouri State Archives. Jane Simmons offers and Insider’s look into the early life of Art Simmons, as well as the stories of countless famous Saddlebreds. The first volume contains over 700 historic images of family, friends, stables, famous horses and notable horsemen. Recognition of his life and work continues to grow. 7:oo pm.
