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  • 12:00 PM Wednesdays at Noon Concert Series at Founders Park
    Wednesdays at Noon Concert Series at Founders Park
    July 02, 2008
    Where: Founders Park, 330 E. Water St.

    Join us every Wednesday in July at noon for live, local music and performing groups at Founders Park. Bring a sack lunch for an entertaining mid-week lunch break. 417-865-0450 www.springfieldmo.gov/founders

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  • Bates County Fair
    Bates County Fair
    July 04, 2008 - July 13, 2008
    Where: Butler

    Youth, 4-H, and open exhibits, livestock shows, entertainment, and carnival. Fairgrounds. Free (except special events). 660-679-3380

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  • Bates County Fair
    Bates County Fair
    July 04, 2008 - July 13, 2008
    Where: Butler

    Youth, 4-H, and open exhibits, livestock shows, entertainment, and carnival. Fairgrounds. Free (except special events). 660-679-3380

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  • Bates County Fair
    Bates County Fair
    July 04, 2008 - July 13, 2008
    Where: Butler

    Youth, 4-H, and open exhibits, livestock shows, entertainment, and carnival. Fairgrounds. Free (except special events). 660-679-3380

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  • Bates County Fair
    Bates County Fair
    July 04, 2008 - July 13, 2008
    Where: Butler

    Youth, 4-H, and open exhibits, livestock shows, entertainment, and carnival. Fairgrounds. Free (except special events). 660-679-3380

  • Vernon County Fair
    Vernon County Fair
    July 07, 2008 - July 12, 2008
    Where: Nevada

    4-H, FFA, and Boy and Girl Scouts’ exhibits, livestock show, carnival, games, and nightly entertainment. Fairgrounds. Free. 417-667-5300

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  • Bates County Fair
    Bates County Fair
    July 04, 2008 - July 13, 2008
    Where: Butler

    Youth, 4-H, and open exhibits, livestock shows, entertainment, and carnival. Fairgrounds. Free (except special events). 660-679-3380

  • Vernon County Fair
    Vernon County Fair
    July 07, 2008 - July 12, 2008
    Where: Nevada

    4-H, FFA, and Boy and Girl Scouts’ exhibits, livestock show, carnival, games, and nightly entertainment. Fairgrounds. Free. 417-667-5300

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  • Bates County Fair
    Bates County Fair
    July 04, 2008 - July 13, 2008
    Where: Butler

    Youth, 4-H, and open exhibits, livestock shows, entertainment, and carnival. Fairgrounds. Free (except special events). 660-679-3380

  • Vernon County Fair
    Vernon County Fair
    July 07, 2008 - July 12, 2008
    Where: Nevada

    4-H, FFA, and Boy and Girl Scouts’ exhibits, livestock show, carnival, games, and nightly entertainment. Fairgrounds. Free. 417-667-5300

  • 12:00 PM Wednesdays at Noon Concert Series at Founders Park
    Wednesdays at Noon Concert Series at Founders Park
    July 09, 2008
    Where: Founders Park, 330 E. Water St.

    Join us every Wednesday in July at noon for live, local music and performing groups at Founders Park. Bring a sack lunch for an entertaining mid-week lunch break. 417-865-0450 www.springfieldmo.gov/founders

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  • Bates County Fair
    Bates County Fair
    July 04, 2008 - July 13, 2008
    Where: Butler

    Youth, 4-H, and open exhibits, livestock shows, entertainment, and carnival. Fairgrounds. Free (except special events). 660-679-3380

  • Vernon County Fair
    Vernon County Fair
    July 07, 2008 - July 12, 2008
    Where: Nevada

    4-H, FFA, and Boy and Girl Scouts’ exhibits, livestock show, carnival, games, and nightly entertainment. Fairgrounds. Free. 417-667-5300

  • Country Days Rodeo
    Country Days Rodeo
    July 10, 2008 - July 12, 2008
    Where: Bolivar

    Rodeo, vendors, and petting zoo. Diamond S Arena. All day. 417-326-4118

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  • Bates County Fair
    Bates County Fair
    July 04, 2008 - July 13, 2008
    Where: Butler

    Youth, 4-H, and open exhibits, livestock shows, entertainment, and carnival. Fairgrounds. Free (except special events). 660-679-3380

  • Vernon County Fair
    Vernon County Fair
    July 07, 2008 - July 12, 2008
    Where: Nevada

    4-H, FFA, and Boy and Girl Scouts’ exhibits, livestock show, carnival, games, and nightly entertainment. Fairgrounds. Free. 417-667-5300

  • Country Days Rodeo
    Country Days Rodeo
    July 10, 2008 - July 12, 2008
    Where: Bolivar

    Rodeo, vendors, and petting zoo. Diamond S Arena. All day. 417-326-4118

  • Ozarks Truck Show
    Ozarks Truck Show
    July 11, 2008 - July 13, 2008
    Where: Branson

    Show featuring 1948-1952 F-1 and 1953-1979 F-100 pickup trucks and panels. Area ’57. 9 am-7 pm. $7 ($10 weekend pass). 417-332-1960

  • 6:00 PM Movies at Founders Park
    Movies at Founders Park
    July 11, 2008
    Where: Founders Park, 330 E. Water St.

    Bring the family to a movie at Founders Park on Friday night or a date on Saturdays! Visit www.itsalldowntown.com for more information.

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  • Bates County Fair
    Bates County Fair
    July 04, 2008 - July 13, 2008
    Where: Butler

    Youth, 4-H, and open exhibits, livestock shows, entertainment, and carnival. Fairgrounds. Free (except special events). 660-679-3380

  • Vernon County Fair
    Vernon County Fair
    July 07, 2008 - July 12, 2008
    Where: Nevada

    4-H, FFA, and Boy and Girl Scouts’ exhibits, livestock show, carnival, games, and nightly entertainment. Fairgrounds. Free. 417-667-5300

  • Country Days Rodeo
    Country Days Rodeo
    July 10, 2008 - July 12, 2008
    Where: Bolivar

    Rodeo, vendors, and petting zoo. Diamond S Arena. All day. 417-326-4118

  • Ozarks Truck Show
    Ozarks Truck Show
    July 11, 2008 - July 13, 2008
    Where: Branson

    Show featuring 1948-1952 F-1 and 1953-1979 F-100 pickup trucks and panels. Area ’57. 9 am-7 pm. $7 ($10 weekend pass). 417-332-1960

  • Shoal Creek Water Festival
    Shoal Creek Water Festival
    July 12, 2008
    Where: Joplin

    Highlights water conservation featuring informational booths and hands-on activities. Wildcat Park. 10 am-3 pm Free (except food). 417-782-6287

  • 7:00 AM Pancakes in the Park
    Pancakes in the Park
    July 12, 2008
    Where: Dickerson Park Zoo, 1401 W. Norton Rd.

    Feast with the beast at the annual pancake/sausage breakfast served at the zoo’s Bush Country Cafe. Early Birds (before 9am) receive $1 off admissions. Breakfast is $4/adults, $3/children 12 and younger. www.dickersonparkzoo.org

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  • Bates County Fair
    Bates County Fair
    July 04, 2008 - July 13, 2008
    Where: Butler

    Youth, 4-H, and open exhibits, livestock shows, entertainment, and carnival. Fairgrounds. Free (except special events). 660-679-3380

  • Ozarks Truck Show
    Ozarks Truck Show
    July 11, 2008 - July 13, 2008
    Where: Branson

    Show featuring 1948-1952 F-1 and 1953-1979 F-100 pickup trucks and panels. Area ’57. 9 am-7 pm. $7 ($10 weekend pass). 417-332-1960

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  • Oinklawn Downs
    Oinklawn Downs
    July 14, 2008 - July 15, 2008
    Where: Cape Fair

    Pig races, crafters, motorcycle rally, and street dance. Maple Hill Center grounds. Free ($1 for races). 417-538-4733

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  • Oinklawn Downs
    Oinklawn Downs
    July 14, 2008 - July 15, 2008
    Where: Cape Fair

    Pig races, crafters, motorcycle rally, and street dance. Maple Hill Center grounds. Free ($1 for races). 417-538-4733

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  • Golden Harvest Days
    Golden Harvest Days
    July 16, 2008 - July 20, 2008
    Where: Harvest Days

    Car show, parade, and horseshoe contest. East Park. 8 am-5 pm. Free. 417-537-4371

  • 12:00 PM Wednesdays at Noon Concert Series at Founders Park
    Wednesdays at Noon Concert Series at Founders Park
    July 16, 2008
    Where: Founders Park, 330 E. Water St.

    Join us every Wednesday in July at noon for live, local music and performing groups at Founders Park. Bring a sack lunch for an entertaining mid-week lunch break. 417-865-0450 www.springfieldmo.gov/founders

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  • Golden Harvest Days
    Golden Harvest Days
    July 16, 2008 - July 20, 2008
    Where: Harvest Days

    Car show, parade, and horseshoe contest. East Park. 8 am-5 pm. Free. 417-537-4371

  • Picnic and Founders Day
    Picnic and Founders Day
    July 17, 2008
    Where: El Dorado Springs

    127th annual event featuring a carnival, arts, crafts, antiques, street dance, and Nashville entertainment. Downtown. 9:30 am-midnight. Free (except carnival). 417-876-2691

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  • Concert on the Square
    Concert on the Square
    July 18, 2008
    Where: Mountain Grove

    Bring a lawn chair or blanket for live music at the pavilion. Downtown. Free. 417-926-4135

  • Golden Harvest Days
    Golden Harvest Days
    July 16, 2008 - July 20, 2008
    Where: Harvest Days

    Car show, parade, and horseshoe contest. East Park. 8 am-5 pm. Free. 417-537-4371

  • MDA Ride for Life
    MDA Ride for Life
    July 18, 2008 - July 19, 2008
    Where: Joplin

    Benefits Muscular Dystrophy Association, featuring cruise night and vendors. Cycle Connection. Donations accepted. 417-781-8600

  • 6:00 PM Movies at Founders Park
    Movies at Founders Park
    July 18, 2008 - July 19, 2008
    Where: Founders Park, 330 E. Water St.

    Bring the family to a movie at Founders Park on Friday night or a date on Saturdays! Visit www.itsalldowntown.com for more information.

  • 7:30 PM Bound 4 Beijing USA Softball Game
    Bound 4 Beijing USA Softball Game
    July 18, 2008
    Where: Thompson Field-Meador Softball Complex, 2500 S. Fremont Ave.

    This is the second visit to Springfield for the USA Softball team. The team visited in 2004, as part of its “Aiming for Athens” tour. www.parkboard.org 417-864-1049

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  • Golden Harvest Days
    Golden Harvest Days
    July 16, 2008 - July 20, 2008
    Where: Harvest Days

    Car show, parade, and horseshoe contest. East Park. 8 am-5 pm. Free. 417-537-4371

  • MDA Ride for Life
    MDA Ride for Life
    July 18, 2008 - July 19, 2008
    Where: Joplin

    Benefits Muscular Dystrophy Association, featuring cruise night and vendors. Cycle Connection. Donations accepted. 417-781-8600

  • Art Gone Wild!
    Art Gone Wild!
    July 19, 2008
    Where: Springfield

    Hands-on art activities for children.Dickerson Park Zoo. 9 am-5 pm. $5-$7. 417-833-1570

  • Sertoma Summer Sizzle BBQ
    Sertoma Summer Sizzle BBQ
    July 19, 2008
    Where: Summers at the River

    BBQ Smoking Competition. Kickball Tournament. www.springfieldsertoma.org 417-631-1285

  • 10:00 AM Art Gone WILD!
    Art Gone WILD!
    July 19, 2008
    Where: Dickerson Park Zoo, 1401 W. Norton Rd.

    Friends of the Zoo and the Springfield Regional Arts Council team up for free hands-on art activities for children ages 12 and younger. www.dickersonparkzoo.org 417-833-1570

  • 3:00 PM "Field of Dreams"
    "Field of Dreams"
    July 19, 2008
    Where: Gillioz Theatre, 325 Park Central East

    The Gillioz Theatre, in partnership with The Moxie Cinema, presents the perfect compliment to an evening at the baseball field. \417-863-7849

  • 6:00 PM Movies at Founders Park
    Movies at Founders Park
    July 18, 2008 - July 19, 2008
    Where: Founders Park, 330 E. Water St.

    Bring the family to a movie at Founders Park on Friday night or a date on Saturdays! Visit www.itsalldowntown.com for more information.

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  • Golden Harvest Days
    Golden Harvest Days
    July 16, 2008 - July 20, 2008
    Where: Harvest Days

    Car show, parade, and horseshoe contest. East Park. 8 am-5 pm. Free. 417-537-4371

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  • 12:00 PM Wednesdays at Noon Concert Series at Founders Park
    Wednesdays at Noon Concert Series at Founders Park
    July 23, 2008
    Where: Founders Park, 330 E. Water St.

    Join us every Wednesday in July at noon for live, local music and performing groups at Founders Park. Bring a sack lunch for an entertaining mid-week lunch break. www.springfieldmo.gov/founders 417-865-0450

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  • Ozark Empire Fair
    Ozark Empire Fair
    July 25, 2008 - August 03, 2008
    Where: Missouri Entertainment & Event Center, 3001 N. Grant Ave.

    Largest annual event in the Ozarks – and one of the top 150 fairs in the U.S. – featuring big-name concerts, more than 40 rides, street performers, KidzZone, livestock shows, thousands of exhibits, unique shopping, fabulous food and fun for everyone! www.ozarkempirefair.com 417-833-2660

  • 6:00 PM Movies at Founders Park
    Movies at Founders Park
    July 25, 2008 - July 26, 2008
    Where: Founders Park, 330 E. Water St.

    Bring the family to a movie at Founders Park on Friday night or a date on Saturdays! www.itsalldowntown.com

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  • Ozark Empire Fair
    Ozark Empire Fair
    July 25, 2008 - August 03, 2008
    Where: Missouri Entertainment & Event Center, 3001 N. Grant Ave.

    Largest annual event in the Ozarks – and one of the top 150 fairs in the U.S. – featuring big-name concerts, more than 40 rides, street performers, KidzZone, livestock shows, thousands of exhibits, unique shopping, fabulous food and fun for everyone! www.ozarkempirefair.com 417-833-2660

  • 6:00 PM Movies at Founders Park
    Movies at Founders Park
    July 25, 2008 - July 26, 2008
    Where: Founders Park, 330 E. Water St.

    Bring the family to a movie at Founders Park on Friday night or a date on Saturdays! www.itsalldowntown.com

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  • Ozark Empire Fair
    Ozark Empire Fair
    July 25, 2008 - August 03, 2008
    Where: Missouri Entertainment & Event Center, 3001 N. Grant Ave.

    Largest annual event in the Ozarks – and one of the top 150 fairs in the U.S. – featuring big-name concerts, more than 40 rides, street performers, KidzZone, livestock shows, thousands of exhibits, unique shopping, fabulous food and fun for everyone! www.ozarkempirefair.com 417-833-2660

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  • Ozark Empire Fair
    Ozark Empire Fair
    July 25, 2008 - August 03, 2008
    Where: Missouri Entertainment & Event Center, 3001 N. Grant Ave.

    Largest annual event in the Ozarks – and one of the top 150 fairs in the U.S. – featuring big-name concerts, more than 40 rides, street performers, KidzZone, livestock shows, thousands of exhibits, unique shopping, fabulous food and fun for everyone! www.ozarkempirefair.com 417-833-2660

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  • Hume Fair
    Hume Fair
    July 29, 2008 - August 02, 2008
    Where: Hume

    Ice cream social, kiddie pedal pull, Hume Olympics, country and gospel music, parade, baby contest, arts, crafts, car show, rodeo, dance, and draft horse pull. Main Street. 6-10 pm Tues.; 6:30- 9 pm Wed.; 5:30-10 pm Thurs.; 9 am-10:30 pm Fri.; 9 am-1 am Sat. Free (except some special events). 660-643-7637

  • Ozark Empire Fair
    Ozark Empire Fair
    July 25, 2008 - August 03, 2008
    Where: Missouri Entertainment & Event Center, 3001 N. Grant Ave.

    Largest annual event in the Ozarks – and one of the top 150 fairs in the U.S. – featuring big-name concerts, more than 40 rides, street performers, KidzZone, livestock shows, thousands of exhibits, unique shopping, fabulous food and fun for everyone! www.ozarkempirefair.com 417-833-2660

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  • Hume Fair
    Hume Fair
    July 29, 2008 - August 02, 2008
    Where: Hume

    Ice cream social, kiddie pedal pull, Hume Olympics, country and gospel music, parade, baby contest, arts, crafts, car show, rodeo, dance, and draft horse pull. Main Street. 6-10 pm Tues.; 6:30- 9 pm Wed.; 5:30-10 pm Thurs.; 9 am-10:30 pm Fri.; 9 am-1 am Sat. Free (except some special events). 660-643-7637

  • Ozark Empire Fair
    Ozark Empire Fair
    July 25, 2008 - August 03, 2008
    Where: Missouri Entertainment & Event Center, 3001 N. Grant Ave.

    Largest annual event in the Ozarks – and one of the top 150 fairs in the U.S. – featuring big-name concerts, more than 40 rides, street performers, KidzZone, livestock shows, thousands of exhibits, unique shopping, fabulous food and fun for everyone! www.ozarkempirefair.com 417-833-2660

  • 12:00 PM Wednesdays at Noon Concert Series at Founders Park
    Wednesdays at Noon Concert Series at Founders Park
    July 30, 2008
    Where: Founders Park, 330 E. Water St.

    Join us every Wednesday in July at noon for live, local music and performing groups at Founders Park. Bring a sack lunch for an entertaining mid-week lunch break. www.springfieldmo.gov/founders 417-865-0450

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  • Hume Fair
    Hume Fair
    July 29, 2008 - August 02, 2008
    Where: Hume

    Ice cream social, kiddie pedal pull, Hume Olympics, country and gospel music, parade, baby contest, arts, crafts, car show, rodeo, dance, and draft horse pull. Main Street. 6-10 pm Tues.; 6:30- 9 pm Wed.; 5:30-10 pm Thurs.; 9 am-10:30 pm Fri.; 9 am-1 am Sat. Free (except some special events). 660-643-7637

  • Ozark Empire Fair
    Ozark Empire Fair
    July 25, 2008 - August 03, 2008
    Where: Missouri Entertainment & Event Center, 3001 N. Grant Ave.

    Largest annual event in the Ozarks – and one of the top 150 fairs in the U.S. – featuring big-name concerts, more than 40 rides, street performers, KidzZone, livestock shows, thousands of exhibits, unique shopping, fabulous food and fun for everyone! www.ozarkempirefair.com 417-833-2660

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