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Take a road trip to Sikeston and experience a world-class PRCA Rodeo, featuring the top cowboys and cowgirls in the country who are competing in rodeo events and great musical entertainers at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo August 5-8.

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• Sikeston Jaycee Crawfish Boil & Music Festival. • Dave Willingham

Feast on fresh Louisianna crawfish at the Sikeston Jaycee Crawfish Boil & Music Festival on May 16. Gates open at 1 PM. Hot crawfish. Cold drinks. Live music. Good company! Musical headliners include The Sykes Sisters and the Rhythm: 2-3 PM, Hudson Reid: 3:30-4:30 PM, Native State: 5-6 PM, John D. Hale: 6:30-8 PM, and Tyler Nance: 8:30-10 PM

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• Sikeston Summer Concert Series. • Bob Greenlee

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Summer fun continues with Concerts in the Parks during June-July in Downtown Sikeston and the Scott County Balloon & Summer Festival featuring carnival rides, hot air balloons, helicopter rides, and more July 9-12.

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• Sikeston Rodeo Museum featuring 72+ years of rodeo history. • Sikeston Tourism

Stop by the Historic Downtown District for shopping and antiques, or explore the Depot Museum and the new Sikeston Rodeo Museum featuring iconic rodeo memorabilia, history, fun photo ops, and a western gift shop.

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• Pose for a picture with Bushwacker the Bull at the Sikeston Rodeo Museum. • Sikeston Tourism

Catch a throwed roll at Lambert’s Café, enjoy the famous bologna burger at Schindler’s Tavern, or a Kirby Burger at Kirby’s Sandwich Shop. From local favorites to fine dining, you will find numerous options for all the foodies in the family!

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• You never know what you will see when you visit Lambert’s Café in Sikeston. • Sikeston Tourism

Call 888-309-6591 or [email protected] for hotels and visitor information.
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