Can't Miss Events
Can't Miss Events
Weekend Plans Worthy
Some people say Pulaski County is always celebrating something — and they’re right! Plan your Ozarks getaway around our Can't Miss Events!
Plan a family-friendly week (or Weekend!) at any time of year.
Pulaski County event planners coordinate over 400 events throughout the year! A few highlights include Racing for Daylight 12 Hour Run/Walk and the Kickin' It Route 66 Color Run/Walk in March. The Taste of Pulaski passport event runs from April 2nd-April 15th, an opportunity to try out the fantastic eateries, (and discover incredible deals!) , throughout Pulaski County. Early April immerse yourself in the Indigenous culture at the Spring Powwow, and the CMVA All American Patriot Run. Mid American Freedom Rally, held the 22nd thru the 25th of May features 4 days of live music, for 21+.
Summer fun starts in June with the Get Your Kicks on Route 66 3.3/6.6 Mile Run, the 4-day Pulaski County Regional Fair and also the 2-day Cave State Cruisers Car Show. The Great American Race featuring 130 unique vehicles will be on the Waynesville Square for lunch and public viewing June 21st. Celebrate the USA's 250th during Fort Leonard Wood's 4th of July Celebration. Make Pulaski County your home base during the 2-day Route 66 100+ Mile Yard Sale Jul 31th - Aug 1st to find incredible deals. Labor day, the city of Waynesville is hosting the 2026 BigBam Ride , and mid September's 3-day events; Dixon Cow Days and Extremicon are "must" attends!
The changing colors of the autumn leaves signals fall festivals, like the Nasty Pulaski Gravel Grind offering up courses that wind through the beautiful back roads of Pulaski. Don't forget to plan your end of season float trips along the beautiful Big Piney and Gasconade rivers. i.
Winter arrives with the cooler air and brings with it multiple holiday and shopping events! Check out Light Up Pulaski County, a magical Christmas light event, a variety of craft shows, or go on a guided walking tour of Old Towne Bethlehem at the the two day Journey to Bethlehem event with live nativity and animals and so much more!
In addition to these Pulaski County Can't Miss Events, discover more festivals and activities on our Event Calendar!