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May Events
May 2025 Events
May 3rd: Superhero Fest- Free Comic Book Day 10 am – 3 pm Join us as we get together with lots of nerdy vendors. Free Comics and Lorcana championship will be going. Vendors for everyone. 320 Ichord Avenue, Suite Q Waynesville, MO 65583
May 9th: Route 66 Neon Park Lighting Ceremony Beginning 7 pm Come be part of this historic event as relics from the past come back alive, as the switch is flipped, and the neon signs light up the night sky. Missouri’s FIRST Route 66 Neon Park Lighting Ceremony. Located in the George M. Reed Roadside Park on Old Route 66 in St. Robert, MO 65584
May 9th: 2025 Pulaski County Wellness Summit 8:30 am – 1:30 pm This event brings together experts in fitness, nutrition, mental health, and more to inspire and educate attendees on leading a healthier lifestyle. Whether you're looking to kickstart your wellness journey or simply want to learn new tips and tricks, this summit is the place to be. Don't miss out on this opportunity to prioritize your health and well-being! Keynote Speaker: Dan Meers, aka KC Wolf, Kansas City Chiefs Mascot. Waypoint Church 301 Highway T Waynesville, MO 65583 Reservation Required
May 10th: Freedom Fest 11 am – 4 pm Craft vendors, home based businesses, all types of food vendors for everyone to enjoy, games for the entire family. Bounce house and kids activities. Music for everyone. Come dressed in your red, white, and blue. Downtown Waynesville Square, Waynesville, MO 65583 Free Event
May 23rd – 26th: 36th Annual Mid American Freedom Rally 12 pm – 11:59 pm This rally is dedicated to those who have given the ultimate sacrifice to preserve our freedom for the United States of America. There will be vendors. There will be vendors, a bike show, field events and live music every night! No Admittance to anyone under the age of 18. At the Shrine Club located at 26920 Shrine Lane in Waynesville, MO 65583 Reservation required
Museums, Farmers Markets & Reoccurring Events
Year Round: Mahaffey Museum Complex Mon thru Fri 8 am - 4 pm & Sat 9 am - 3 pm Mahaffey Museum Complex houses the rich history and contributions of the Military Police, Army Engineers, and Chemical Warfare Units. This complex is adjacent to the WWII Army Complex Museum, which replicates Fort Leonard Wood as it was during the 1940s and the Memorial Grove area. 14296 South Dakota Avenue, Building 1607 on Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473 Closed on Federal Holidays Museums are free, but Post Access to FLW is required.
Every Saturday, April - October: Old Stagecoach Stop Museum 10 am - 4 pm The oldest publicly accessible building in Pulaski County was built by W.W. McDonald in the mid 1850's and contains 10 rooms of history that have been restored to a different significant time period in the building's past. 106 N. Lynn Street in Waynesville, MO 65583. Buses, groups, and other visitors are also welcome by appointment. Entrance is free, but donations are appreciated.
Every Saturday: Pulaski County Farmers Market 8 am - 12 pm This weekly, year-round market features fresh produce, baked goods, live plants, crafts, pet items, kid vendors, and other home-made goods. Local authors, special vendors & food trucks vary by season. Farmers Market Pavilion, near the Roubidoux Spring Campground in Waynesville, MO 65583 *Vendors and product availability dependent on weather and other factors
Every Saturday May thru October: 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum 11 am - 4 pm The original courthouse for Pulaski County and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. Displays focus on the Trail of Tears, the Civil War, WWI, WWII, local history, and collections of quilts, farm equipment, and antiques. 303 Historic Route 66 in Waynesville, MO 65583 Busses, groups, and other visitors are also welcome by appointment. Entrance is free but donations are appreciated.
Closed May 17, 2025 - Next Farmers Market June 21st. Every third Saturday until September: Crocker Farmers Market 9 am - 1 pm The market vendors vary and offer a selection of homemade, home grown, or home cooked goods. Market located at Norma Lee’s Frisco Park in Crocker, MO 65452 *Vendors and product availability dependent on weather and other factors.
May 17th & Every third Saturday: Free 5K Donut Run A free monthly 5K run begins at 8 am with free coffee and donuts after the run provided. Run at Roubidoux Park in Waynesville, MO 65583 Free Event
Other Community Events Worth The Mention
May 2nd & 3rd: Craft Fair at Storie Family Farms 9 am – 3 pm Join Storie Family Farms for a 2-day craft fair featuring 20+ vendors and Amy's Smoke Shack food truck! Shop handmade goods like candles, crochet items, body care, baby boutique finds, leather goods, home décor, jewelry, tumblers, herbal teas, and more! 21994 Spruce Road in Waynesville, MO 65583
May 26th: Run to Remember Memorial Day 2025 6 am – 12 pm This Memorial Day, let's once again show our gratitude for the freedoms we enjoy in this country by flooding our streets with American flags. There will be a circle of remembrance before heading out to the Veterans' Cemetery and then back to Route 66, up Frog Hill and out to Missouri Avenue, where we will turn around at the main gate. Sunset Memorial Estates 25400 Highway 17 Waynesville, MO 65583 Free Event
May 31st: Vintage Summer Stroll 9 am – 5 pm Join us for a day of shopping and exploration in Downtown Dixon and Crocker! Take a scenic drive through two charming communities and uncover hidden gems along the way. Whether you’re on the hunt for one-of-a-kind antiques, vintage treasures, or unique local artistry, there's something for everyone! Dixon and Crocker locations.
May 31st: Sip & Shop 9 am – 5 pm Join us for a Sip & Shop while checking out the great shops and people of Dixon! Stop by this vendor fair during Dixon's Vintage Summer Stroll, grab a drink, and shop with our local vendors. Olde Oak Station 300 Elm Street in Dixon, MO 65459
Events to Look Forward to!
June 11th-14th: Pulaski County Regional Fair
June 14th: County Fair Color Run Free 5K
June 28th: DCA Annual Hometown Hero Car Show
July 27th: Old Settlers Days
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