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May 2026 Events
May 2026 Events
May 1st 3RD Annual Wellness Conference 8:30 am – 1:00 pm Healthy on Purpose: Because Health Doesn't Happen on Accident, is this year's theme and focus!! Come enjoy guest speakers and health vendors. Waypoint United Methodist Church 301 Highway T, Waynesville, Missouri 65583. Registration required
May 2nd MO Middle School Track & Field Competitors 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Welcome to Pulaski County Track and Filed Competitors. Waynesville High School 200 GW Lane Waynesville, MO 65583. Entrance fee may be required
May 2nd Superhero Fest & Free Comic Book Day 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Join us on Saturday for a day packed with heroes, villains, and community fun! Free comics available for the whole family. There will be local artists, creators, food, and retail vendors. Come dressed as your favorite superhero or villain. Comic Hoarderz 320 Ichord Avenue, Suite Q Waynesville, Missouri 65583.Free event
May 9th Freedom Fest-Festivals on the Square 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Check out amazing vendors from all over, woodworking, candles, food vendors, local organizations, live music from DJ Jackson, home crafts, and much more. Make sure to come out in your red, white and blue! Downtown Waynesville on the Square. Free event
May 22nd to May 25th Mid America Freedom Rally 12:00 pm to 12:00 am Mid America Freedom Rally is dedicated to those who have given the ultimate sacrifice to preserve our freedoms for the United States of America. This year we have some great live music every night! Bike show, field games, food vendors, and more. Richard Engle Shrine Park 26920 Rd Waynesville, MO 65583. Multi Day event entry fee may be required
Museums and Farmers Markets
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: *Pulaski County 1903 Historic Courthouse Museum 11 am - 4 pm Open Saturdays May 2nd thru October 24th last tour begins at 3pm. Local Pulaski County History Museum containing local history exhibits, original courtroom, displays of Trail of Tears, Civil War, WWI, WWII, collection of cameras, quilts, and antiques. Free admittance, but donations appreciated. 303 Historic 66 W., Waynesville, MO 65583
Every Saturday April - October: Old Stagecoach Stop Museum 10 am - 4 pm The oldest publicly accessible building in Pulaski County 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 periods in the building's past. 106 N. Lynn Street in Waynesville, MO 65583 Busses, groups, and other visitors are also welcome by appointment. Entrance is free but donations are appreciated
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. 14296 South Dakota Avenue, Building 1607 on Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473 Closed on Sundays and Federal Holidays. Museums are free, but Post Access to FLW is required
Community Events
May 2nd Laquey PTO Golf Tournament 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Lunch Provided and games. 8:00 shotgun am start. Limited to 18 teams. Oak Hills Country Club 13351 Canuck Lane Dixon, Missouri 65459
May 15th to 17th The Gasconade Gallop 8:00 am – 11:00 pm Saddle up for a weekend where river views meet horse trails at The Gasconade Gallop. A laid back yet lively equestrian getaway along the beautiful Gasconade River at Froggy’s River Resort. This three-day event welcomes riders, campers, and spectators alike for a celebration of trail riding, good food, live music, and outdoor fun.30399 Smokey Lane, Richland, MO 65556. Register online
May 22nd to May 25th Memorial Day Weekend at Froggy’s River Resort 8:00 am to 8:00pm Spend Memorial Day Weekend soaking up river views, good company, and classic summer fun at Froggy’s River Resort. Join us as we honor the holiday with a full weekend of laid-back activities, food, and family-friendly entertainment in a beautiful riverside setting. Times vary. Froggy's River Resort 30399 Smokey Lane Richland, MO 65556
May 30th Float for Wishes 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. FLOAT FOR WISHES - rent a kayak or canoe, float on the river, and raise money to grant wishes, be sure to mention Nik's Wish group. Start at 11:00 a.m. and gather afterwards at the campsite closest to the river's edge. Gasconade Hills Resort 28425 Spring Road, Richland, Missouri 65556. Reserve online
Events to Look Forward To!
June 6th Get your Kicks on Route 66 3.3/6.6 Mile Run
June 13th Cruisin 66 Centennial Concert Series
June 17th 20th Pulaski County Regional Fair
June 21st Great Race- Waynesville Square
June 27th& 28th 38th Annual Car State Cruisers Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show
July 3rd 4th of July at Ruby’s Landing River Resort
July 4th of July Celebration on Fort Leonard Wood
July 31st and August 1st -8th Annual Route 66 100 Mile Yard Sale
August 1st Rt 66 Neon-Fest Centennial
Check out the Pulaski County event calendar for some additional community happenings like:
Connecting Threads, Magic the Gathering Commander Nights, FLW Lions Club Wendy’s Restaurant Fundraising Event, Wednesday Evening Scramble, Thursday Night Pool Tournament, FLW Sunday Coffee Cruise-In community meetings and classes, children’s events, night life events and more!
New events are added weekly!!