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July Events
July 2026 Events
July 4th 4th of July Celebration 10:30 am – 10:30 pm Don't miss FLW 4th of July Celebration at Gammon Field. Start your morning off right with a 5K Color Run. Then a salute to the union, demonstrations, live music, activities for kids, Car Show, dog show, and fireworks. 800 Iowa Ave. Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473. This event is Free to the public but post access is required
July 4th Cruisin 66 Summer Concert Series 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm An unforgettable summer night of live music, community spirit, and Route 66 nostalgia. Featuring John King with Ray Cardwell opening performance. Cruisin’ 66: A Centennial Summer Concert Series celebrates our town, supports local businesses, and brings people together through the power of live entertainment. This event is Free. 105 North Street Waynesville, Missouri 65583
July 25th Cruisin 66 Summer Concert Series 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Another unforgettable summer night of live music featuring Lancaster Station Band with Generation Gap opening the concert. This event is Free. 105 North Street Waynesville, Missouri 65583
July 31st & August 1st 8th Annual Central Missouri Rt 66 Yard Sale 8:00 am – 5:00 pm The Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce is partnering with event host for the Route 66 (100 Mile Yard Sale) running through Pulaski, Laclede, and Webster counties. It will cover approximately 100 miles along Route 66. Registration is required for this free event. 137 St. Robert Boulevard, Suite B Saint Robert, Missouri 65584
Museum and Farmer's Market
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
****We will be closed on July 25th and August 1st, 26 but will reopen on August 8th, 2026******
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 Tues thru Fri 10 am - 4 pm & Sat (during special events or by appt) 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, Mondays,and first Tuesday's of every month and Federal Holidays. Museums are free, but Post Access to FLW is required
Community and Fitness Events
July 3rd – 5th 4th of July at Ruby’s Landing River Resort 11:00 am – 11:45 pm This weekend event will include karaoke, live band, bike and pet parade, and fireworks. Relax while floating on the Gasconade. 22474 Restful Lane Waynesville 65583
July 4th & 5th 4th of July at Froggy’s River Resort 8:00 am – 8:00 pm Celebrate Independence Day weekend with a classic small-town experience. Enjoy a relaxed holiday atmosphere filled with good food, games, and patriotic fun. 30399 Smokey Lane Richland 65556
July 3rd Trivia Night 6:30 pm-8:00 pm Get a team together and test your knowledge at Ozark Tavern during Trivia Night the first Friday every month. This event is free and open to the public but special criteria may apply to access the military installation. Fort Leonard Wood Post Access is required. 14145 North Dakota Ave FLW 65473
July 4th Freedom Run & Ruck 8:00 am to 12:38 pm Start your 4th of July with fitness, freedom, and fun while celebrating with fellow runners and walkers in a festive patriotic atmosphere. Registration is required. 114 JH Williamson Dr St Robert 65584
July 8th-17th High School & Middle School Swim Clinic 9:30 am- 11:00 am Davidson Fitness Center will host the swim clinic. Improve your competitive swim skills with this clinic, focusing on foundations, 4 main swimming strokes, elements of competitive swim, and conditioning similar to prep for swim club or team tryouts. This event is open to the public but special criteria may apply to access the military installation. Fort Leonard Wood Post Access is required. Fee required for registration. 1300 South Dakota Ave FLW 65473
July 18th Ultra Sweaty Santa 6-Hour run/Walk/Bike 06:00 am-12:00 pm Celebrate Christmas in July with a 6-hour endurance race!! But don’t worry, you can come for 30 minutes, 3-hours or stay for the entirety because this race is absolutely Free. Donations to benefit Operation Christmas Child. 21050 Teardrop Road,MO 65457
July 25th ASYMCA 36th Annual Duck Race 10:30 am-1:30 pm The Armed Services YMCA of Missouri hosts an Annual Duck Race, a "Fun" Raiser to support the Armed Services YMCA. Every dollar raised is put back into the soldiers and families at Fort Leonard Wood through low -or no- cost preschool programs, summer camps, the food pantry and other opportunities for military families. Spectators are welcome. 105 North Street Waynesville 65583
Events to Look Forward To!
August 1st Rt 66 Neon-Fest Centennial
August 1st 8th Annual 2026 Central Missouri Rt 66 Yard Sale
August 16th AUSA Jeep Fest 2026
August 22nd Cruisin 66 Centennial Summer Concert
September 7th BigBam Ride 2026
September 18th 40th Annual Dixon Cow Days Fall Festival
September 19th The Haunted River Float at Ruby’s Landing River Resort
September 25-27 Extrimicon The Comicon Event
September 26 Cruisin 66 A Centennial Summer Concert Series
September 26 Kickapoo Trace Muzzleloaders Fun Day
Check out the Pulaski County event calendar for some additional community
Magic the Gathering Commander Nights, 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!!