We’ve got conferences, concerts and of course, the fair! August is gonna be a great month in the Ozarks. Check out these 20 events and plenty more on the Springfield News-Leader’s events calendar!
82ND ANNUAL OZARK EMPIRE FAIR
When: August 1-4
Where: Ozark Empire Fairgrounds
August 1st is Military day at the fair where service members can get in free all day. It’s also free ride day. You can stop by any Price Cutter to grab some free ride tickets. August 2nd and 3rd is the Hardee’s Extreme Invitational Rodeo. Also on the 2nd and 3rd you can see the Axe Women Loggers of Maine. On the 4th, check out the Ozark Thunder Outlaw Truck & Tractor Pull!
GOOD MORNING, SPRINGFIELD! NETWORKING EVENT
When: August 2, 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Where: Hillcrest High School
What’s happening in the largest school district in Missouri? This special edition of Good Morning, Springfield, held in August each year, highlights Springfield Public Schools and the innovative programs it uses to bring out the best in students, teachers and staff. Presented by the district superintendent with presentation support from the Springfield Public Schools Communications team. Good Morning, Springfield series is presented by BKD Wealth Advisors, LLC and the August breakfast is sponsored by Mid-Missouri Bank as well as this supporting sponsor: Commerce Bank.
FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK
When: August 3, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Downtown Springfield
Photo courtesy of Springfield Conventions and Visitors Bureau
24+ participating venues in downtown Springfield. Original art, artist receptions, live art demonstrations, hands-on art activities and more. 417-862-2787
DREW LEWIS FOUNDATION’S FASHION FORWARD
When: August 3, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Fox Theatre
Fashion Forward is an evening of fun and fashion on Friday August 3rd, doors open at 6:00pm for food, drinks, and silent auction. Entertainment begins at 6:45pm. We hope to recognize and support families of northwest Springfield while facilitating community betterment. Join us for art, music, food, and fashion!
15TH ANNUAL KID’ATHLON
When: August 4, 8 a.m. to noon
Where: Meador Park
A mini-triathlon for kids ages 5-12 years. Swim, bike, and run your way to victory in events designed for your age group and take home a medal, t-shirt, goody bag and the pride that comes with finishing a triathlon. Registration required by Aug. 2. Discount early registration closes July 20. Visit ParkBoard.org/KidAthlon for more information.
ASKINOSIE CHOCOLATE FACTORY TOUR
When: Every Tuesday from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Askinosie Chocolate
Are you a chocolate lover who has always been just a little bit jealous of Charlie Bucket and his fortuitous access inside Willy Wonka’s factory? If so, then you need to sign up for a tour of Askinosie Chocolate. You’ll get to see the chocolate-making process, hear the company’s incredible story and taste plenty of delicious samples along the way. During the day of your tour, you also get a sweet 10-percent discount at the store. Yum!
TajMo: The Taj Mahal & Keb’ Mo’ Band
“We wanted to do a real good record together, but we didn’t want to do the record that everyone expected us to do,” blues legend Taj Mahal says of TajMo, his historic collaboration with fellow true believer Keb’ Mo’. “There wasn’t a bunch of cryin’ and ringin’ hands, we just got together and it came together pretty naturally. I think it’s a pretty upbeat, celebratory record, and it couldn’t have come at a better time.”
SUMMER PARTY BENEFITTING ISABEL’S HOUSE
When: August 9, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Where: 4263 E Farm Lane Rd
Gather your friends together for a fun summer night where – in addition to enjoying drinks, food, music, and great company – you will also be helping parents build their resilience, decrease their stress, and keep their kids safe. This evening is a casual event you won’t want to miss!
ROUTE 66 FESTIVAL & CAR SHOW
When: August 10-11, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Where: Park Central Square
Now in its eighth year, the Birthplace of Route 66 Festival returns to celebrate Springfield as the city where the nation’s first cross-country highway originated. In the spirit of tradition, this year’s events include a two-day car and motorcycle show, an appropriately themed 6.6K run, Route 66–related exhibits, a parade and more. Several local, regional and national musicians are also scheduled to perform. Don’t forget to check out historic points of interest along the Mother Road located throughout the Queen City.
DEMO DAY @ EFACTORY
When: August 13, 10 a.m. to noon
Where: The eFactory
Cohort 3 of the efactory’s accelerator program has been hard at work for twelve weeks. Join us to hear their final pitches at Demo Day on August 13. Three companies will have ten minutes each to update community members on their progress and next steps. Demo Day will be held upstairs at the efactory.
CEO Series: Meet the City Manager
When: August 16, 11:30 a.m.
Where: Springfield Brewing Company
2018 LEARN TO GROW IN THE GARDEN SERIES
When: August 13, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: The Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center
Crepe Myrtle – Join Becky Nicholas, Garden Center and Landscape Designer from Wickman’s Garden Village, for an exciting program all about Crepe Myrtles. Becky will share her wealth of information about the types and care of these lovely bloomers. Becky’s programs are always an informative and fun addition to the Learn To Grow In the Garden Series.
4TH ANNUAL LIBRARYCON
When: August 18, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: The Library Center
Geek out with fellow fans and cosplayers! All ages welcome to this day packed full of fun, including a Geeky Storytime, Draw-alongs with illustrators, a Comic Illustrators and Authors Panel, Tabletop Gaming Panel and Tabletop Gaming Demo Room, Getting Started in Cosplay and more. Family-friendly cosplay is welcome. Watch the website thelibrary.org/librarycon for a complete schedule of events and special guests that you won’t want to miss! Call 882-0714.
FOOD TRUCK MINI SERIES
When: August 18, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Battlefield Mall Southeast Corner
Head to the Southeast corner of Battlefield Mall parking lot, and arrive hungry! Some of the tastiest food trucks from around 417-land are gathering for a full day of slinging tacos, sweetening snow cones and eating outside in the sunshine. As of press time, there were five trucks slated to attend with the possibility of more to come. On the list so far: Not’cho Ordinary Taco Truck, Davalon, Sno Ballz, Twisted Mike’s and London Calling Pasty Company. Check the events tab on Battlefield Mall’s Facebook page for updates.
Toto
When: Aug 19, 2018 – 8:00 PM
Where: Gillioz Theatre
Toto, the band behind the smash hit song “Africa” is coming to the historic Gillioz Theatre to perform during its tour 40 Trips Around the Sun.
QUEEN CITY SHOUT MUSIC FESTIVAL
When: August 22-26,6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Where: C Street
HEARTS GO GLAM, GO RED FOR WOMEN LUNCHEON
When: August 24,10 a.m. to noon
Where: University Plaza Convention Center
Join the American Heart Association and Go Red For Women to be inspired to make healthy lifestyle changes for yourself and the women around you at Hearts Go Glam. Sport your sassiest red dress and help lift up the strong women in our community.
HABITAT HOME RUN: 5K, 10K, 1 MILE RUN
When: August 25, 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where: Lafayette Park
Lace up those tennis shoes & hit the pavement for the 9th annual Habitat Home Run: 5k, 10k, and 1 mile run on Saturday, August 25! Starting at 7:00 a.m. the fun begins at Lafayette Park where runners and walkers of all ages will join us for Habitat for Humanity’s annual 5k, 10k, and 1 mile run through Woodland Heights.
LYLE LOVETT & HIS LARGE BAND
When: August 25, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Where: Gillioz Theatre
The historic Gillioz Theatre is proud to present Lyle Lovett & His Large Band on August 25th, 2018 at 8:00PM. Tickets start at $45 and they go on sale Friday, May 4th at 10AM.
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