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January 25- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market
What: Mid-Missouri’s friendliest year-round Farmers’ Market!
Where: Farmers’ Market Pavilion at Roubidoux Spring Campground, Waynesville
When: 8:00 a.m. until Noon
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: Pulaski County Farmers’ Market (Bruce Main)- 573.842.9079
https://www.facebook.com/PulaskiCountyMOFarmersMarket
January 25- Polar Meltdown Chili Cook-off
What: Chili Cook-off
Where: The Ark Community & Sports Center, 25625 Highway 17, Waynesville
When: 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $5, children 4 and under FREE
Contact: Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce- 573.336.5121
https://www.facebook.com/events/347543822766765
Looking Ahead:
February 1, 8, 25, 22, & 29- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
March 6, 7, 13, 14, 15, 20, & 21- PFAA presents “The Diary of Anne Frank,” Waynesville
March 7, 14, 21, & 28- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
March 27 & 28- Kickin’ It Route 66 Barbecue Challenge, Saint Robert
April 4, 11, 18, & 25- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
April 4, 11, 18, & 25- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville
April 4, 11, 18, & 25- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, Waynesville
April 4- Taste of Pulaski County & Basket Auction, Waynesville
April 18- 2nd Annual Hanna Hills Open, Laquey
April 18- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
April 25- Mountain Man Experience, Dixon
May 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
May 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville
May 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, Waynesville
May 16- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
May 22, 23, 24, & 25- Mid America Freedom Rally, Buckhorn
June 5, 6, 12, 13, 14, 19, & 20- PFAA presents “Always A Bridesmaid,” Waynesville
June 6, 13, 20, & 27- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
June 6, 13, 20, & 27- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville
June 6, 13, 20, & 27- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, Waynesville
June 13- FreedomFest, Waynesville
June 17, 18, 19, & 20- Pulaski County Regional Fair, Saint Robert
June 20- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
July 4, 11, 18, & 25- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
July 4, 11, 18, & 25- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville
July 4, 11, 18, & 25- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, Waynesville
July 18- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
July 25 & 26- 40th Annual Old Settlers Days, Waynesville
July 31 & August 1- Schwagstock 49, Waynesville
August 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
August 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville
August 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, Waynesville
August 15- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
August 28 & 29- PFAA presents “Something Wicked This Way Comes,” Waynesville
September 4, 5, 6, 11, & 12- PFAA presents “Something Wicked This Way Comes,” Waynesville
September 5, 12, 19, & 26- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
September 5, 12, 19, & 26- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville
September 5, 12, 19, & 26- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, Waynesville
September 5- 48th Annual Railroad Days, Crocker
September 18 & 19- 37th Annual Cow Days, Dixon
September 18, 19, & 20- Missouri Trappers Association Fall Rendezvous, Saint Robert
September 19- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
October 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
October 3- Frog Hill Half-Marathon & 10K, Waynesville
October 3- Nasty Pulaski Gravel Grind Bike Race, Waynesville
October 10- Route 66 Challenge, Pulaski County
October 10- Oktoberfest On The Square, Waynesville
October 17- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
October 24- Trunk or Treat, Crocker
November 7, 14, 21, & 28- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
November 11- Veterans’ Day Ceremony & Parade, Waynesville
December 4, 5, 11, 12, 13, 18, & 19- PFAA presents “A Laura Ingalls Wilder Christmas,” Waynesville
December 5, 12, 19, & 26- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
December 6- Kiwanis Annual Christmas Parade, Waynesville
December 6- Christmas on Main Street & Lighted Christmas Parade, Crocker
This Week Around Pulaski County USA! (January 13, 2020-January 19, 2020)
January 18- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market
What: Mid-Missouri’s friendliest year-round Farmers’ Market!
Where: Farmers’ Market Pavilion at Roubidoux Spring Campground, Waynesville
When: 8:00 a.m. until Noon
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: Pulaski County Farmers’ Market (Bruce Main)- 573.842.9079
https://www.facebook.com/PulaskiCountyMOFarmersMarket
Looking Ahead:
January 25- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
January 25- Polar Meltdown Chili Cook-off, Waynesville
February 1, 8, 25, 22, & 29- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
March 6, 7, 13, 14, 15, 20, & 21- PFAA presents “The Diary of Anne Frank,” Waynesville
March 7, 14, 21, & 28- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
March 27 & 28- Kickin’ It Route 66 Barbecue Challenge, Saint Robert
April 4, 11, 18, & 25- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
April 4, 11, 18, & 25- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville
April 4, 11, 18, & 25- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, Waynesville
April 4- Taste of Pulaski County & Basket Auction, Waynesville
April 18- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
April 25- Mountain Man Experience, Dixon
May 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
May 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville
May 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, Waynesville
May 16- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
May 22, 23, 24, & 25- Mid America Freedom Rally, Buckhorn
June 5, 6, 12, 13, 14, 19, & 20- PFAA presents “Always A Bridesmaid,” Waynesville
June 6, 13, 20, & 27- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
June 6, 13, 20, & 27- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville
June 6, 13, 20, & 27- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, Waynesville
June 13- FreedomFest, Waynesville
June 17, 18, 19, & 20- Pulaski County Regional Fair, Saint Robert
June 20- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
July 4, 11, 18, & 25- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
July 4, 11, 18, & 25- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville
July 4, 11, 18, & 25- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, Waynesville
July 18- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
July 25 & 26- 40th Annual Old Settlers Days, Waynesville
August 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
August 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville
August 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, Waynesville
August 15- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
August 28 & 29- PFAA presents “Something Wicked This Way Comes,” Waynesville
September 4, 5, 6, 11, & 12- PFAA presents “Something Wicked This Way Comes,” Waynesville
September 5, 12, 19, & 26- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
September 5, 12, 19, & 26- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville
September 5, 12, 19, & 26- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, Waynesville
September 5- 48th Annual Railroad Days, Crocker
September 18 & 19- 37th Annual Cow Days, Dixon
September 18, 19, & 20- Missouri Trappers Association Fall Rendezvous, Saint Robert
September 19- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
October 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
October 3- Frog Hill Half-Marathon & 10K, Waynesville
October 3- Nasty Pulaski Gravel Grind Bike Race, Waynesville
October 10- Route 66 Challenge, Pulaski County
October 10- Oktoberfest On The Square, Waynesville
October 17- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
October 24- Trunk or Treat, Crocker
November 7, 14, 21, & 28- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
November 11- Veterans’ Day Ceremony & Parade, Waynesville
December 4, 5, 11, 12, 13, 18, & 19- PFAA presents “A Laura Ingalls Wilder Christmas,” Waynesville
December 5, 12, 19, & 26- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
December 6- Kiwanis Annual Christmas Parade, Waynesville
December 6- Christmas on Main Street & Lighted Christmas Parade, Crocker
January 11- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market
What: Mid-Missouri’s friendliest year-round Farmers’ Market!
Where: Farmers’ Market Pavilion at Roubidoux Spring Campground, Waynesville
When: 8:00 a.m. until Noon
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: Pulaski County Farmers’ Market (Bruce Main)- 573.842.9079
https://www.facebook.com/PulaskiCountyMOFarmersMarket
Looking Ahead:
Ten Events to Add to Your 2020 Calendar: https://wp.me/p2Gvbm-2su
January 18 & 25- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
January 25- Polar Meltdown Chili Cook-off, Waynesville
February 1, 8, 25, 22, & 29- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
March 6, 7, 13, 14, 15, 20, & 21- PFAA presents “The Diary of Anne Frank,” Waynesville
March 7, 14, 21, & 28- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
March 27 & 28- Kickin’ It Route 66 Barbecue Challenge, Saint Robert
April 4, 11, 18, & 25- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
April 4, 11, 18, & 25- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville
April 4, 11, 18, & 25- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, Waynesville
April 4- Taste of Pulaski County & Basket Auction, Waynesville
April 18- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
April 25- Mountain Man Experience, Dixon
May 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
May 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville
May 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, Waynesville
May 16- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
May 22, 23, 24, & 25- Mid America Freedom Rally, Buckhorn
June 5, 6, 12, 13, 14, 19, & 20- PFAA presents “Always A Bridesmaid,” Waynesville
June 6, 13, 20, & 27- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
June 6, 13, 20, & 27- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville
June 6, 13, 20, & 27- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, Waynesville
June 13- FreedomFest, Waynesville
June 17, 18, 19, & 20- Pulaski County Regional Fair, Saint Robert
June 20- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
July 4, 11, 18, & 25- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
July 4, 11, 18, & 25- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville
July 4, 11, 18, & 25- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, Waynesville
July 18- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
July 25 & 26- 40th Annual Old Settlers Days, Waynesville
August 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
August 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville
August 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, Waynesville
August 15- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
August 28 & 29- PFAA presents “Something Wicked This Way Comes,” Waynesville
September 4, 5, 6, 11, & 12- PFAA presents “Something Wicked This Way Comes,” Waynesville
September 5, 12, 19, & 26- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
September 5, 12, 19, & 26- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville
September 5, 12, 19, & 26- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, Waynesville
September 5- 48th Annual Railroad Days, Crocker
September 18 & 19- 37th Annual Cow Days, Dixon
September 18, 19, & 20- Missouri Trappers Association Fall Rendezvous, Saint Robert
September 19- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
October 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
October 3- Frog Hill Half-Marathon & 10K, Waynesville
October 3- Nasty Pulaski Gravel Grind Bike Race, Waynesville
October 10- Route 66 Challenge, Pulaski County
October 10- Oktoberfest On The Square, Waynesville
October 17- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
October 24- Trunk or Treat, Crocker
November 7, 14, 21, & 28- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
November 11- Veterans’ Day Ceremony & Parade, Waynesville
December 4, 5, 11, 12, 13, 18, & 19- PFAA presents “A Laura Ingalls Wilder Christmas,” Waynesville
December 5, 12, 19, & 26- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
December 6- Kiwanis Annual Christmas Parade, Waynesville
December 6- Christmas on Main Street & Lighted Christmas Parade, Crocker
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December 23 thru December 31- Christmas Lights at Devils Elbow Bridge
What: Christmas lights twinkle across the bridge span. A must-see for Route 66 roadies, Instagrammers, and kids of all ages!
Where: Downtown Devils Elbow on Route 66
When: Nightly, 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: Robbie Bradford- 573.433.4900
https://www.facebook.com/events/870390810041970
PHOTO BY SHAWN HELGERSON. Postcards of this image available at Pulaski County USA, Tourism Bureau & Visitors Center. Proceeds from postcard sales purchase additional lighting & decorations for the bridge.
December 28 & January 4- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market
What: Mid-Missouri’s friendliest year-round Farmers’ Market!
Where: Farmers’ Market Pavilion at Roubidoux Spring Campground, Waynesville
When: 8:00 a.m. until Noon
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: Pulaski County Farmers’ Market (Bruce Main)- 573.842.9079
https://www.facebook.com/PulaskiCountyMOFarmersMarket
Restaurants Open on Christmas Day: https://wp.me/p2Gvbm-2sm
Restaurants Open on New Year’s Day: https://wp.me/p2Gvbm-2sq
Looking Ahead:
January 11, 18, & 25- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
January 25- Polar Meltdown Chili Cook-off, Waynesville
March 6, 7, 13, 14, 15, 20, & 21- PFAA presents “The Diary of Anne Frank,” Waynesville
March 27 & 28- Kickin’ It Route 66 Barbecue Challenge, Saint Robert
April 4- Taste of Pulaski County & Basket Auction, Waynesville
April 25- Mountain Man Experience, Dixon
May 22, 23, 24, & 25- Mid America Freedom Rally, Buckhorn
June 5, 6, 12, 13, 14, 19, & 20- PFAA presents “Always A Bridesmaid,” Waynesville
June 13- FreedomFest, Waynesville
June 17, 18, 19, & 20- Pulaski County Regional Fair, Saint Robert
July 25 & 26- 40th Annual Old Settlers Days, Waynesville
August 28 & 29- PFAA presents “Something Wicked This Way Comes,” Waynesville
September 4, 5, 6, 11, & 12- PFAA presents “Something Wicked This Way Comes,” Waynesville
September 5- 48th Annual Railroad Days, Crocker
September 18 & 19- 37th Annual Cow Days, Dixon
September 18, 19, & 20- Missouri Trappers Association Fall Rendezvous, Saint Robert
October 3- Frog Hill Half-Marathon & 10K, Waynesville
October 3- Nasty Pulaski Gravel Grind Bike Race, Waynesville
October 10- Route 66 Challenge, Pulaski County
October 24- Trunk or Treat, Crocker
November 11- Veterans’ Day Ceremony & Parade, Waynesville
December 4, 5, 11, 12, 13, 18, & 19- PFAA presents “A Laura Ingalls Wilder Christmas,” Waynesville
December 6- Kiwanis Annual Christmas Parade, Waynesville
December 6- Christmas on Main Street & Lighted Christmas Parade, Crocker
December 16 thru December 22- Christmas Lights at Devils Elbow Bridge
What: Christmas lights twinkle across the bridge span. A must-see for Route 66 roadies, Instagrammers, and kids of all ages!
Where: Downtown Devils Elbow on Route 66
When: Nightly, 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: Robbie Bradford- 573.433.4900
https://www.facebook.com/events/870390810041970
December 20 & 21- PFAA presents “A Gift to Remember”
What: Live theater performance
Where: Theater on the Square, 312 Historic 66 East, Waynesville
When: 7:30 p.m. curtain
Cost: Adults $10, Children 12 and under $5
Contact: Pulaski Fine Arts Association- 573.528.4164
https://www.facebook.com/PulaskiFineArts
December 21- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market
What: Mid-Missouri’s friendliest year-round Farmers’ Market!
Where: Farmers’ Market Pavilion at Roubidoux Spring Campground, Waynesville
When: 8:00 a.m. until Noon
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: Pulaski County Farmers’ Market (Bruce Main)- 573.842.9079
https://www.facebook.com/PulaskiCountyMOFarmersMarket
Restaurants Open on Christmas Day: https://wp.me/p2Gvbm-2sm
Restaurants Open on New Year’s Day: https://wp.me/p2Gvbm-2sq
Looking Ahead:
Ten Events to Add to Your 2020 Calendar: https://wp.me/p2Gvbm-2su
December 23 thru December 31- Christmas Lights at Devils Elbow Bridge, Devils Elbow
December 28- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
January 4, 11, 18, & 25- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
January 25- Polar Meltdown Chili Cook-off, Waynesville
March 6, 7, 13, 14, 15, 20, & 21- PFAA presents “The Diary of Anne Frank,” Waynesville
March 27 & 28- Kickin’ It Route 66 Barbecue Challenge, Saint Robert
April 4- Taste of Pulaski County & Basket Auction, Waynesville
April 25- Mountain Man Experience, Dixon
May 22, 23, 24, & 25- Mid America Freedom Rally, Buckhorn
June 5, 6, 12, 13, 14, 19, & 20- PFAA presents “Always A Bridesmaid,” Waynesville
June 13- FreedomFest, Waynesville
June 17, 18, 19, & 20- Pulaski County Regional Fair, Saint Robert
July 25 & 26- 40th Annual Old Settlers Days, Waynesville
August 28 & 29- PFAA presents “Something Wicked This Way Comes,” Waynesville
September 4, 5, 6, 11, & 12- PFAA presents “Something Wicked This Way Comes,” Waynesville
September 5- 48th Annual Railroad Days, Crocker
September 18 & 19- 37th Annual Cow Days, Dixon
September 18, 19, & 20- Missouri Trappers Association Fall Rendezvous, Saint Robert
October 3- Frog Hill Half-Marathon & 10K, Waynesville
October 3- Nasty Pulaski Gravel Grind Bike Race, Waynesville
October 10- Route 66 Challenge, Pulaski County
October 10- Oktoberfest, Waynesville
October 24- Trunk or Treat, Crocker
November 11- Veterans’ Day Ceremony & Parade, Waynesville
December 4, 5, 11, 12, 13, 18, & 19- PFAA presents “A Laura Ingalls Wilder Christmas,” Waynesville
December 6- Kiwanis Annual Christmas Parade, Waynesville
December 6- Christmas on Main Street & Lighted Christmas Parade, Crocker
December 9 thru December 15- Christmas Lights at Devils Elbow Bridge
What: Christmas lights twinkle across the bridge span. A must-see for Route 66 roadies, Instagrammers, and kids of all ages!
Where: Downtown Devils Elbow on Route 66
When: Nightly, 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: Robbie Bradford- 573.433.4900
https://www.facebook.com/events/870390810041970
December 13 & 14- Journey to Bethlehem
What: Living nativity scene
Where: 16200 Highway 17, Crocker
When: 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: Crocker Christian Church- 573.736.5121
https://crockercc.com/journey-to-bethlehem
December 13 & 14- PFAA presents “A Gift to Remember”
What: Live theater performance
Where: Theater on the Square, 312 Historic 66 East, Waynesville
When: 7:30 p.m. curtain
Cost: Adults $10, Children 12 and under $5
Contact: Pulaski Fine Arts Association- 573.528.4164
https://www.facebook.com/PulaskiFineArts
December 14- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market
What: Mid-Missouri’s friendliest year-round Farmers’ Market!
Where: Farmers’ Market Pavilion at Roubidoux Spring Campground, Waynesville
When: 8:00 a.m. until Noon
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: Pulaski County Farmers’ Market (Bruce Main)- 573.842.9079
https://www.facebook.com/PulaskiCountyMOFarmersMarket
December 14- Richland Christmas Parade
What: Christmas parade
Where: Richland, Missouri
When: 11:00 a.m.
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: Richland Chamber of Commerce (Sara Cassidy)- 573.765.3028
https://www.facebook.com/RichlandMOChamber
December 14- Ole’ Time Christmas at Shady Dell Park
What: Christmas celebration
Where: Shady Dell Park, Richland
When: 3:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: Richland Parks Department- 573.765.3535
https://www.facebook.com/richlandmoparkdept
Restaurants Open on Christmas Day: https://wp.me/p2Gvbm-2sm
Looking Ahead:
December 16 thru December 31- Christmas Lights at Devils Elbow Bridge, Devils Elbow
December 21 & 28- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
January 4, 11, 18, & 25- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
January 25- Polar Meltdown Chili Cook-off, Waynesville
March 6, 7, 13, 14, 15, 20, & 21- PFAA presents “The Diary of Anne Frank,” Waynesville
March 27 & 28- Kickin’ It Route 66 Barbecue Challenge, Saint Robert
April 4- Taste of Pulaski County & Basket Auction, Waynesville
April 25- Mountain Man Experience, Dixon
May 22, 23, 24, & 25- Mid America Freedom Rally, Buckhorn
June 5, 6, 12, 13, 14, 19, & 20- PFAA presents “Always A Bridesmaid,” Waynesville
June 17, 18, 19, & 20- Pulaski County Regional Fair, Saint Robert
July 25 & 26- 40th Annual Old Settlers Days, Waynesville
August 28 & 29- PFAA presents “Something Wicked This Way Comes,” Waynesville
September 4, 5, 6, 11, & 12- PFAA presents “Something Wicked This Way Comes,” Waynesville
September 5- 48th Annual Railroad Days, Crocker
September 18 & 19- 37th Annual Cow Days, Dixon
September 18, 19, & 20- Missouri Trappers Association Fall Rendezvous, Saint Robert
October 3- Frog Hill Half-Marathon & 10K, Waynesville
October 3- Nasty Pulaski Gravel Grind Bike Race, Waynesville
October 10- Route 66 Challenge, Pulaski County
October 24- Trunk or Treat, Crocker
November 11- Veterans’ Day Ceremony & Parade, Waynesville
December 4, 5, 11, 12, 13, 18, & 19- PFAA presents “A Laura Ingalls Wilder Christmas,” Waynesville
December 6- Kiwanis Annual Christmas Parade, Waynesville
December 6- Christmas on Main Street & Lighted Christmas Parade, Crocker
Welcome to the following groups:
Diamond Tours (December 2)
Travel South International FAM Tour (December 4)
December 2 thru December 8- Christmas Lights at Devils Elbow Bridge
What: Christmas lights twinkle across the bridge span. A must-see for Route 66 roadies, Instagrammers, and kids of all ages!
Where: Downtown Devils Elbow on Route 66
When: Nightly, 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: Robbie Bradford- 573-433-4900
https://www.facebook.com/events/870390810041970
December 5- Christmas on the Square
What: Christmas street festival
Where: On the Square, downtown Waynesville
When: 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: Westside Baptist Church (H’Enrie Williams)- 573.774.6431
https://www.facebook.com/events/2767249770025685
December 6 & 7- PFAA presents “A Gift to Remember”
What: Live theater performance
Where: Theater on the Square, 312 Historic 66 East, Waynesville
When: 7:30 p.m. curtain
Cost: Adults $10, Children 12 and under $5
Contact: Pulaski Fine Arts Association- 573-528-4164
https://www.facebook.com/PulaskiFineArts
December 7- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market
What: Mid-Missouri’s friendliest year-round Farmers’ Market!
Where: Farmers’ Market Pavilion at Roubidoux Spring Campground, Waynesville
When: 8:00 a.m. until Noon
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: Pulaski County Farmers’ Market (Bruce Main)- 573.842.9079
https://www.facebook.com/PulaskiCountyMOFarmersMarket
December 7- Laquey Christmas Parade
What: Christmas parade along former Route 66 alignment
Where: Laquey, Missouri
When: 11:00 a.m.
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: Buckhorn-Laquey Lions Club- 573.528.8840
Restaurants Open on Christmas Day: https://wp.me/p2Gvbm-2sm
Looking Ahead:
Ten Events to Add to Your 2020 Calendar: https://wp.me/p2Gvbm-2su
December 14, 21, & 28- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
December 13 & 14- Journey to Bethlehem, Crocker
December 14- Richland Christmas Parade, Richland
December 14- Ole’ Time Christmas at Shady Dell Park, Richland
January 4, 11, 18, & 25- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
January 25- Polar Meltdown Chili Cook-off, Waynesville
March 27 & 28- Kickin’ It Route 66 Barbecue Challenge, Saint Robert
April 4- Taste of Pulaski County & Basket Auction, Waynesville
April 25- Mountain Man Experience, Dixon
May 22, 23, 24, & 25- Mid America Freedom Rally, Buckhorn
June 17, 18, 19, & 20- Pulaski County Regional Fair, Saint Robert
July 25 & 26- 40th Annual Old Settlers Days, Waynesville
September 5- 48th Annual Railroad Days, Crocker
September 18 & 19- 37th Annual Cow Days, Dixon
October 3- Frog Hill Half-Marathon & 10K, Waynesville
October 3- Nasty Pulaski Gravel Grind Bike Race, Waynesville
October 10- Route 66 Challenge, Pulaski County
October 24- Trunk or Treat, Crocker
November 11- Veterans’ Day Ceremony & Parade, Waynesville
December 6- Christmas on Main Street & Lighted Christmas Parade, Crocker
Compiled by Laura Huffman for Pulaski County Tourism Bureau
Do you have a Route 66 fan on your Christmas list? No matter where they are across the globe you can give them the gift of the Mother Road this year! Stop by the Visitors Center (137 St. Robert Blvd., Saint Robert) between 8-5 p.m., Monday through Friday or shop anytime at our online store!
This year your Route 66 dollar goes further in Pulaski County. A portion of the proceeds from selected items will go towards funding Saint Robert’s Route 66 Neon Park!
Rigsby Station Ornament– Rigsby’s Station was a beloved landmark on Route 66 in Waynesville for many years. Keep its memory alive each year by hanging this ornament on your tree! STOCKING STUFFER $6.50
A Tour on Route 66 in Pulaski County DVD– Travel the 33 miles of the Mother Road in Pulaski County, Missouri, for a detailed look at the construction of Hooker Cut and scenic Devils Elbow. More than 260 vintage images of roadside architecture and attractions. (Big Piney Productions 2007) $10
Route 66 in Pulaski County, Missouri a local history– Pulaski County has 33 miles of Route 66 and a rich road history to go with it. Spanning the years 1926-1980, this narrative includes the people, roadside developments, and the changes to the road itself. Using a variety of sources and over 400 images and maps, this book records much of the local history adjacent to the famous highway. (Terry Primas 2017) $24.99
A Kid Growing Up On Route 66– Bill Wheeler had the distinct pleasure of growing up with Route 66 in his front yard. As a young person he got to experience the heyday and the final demise of Route 66. He witnessed the beginning of Interstate 44, an event that made a lasting memory for him. Growing up in Waynesville, Missouri and in the shadow of Fort Leonard Wood was an adventure to say the least. Bill left Waynesville after high school to attend college and serve in the military but the memories of Route 66 were fondly etched in his personal history. A Kid Growing Up On Route 66 is a firsthand account of Bill’s experiences. (Bill Wheeler 2015) $11.25
A Kid Growing Up on Route 66 by Bill Wheeler
100 Things To Do On Route 66 Before You Die– Bucket list book of things to do on Route 66. Paperback book, 176 pages written by Jim Hinckley acclaimed author, lecturer, historian and tour guide. Book contains some color and black & white photos. $18
Route 66 Wooden Ornament– Decorating the Christmas tree is a beloved tradition around the world! Bring your love of the road to your evergreen with this laser cut Route 66 wooden ornament. MADE IN THE USA $6
Route 66 Thimble– Have a digitabulists in your life? This is the perfect gift! STOCKING STUFFER $3
Route 66 Panhead T Shirt– Put your knees in the breeze on America’s Main Street while sporting this vintage styled shirt. M-XL (2X & 3X available) $17.00
Route 66 Cotton Hat– The legend lives on in this vintage styled ball cap. $15
Route 66 Est. 1926 T Shirt– Get your kicks on Route 66 in this vintage styled shirt. S-XL (2X & 3X available) $13.00
Compiled by Laura Huffman for Pulaski County Tourism Bureau
Do you have a Pulaski Countian on your Christmas list? No matter where they are on the planet you can give them the gift of “home” this year! Stop by the Visitors Center (137 St. Robert Blvd., Saint Robert) between 8-5 p.m., Monday through Friday or shop anytime at our online store!
A portion of the proceeds from selected items will go towards funding Saint Robert’s Route 66 Neon Park!
*Frozen Tears The Fort Leonard Wood MP Murders: A true crime book account of the Fort Leonard Wood murders over 40 years ago. This book recounts the murder of three teenagers, the investigation and the effort it took to bring the murderer to justice. (J.B. King & Sandra Miller Linhart 2019) $22
*Old Pulaski in Pictures: Uses more than 250 images to present some of the rich history of Pulaski County, Missouri. Seminal events and life-ways of two centuries of development are covered in four topics: Rivers, Rails, Roads, and Recreation. The vintage photographs and postcards are accompanied by text passages and captions that expand the content and meaning. They range from Daniel Boone’s saltpeter mining and trapping activities, through the founding of the railroad towns, to Route 66 and the construction of Fort Leonard Wood. Vintage photographs visit many of the more than 30 resorts that once dotted the banks of Pulaski County’s clear Ozark streams. (John Bradbury & Terry Primas 2012) LIMITED SUPPLY $24.99
Old Pulaski in Pictures by Bradbury and Primas
*Route 66 in Pulaski County, Missouri a local history: Written by Terry Primas, this paperback book narrative shares Pulaski County’s 33 miles of rich Route 66 history including the people, roadside development, and changes to the road itself. (Terry Primas 2017) $24.99
*A Tour on Route 66 in Pulaski County DVD: Travel the 33 miles of the Mother Road in Pulaski County, Missouri, for a detailed look at the construction of Hooker Cut and scenic Devils Elbow. More than 260 vintage images of roadside architecture and attractions. (Big Piney Productions 2007) $10
*A Kid Growing Up On Route 66: Bill Wheeler had the distinct pleasure of growing up with Route 66 in his front yard. As a young person he got to experience the heyday and the final demise of Route 66. He witnessed the beginning of Interstate 44, an event that made a lasting memory for him. Growing up in Waynesville, Missouri and in the shadow of Fort Leonard Wood was an adventure to say the least. Bill left Waynesville after high school to attend college and serve in the military, but the memories of Route 66 were fondly etched in his personal history. A Kid Growing Up On Route 66 is a firsthand account of Bill’s experiences. (Bill Wheeler 2015) $11.25
A Kid Growing Up on Route 66 by Bill Wheeler
*The Roaring Roubidoux: Dan Slais is a retired middle school earth science teacher from the Waynesville R-VI school system. His somewhat organized thoughts on the Roubidoux Creek are a cross between textbook information and storytelling from his experiences on the creek. His wife Bobbie, son Tim, and daughter Leslie, are shown throughout the book in the pictures and tales. Slais is a founding member of Roubidoux Grotto. (Dan Slais) $15
The Roaring Roubidoux by Dan Slais
History Pulaski County Missouri Volume I: The first history book of Pulaski County! This volume includes historical news items, histories of selected Pulaski County organizations & churches, listings of office holders, and submitted family histories. A must have for anyone with family roots in Pulaski County, Missouri. (Pulaski County Museum & Historical Society 1982) LIMITED SUPPLY $30
History Pulaski County Missouri Volume I, Pulaski County Museum and Historical Society
Tombstone Inscriptions of Pulaski County: In the early 1980’s Pulaski County Historical Society volunteers visited all known cemeteries in Pulaski County and painstakingly recorded the tombstone inscriptions. Their research was published in two volumes in 1984 and 1985. Ten years later, in 1995, editor Leonard Fetterhoff combined the editions, along with a surname index. This book is invaluable to researchers, genealogists, and historians. Many of the stones documented in the 1980’s are no longer legible today. (Pulaski County Museum & Historical Society 1995) $22.00
Tombstone Inscriptions of Pulaski County, Pulaski County Museum & Historical Society, 1995
*Pulaski County Obituaries 1902-1952: 1902-1952 obituary information taken from Pulaski County newspapers including name, birth, death, and marriages. Does not contain actual obituaries. (Compiled by Chris Rowell, Reprinted 1997) $22.25
*Pulaski County Rural Schools: Pictures-Stories-History of Pulaski County Rural Schools. (Compiled by Pulaski County Historical Society, Revised 2009) $22.25
BONUS STOCKING STUFFER
Records from Post Waynesville 1862-1865: Edited by John Bradbury & Terry Primas. $5
Records from Post Waynesville 1862-1865, Bradbury & Primas, 2016
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