If you miss any of these, your friends will poke fun at you around the water cooler Monday morning.
1. Chris Young LIVE In Concert
Date: Friday July 4th
Time: 8 pm
Where: Gammon Field, Fort Leonard Wood
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: Fort Leonard Wood MWR-573.596-6913
Do Not Miss Because: Come early for the festival atmosphere and stay late for the area’s largest fireworks display.

Country Music Star Chris Young headlines the festivities at Fort Leonard Wood during the 2014 Independence Day celebration.
2. Full Moon Float
Date: Saturday July 12
Time: 8 pm
Where: 23455 Teak Lane, Saint Robert
Cost: Float & Festivities $45 per canoe, Festivities only $5 per person
Contact: Lay Z Day Canoes & Camping- 573.336.8639
Do Not Miss Because: Float the Big Piney by the light of the Full Moon and then return to a bonfire, food, & Randy Man Band!
3. Mahaffey Museum Complex
Date: Open year round, closed on Sunday & Federal Holidays
Time: Monday-Friday 8 am until 4 pm, Saturday 10 am – 4 pm
Where: Fort Leonard Wood
Cost: FREE admission, open to the public
Contact: 573.563.0780
Do Not Miss Because: The only place in the country where you can see three U.S. Army Branch museums in a single location!
4. Old Settlers Day
Date: Saturday July 26th
Times: 10 am – 4 pm
Where: Waynesville City Park
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: Old Stagecoach Stop Museum & Foundation (Kelly Howley)- 573.433.5821
Do Not Miss Because: One of Waynesville’s favorite festivals!