Restaurants Open on New Year’s Day in Pulaski County USA (2019)

November 30- 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 1- Kiwanis Annual Christmas Parade
What: Christmas parade along Waynesville’s Route 66!
Where: Waynesville Middle School to downtown Waynesville along Route 66
When: Parade steps off at 2:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: Kiwanis Club of Pulaski County (Tim Berrier)- 573.774.3001
https://www.facebook.com/events/2770075186337517

December 1- Holiday in the Park
What: City of Saint Robert’s Holiday Celebration
Where: Saint Robert Community Center, 114 J.H. Williamson Jr. Drive
When: 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: City of Saint Robert Parks & Recreation- 573-451-2625
https://www.facebook.com/TigerTyphoonAquaticCenter

December 1- Christmas on Main Street
What: City of Crocker’s Christmas Celebration
Where: Downtown Crocker
When: 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: Crocker Community Park Board (Sarah Ransome)- 573-855-1506
https://www.facebook.com/events/376580222965330

December 1- 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: 6:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: Pulaski County Tourism Bureau- 573.336.6355
https://www.facebook.com/events/2198391920465765/

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.

Looking Ahead:

December 5- Christmas on the Square, Waynesville

December 6, 7, 13, 14, 15, 20, & 21- PFAA presents “A Gift to Remember,” Waynesville

December 7- Christmas Parade, Laquey

December 7, 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 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

Ten Events to Add to Your 2020 Calendar: https://wp.me/p2Gvbm-2su

Restaurants Open on Christmas Day in Pulaski County USA (2019)

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Pulaski County USA

B & B Patriot Grill
1200 GW Lane Street
Waynesville, MO 65583
573.774.6533

Bulgogie House
1018 Missouri Avenue, Suite 15
Saint Robert, MO 65584
573.336.7550

Café 56 (Price Cutter)
300 Ichord Avenue
Waynesville, MO 65583
573.774.8489

Cancun Mexican Grill
690 Missouri Avenue
Saint Robert, MO 65584
573.336.8585

Westwood Café
27050 South Highway 133
Richland, MO 65556
573.765.3831

This Week Around Pulaski County USA! (November 18, 2019-November 24, 2019)

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Pulaski County USA

November 23- 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 Thanksgiving Day: https://wp.me/p2Gvbm-2si

Looking Ahead:

November 30- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
December 1 thru December 31- Christmas Lights at Devils Elbow Bridge, Devils Elbow
December 1- Kiwanis Annual Christmas Parade, Waynesville

December 1- Holiday in the Park, Saint Robert

December 1- Christmas on Main Street, Crocker

December 5- Christmas on the Square, Waynesville

December 6, 7, 13, 14, 15, 20, & 21- PFAA presents “A Gift to Remember,” Waynesville

December 7- Christmas Parade, Laquey

December 7, 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 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

Ten Events to Add to Your 2020 Calendar

Posted on November 15, 2019 by Pulaski County USA

1. Kickin’ It Route 66 Barbecue Challenge: Saint Robert’s annual BBQ challenge has upped the ante and is now a Kansas City Barbeque Society sanctioned event! Whether you are competing or eating this event has something for everyone- a kid’s BBQ competition, a military cook off, live music, kid’s bake off, adult bake off, and a Sportsman show! March 27th & 28th at Saint Robert, Missouri.

2. Mountain Man Experience: Kickapoo Trace Muzzleloaders’ annual fun day and rendezvous is a step back in time to the 1840s! Adults and kids will experience hands-on living history with primitive camps, blackpowder shooting, tomahawk throwing, blacksmithing, dutch oven cooking, and flint and steel fire starting. April 25th near Dixon, Missouri.

3. Mid-America Freedom Rally: Freedom of Road Riders have been putting on this Memorial Day motorcycle rally since 1988. Thousands and thousands have showed up throughout the years for the camaraderie, the campfires, the field games, the bikes, the poker runs, the live music, the vendors, – and most importantly to remember and celebrate those who gave their lives for our Freedom. Sunday night’s Rolling Thunder tradition will give you goose bumps. May 22nd, 23rd, 24th, & 25th at Buckhorn, Missouri.

4. Pulaski County Regional Fair: Summer’s most exciting four days! Kids of all ages will love the carnival rides, fair food, live music, ATV rodeo and bull riding competition. General admission is FREE and Friday and Saturday night’s concerts are also FREE. June 17th, 18th, 19th, & 20th at Saint Robert, Missouri.

5. 40th Annual Old Settlers Days: Immerse yourself in a weekend of living history! This family-friendly festival is held on the banks of the Roubidoux at Waynesville City Park and features a mountain man encampment, Civil War soldier camps, vendors, festival food, period dances, period church services and battle re-enactments. Explore the nearby Trail of Tears Historic site, the Old Stagecoach Stop, dining and shopping. July 25th & 26th at Waynesville, Missouri.

6. 48th Annual Railroad Days: Crocker’s Railroad Days celebrates the town’s heritage as a railroad boom town. The festival features a parade, live music, vendors, festival food, ATV rodeo and kid-friendly activities. September 5th at Crocker.

7. 37th Annual Cow Days: Win a cow during Dixon’s almost-famous street festival! Cow Days, a two-day event, features live music, festival food, craft vendors, Kids Zone, car show, and a parade. September 18th & 19th at Dixon, Missouri.

8. Frog Hill Half-Marathon & 10K: Named for the Route 66 icon Frog Rock, this half-marathon challenges runners to conquer Superior Hill. Waynesville’s central location on Interstate 44 between Saint Louis and Springfield, Missouri makes travel to and from Frog Hill Half a breeze. October 3rd at Waynesville, Missouri.

9. Nasty Pulaski Gravel Grind Bicycle Race: In it’s third year, Nasty Pulaski Gravel Grind is making a name for itself with its 65-mile dirt road course through Pulaski County’s scenic and rugged Ozarks topography. Did we mention the 4,400 feet of elevation changes? Shorter course options are available. October 3rd at Waynesville, Missouri.

10. Route 66 Challenge: Explore over 30 miles of historic Route 66 during this spectacular strategy competition! Limited space is available, register your team today! October 10th at Pulaski County, Missouri.

For more events in Pulaski County, Missouri visit http://www.PulaskiCountyUSA.com

Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving Day in Pulaski County USA (2019)

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Pulaski County USA

Compiled by Mitzi Sparks, Pulaski County Visitors Center Representative

B & B Patriot Grill
1200 GW Lane Street
Waynesville, MO 65583
573.774.6533

Buffalo Wild Wings
136 Old Route 66
Saint Robert, MO 65584
573.451.3030

Bulgogi House
1018 Missouri Avenue
Saint Robert, MO 65584
573.336.7550

Café 56 (Price Cutter)
300 Ichord Avenue
Waynesville, MO 65583
573.774.8489

Cancun Mexican Grill
690 Missouri Avenue
Saint Robert, MO 65584
573.336.8585

Cracker Barrel Restaurant
128 St. Robert Boulevard
Saint Robert, MO 65584
573.336.7273

Della B’s Soul Food Café
1057 Old Route 66
Saint Robert, MO 65584
573.451.2091

Ichiban Japanese Grill
240 Marshall Drive
Suite 8
Saint Robert, MO 65584
573.336.5036

OB’s Billiards
982 Old Route 66
Saint Robert, MO 65584
573.336.8808

Route 66 Diner
126 St. Robert Boulevard
Saint Robert, MO 65584
573.336.8989

Ruby Tuesday
135 St. Robert Boulevard
Saint Robert, MO 65584
573.336.5140

Waffle House
321 Highway Z
Saint Robert, MO 65584
573.336.4331

Wagon Wheel Richland
103 South Main Street
Richland, MO 65556
573.460.2657

Westwood Café
27050 South Highway 133
Richland, MO 65556
573.765.3831

Whoa Nellie’s Gravel Bar
26650 Highway 17
Waynesville, MO 65583
573.774.4010

This Week Around Pulaski County USA! (November 11, 2019-November 17, 2019)

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Pulaski County USA

November 11- Trail of Heroes Flag Display
What: Patriotic display
Where: Shady Dell Park, Richland
When: All day.
Cost: FREE
Contact: Richland Parks Department- 573.765.3532
https://www.facebook.com/richlandmoparkdept

November 11- Veterans’ Day Ceremony & Parade
What: Veterans’ Day Ceremony & Parade
Where: Ceremony at Saint Robert Municipal Center, parade from Municipal Center to Community Center
When: 11:00 a.m.
Cost: FREE
Contact: Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce- 573.336.5121
https://www.facebook.com/events/261868564495685
DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

November 16- 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:

November 23 & 30- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
December 1- Kiwanis Annual Christmas Parade, Waynesville

December 1- Holiday in the Park, Saint Robert

December 1- Christmas on Main Street, Crocker

December 5- Christmas on the Square, Waynesville

December 6, 7, 13, 14, 15, 20, & 21- PFAA presents “A Gift to Remember,” Waynesville

December 7- Christmas Parade, Laquey

December 7, 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 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

June 17, 18, 19, & 20- Pulaski County Regional Fair, Saint Robert

July 25 & 26- Old Settlers Days, 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

This Week Around Pulaski County USA! (November 4, 2019-November 10, 2019)

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Pulaski County USA

November 9- 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

November 9- Turkey Trot 5K/10K
What: Themed 10K
Where: Davidson Fitness Center, Fort Leonard Wood
When: 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
Cost: $30 race day registration, pre-registration discount available.
Contact: Fort Leonard Wood MWR- 573.596.4359
For information regarding Fort Leonard Wood access contact 573.596.0590
https://www.facebook.com/events/2987340511281777

Looking Ahead:

November 16, 23, & 30- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
November 11- Trail of Heroes Flag Display, Richland

November 11- Veterans’ Day Ceremony & Parade, Saint Robert

December 1- Kiwanis Annual Christmas Parade, Waynesville

December 1- Holiday in the Park, Saint Robert

December 1- Christmas on Main Street, Crocker

December 5- Christmas on the Square, Waynesville

December 6, 7, 13, 14, 15, 20, & 21- PFAA presents “A Gift to Remember,” Waynesville

December 7- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville

December 7- Christmas Parade, Laquey

December 7, 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 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

June 17, 18, 19, & 20- Pulaski County Regional Fair, Saint Robert

July 25 & 26- Old Settlers Days, Waynesville

October 3- Frog Hill Half-Marathon & 10K, Waynesville

October 3- Nasty Pulaski Gravel Grind Bike Race, Waynesville

This Week Around Pulaski County USA! Halloween Edition (October 28, 2019-November 3, 2019)

Posted on October 28, 2019 by Pulaski County USA

Welcome to the following group:
National Speleological Society- Cave Diving Section Workshop (November 2)

October 31- Pumpkin Fest 2019
What: Halloween event.
Where: Waynesville City Park, Waynesville
When: 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: Greater Faith Victory Church- 573.855.5950
https://www.facebook.com/events/846986625701687

October 31- Rising Haunted Attraction
What: Halloween haunt.
Where: 25238 Raleigh Road, Waynesville
When: 8:00 p.m. until Midnight
Cost: $13 per person, Fast pass available.
Contact: 573.765.3881
https://www.facebook.com/risinghauntedattraction

October 31- Paranormal Investigation of the Historic Talbot House
What: Supervised paranormal investigation of one of Waynesville’s oldest homes.
Where: 405 North Street, Waynesville
When: Investigations start at dusk. Call for exact time.
Cost: $25 per person, reservations required.
Contact: Crocker’s Optimistic Paranormal Society (Dawnmarie Cecora)- 573.528.2149
https://www.facebook.com/ParanormalTalbotHouse

November 2- 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

November 2- Paranormal Investigation of the Historic Talbot House
What: Supervised paranormal investigation of one of Waynesville’s oldest homes.
Where: 405 North Street, Waynesville
When: Investigations start at dusk. Call for exact time.
Cost: $25 per person, reservations required.
Contact: Crocker’s Optimistic Paranormal Society (Dawnmarie Cecora)- 573.528.2149
https://www.facebook.com/ParanormalTalbotHouse

Looking Ahead:

November 9, 16, 23, & 30- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
November 11- Trail of Heroes Flag Display, Richland

November 11- Veterans’ Day Ceremony & Parade, Saint Robert

December 1- Kiwanis Annual Christmas Parade, Waynesville

December 1- Holiday in the Park, Saint Robert

December 1- Christmas on Main Street, Crocker

December 5- Christmas on the Square, Waynesville

December 6, 7, 13, 14, 15, 20, & 21- PFAA presents “A Gift to Remember,” Waynesville

December 7- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
December 7- Christmas Parade, Laquey

December 7, 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 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

June 17, 18, 19, & 20- Pulaski County Regional Fair, Saint Robert

July 25 & 26- Old Settlers Days, Waynesville

October 3- Frog Hill Half-Marathon & 10K, Waynesville

October 3- Nasty Pulaski Gravel Grind Bike Race, Waynesville

This Week Around Pulaski County USA! (October 21, 2019-October 27, 2019)

Posted on October 21, 2019 by Pulaski County USA

Welcome to the following groups:
Gateway Tours (October 21)
509th Engineer Company (PB) (October 23-26)

October 25- Halloween in the Park
What: Municipal Halloween event.
Where: 114 J.H. Williamson JR Drive, Saint Robert
When: 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: 573.451.2625
http://saintrobert.com

October 25 & 26- Rising Haunted Attraction
What: Halloween haunt.
Where: 25238 Raleigh Road, Waynesville
When: 8:00 p.m. until Midnight
Cost: $13 per person, Fast pass available.
Contact: 573.765.3881
https://www.facebook.com/risinghauntedattraction

October 26- 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

October 26- American Cornhole Organization Regional Tournament
What: Cornhole tournament
Where: 26050 Swindell Drive, Richland
When: 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $10 for ACO members
Contact: Beverly Dodson -573.512.0746
https://www.facebook.com/events/1275279415997815

October 26- Trunk or Treat
What: Municipal Halloween event.
Where: Crocker Community Park, Crocker
When: 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: City of Crocker- 573.736.5327
https://www.facebook.com/events/364023990878439

October 26- Trail of Treats Spooktacular
What: Municipal Halloween event.
Where: Shady Dell Park, Richland
When: 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: Richland Parks Department- 573.765.3532
https://www.facebook.com/events/2165043836867412

October 26- Paranormal Investigation of the Historic Talbot House
What: Supervised paranormal investigation of one of Waynesville’s oldest homes.
Where: 405 North Street, Waynesville
When: Investigations start at dusk. Call for exact time.
Cost: $25 per person, reservations required.
Contact: Crocker’s Optimistic Paranormal Society (Dawnmarie Cecora)- 573.528.2149
https://www.facebook.com/ParanormalTalbotHouse