This Week Around Pulaski County USA!

Events for the week of December 14, 2015-December 20, 2015

December 18 & 19- Route 66 Basketball Shootout
What: Basketball tournament
Where: Waynesville High School
When: Games begin Friday at 1:00 p.m. and 11:30 a.m. Saturday.
Cost: Call for spectator admission pricing
Contact: Josh Scott- 573.842.2450

December 19- Pulaski County Farmer’s Market
What: Year- round Farmer’s Market
Where: Downtown Waynesville
When: 8 am until Noon
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: Bruce Main- 573.842.9079

Pulaski County Farmer’s Market is held year round in downtown Waynesville!

4 Places Brimming With Christmas Cheer In Pulaski County USA:

1923 Devils Elbow Bridge- Devils Elbow
Frog Rock- Waynesville
Nativity Scene- Waynesville
Hilton Holiday Lights- 601 East Main Street, Richland

More info at: http://wp.me/p2Gvbm-Lw

Looking Ahead:

January 2- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
January 16- Missouri Boat Ride LIVE In Concert, Dixon
February 19 & 20- Outdoor Sportsman Show, Saint Robert
February 20- Potters Wheel LIVE In Concert, Dixon

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Events for the week of December 7, 2015-December 13, 2015

December 11- “Holidays From The Heartland”
What: 399th Army Band holiday performance
Where: Baker Theater, Fort Leonard Wood
When: 7 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Contact: 573.596.1360

December 11 & 12- Journey To Bethlehem
What: Old Bethlehem comes to life with over 100 different characters and live animals.
Where: Crocker Christian Church, Crocker
When: 5:00-9:00 p.m..
Cost: FREE
Contact: Larry Richardson- 573.736.5121

December 11, 12 & 13- T’was The Night Before Christmas
What: Community theater production.
Where: Theater On The Square, 312 Historic Route 66, Waynesville
When: Friday & Saturday curtain at 7:30 p.m., Sunday curtain at 2:30 p.m..
Cost: Adults $10, Children 12 & Under $5
Contact: Pulaski Fine Arts Association (Toni Rowland)- 573.528.4164

Pulaski Fine Arts Association presents “T’was The Night Before Christmas” at Theater On The Square in Waynesville, MO.

December 12- Pulaski County Farmer’s Market
What: Year- round Farmer’s Market
Where: Downtown Waynesville
When: 8 am until Noon
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: Bruce Main- 573.842.9079

Pulaski County Farmer’s Market is held year round in downtown Waynesville!

December 12- Richland’s Annual Christmas Parade
What: Christmas parade.
Where: Downtown Richland
When: Parade steps off at 11:00 a.m..
Cost: FREE
Contact: Richland Chamber of Commerce (DawnElyn Schneider)- 573.765.3986

December 12- Lighted Christmas Parade & Christmas In The Park
What: Lighted Christmas Parade & Christmas festivities in the park.
Where: Dixon
When: Parade steps off at 6:00 p.m..
Cost: FREE
Contact: Dixon Chamber of Commerce– 573.308.5259

Looking Ahead:

December 18 & 19- Route 66 Basketball Shootout, Waynesville
January 2- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
January 16- Missouri Boatride LIVE In Concert, Dixon

This Week Around Pulaski County USA!

Events for the week of November 9, 2015-November 15, 2015

Welcome To The Following Groups:
Tom’s Christian Tours
Car Crazy Cruzers

November 11- Veterans’ Day Ceremony & Parade
What: Honoring those who have defended our country
Where: Parade routes starts at St. Robert Municipal Center and ends at St. Robert Community Center
When: Ceremony begins at 11 a.m., parade following
Cost: FREE
Contact: Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce– 573.336.5121

November 14- Pulaski County Farmer’s Market
What: Year- round Farmer’s Market
Where: Downtown Waynesville
When: 8 am until Noon
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: Pulaski County Farmer’s Market (Bruce Main)- 573.842.9079

Pulaski County Farmer’s Market is held year round in downtown Waynesville!

Looking Ahead:

November 21- Turkey Trot 5K/10K
November 21- Leona Williams & Ron Williams LIVE In Concert
December 3- Christmas On The Square
December 5- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House
December 6- Kiwanis Club Christmas Parade
December 6- Holiday In The Park
December 6- Christmas on Main Street
December 11- “Holidays from the Heartland”- 399th Army Band
December 11 & 12- Journey To Bethlehem
December 12- Richland Christmas Parade
December 12- Lighted Christmas Parade & Christmas In The Park
December 18 & 19- Route 66 Basketball Shootout

This Week Around Pulaski County USA!

Welcome To The Following Groups:
348th Combat Engineers

October 23 & 24- BOSS Haunted House
What: Be afraid…be VERY afraid! Not for the young, squeamish, or weak of heart!
Where: Building 781 (Alabama & Kansas), Fort Leonard Wood
When: 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m..
Cost: $5 per person
Contact: Fort Leonard Wood MWR– 573.596.6913

October 23 & 24- The Haunted Hill
What: Mid-Missouri’s most frightening haunted attraction!
Where: 22235 Red Wing Road, Waynesville
When: 8:00 p.m. until Midnight
Cost: $12 per person, Speed Pass available
Contact: www.facebook.com/hauntedhillmissouri

October 24- Pulaski County Farmer’s Market
What: Year- round Farmer’s Market
Where: Downtown Waynesville
When: 8 am until Noon
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: Bruce Main- 573.842.9079

Pulaski County Farmer’s Market is held year round in downtown Waynesville!

October 24- Halloween Bash
What: The Haunting of Buckhorn Forest
Where: Pulaski County-Fort Leonard Wood Shrine Club, Buckhorn
When: 6:30 until 9:30 p.m..
Cost: $2 per person
Contact: Freedom of the Road Riders Local 28 (Shena)- 573.433.5122

October 24- Paranormal Investigations 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

An evening that you won’t soon forget!

Pumpkin Patches:
Deep Woods Farm Pumpkin Patch: 573.759.3586
Storie’s Pumpkin Patch- 573.433.4375
Happy Hollows Pumpkin Patch- 573.433.6324
Uncle Buck’s Pumpkin Patch- 573.759.9045

Harvest some memories this Autumn in Pulaski County USA!
Full event/attraction listing at: www.visitpulaskicounty.org/fall2015/

Four Festivals That You Will Love In Pulaski County USA!

1. Cow Days- is a September tradition that dates back to the days of the Great Depression when Dixon merchants enticed customers to shop at their stores by rewarding them with a ticket for a free cow giveaway. Cows are still given away at this family friendly street festival- with a cash option. Food, bands, vendors, and people fill the streets during this one of a kind two day festival. It is udderly fantastic!

Learn more about Cow Days at http://www.dixonchamberofcommerce.com/CowDaysIndex

Live music is part of the family friendly fun at Cow Days in Dixon! Image by Van Beydler.

2. Railroad Days- Held each August in Crocker, MO for more than forty years. This tribute to Crocker’s Frisco Railroad heritage has been bringing crowds to downtown Crocker since 1972. A highlight of the festival is the parade. A beloved tradition, the parade is sure to warm your heart and have you clapping and cheering for the participants. Don’t forget to visit the Frisco Depot Museum during this street festival! Chock full of activities for your entire family! Full steam ahead- Railroad Days is sure to be a hit!

Learn more about Railroad Days at www.facebook.com/CrockerCityHall

Crocker celebrates their railroading history every year during Railroad Days!

3. Frogtoberfest- Waynesville’s most unique festival is held each year in October. Celebrating “Frog Rock” (a/k/a W.H. Croaker) this family friendly birthday celebration for Waynesville’s unofficial mascot is guaranteed to generate smiles and laughter!

W.H. Crocker, the inspiration for Frogtoberfest! Photo by Cat Spencer.

4. Mid-America Freedom Rally– Known far and wide as the mother of all motorcycle rallies in central Missouri! MAFR is three days jack packed with legendary times including amazing bands, vendors, street food, field events, bike shows, and poker runs. Do not miss Sunday’s midnight Rolling Thunder- a goosebump inducing tribute to those who gave all. Bring your bike, your better half, your tent and your cooler- but leave your pets, weapons, and attitudes behind. 18+ to enter.

Learn more about Mid-America Freedom Rally at http://www.midamericafreedomrally.com

Megan Oneal at 2015’s Mid-America Freedom Rally. Photo by Dave Campbell of http://www.bikernet.com.

This Week Around Pulaski County USA!

Events for the week of October 12, 2015-October 18, 2015

Welcome To The Following Groups:
864th Engineer Battalion Alumni Association Reunion
Boy Scouts of America District Camporee

October 14- Kelly Miller Circus
What: America’s One Ring Wonder! Kelly Miller Circus has been entertaining families since 1938!
Where: Roubidoux Park, Waynesville
When: Show times at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m..
Cost: Day of: Adult $16, Child $8, advance ticket discount available
Contact: City of Waynesville-573.774.6171

October 16 & 17- BOSS Haunted House
What: Be afraid…be VERY afraid! Not for the young, squeamish, or weak of heart!
Where: Building 781 (Alabama & Kansas), Fort Leonard Wood
When: 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m..
Cost: $5 per person
Contact: Fort Leonard Wood MWR– 573.596.6913

October 16 & 17- The Haunted Hill
What: Mid-Missouri’s most frightening haunted attraction!
Where: 22235 Red Wing Road, Waynesville
When: 8:00 p.m. until Midnight
Cost: $12 per person, Speed Pass available
Contact: www.facebook.com/hauntedhillmissouri

October 17- Pulaski County Farmer’s Market
What: Year- round Farmer’s Market
Where: Downtown Waynesville
When: 8 am until Noon
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: Bruce Main- 573.842.9079

Pulaski County Farmer’s Market is held year round in downtown Waynesville!

October 17- Crocker Fall Festival
What: 4th annual harvest celebration in Crocker
Where: Downtown Crocker
When: 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m..
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: Crocker City Hall– 573.736.5327

October 17- Route 66 Oktoberfest
What: Family-friendly Oktoberfest street festival
Where: On The Square, Waynesville
When: 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: Route 66 Fest On The Square (Audra Berrier)573.774.3001

October 17- WDBA Zombie Run 5K
What: Not your every day 5K! The Walking Dead morphs into The Running Dead as you flee for your life from the Zombie horde in this spirited 5K.
Where: Check in at Odyssey Scuba, 227 Historic 66 East, Waynesville
When: Check in begins at 2:00 p.m.. Race begins at 4:00 p.m..
Cost: Pre-registration $15, Day of $20
Contact: Waynesville Downtown Business Association (Cheryl Keeton) 573.337.2494

October 17- Paranormal Investigations 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

Pumpkin Patches:

Deep Woods Farm Pumpkin Patch: 573.759.3586
Storie’s Pumpkin Patch: 573.433.4375
Happy Hollows Pumpkin Patch: 573.433.6324
Uncle Buck’s Pumpkin Patch: 573.759.9045

Harvest memories in Pulaski County USA this Fall!

Harvest some memories this Autumn in Pulaski County USA!
Full event/attraction listing at: www.visitpulaskicounty.org/fall2015/

This Week Around Pulaski County USA!

Events for the week of October 5, 2015-October 11, 2015

October 9 & 10- The Haunted Hill
What: Mid-Missouri’s most frightening haunted attraction!
Where: 22235 Red Wing Road, Waynesville
When: 8:00 p.m. until Midnight
Cost: $12 per person, Speed Pass available
Contact: http://www.facebook.com/hauntedhillmissouri

Mid- Missouri’s most frightening haunted attraction is in Pulaski County USA!

October 10- Pulaski County Farmer’s Market
What: Year- round Farmer’s Market
Where: Downtown Waynesville
When: 8 am until Noon
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: Bruce Main- 573.842.9079
www.facebook.com/PulaskiCountyMOFarmersMarket

Pulaski County Farmer’s Market is held year round in downtown Waynesville!

October 10- Paranormal Investigations 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
www.facebook.com/ParanormalTalbotHouse

An evening that you won’t soon forget!

October 10- Ken Mellons & Sammy Sadler LIVE In Concert
What: Two Nashville recording artists in one night at this family friendly venue.
Where: 13015 Highway 28, Dixon
When: Doors open at 7:00 p.m., show starts at 8:00 p.m..
Cost: $25 Adults, Kids 12 & Under FREE
Contact: The Barn (Bill Johnson)-573.433.9370
www.thebakerband.com

Two Nashville recording artists in one night at this family-friendly venue!

Pumpkin Patches:

Storie’s Pumpkin Patch- 573.433.4375
Deep Woods Farm Pumpkin Patch- 573.759.3586
Happy Hollows Pumpkin Patch- 573-356-0985
Uncle Buck’s Pumpkin Patch- 573-759-9045

Harvest memories in Pulaski County USA this Fall!

Harvest some memories this Autumn in Pulaski County USA!
Full event/attraction listing at: www.visitpulaskicounty.org/fall2015/

Looking Ahead:

October 14- Kelly Miller Circus
October 16 & 17- The Haunted Hill
October 16 & 17- Boss Haunted House
October 17- Crocker Fall Festival
October 17- Route 66 Oktoberfest
October 17- Zombie Run 5K
October 17- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House
October 17 & 18- Storie’s Pumpkin Patch
October 17 & 18- Deep Woods Farm Pumpkin Patch

This Week Around Pulaski County USA!

Events for the week of September 28, 2015-October 4, 2015

Welcome To The Following Groups:
Lion’s Club Past District Governance

October 2 & 3- Haunted Trail
Where: 319 Keeth Road, Crocker
When: 6:30 p.m. -10:00 pm
Cost: $5 per person
Contact: Loving Paws Adoption Center- 573.736.2088

October 2 & 3- The Haunted Hill
What: Mid-Missouri’s most frightening haunted attraction!
Where: 22235 Red Wing Road, Waynesville
When: 8:00 p.m. until Midnight
Cost: $12 per person, Speed Pass available
Contact: http://www.facebook.com/hauntedhillmissouri

October 3- Pulaski County Farmer’s Market
What: Year- round Farmer’s Market
Where: Downtown Waynesville
When: 8 am until Noon
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: Bruce Main- 573.842.9079

Pulaski County Farmer’s Market is held year round in downtown Waynesville!

October 3- Frog Hill Half Marathon & 10K
What: This epic half marathon travels on legendary Route 66 pavement, past the unique Frog Rock (W.H. Crocker) and ends at FrogtoberFest in Waynesville!
Where: Race begins at East Elementary School, 1501 State Road F
When: Registration and sign in begins at 7:00 a.m., race starts at 8:30 a.m..
Cost: $45 Marathon, $30 10K
Contact: Team 413 (Melissa Martinez)-573.433.6684

October 3- FrogtoberFest
What: W.H. Croaker’s favorite fall festival! Celebrate Waynesville’s Frog Rock during this family friendly birthday celebration!
Where: Waynesville City Park
When: 10 am until 4 pm
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: Rhea Anne Mathews- 573.774.3050

W.H. Croaker’s favorite fall festival!

October 3- Chuseok – Korean Thanksgiving Celebration
What: Spice up your Saturday by celebrating Chuseok with dinner and entertainment!
Where: St. Robert Community Center, Saint Robert
When: 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Cost: $10 Adults, $5 Children Ages 4-9
Contact: Pulaski County Korean Association- 573.528.9914

Spice up your Saturday by celebrating Chuseok with dinner and entertainment!

October 3- Paranormal Investigations 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

An evening that you won’t soon forget!

Pumpkin Patches:
BSC Outdoors Pumpkin Patch- 573.759.7294
Storie’s Pumpkin Patch- 573.433.4375
Deep Woods Farm Pumpkin Patch: 573.759.3586

Looking Ahead:
October 9 & 10- The Haunted Hill
October 10- Ken Mellons & Sammy Sadler LIVE In Concert
October 10- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House
October 10 & 11- Storie’s Pumpkin Patch
October 10 & 11- BSC Outdoors Pumpkin Patch
October 10 & 11- Deep Woods Farm Pumpkin Patch
October 14- Kelly Miller Circus
October 17- Route 66 Oktoberfest
October 17- Zombie Run 5K

Harvest some memories this Autumn in Pulaski County USA!
Full event/attraction listing at: www.visitpulaskicounty.org/fall2015/

This Week Around Pulaski County USA!

Events for the week of August 31, 2015-September 6, 2015

Welcome To The Following Groups:
Widow’s Sons National Gathering

September 4 & 5- Haunted River Float
What: Thrilling haunted river float on the Big Piney River
Where: 23455 Teak Lane, Saint Robert
When: 7:00-10:00 pm
Cost: $25, Kids 5 and under FREE
Contact: Lay Z Day Canoes & Camping- 573.336.8639

September 5- Pulaski County Farmer’s Market
What: Year- round Farmer’s Market
Where: Downtown Waynesville
When: 8 am until Noon
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: Bruce Main- 573.842.9079

Pulaski County Farmer’s Market is held year round in downtown Waynesville!

September 5- Railroad Days
What: Family friendly street festival celebrating Crocker’s railroad roots
Where: Downtown Crocker
When: 9:30 am- 9:00 pm
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: Crocker City Hall- 573.736.5327

September 5- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum
What: One of only two remaining Route 66 period courthouses in Missouri. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Where: On The Square, Waynesville
When: 10 am until 4 pm
Cost: FREE admission, donations accepted
Contact: Pulaski County Museum & Historical Society (Denise Seevers)-573.855.3644

Visit the Museums On The Square in downtown Waynesville! On the National Register of Historic Places!

September 5- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum
What: Pulaski County’s oldest building has served as a private residence, a stagecoach stop, a Civil War hospital, and a hotel on Historic Route 66. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Where: On The Square, Waynesville
When: 10 am until 4 pm
Cost: FREE admission, donations accepted
Contact: Old Stagecoach Stop Foundation (Jan Primas)- 573.435.6766

September 5- Paranormal Investigations 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

Looking Ahead:
September 12, 19, & 26- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House
September 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, & 26- Haunted River Float
September 12- Cannon Range Air Show
September 18- PCSW Farmer’s Market at Fort Leonard Wood
September 18 & 19- Dixon’s Cow Days
September 19, 20, 26 & 27- Storie’s Pumpkin Patch
September 19 & 26- Boiling Spring Campground Pumpkin Patch
September 25- Women’s Expo
September 25 & 26- Southern Gospel Reunion
September 25 & 26- The Haunted Hill

Create lifelong memories with your family in Pulaski County USA!

Harvest some memories this Autumn in Pulaski County USA!
Full event/attraction listing at: www.visitpulaskicounty.org/fall2015

Autumn Activities In Pulaski County USA!

Create lifelong memories with your family in Pulaski County USA!

Autumn in Pulaski County USA is the perfect season to gather your family and friends together creating memories that will last a lifetime. Pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hayrides, petting zoos, punkin’ chunkin’, hay stack mazes, float trips (even a haunted one!), farmers markets, haunted houses (even outdoor haunted trails!), paranormal investigations and Oktoberfest celebrations —there truly is something for everyone. Harvest some memories in Pulaski County, Missouri!

Events

Cow Days (September 18th & 19th)
What: 32nd anniversary of Dixon’s signature family friendly downtown street festival. Lucky winners will receive a cow!
Where: Downtown Dixon
When: Friday Noon until 11 pm, Saturday 11 am until 11 pm
Cost: FREE
Contact: Dixon Area Chamber of Commerce (Tommy Nichols)- 573.528.1159
Website: www.dixonchamberofcommerce.com

17th Annual Southern Gospel Reunion (September 25th & 26th)
What: Two evenings of inspired Southern Gospel performances
Where: Performing Arts Auditorium, Waynesville High School Campus, Waynesville
When: Friday- 7:00 pm start
Saturday- 6:00 pm start
Cost: FREE
Contact: Layne Lercher- 57.774.0404

Chuseok (October 3rd)
What: Korean Thanksgiving celebration
Where: St. Robert Community Center
When: 5-8 pm
Cost: Ages 10 & Older- $10, Ages 4-9 $5
Contact: Pulaski County Korean Association (Bonghwa Reyes)- 573.528.9914

Frog Hill Half Marathon (October 3rd)
What: Half Marathon that ends at Frogtoberfest
Where: Begins at East Elementary School, 1501 State Route F, Waynesville
When: Race starts at 8:30 am
Cost: Half Marathon- $45, 10K-$30
Contact: Team 413 Gracerunner Ministries (Melissa Martinez)- 573.433.6684
Website: www.facebook.com/froghillhalf

Frogtoberfest (October 3rd)
What: Family friendly celebration of W.H. Croaker- Waynesville’s Frog Rock. A highlight is the frog race in Roubidoux Creek.
Where: Waynesville City Park
When: 10 am until 4 pm
Cost: FREE
Contact: Rhea Anne Mathews- 573.774.3050
Website: www.facebook.com/frogtober.fest

Haunted House (October 16th, 17th, 23rd,24th,30th, & 31st)
What: Not intended for the young, squeamish, or weak of heart!
Where: Building 781, Alabama & Kansas Streets, Fort Leonard Wood
When: 7-10 pm
Cost: $5 per person
Contact: Fort Leonard Wood MWR- 573.596.6913
Website: www.fortleonardwoodmwr.com

Crocker Fall Festival (October 17th)
What: Family friendly street festival
Where: Downtown Crocker
When: 10 am until 2 pm
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: Crocker City Hall- 573.736.5327
Website: www.facebook.com/CrockerCityHall

Route 66 Oktoberfest (October 17th)
What: Family friendly Oktoberfest street festival on Route 66!
Where: Downtown Waynesville
When: 11 am until 4 pm
Cost: FREE
Contact: Audra Berrier- 573.774.3001
Website: www.facebook.com/Route66FestOTS

Zombie Run 5K (October 17th)
What: Not your every day 5K! The Walking Dead morphs into The Running Dead as you flee for your life from the Zombie horde in this spirited 5K.
Where: Begins on the Square in Waynesville
When: 4 pm
Cost: $15 Pre-registration
Contact: Waynesville Downtown Business Association (Cheryl Keeton)- 573.337.2494
Website: www.facebook.com/pages/WDBA-Zombie-Run/1441836812708942

19th Annual Halloween Bash (October 24th)
What: The Haunted House of Doom and a hayride through the haunting of Buckhorn Forest
Where: Pulaski County Shrine Club, Buckhorn
When: 6:30-9:30 pm
Cost: $2 per person
Contact: Local 28 Freedom Of Road Riders (Shena Flick) 573.433.5122

Veteran’s Day Parade (November 11th)
What: Pulaski County is home to Fort Leonard Wood- and our patriotism runs deep. Join us for our signature parade that honors and celebrates America’s Veterans.
Where: The parade steps off at the Saint Robert Municipal Center and travels north on Missouri Avenue and then west on Historic Route 66 and ends at the Saint Robert Community Center.
When: Ceremonies begin promptly at 11:00 am and parade steps off at the conclusion.
Cost: FREE
Contact: Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce- 573.336.5121
Website: www.waynesville-strobertchamber.com/veteransparade.php

Attractions

Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House (Every Saturday beginning September 5th through October 31st)
What: Supervised paranormal investigations of one of Waynesville’s oldest homes. An evening you won’t soon forget!
Where: 405 North Street, Waynesville
When: Investigation begins at dusk, exact start time will be confirmed during reservation.
Cost: $25 per person, paid in advance
Contact: Crocker Optimistic Paranormal Society (Dawnmarie Cecora)- 573.528.2149
Website: www.facebook.com/ParanormalTalbotHouse
Additional info- Reservations are required. Investigations are limited to groups of 8 so reserve your spot early! Participants must be 18+.

Pulaski County Farmers Market (Every Saturday September-December)
What: Mid-Missouri’s year round Farmers Market!
Where: Downtown Waynesville
When: Every Saturday, 8 am until Noon
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: Bruce Main- 573.842.9079
Website: www.facebook.com/PulaskiCountyMOFarmersMarket

Pulaski County Farmers’ Market is held year round in Waynesville, Missouri.

Boiling Spring Campground Pumpkin Patch (September 19th-November 1st)
What: Pumpkin patch, featuring “Carl, The Rock Star Goat”, hay rides, corn cannon, duckie race, cow train rides, concessions
Where: 18700 Cliff Road, Dixon
When: Saturday- 10 am until 8 pm
Sunday- 10 am until 6 pm
Cost: Adults- $7, Children (5-12)- $4
Contact: Boiling Spring Campground (Gayle Helms)- 573.759.7294
Website: www.bscoutdoors.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/boilingspringcampground
Additional info: School groups and field trips welcome by Tuesday-Friday, appointment. Call for details and to schedule. Community room for educational programs. Parking for large buses available.

Haunted River Float (Every Friday & Saturday in September)
What: Haunted river float on the Big Piney River
Where: 23455 Teak Lane, Saint Robert
When: 7:00 pm- 10:00 pm
Cost: 6 and over $25
Contact: Lay Z Day Canoes & Camping- 573.336.8639
Website: www.layzday.net or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/layzday

*UPDATE FOR 2017—Haunted River Float is now being held at Ruby’s Landing located at 22474 Restful Lane, Waynesville, Missouri. For more information contact 573-337-4305.

1903 Route 66 Courthouse (Every Saturday in September)
What: One of only two period courthouses on Route 66 in Missouri, this museum is on the National Register of Historic Places. 10 rooms of displays and amazing architectural details will charm and engage everyone! Guided tours, or explore at your leisure.
Where: On the Square, Waynesville
When: 10 am until 4 pm
Cost: FREE, donations gladly accepted
Contact: Pulaski County Museum & Historical Society (Denise Seevers)- 573.855.3644
Website: www.route66courthouse.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pulaskicountyhistoricalsociety
Additional info- Motorcoaches, groups and field trips welcome by appointment. Call for details and to schedule. Gift shop available.

Visit the Museums On The Square in downtown Waynesville! On the National Register of Historic Places!

Old Stagecoach Stop (Every Saturday in September)
What: Pulaski County’s oldest building has served as a private residence, a stagecoach stop, a Civil War hospital, and a hotel on Historic Route 66. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Where: On the Square, Waynesville
When: 10 am until 4 pm
Cost: FREE, donations gladly accepted
Contact: Old Stagecoach Stop Museum & Foundation (Jan Primas)- 573.436.6766
Website: www.oldstagecoachstop.org or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/oldstagecoachstop
Additional info- Motorcoaches, groups and field trips welcome by appointment. Call for details and to schedule.

The Haunted Hill (September 25th-October 31st)
What: Mid Missouri’s most frightening haunted attraction! 60+ live actors!
Where: 22235 Red Wing Road, Waynesville
When: Every Friday & Saturday night
Time: 8 pm until Midnight
Cost: $12 per person, $20 Speed Pass
Website: www.facebook.com/hauntedhillmissouri
Additional Info- Not recommended for children 10 & under, concessions available
Additional Media- http://youtu.be/lXg7bS609Jk

Deep Woods Farm & Pumpkin Patch (October 3rd- October 31st)
What: Pick your own pumpkin patch, hay ride, corn maze, & family friendly farm activities
Where: 19059 N Highway 133, Hancock (between Dixon and Crocker)
When: Saturday 10 am until 5 pm, Sunday 12 am until 5 pm
Cost: $5 admission, 2 & under FREE
Contact: DWF Pumpkin Patch (Charlotte Metzger)- 573.759.3586
Website: www.deepwoodsfarm.biz or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/DeepWoodsFarmPumpkinPatch
Additional Info- Groups and field trips welcome by appointment on weekdays. Call for details and to schedule.

Happy Hollows Farm & Pumpkin Patch
What: Pumpkin patch, petting zoo, animal observation area
Where: 10103 Beatty Road, Crocker
When: Call for hours
Cost: Call for pricing
Contact: 573.356.0985
Website: www.happyhollowspumpkinpatch.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Happyhollowspumpkinpatch

Storie’s Pumpkin Patch (September 19th-October 31st)
What: Pumpkin patch, family friendly activities
Where: 25530 Republic Road, Waynesville
When: Saturday & Sunday 10 am until dark
Cost: $6 per person, 2 years and under are FREE
Contact: 573.433.4375
Website: www.storiespumpkinpatch.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/Stories-Pumpkin-Patch/318125881595386

Uncle Buck’s Pumpkin Patch
What: Pumpkin patch, hayrides, straw maze
Where: 10800 Highway D, Dixon
When: Call for hours
Cost: Call for pricing
Contact: 573.759.9045
Website: www.unclebuckspumpkinpatch.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/Uncle-Bucks-Pumpkin-Patch/182864725178441

Take a pumpkin patch tour in Pulaski County with your family!