Events
Festivals and Events you can count on include
- Wilder Days in Mansfield, Missouri on the 3rd weekend of September.
- Baker Creek Sseds and Bakersville – near Mansfield, Missouri – Events on the first of the month at the destination ‘community’ of Bakersville with spring and autumn events for gardening and farming.
- Hootin ‘n’ Hollerin‘ at Gainesville, Missouri Three day event beginning on the 3rd Thursday in September. Ongoing for over 50 years.
- Glade Top Trail Flamin’ Fall Review at Ava, Missouri annually in October
- National Headquarters for the Missouri Fox Trotter Horse Associationat Ava, Missouri.
- Spring and September events.
- Whispering Oaks Winery Annual Grape Stomp — near Mansfield, Missouri on the 1st Saturday of October.
Festivals and gatherings are always a reason for musical entertainment. Typically, the entertainers are local musicians, some of whom have pursued their musical careers to high celebrity levels. Some communities feature musical entertainment regularly either as entertainment or ‘jam sessions’ where anyone with an instrument or are vocally ready. Local festivals frequently rely upon the local bands and soloists for their entertainment. The people bring their lawn chairs and sit back to enjoy the happy sounds
