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06/17/2026

A little sneak peek at Revive Coffee in Sparta, Missouri. ☕✨

Sparta has a new spot to sip, gather, and enjoy a cozy coffee break. Keep an eye out for more from this local coffee shop soon!

📍119 Crystal Ave, Sparta, MO

The ducks are racing, the balloons are glowing, and the carnival is rolling into Ozark this weekend! 🦆🎈🎡The Sertoma Duck...
06/17/2026

The ducks are racing, the balloons are glowing, and the carnival is rolling into Ozark this weekend! 🦆🎈🎡

The Sertoma Duck Race Festival & Hot Air Balloon Glow in Southwest Missouri returns to Finley River Park with three days of summer fun.

🎡 Thursday, June 18
Carnival Rides | 5–10 PM

🎈 Friday, June 19
Craft Fair | 5–11 PM
Carnival Rides | 5–11 PM
Food Truck Park + Beer Garden | 5–11 PM
Live Music | Friday evening
Hot Air Balloon Glow | 9 PM

🦆 Saturday, June 20
Duck Waddle 5K | 8 AM
Car, Truck & Bike Show | 11 AM
Co****le Tournament | Noon
Craft Fair | Noon–10 PM
Carnival Rides | Noon–10 PM
Food Truck Park + Beer Garden | Noon–10 PM
Live Music | Saturday
Rubber Duck Race | 7 PM
Pie Eating Contest | 7:30 PM
Fireworks + Ducks & Drones Show | 10:15 PM

📍 Finley River Park | Ozark, MO

Make plans to spend the weekend in Ozark for one of Christian County’s biggest summer events!

📷 Image courtesy of Maria Neider / City of Ozark, MO - Municipal Government

New date, same hometown celebration. 🎆❤️🤍💙The Sparta Roller Park Firework Festival has been rescheduled for Saturday, Ju...
06/16/2026

New date, same hometown celebration. 🎆❤️🤍💙

The Sparta Roller Park Firework Festival has been rescheduled for Saturday, June 20, and the community is ready to celebrate summer in true Sparta style.

This year’s festival will help mark our nation’s 250th Anniversary with an evening of fireworks, food and craft vendors, music, kids activities, and plenty of small-town community spirit.

📅 Saturday, June 20, 2026
⏰ Festival begins at 4 PM
📍 Roller Park Sparta, MO | 837 Division Street, Sparta, MO
🎇 Fireworks after dark

Bring your lawn chairs, gather the family, and enjoy a summer night under the stars in Christian County.

Think you know Christian County? 👀This view might look familiar if you’ve spent some time exploring off the beaten path....
06/16/2026

Think you know Christian County? 👀

This view might look familiar if you’ve spent some time exploring off the beaten path.

Drop your guesses below. Where do you think this is?

Small-town summer nights shine bright in Clever! 🎆Plan a visit for the Clever Freedom Celebration, presented by the City...
06/15/2026

Small-town summer nights shine bright in Clever! 🎆

Plan a visit for the Clever Freedom Celebration, presented by the City of Clever, Missouri. Enjoy an evening filled with food trucks, live music, local vendors, and fireworks at the Clever High School Football Field.

📅 Saturday, June 27
⏰ 6 PM
📍 Clever High School Football Field

Bring a lawn chair, grab dinner from a food truck, explore local vendors, and end the night with fireworks in Christian County.

📷 Photo courtesy of the Clever Chamber of Commerce

Make it a full Friday night on the Historic River District ! 🎶✨Start the evening at Sunset on the Square on Friday, June...
06/10/2026

Make it a full Friday night on the Historic River District ! 🎶✨

Start the evening at Sunset on the Square on Friday, June 12 from 6:00–8:00 PM with live music from The Buff Lamb Music , plus local food trucks including TingaTaco, Good Pizza, and Smashed Burger.

Then keep the night going with Night at the Museum at the Christian County Museum & Historical Society starting at 7:00 PM!

It’s live music, local eats, history, and a whole lot of downtown fun in one evening.

Purchase Night at the Museum tickets here:
https://christian-county-museum.square.site/

06/09/2026

🦆🎈 The Sertoma Duck Race Festival & Hot Air Balloon Glow in Southwest Missouri is back, and this year’s celebration is getting even bigger with the addition of a carnival!

Join the fun June 19–20 at Finley River Park in Ozark for two days of family-friendly activities, hot air balloons, the famous duck race and more.

📍 Finley River Park | Ozark, MO
📅 June 19–20, 2026
🎡 Full schedule at the end of the video!

Special thanks to Maria Neider and the City of Ozark, MO - Municipal Government for sharing video footage with us!

Downtown Ozark Market Days is happening now on the square! 🛍️✨Stop by for local vendors, shopping, and plenty of small-...
06/06/2026

Downtown Ozark Market Days is happening now on the square! 🛍️✨

Stop by for local vendors, shopping, and plenty of small-town charm in downtown Ozark. 🌿🏛️

They’re open today until 3 PM, so there’s still time to swing by and explore! ⏰☀️

📍110 W Church St, Ozark, MO 65721

Downtown Ozark | Historic River District

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7239 State Hwy 14
Sparta, MO
65629

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