EVENT
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Thursday
April 20
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Friday
April 21
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Saturday
April 22
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Sunday
April 23
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DESCRIPTION
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LOCATION
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ADMISSION
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5K Race
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2 p.m.
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Race the beautiful scenic route in the oldest race event in Southeast Missouri! USATF Certified Course.
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Rolwing Park
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Pre-registration $11.00
Day of Race
$15.00
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Air Show
(Models)
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1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
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10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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Show Me Air Kings model air show includes gliders, helicopters, biplanes and more!
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Charleston High School
602 S. Thorn St.
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FREE
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Art Show
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9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
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Talented local artists display original works of art. Some item for sale.
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First Assembly of God
608 South Main
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FREE
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Arts & Crafts Show
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9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Wood crafts, jewelry, and other quality crafts in a lovely park setting with food booths and entertainment.
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Rolwing Park
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FREE
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Candlelight Tour
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Dusk
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White luminaries line the Dogwood-Azalea Trail and banks of azaleas glow under spotlights. Enjoy entertainment at locations scattered along the trail.
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FREE
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Carnival
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5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
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5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
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10 a.m.-10 p.m.
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10 a.m.-10 p.m.
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Carnival rides the entire family will enjoy.
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Galemore Motors Lot
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Varies
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Carriage Rides
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12 p.m.-8 p.m.
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Tour the lovely blossom lined streets in a horse-drawn carriage.
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Rolwing Park
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$6 Adults
$4 Children
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D&R Classic Toy Train Exhibit
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10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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1 p..m. - 4 p.m.
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Railroad displays and running of vintage model trains and accessories from 1930's to present day.
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Clara Drinkwater Newnam Mississippi County Library
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Free
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Fish Fry
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4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
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Charleston Kiwanis Club prepares fish with all of your favorite trimmings!
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Charleston High School Commons, 606 S. Thorn
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$8 Adults
$4 Children
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Hearnes Museum
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9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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View irems from Missouri Governor Warren Hearnes' 22 years in elective office.
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Hearnes Museum 109 South Main
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FREE
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Historical Society Home Tour
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10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
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Tour this lovely three story Victorian home built circa 1899! Today the Moore House remains one of the county’s loveliest
links to the past.
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Mississippi County Historical Society
403 North Main St.
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$3
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Home & Garden Tours
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1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
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1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
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Tour the Moore Home and two other beautiful residences: walk through and vividly experience twh spectacular gardens.
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Start at Historical Society.
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$10
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Ice Cream Social
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4:30 p.m. -
8 p.m.
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Mingle with the locals and enjoy this old-fashioned event!
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Masonic Lodge
301 S. Center St.
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$3
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Kiwanis Club Dog Show
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4 p.m.
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What is Fido's finest feature? You'll find out as blue ribbons are awarded to each family pet!
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Rolwing Park
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FREE
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Lions Club BBQ
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11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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Let Charleston's Lions feed you their special BBQ.
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Rolwing Park
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$7.50
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Parade
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11 a.m.
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Watch the floats, marching units, Queen and more!
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North Main to 1200 Commercial
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FREE
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Petting Zoo
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9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Philips' Show-Me Safari Exotic Animal Petting Zoo is a treat for all!
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Rolwing Park
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FREE
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Piano Praise Concert
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1:30 p.m.
& 4 p.m.
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3:30 p.m.
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Eight pianos, 16 pianists, and one organist! Truly magnificient!
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First Baptist Church
301 S. Main
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FREE
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Plant Sale
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9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
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The Molly French Garden Club plant sale is a gardener's delight!
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Shelby Home
307 North Main
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FREE
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Quilt Show
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10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
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1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
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See the quilts in the beautiful new church sanctuary.
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United Methodist Church
1700 E. Marshall
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$1.50
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Show-Me Swine Races
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9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Children and adults love to see our little "hams" race to the finish line!
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Roilwing Park
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FREE
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Talent Show Country Music Showdown
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7 p.m.
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Colgate Country Music Talent Competition. Winners proceed to state and national show.
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C.H.S. Auditorium
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FREE Admission
Contestants
$10
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Walking Tour
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10 a.m.
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Take a guided walk through the historic residential area of town. Find out which ones were Sears packaged homes!
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Begins at Chamber of Commerce
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$5
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