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A.L. Webb School
Members of the East Prairie Alumni Association have worked to renovate this historic two-story brick school built in 1925. Today it houses several significant collections and school memorabilia. Exhibits and displays represent the history of the local school system and its students. It also houses exhibits featuring alumni military service and an art gallery of works by former students.
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(573) 649-2669
Contact Sue & Leo Martin
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Open by special appointment and during special community events.
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Mississippi County Historical Museum
Located in East Prairie, the Mississippi County Historical Museum has a new home. The newly renovated site is within close proximity and walking distance of the Cotton Belt Caboose, the Veteran's War Memorial, and the Olde Town Traders Mall. The museum features memorabilia from early Mississippi County and East Prairie. Exhibits, pictures and items reflecting the history of the area are on display.
Admission is free.
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(573) 649-2621
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221 East Main,
East Prairie
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 Annual "Main Street Party"
When... Friday, June 27
Where... Downtown East Prairie on Main Street
Time... 6 - 9 PM
Cost... Free!
Description...Live musical entertainment, games, food vendors and more at the family friendly party.
Phone 573-649-3057 ext. 6
Admission is free.
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Main Street,
East Prairie
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Annual "5K Husker's Run"
When... Friday, June 27
Where... Downtown East Prairie, Start and finish on East Main and Lincoln at the Main Street Party
Time... 7:00 PM
Cost... $20.00
Description... 5K Run or Walk
Phone 573-649-3057 ext. 6
An annual event, the run begins and ends in the downtown area, and is held in conjunction with the Main Street Party. A $20.00 entrance fee covers the cost of a T-shirt. Medals are given to the top finishers in each division. For more information on the Husker’s 5K Run and Walk or to download a registration form, visit www.tourdecorn.com .
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Downtown
East Prairie
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East Prairie KIDDIE PARADE
When... Saturday, June 28
Time... 10 AM
Cost... Free!
Where... Line up on S. Washington Ave. at the First Christian Church Youth Center. The parade route travels along Washington Avenue.
Phone 573-649-3057 ext. 6
Children 12 and under are invited to participate in their own parade. They can decorate a wagon, ride a decorated bicycle or trike, drive their toy motorized vehicle, walk and wave a flag, twirl a baton, be a clown, or just walk and wave at the crowd.
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S. Washington Ave.
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Charity Bicycle Ride
When... Saturday, June 28, 2008
Where... 100 block of North Washington, East Prairie
Time... 7:30 AM
Cost... $15.00 per rider on or before June 1, $20.00 after June 1.
For more information on Tour de Corn, to register online or to obtain printable registration forms, visit www.tourdecorn.com
Phone number... 573-649-3057 ext. 6
Charity – St. Louis Shriners Children's Hospital
The event features a choice of four routes – 15, 30, 60 100 miles. All routes are on flat terrain on well-marked State Highways in a rural, low traffic, and scenic agricultural area. Portions of the Mississippi River Cycling Trail are incorporated into each route.
A mass start begins the ride at 7:30 AM.
All routes include SAG service and frequent rest stops with refreshments. Fresh sweet corn is served at selected stops.
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North Washington
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East Prairie Corn Pickin Flea Market
When... Saturday, June 28
Where... Downtown parking lot / E. Main and S. Washington
Time... 10 AM... ?
Cost... TBA
Description... A community flea market with setup fees going to the Mississippi County Retired Senior Volunteer Program.
Phone number 573-649-5243
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Downtown
parking lot
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Puttin' on the Hits
When... Saturday, June 28
Where... East Prairie High School football field
Time... 6:30 PM
Cost... $2.00 per adult, $1.00 children 12 and under
Description... Lip sync contest.
Phone number 573-649-2141
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East Prairie,
High School
Football Field
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East Prairie Chamber Fish Fry
When... Friday July 3rd
Where... East Prairie Nutrition Center
Time... 5 - 7:30 PM
Cost... TBA
Phone number 573-649-5243
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East Prairie
Nutrition Center
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East Prairie Street Dance
When... Friday July 3rd
Where... Downtown on Main Street
Time... 9 PM
Cost... Free!
Phone number 573-649-5243
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Downtown
on Main Street
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East Prairie 4th of July Parade
When... Saturday, July 4th
Where... Downtown East Prairie
Time... 11 AM
Cost... Free!
Description... A parade celebrating Independence Day.
Phone number 573-649-5243
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Downtown
East Prairie
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East Prairie Fireworks Display
When... Saturday, July 4th
Where... East Prairie High School
Football Field
Time... Dusk
Cost... Free!
Phone number 573-649-5243
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East Prairie
High School
Football Field
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East Prairie Open Air Market
When... Every Saturday May 17th - Fall
Where... East Main Street parking lot by the Cotton Belt Caboose
Time... 7 AM - noon
Cost... Free! No setup or vendor fees!
Description... An old time open air market, produce, yard sale items, plants, and much more. Vendors invited to attend. Register on site on day of event.
Phone 573-649-3057 ext. 6
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Main Street
by the Caboose
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Cotton Belt Caboose
Located in the downtown area of East Prairie, the Cotton Belt Caboose is home to a private collection of Cotton Belt Train memorabilia. The caboose serves as a reminder of the beginnings of early East Prairie as the town sprang up-up alongside the newly laid tracks of the St. Louis Southwestern Railroad in the early 1880's. Today, the trains are gone, but the caboose stands as a reminder of the early history and the development of the town of East Prairie.
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For more information contact: Keith Grissom @
573-649-2669
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Free to the public, and open during special events and by appointment. Downtown East Prairie
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East Prairie Country Christmas
Held annually on the first Saturday in December. A variety of activities accompany the one-day festival including a lighted parade at 4:30 PM.
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For a complete schedule of events visit
or call the Chamber Office @
573-649-5243
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Downtown
East Prairie
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