Last Update 7-25-2010
3rd Annual Missouri Peachfest
July 31 - Aug 8 - Area Growers and Markets are sponsoring the celebration of the peak of West Central MO's peach harvest! We will have specials on all peach flavored products like jams, jellies, salsas and cheeseball mixes inside our market. Specials all week long on homegrown peaches and apples. We invite you to make a day of it by visiting the many winery's, unique shops, restaurants and historic sites / parks the area. For more information about things to do in the area goto http://www.oldtrails.net/ For an official peachfest map of area peach growing and selling locations go to http://www.visitlexingtonmo.com/images/file/PeachFestWebFlyer(1).pdf
2010 Apple Flea Market Dates
Saturdays - Sept 18 & 25, Tuesdays - October 5, 12, 19 & 26. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Special pricing on utility and orchard run apples you get to bag yourself. We put our 20 bu apple picking bins out for you to dig through and bag your own. The closest thing to a u-pick apple experience you can get here in the west central Missouri! We will offer extra special prices on several items in our store also.
OLD TRAILS REGIONAL TOURISM PROJECT
If you are planning a day trip or extended vacation check out http://www.oldtrails.net/ for listings of unique shops, restaurants, winery's, roadside markets, farmers markets, parks, historic sites and attractions in the area.
WAVERLY APPLE JUBILEE
Visit the official State of Missouri Apple Judging Contest and see the finest apples the state has to offer! Enjoy the carnival, parade, free entertainment, the “WORLD FAMOUS” Apple Pan Dowdies Apple Dumpling Booth and Delicious Whole Hog Meals prepared by the Waverly Jaycees. There will be a professional rodeo on Saturday afternoon. This will be held in the new park on the northwest corner of the Memorial Park. This years Jubilee is to be held on September 16, 17 & 18. For more information about the Jubilee contact Waverly City Hall at 660-493-2551.
WAVERLY
Check out the latest happenings in the heart of apple country at the Waverly Art Councils new web site. http://www.waverly-mo.org
LEXINGTON
See historic Lexington’s website for the gateway to Missouri’s largest apple growing region. http://www.historiclexington.com or http://www.visitlexingtonmo.com
MARSHALL
Take a look at Marshall’s beautiful website which contains everything from local happenings to information about Jim the Wonder Dog. http://www.marshallchamber.com
HIGGINSVILLE
Check out Higginsville’s website for all the latest happenings.
http://www.higginsvillechamber.org
CARROLLTON
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out Carrollton’s long list of events on their website! http://www.carolnet.com/cced/
If you have an event and would like it listed please contact petersmkt@hotmail.com.
