Deutsch Country Days celebrates the folkways and skills of the German pioneers in Missouri. This educational, family event includes: artisans; historic structures; home-cooked meals; reenactors in traditional 1700s attire; demonstrations; an Osage Indian village; a German village; an animal barn; a 1840s Mercantile. Bring your camera. Held for the 29th year at the Luxenhaus Farm. Visit our Web page for details, schedules and advance tickets by credit card; tickets at the gate are cash or check only. Held at Luxenhaus Farm, three miles northeast of Marthasville on Route O.

New Madrid is proud to be one of the qualifying tournaments on the Cabela's King Kat Tournament Trail. There are many family friendly activities during the day, including an arts and crafts fair, games for the kids, a Little Miss King Kat Contest, waterfowl and fishing booths. The tournament weigh-in takes place on Main Street around 4 p.m.

Missouri Town 1855 comes alive with fall excitement. Your family will be treated to period appropriate music, food, games and crafts. The mid 19th century country fair will showcase juried pies and jellies. A special children's game area will provide 19th century fun for the kids.

Wander back in time at Alley Spring's annual festival of storytelling, music and traditional crafts. Storytellers weave their spells around you in the darkness of a fall evening. During the day, enjoy demonstrations of traditional Ozark crafts and lifestyles from the 1800s. There is live music, food and lots to see and do. Bring a blanket or chair to sit on.

The Haunting is the same weekend as the big Craft Show in Eminence, so be sure to catch both and make a full weekend of it. Alley Spring is located six miles west of Eminence, on Route 106.

Celebrate the craftsmanship of the Midwest and the heritage of Branson. This is a juried art and craft show, featuring a wide spectrum of crafts from nearly 200 vendors. We have food vendors, seminars, demonstrations, a children’s area, and entertainment. Come to the street dance on Saturday evening. The event takes place in the downtown area.

This festival raises awareness of social justice issues, using a variety of artistic media. Feature, documentary, and short films are solicited from around the world; only the best will be shown at the festival. The festival includes opportunities to sample a variety of local cuisine and wine. The Artisans Showcase features artists from around the state who use a variety of media to create their unique works of art.

Arts and crafts festival with music, food and children's events.

The Clark Co. Mule Festival is a three day mule show. It includes crafts; a flea market; trail rides; and souvenirs. Enjoy Mule Polo and Team penning friday, 6 p.m.; shows at Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.; and a Mule Rodeo Saturday, 7 p.m. Food, drink, and camping available on the grounds. Held at the Clark County Fairgrounds.

Enjoy a fun-filled day of food, crafts, entertainment, kid's activities, carnival, inflatables, a petting zoo, as well as educational opportunities. The festival includes the Lake's Got Talent Contest and the Bow Wow Contest. Stop by the Osage Beach City Park to enjoy this family fun event.

A day of dog shows, competitions and fun. Many dog breed clubs and vendors are featured. Special demonstrations by Jackson County Sheriff's K9 Unit; search and rescue; and dock diving dogs. There is a special Tails for Trails dog walk. Held at Kemper Outdoor Education Center in Fleming Park.

Plenty of uplifting performances by southern gospel's biggest stars, including: The Isaacs; Jeff and Sheri Easter; Karen Peck and New River. Plus, feast on the flavors of southern cooking at The House of Chicken and Fixins', on the City's Square.

Admission to Silver Dollar City is required: $53; age 62+, $51; ages 4-11, $43. See website for schedule and details.

Downtown Lee’s Summit. German meals, brat tents, biergarten, arts and crafts booths, carnival, three stages of entertainment. (On Sunday, only the carnival will be operating.)

This fun-filled family day includes: a tent full of business and neighborhood booths; music and entertainment every hour; inflatable activities for children; a train; a climbing wall; and vendors selling delicious foods and beverages. Special events all day, including contests, car bashing and a dunk tank.

Come to the town where Edger Buchanan (Uncle Joe on petticoat junction) was born and help us celebrate our 63rd Fall Festival. Live music all three nights; a baby contest; craft booths; food booths; flea market; games; street dancing. Humansville is off of Route 13, between Collins and Bolivar.

Two well-known St. Louis County traditions are combined: the Tilles Fine Arts Festival, at the St. Louis Carousel area in Faust Park; and the Faust Folk Festival. Hop on a hay-wagon for a free ride to the Historic Village entrance. The festival features tours, demonstrations of blacksmithing, rope making, pottery firing and other historical arts and crafts. In addition, enjoy a first rate juried fine arts sale featuring artists with their original work. There are live music, food vendors and children’s activities.

Admission:$5; younger than 5, free; includes both events and a ride on the St. Louis Carousel.

Celebrate the magic and meaning of the holidays at An Old Time Christmas. More than four million lights, a holiday light parade, a five-story special effects Christmas tree, fun family shows, including A Dickens' Christmas Carol, and festive food await in this dazzling winter wonderland.

Admission to Silver Dollar City is required: $53; age 62+, $51; ages 4-11, $43. See Web site for schedule and details.

WinterFest fills the lobby of Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts with the works of the region’s best visual artists, on display and for sale, along with three performances of the musical version of the holiday classic White Christmas, presented by the MSU Department of Theatre and Dance.

Our Heritage Reunion offers more than 300 arts and crafts, food, and fundraising booths. The event features: country music; dancing; period entertainment from the 1800s; horse and mule obstacle course demonstrations; antique small engines; tractors; threshing; and lots of food. There is a parade on Saturday; a church service on Sunday. Trolleys are available to take visitors to and from the outlying areas. Some lots charge a $3 fee for parking. Structures of interest include: the Wommack Mill; Bell Hotel; Miller's Cabin; Blacksmith Cabin; Duke School House; Farm Machinery Museum; and other restored buildings on the square. We are on Route 125, 12 miles north of Springfield, east of Route 65.

Silver Dollar City, the Home of American Craftsmanship, welcomes hundreds of visiting craftsmen to demonstrate and display their unique talents. The festival includes the Crafts in America Exhibit, displying 50 of the nation's most stunning works of art; the Caricature Carvers of America Showcase; and a reunion of some of Silver Dollar City's legendary veteran craftsmen. Plus, don't miss America's Biggest Barn Dance in Red Gold Heritage Hall.

Admission to Silver Dollar City is required: $53; age 62+, $51; ages 4-11, $43. See website for schedule and details.

Shrimp harvest day includes complete drainage of the grow-out pond, usually drained by 9 a.m. when sales of the prawns begin. Prawns can be bought to take home; for a fee, we will cook them at our cook shack. Shrimp dinners are available, along with hamburgers, hotdogs, brats, chips, and beverages. Wine and cheese tasting, music, shirt giveaways, and games will be going on through the day. Games include horseshoes, washers, volleyball, checkers, and ring toss. Fun and educational for all age groups. Tour the nursery and greenhouse with working hydroponic garden; hike to the natural spring; relax in the fall atmosphere. Camping available. Free admission.