Upcoming Events
East Prairie Main Street Party:
Friday, June 26, 2009 from 6-9 p.m.
A family-friendly community event celebrating the start of the Annual Sweetcorn Festival features musical entertainment, a crawdad boil, food vendors, crafts, children's games, a silent auction, and much more. Admission is free. For more information, visit
www.eastprairiemo.net
Huskers 5K Run or Walk:
Friday, June 26, 2009
7:00 p.m. - Downtown East Prairie
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 or to download a registration form, visit
www.tourdecorn.com
8th Annual Tour de Corn Charity Cycling Ride:
Saturday, June 27, 2009, East Prairie,
MissouriThe fun ride features a choice of four routes 15, 30, 60 or 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 a.m.
All routes include SAG service and frequent rest stops with refreshments. Fresh sweet corn is served at selected stops.
For more information on Tour de Corn, to register online or to obtain printable registration forms, visit www.tourdecorn.com
Yearly Events:
Annual Sweetcorn Festival
Each year, East Prairie celebrates the local sweet corn harvest. Activities include a Street Dance, a Kiddie Parade, food vendors, beauty pageants, a lip-sync contest - Puttin’ on the Hits, musical entertainment and much more. For more information or for specific dates for the activities, call the East Prairie Chamber of Commerce at 573-649-5243
Living History Day
Annually on the 2nd Saturday in September, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and Big Oak Tree State Park invite the public to step under the tall trees and step back into history as they host the traditional skills event. Musical entertainment, craft demonstrations and historical presentations bring history to life. Free admission and parking. Food vendors on site. For more information on Living History Day, contact the park office at 573-649-3149.
Fourth of July Celebration
The community celebrates Independence Day with a parade. For more information or for specific dates for the activities, call the East Prairie Chamber of Commerce at 573-649-5243
East Prairie Country Christmas Celebration
A lighted Country Christmas Parade and other activities celebrate the season. For more information on Country Christmas scheduled activities, contact the East Prairie Chamber of Commerce at 573-649-5243
Dogwood-Azalea Festival
Charleston hosts the Annual Dogwood-Azalea Festival the third week-end of April, for more information call 573-683-6509, or visit the Dogwood-Azalea Festival website.
Charleston Christmas Celebration
Charleston hosts a Christmas Celebration that includes a parade, piano concerts and a visit from Santa the first Saturday of December.