57th Annual Missouri Whitewater Championships
March 21 – 23, 2025
St. Francis River – Millstream Gardens Conservation Area Hwy. 72, Fredericktown, MO
www.missouriwhitewater.org
The 58th Annual Missouri Whitewater Championships will be held at the Millstream Gardens Conservation Area located on Hwy. 72, Fredericktown, MO. The event consists of slalom, downriver and boatercross races for all ages, kayaks, canoes and skill levels on class II-III whitewater at the Millstream Gardens Conservation Area.
Arcadia Valley Spring Mountain Music Festival
May 16 & 17, 2025
Iron County Courthouse Square 250 S. Main, Ironton MO
www.mountainmusicfestival.net
The Spring Mountain Music Festival features a variety of music from Bluegrass, old-time mountain, Americana and gospel music, make your plans to attend our Arcadia Valley Spring Mountain Music Festival. We’ll also have artisan/craft/food vendors and children’s activities.
FREE to all! Download a copy of the Schedule of Events at www.mountainmusicfestival.net.
Iron County Fair
JULY 10 – 12, 2025
Arcadia Valley Lions Club Fairgrounds 1400 Lake Drive Ironton, MO
FULL LIVESTOCK AUCTION! CHILI COOKOFF PIE CONTEST LARGEST CARNIVAL IN THE COUNTRY SATURDAY is KID’S DAY from Noon to 3:00 PM – DRESS LIKE YOUR PET CONTEST and a PEDAL TRACTOR PULL. SATURDAY EVENING – HORSE FUN SHOW with 20+ CLASSES – So much more in the planning! Check back for up-to-date information.
Annual Arcadia Valley Lions Club Rodeo (IPRA – ACRA)
August 15 – 16, 2025
Arcadia Valley Lions Club Fairgrounds Hwy. 21 & M, Ironton MO
www.rodeosusa.com/rodeos/arcadia-valley
Rodeo begins at 8:00 P.M. – Will go on rain or shine!
Bull riding * Barrel Racing * Saddle Bronc Riding * Team Roping * Calf Roping * Steer Wrestling * Bareback Bronc Riding * Cowgirl Breakaway Roping
Battle of Pilot Knob Re-enactment
Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site Pilot Knob,MO www.battleofpilotknob.org
Every three years history is relived in Arcadia Valley. One of the bloodiest battle of the Civil War was fought at Fort Davidson in Pilot Knob, MO. The battlefield is brought back to life with a full scale civil war re-enactment that features Artillery, Calvary and Infantry units. Reenactors make 19th century camps that include tents, shops, fire pits and cooking over open flames. There is a live full scale battle reenactment on both days of the event. The battle portrays the forward assault against the Fort by the Confederate Army.
Baptist Homes of Arcadia Valley Annual Fall Festival & Craft Fair
Saturday, September, 2025
101 Riggs-Scott, Ironton MO
www.bhhm.org
Craft booths, food trucks, rummage sale, children’s craft area, free fishing, tours of the building and live music by THE LESTER FAMILY & THE BERRY SINGERS.
Arcadia Valley Fall Mountain Music Festival
October 17 – 18, 2025
Iron County Courthouse Square, 250 S. Main, Ironton MO
www.mountainmusicfestival.net
The Fall Mountain Music Festival features the Annual AVHS Fall Festival parade, the longest running parade in the state of Missouri. Blue grass and gospel music, artisan/craft/food vendors and children’s activities.
FREE TO ALL! Download a copy of the Schedule of Events at www.mountainmusicfestival.net.
Christmas in the Valley
December, 2025
Iron County Courthouse Square, 250 S. Main, Ironton MO www.visitarcadiavalley.info
The best place to get into the Christmas Spirit! Live music and vendor booths, live Nativity, carolers, and photos with Santa. Christmas parade begins at 6 pm. Activities will be happening during the entire event.