8TH Annual Arcadia Valley BBQ Battle June 11-12, 2021
Iron County Courthouse Square, 250 S. Main, Ironton, MO
www.avbbqbattle.com
Whether you are a BBQ master or simply love to eat fresh BBQ and enjoy live music you are sure to have a great time at the Arcadia Valley Bar-B-Que Battle. Teams compete for a share of $7,500 in winnings. While spectators can enjoy BBQ food, live music, beer garden and vendors.
Annual 4th of July Celebration at the Fort
July 4, 2021
Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site, Pilot Knob, MO https://www.visitarcadiavalley.info
Enjoy a beautiful fireworks display at dusk sponsored by the Arcadia Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Annual Arcadia Valley Lions Club Rodeo (IPRA – MRCA)
August, 2021
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
The Baptist Home – Annual Auction & Homecoming
September, 2021
The Baptist Home, 101 Riggs Scott Lane, Ironton, MO https://www.thebaptisthome.org
The Baptist Home will be hosting their 40th annual auction.
Battle of Pilot Knob Re-enactment
September 25 & 26, 2021
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.
Arcadia Valley Fall Mountain Music Festival
October 15 – 16, 2021
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!
Christmas in the Valley
December, 2021
Iron County Courthouse Square, 250 S. Main, Ironton MO www.visitarcadiavalley.info
The best place to get into the Christmas Spirit! Music and vendors start at 2 pm. Christmas parade begins at 6 pm. Activities will be happening during the entire event.
53rd Annual Missouri Whitewater Championships
March, 2022
Hwy. 72, Fredericktown, MO
www.missouriwhitewater.org
The 53rd 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 20 & 21, 2022
Iron County Courthouse Square, 250 S. Main, Ironton MO
www.mountainmusicfestival.net
The Spring Mountain Music Festival features Bluegrass and Gospel music, artisan/craft/food vendors and children’s activities. Friday evening will begin with Pickin’ on the Square and a street dance with music by the Dave Black Band.
Music will begin at 10:00 AM on Saturday. Music groups are Ozark Mountain Harmony, Po’Anna, Whitewater Bluegrass of Missouri, Dixie Union, Justin and Julia Dill of Sweetwater Holler. A street dance will begin at 8:00 PM with music by The Punches. Come join the fun. FREE to all!