53rd Annual Missouri Whitewater Championships
March, 2020
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, Frederticktown, 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 15 – 16, 2020
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. FREE to all! Come join the fun.
Arcadia Valley BBQ Battle
June, 2020
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.
A. V. Chalk Arts Festival
June, 2020
Arcadia Academy, Hwy. 21, Arcadia, MO
www.arcadiavalleyacademy.com
Chalk art contest, professional chalk artist creating a drawing, vendors, food and music all day! Come join us for the Annual Arcadia Valley Chalk Festival.
Annual 4th of July Celebration at the Fort
July 4, 2020
Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site, Pilot Knob, MO
Enjoy a beautiful fireworks display at dusk sponsored by the Arcadia Valley Chamber of Commerce.
29th Annual Arcadia Valley Lions Club Rodeo (IPRA – MRCA)
August, 2020
Arcadia Valley Lions Club Fairgrounds, Hwy. 21 & M, Ironton
www.rodeosusa.com/rodeos/arcadia-valley-lions-club-rodeo
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
September 26 – 27, 2020
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.
The Baptist Home – Annual Auction & Homecoming
September, 2020
101 Riggs Scott Lane, Ironton, MO
The Baptist Home will be hosting their 40th annual auction.
Arcadia Valley Fall Mountain Music Festival
October 16 – 18, 2020
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, 2020
Iron County Courthouse Square, 250 S. Main, Ironton MO
www.mountainmusicfestival.net
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.
