Events

July

14 Hot Summer Nights Cruise Celebration II Bagnell Dam 1006 Bagnell Dam Blvd. | Lake Ozark Missouri 65049 Come join us for a Spectacular Fireworks Display over the Beautiful Lake of the Ozarks Snack and Beverage Bar available. Adults: $30 | Children (3-9 years): $15 | Under 3: FREE Board: 7:00 PM - Depart: 7:30 PM - Return: 9:45 PM www.cruiselakeoftheozarks.com

14 Battle of the Bands on the Battlefield at Battle of Lexington State Historic Site 1101 Deleware | Lexington, MO 64067 This event will begin when the first notes. Two bands will replace the soldiers of the North and South. Perry Beam and the Franklin Hole Band and the Bucket Band will fight for dominance of the battlefield. Each band will have one hour to convince you to cheer for their side. The cheers of the crowd will determine the victor of the battle. The first notes will be fired at 7 p.m. and the winner will be declared at 9 p.m. Come out, bring your chairs, find your spot, and make your cheers count for the winner. Your side is counting on you. [7:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m] www.mostateparks.com 14 The Dan Benton Band Branson Landing 100 Branson Landing | Branson, MO Returning to the Branson Landing stage, The Dan Benton Band is influenced by the musical genres of Christian, Country and Rock ‘N Roll! The Dan Benton Band is comprised of six very talented musicians from Boone and Marion County in Arkansas - Dan Benton, lead vocals and guitar; Eric Williams, guitar; Josh Still, guitar; Colter Sullivan, guitar and piano; Corey Grace, bass; and Rick Watson on drums. [Concert begins at 7:00 p.m.] www. bransonlanding.com

14 Hot Summer Nights “Bikes & Trikes” Bagnell Dam Strip Lake Ozark, MO Hot Summer Nights on the Bagnell Dam Strip in Lake Ozark from 6-11 pm (rain or shine). Free admission and participation. All makes and models of cars, trucks, and motorcycles will line the Strip and cruise around. www. hotsummernightscruise.com

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Native American Council for Cultural Awareness Agriculture Building - Missouri State Fairgrounds 2503 W 16th | Sedalia, MO This authentic, Intertribal American Indian gathering features three days of Native American culture.

Friday: 7 p.m. Dance Saturday: 1 p.m. Gourd Dance 3 p.m.-5 p.m. Intertribal 7 p.m. Grand Entry Sunday: 1 p.m. Dance

www. visitsedaliamo.com

15 Aquapalooza Dog Days Bar & Grill 1232 Jeffries Rd. | Osage Beach MO 65065

The Lake’s Largest FAMILY Boating event will be held July 15th. The Lake of the Ozarks Marine Dealers invites ALL BOATERS to join them for a great day on the water. Live music and activities will keep you having fun all day long. On the Water Party at Dog Days Restaurant at the 19mm, just west of the Grand Glaize Bridge.

2017 Artist Line-Up: Scott Duncan The Mixtapes Chris Weaver Band The Elton John Experience www.funlake.com/aquapalooza

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Dancing with the stars: LIVE! Hot Summer Nights Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts 525 S. John Q. Hammons Pkwy | Springfield, MO 65806

TV’s hottest show is going back on tour across America this summer in Dancing with the Stars: Live! - Hot Summer Nights. Fans of the show have the opportunity to see the best ballroom dancers in the business perform live on stage at Hammons Hall! This all-new production showcases every type of ballroom and modern dance seen on ABC’s hit show Dancing with the Stars, including sizzling group numbers, steamy duets and over the top original pieces. Tickets: $42 - $76.50 [7:30 p.m.] www.hammonshall.com

21 3rd Friday Art Walk Englewood Station Arts District 11016 East Winner Road | Independence, MO Event will be held on July 21, 2017. Explore the stores, tents, and booths. See huge variety of art, crafts, jewelry, food, woodwork, metal sculptors, photography, yard art, and more. Enjoy the street entertainment and food... all in a fun, fair-like atmosphere. [3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.] www.englewoodstation.com

21 Kansas City Scrapbook Expo KCI Expo Center 11730 Northwest Ambassador Dr. | Kansas City, MO Scrapbook Expo combines Scrapbooking, Paper Crafting and Stamping and offers you the crafter the most amazing crafting experience. Stamp and Scrapbook Expo Shows and Weekly Scrapper attract Paper Crafters, Stampers, Card Makers and Scrapbookers. Top-notch workshops taught by experts. Exciting events, make and takes, contests, crop nights and more. [Friday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.] www.scrapbookexpo.com 22 Fireworks Spectacular at Seven Springs Seven Springs Winery 846 Winery Hills Estates | Linn Creek Missouri 65052 Join us for an evening of wine, barbecue, and a fantastic fireworks display. Reserved seating is only $15.00 per person. Each pod and our gazebo will rent for $250.00 for up to 12 people and wait staff will be provided. Enjoy a BBQ buffet consisting of pulled pork, pulled chicken, baked beans, potato salad, cole slaw, and a chocolate chip cookie for desert for an additional $15.00 per person. [Reservations are required. Call the Winery at 573-317-0100] www.sevenspringswinery.com

28-29 Branson Fly Fishing Expo Lions Community Building 1015 E State Highway 76 | Branson, MO Food and drinks served by the Branson/Hollister Lions Club with Fly Casting Demos, Fly Tying Demos, Raffles and Silent Auctions, Many Local Exhibitors Admission: $2.00 per person or $5.00 per family. Sponsored by the Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Association www.explorebranson.com

30 Springfield Craft Beer Bash Park Central Square Downtown Springfield | Springfield, MO Live music, local food, and sampling of 100+ craft beers including brews from your favorite local breweries! That’s right... ONE HUNDRED CRAFT BEERS! Please Note: Park Central Square is open to the public! No ticket is required to browse the festivites and enjoy the live music. Tickets are required to participate in beer sampling and recieve a souvenir Craft Beer Bash sampler glass. Must be 21+ to purchase tickets. Sampling tickets $30 in advance. $35 at the gate. Includes Craft Beer Bash sampling glass and access to over 100 craft beers! Sampling begins at 4:00 p.m..

| VIP Tickets: $50 in advance. Limited quantity! Includes Craft Beer Bash sampling glass, 2 hour early access, including access for rare/limited release beers. Ticket also includes two pint passes for a 16oz beer at the beer garden. Check in begins at 2:00 p.m.. VIP Sampling begins at 2:30 p.m.. *Proceeds benefit The HOPE Foundation www.sgfcraftbeer.com

July Fairs & Fest ivals Platte County Fair July 19-22, 2017 Fairgrounds 15730 Fairgrounds Road

Cass County Fair | July 11-16, 2017 Tracy, MO 64079

Fairground | 308 W. Commercial Admission: Wed. $10 | Thurs. $10 | Fri. $10 | Sat. $12

Pleasant Hill, MO 64080 Kids 12 & Under FREE

Tues. 5 p.m.-9 p.m. | Weds. 1 p.m.-midnight | Thur. 4 p.m.-midnight Platte County Fair has 4-H/Livestock Shows and Exhibits, Motocross, Demolition

Fri. 9 a.m.-1 a.m. | Sat. 7 a.m.-1 a.m. | Sun. 1 p.m.-10 p.m. Derby, Mud-a-thon, Truck and Tractor Pulls, Arts and Crafts, Food, Talent Contests, Entertainment, Kids Activities, Vendors, and more.

The Cass County Fair will have 4-H/Livestock Shows and Exhibits, www.plattecountyfair.com

Demolition Derby, Truck and Tractor Pulls, Motocross, ATV races, Rodeo,

Carnival Rides, Live Music, Entertainment, Vendors, Kids Activities, Food and much more. www.casscountyfairmo.com Jefferson County Fair July 20-23, 2017 Jefferson County Fairgrounds

Tipton Towne Square Days | July 12-15, 2017 10349 Business 21 Tipton Towne Square | Tipton, MO 65081 Hillsboro, MO 63050 Hours: 10am-10pm Thurs. 5 p.m.-10 p.m. | Fri. 5 p.m.- 1 a.m. Enjoy food, arts, crafts, vendors, carnival, car show, rodeo, pet parade, Truck and Tractor pull, BBQ Cookoff, door prizes and fun. Sat. 2 p.m.- 1 a.m. | Sun. 12 p.m.-10 p.m Fairground Daily pass $10 | 6 & Under FREE Fair questions, call City Hall: 660-433-2323 Car Show question, call Laurie Petree: 660-433-2253 BBQ Cook-Off questions, call Wade Petree: 660-621-1347 Large and small concerts, Barrel Racing, Bull Buckoff, Truck & Tractor Pull, Demolition Derby, carnival rides & games, contests, crafts, food & drinks, and more - the Fair has something for kids, teens, and adults! www.jeffersoncountyfair.net

Franklin County Fair | July 13-16, 2017 Union Fair Grounds | Union, MO 63084 Thurs. 8 a.m.-11 p.m. | Fri. 7 a.m.-midnight Sat. 7 a.m.-midnight | Sun. 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Franklin County Fair features 4-H/FFA Shows and Exhibits, Demolition Derby, Family Entertainment Tent, Carnival Rides, Horseshoe Tournament, Archery Contest, Concessions and Beer Stand, Food, Vendors, and much more. www.fcyf.org

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Pike County Fair | July 25-29, 2017 Fairgrounds | 15884 Highway 54 Bowling Green, MO 63334 Admission: Sun. & Mon. FREE | Tues. - Thurs. $10 Adults, $8 Kids 4-12 Fri. - Sat. $20 Adults, $15 Kids 4-12 | Kids 3 & Under FREE daily At the Pike County Fair there will be plenty of fun for all ages throughout the week including the every popular Rodeo and Calf Scramble. In addition to the rodeo, the Horse Arena will also feature a Western Speed Horse Show, and Pen Sorting. On the Main Track, Tuesday night will see the return of Dirt Drag Racing. Wednesday night the Truck Pull will blaze down the track and a Tractor Pull with both Farm Field classes and Pro Classes featured on Thursday night. On Friday night, the Power Wheels Derby for the kids will be back followed by the Demolition Derby. The Motocross Races have changed nights with Dirt Bikes Races on Tuesday and Quad Races on Wednesday. 4-H/ Livestock Shows and Exhibits, Rides, Live Music, Vendors, Kids Activities, Food, and much more. www.pikecountyfair.org Antique Festival of the Ozarks | July 22-23, 2017 Branson Convention Center at Branson Landing 200 Sycamore St. | Branson, MO 65616 Sat. 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. | Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m Admission: Adults $6.00 | Children Under 12 FREE Quality antiques brought by fine dealers from across the midwest. www.bransontourismcenter.com

July Sunset on the Riverfront | July 27, 2017 Historic Downtown | Washington, MO 63090 Hours: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Enjoy the summer sunset, and make Downtown Washington, Missouri your dinner destination to please the whole family. The view is sensational, and the best value of the season for memories that will linger. Enjoy historic downtown Washington, and leave the rest to these local favorites. www.downtownwashmo.org

Marceline Summer Flea Market and Swap Meet July 28-30, 2017 Hwy 5 at 1310 N Missouri Ave | Marceline, MO 64658 Hours: 8 a.m. - Dusk There will be antiques, guns, RV and auto parts, small animals, baked goods, crafts, unique junke and much more. www.facebook.com/pg/MinerHillLLC

July Jubilee - Celebrating Independence July 29 & 31, 2017 The Whole Person | 3710 Main Street Kansas City, MO 64111 Hours: Sat. 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Mon. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | The July Jubilee is a 2-day celebration of the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Saturday will have Pancake Breakfast, Makers Fair and Flea Market, live music and performances. Monday will feature community celebration with live band, speakers, food and vendors. www.thewholeperson.org

GEICO OFF ROAD SHOOTOUT Presented by General Tire

VIP suite offers ultimate fan experience for inaugural Off Road event at Lucas Oil Speedway

As the Inaugural GEICO Off Road Shootout Presented by General Tire nears, officials at Lucas Oil Speedway are pleased to offer the ultimate fan experience as the high-flying trucks take to the new track.

Only four VIP Skybox packages will be available for each day of the July 22-23 event on the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series. Included will be 25 VIP credentials and tickets; a 20 foot by 20 foot skybox with furniture and tables; a VIP host and dedicated grandstand seating; VIP staff and security for the skybox area; 25 VIP meals on race day; soda, water and adult beverages available and prime viewing.

“This is a premier way for fans to enjoy the complete Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series experience,” Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Dan Robinson said. “Whether it’s a corporate outing or a group of individuals who want to go together and view the race as a group, this is sure to be a first-class way to take in the GEICO Off Road Shootout Presented by General Tire.”

The VIP Suite with all its perks is being offered for just $3,000 per day. Contact admissions director Nichole McMillen at (417) 282-5984 or via email at nichole@LucasOilSpeedway.com for further information.

“When you break it down, per person, it’s really a great deal with all you get - plus the prime viewing,” Robinson said. “The Off-Road track is really going to be something to see with side-by-side action and highflying jumps. We can’t wait for the fans who have never seen this type of racing in person to experience all the speed and thrills of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series.”

General admission tickets are on sale for the event, which begins with a practice day of July 21, ushering in a form of racing rarely seen in the Midwest with the top off road short-course drivers in the world tackling the new, purpose-built track.

Classes in action include Pro 4, Pro 2, Pro Lite, Pro Buggy, Production 1000 UTV and Mod Karts.

Work on the new Off Road track, more than a mile in length, began more than a year ago and is nearing completion.

For complete information on the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series, please visit www.LucasOilOffRoad.com. For complete Lucas Oil Speedway event information, archived stories, ticket info and the 2017 racing schedule, visit LucasOilSpeedway.com.

Lucas Oil Speedway is located at Highways 83 and 54 in Wheatland, Missouri. A campground with shower and bathroom facilities is also available. With it’s entrance located just outside the pit gate this sprawling scenic camping facility will continue to enhance the racing experience at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks.

Click www.LucasOilSpeedway.com for more information and detailed directions to the speedway or call the Track Hotline at (417) 282-5984.

In addition, fans can get social with Lucas Oil Speedway by following @LucasSpeedway on Twitter, clicking “Like” at www.facebook.com/LucasOilSpeedway and on www. youtube.com/LucasOilSpeedway.

Here’s a rundown of the GEICO Off Road Shootout Presented by General Tire, for the practice day on July 21 and races over the following two days:

friday, july 21:

TBA - Spectator gates open. 1:30 p.m. - Session 1 practice (3 laps for each class); a 30-minute break before session 2 practice. 4:30 p.m. - Session 3 practice.

Tickets: $10 general admission/pit pass combo (ages 6 and up), FREE (ages 5-and-under). 3-day pass, GA/pit pass combo ($60 day of event, $50 in advance online at www.showclix.com/events/8559). Seniors (62 and up) 3-day pass $54 day of event and $44 in advance online. Youth (ages 6-15) 3-day pass $20 (day of event and online). All tickets include access to the pit area.

saturday, july 22 and sunday, july 23:

8 a.m. - Spectator gates open. 8:30 a.m. - Mod Kart qualifying, followed by Pro 4, Pro Lite, Pro Buggy and Pro 2 qualifying/ 11 a.m.-1 p.m. - Break for lunch/vendor exhibit visits 1 p.m. - Mod Kart exhibition race, UTV race. 2:30 p.m. - Opening ceremonies followed by Pro 4, Pro Lite, Pro Buggy and Pro 2 races.

Tickets: $30 general admission/pit pass combo (ages 16 and up) day of event and $25 in advance online; seniors (62 and up) 3-day pass $27 day of event and $22 in advance online. Youth (ages 6-15) 3-day pass $10 (day of event and online). All tickets include access to the pit area. FREE ages 5-and-under. Family Pass GA/Pit Pass Combo $60 Includes Admission for 2 Adults and Up to 3 Kids Ages (6-15) can only be purchased day of event at the gate; Adult Weekend (3-Day) GA/Pit Pass Combo-$60 (Day of Event) and $50 in advance online; Seniors (62 and up)/Military Weekend (3-Day) GA/ Pit Pass Combo-$54 (day of event) and $44 in advance online. Youth Ages (6-15) Weekend (3-Day) GA/Pit Pass Combo-$20 (day of event and online).

For complete Lucas Oil Speedway event information, archived stories, ticket info and schedules, visit www.LucasOilSpeedway.com.

Contact admissions director Nichole McMillen at (417) 282-5984 or via email at nichole@LucasOilSpeedway.com for further information.

Lucas Oil Speedway is located at Highways 83 and 54 in Wheatland, Missouri. A campground with shower and bathroom facilities is also available. With its entrance located just outside the pit gate this sprawling scenic camping facility will continue to enhance the racing experience at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks.

Click www.LucasOilSpeedway.com for more information and detailed directions to the speedway or call the Track Hotline at (417) 282-5984.

In addition, fans can get social with Lucas Oil Speedway by following @LucasSpeedway on Twitter, clicking “Like” at www.facebook.com/LucasOilSpeedway and on www. youtube.com/LucasOilSpeedway.