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In about a month, Carthage’s annual fall attraction – Maple Leaf Days – will begin for its eight-day run packed full of events geared for all ages.
The 42nd edition of the Maple Leaf Festival will start Saturday, Oct 11, and will conclude Saturday, Oct. 18. The theme this year is “Reflections of a Rich Heritage.” All parade floats and entries are encouraged to incorporate that theme in the design.
A change this year will be the 2nd Annual Boots, Bands and BBQ on the first day of the festival. Last year, it was on the final day. The show actually kicks off the festival and it will feature Nashville artist Mark Wills. It will be held at the Royal Oaks Arena.
Also on the opening day will be the Carthage High School Alumni Football Contest, and the Maple Leaf Queen, Little Miss and Mister and Junior Miss pageants.
The final day of the festival is traditionally the biggest day. On that day will be the Maple Leaf Parade, the auto show, the kids dog show, the Fire Department Pancake Feed, Brats on the Square, and the Marching Band Festival.
Following is the entire schedule:
Saturday, Oct. 11
• Carthage Maple Leaf Bike Ride, Eat Out and Kids’ Bike Safety Rodeo – Hosted by the Joplin Trails Coalition
Kellogg Lake Park
7:30 a.m. registration; 8:30 a.m. ride.
For more information, call 781-1664.
• Carthage High School Alumni Football Game – hosted by the Carthage R-9 Foundation
7 p.m. at K.E. Baker Football Stadium
For more information call 359-7000
• 4 Corners Quilter’s Guild Quilt Show – Sponsored by the 4-Corners Quilter’s Guild
Runs from Oct 9-26 at Powers Museum (Tuesday –Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Special extended hours Oct 13-18 from 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. and Oct. 19 1-5 p.m.
Free to the Public
For more information, call 258-8603.
• “Cloudy” Oil Painting Show by Patricia Moline – hosted by artCentral
Oct. 10-26 (noon-5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday
Hyde House Gallery
For more information, call 358-1007
Free to the public
• 2nd annual Boots, Bands and BBQ – Sponsored by Leggett & Platt, Missouri Eagle, McCune-Brooks Regional Hospital, Freeman Health System.
Doors open at 5 p.m., show begins at 7 p.m.
Royal Oaks Arena
$20 general admission
For more information call 359-8131
• Maple Leaf Little Miss and Mister and Junior Miss Pageants – sponsored by Hometown Bank
4 p.m.
Carthage High School Auditorium.
$15 pre-registration fee due by Sept. 29
For more information call 358-2373.
• Maple Leaf Queen Pageant – sponsored by Hometown Bank
7 p.m.
Carthage High School Auditorium
$50 business sponsorship fee due by Sept. 29
For more information, call 358-2373.
In about a month, Carthage’s annual fall attraction – Maple Leaf Days – will begin for its eight-day run packed full of events geared for all ages.
The 42nd edition of the Maple Leaf Festival will start Saturday, Oct 11, and will conclude Saturday, Oct. 18. The theme this year is “Reflections of a Rich Heritage.” All parade floats and entries are encouraged to incorporate that theme in the design.
A change this year will be the 2nd Annual Boots, Bands and BBQ on the first day of the festival. Last year, it was on the final day. The show actually kicks off the festival and it will feature Nashville artist Mark Wills. It will be held at the Royal Oaks Arena.
Also on the opening day will be the Carthage High School Alumni Football Contest, and the Maple Leaf Queen, Little Miss and Mister and Junior Miss pageants.
The final day of the festival is traditionally the biggest day. On that day will be the Maple Leaf Parade, the auto show, the kids dog show, the Fire Department Pancake Feed, Brats on the Square, and the Marching Band Festival.
Following is the entire schedule:
Saturday, Oct. 11
• Carthage Maple Leaf Bike Ride, Eat Out and Kids’ Bike Safety Rodeo – Hosted by the Joplin Trails Coalition
Kellogg Lake Park
7:30 a.m. registration; 8:30 a.m. ride.
For more information, call 781-1664.
• Carthage High School Alumni Football Game – hosted by the Carthage R-9 Foundation
7 p.m. at K.E. Baker Football Stadium
For more information call 359-7000
• 4 Corners Quilter’s Guild Quilt Show – Sponsored by the 4-Corners Quilter’s Guild
Runs from Oct 9-26 at Powers Museum (Tuesday –Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Special extended hours Oct 13-18 from 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. and Oct. 19 1-5 p.m.
Free to the Public
For more information, call 258-8603.
• “Cloudy” Oil Painting Show by Patricia Moline – hosted by artCentral
Oct. 10-26 (noon-5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday
Hyde House Gallery
For more information, call 358-1007
Free to the public
• 2nd annual Boots, Bands and BBQ – Sponsored by Leggett & Platt, Missouri Eagle, McCune-Brooks Regional Hospital, Freeman Health System.
Doors open at 5 p.m., show begins at 7 p.m.
Royal Oaks Arena
$20 general admission
For more information call 359-8131
• Maple Leaf Little Miss and Mister and Junior Miss Pageants – sponsored by Hometown Bank
4 p.m.
Carthage High School Auditorium.
$15 pre-registration fee due by Sept. 29
For more information call 358-2373.
• Maple Leaf Queen Pageant – sponsored by Hometown Bank
7 p.m.
Carthage High School Auditorium
$50 business sponsorship fee due by Sept. 29
For more information, call 358-2373.
Sunday, Oct. 12
• Maple Leaf 5K Run, Sprint Duathlon and Mile Fun Walk – sponsored by Fair Acres Family YMCA and RUFUS Racing
2 p.m. at the Fair Acres Family YMCA
$10 for walk, $15 for 5K run, $30 for Duathlon and $50 for Team Duathlon.
For more information, call 358-1070.
Tuesday, Oct. 14
• TC’s Fall Wine and Beer Tasting – hosted by TC’s Liquor Locker
5:30-8 p.m. free to the public
TC’s Liquor Locker
For more information, call 358-3455
Wednesday, Oct. 15
• Open House Showcase A Look Into Our Future – Hosted by the Carthage Technical Center
7:30 a.m. Open House and meet and greet time at the tech center
For more information call 359-7026
Thursday, Oct. 16
• Three Minutes of Fame Lip Sync Competition – sponsored by Grundy’s Body and Frame Shop
7 p.m. free to enter and free to the public
Carthage High School Auditorium
For more information, call 358-2373
• MaZOO’s Wine and Beverage Tasting – hosted by MaZOO’s Liquor
Wine, beer and liquor tasting will be available
5-8 p.m. free to the public
MaZOO’s Liquor
Friday, Oct. 17
• Brats on the Square – hosted by t he Carthage Rotary Club
11-1.m.-2 p.m., 4-7 p.m.
$5 per person
• Maple Leaf Baby Show – Sponsored by McCune-Brooks Regional Hospital
6 p.m. $5 pre-registered, $10 day of the contest
On-site registration begins at 5 p.m.
Carthage High School Auditorium
Newborn to 24 months
For more information, call 358-2373
• Emporium on the Square Blood Drive – provided by the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks
Nooon-4 p.m.
• Live Music at the Woodshed – hosted by Emporium on the Square
7:30 p.m. $5 at the door. Live music from two bands
For more information call 358-5620
Saturday, Oct. 18
• Maple Leaf Parade – sponsored by Southwest Missouri Bank, Leggett & Platt and Media Sponsors Carthage Press, Mike FM, KDMO, KSN TV
9 a.m. Starting on the Historic Carthage Square
For more information, call 358-2373
• World Famous Willie Arthur Smith’s Marching Cobras – Sponsored by Schreiber Foods
2 p.m. $3 (10 and under free)
Carthage High School Auditorium
For more information, call 358-2373
• Craft Booths, Food Vendors – Sponsored by the Carthage Chamber of Commerce
8 a.m.-5 p.m. on the Historic Carthage Square
For registration information, call 358-2373
• Maple Leaf Auto Show – hosted by the Maple Leaf Auto Show Committee
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
$10 per vehicle to show autos
CMC Complex South side (Fairview and Grand Avenue)
For more information, call 358-9337
• Maple Leaf Kids Dog show – sponsored by the Carthage Humane Society and Central Pet Care
2:15 p.m. registration, 1 p.m. show
Central Pet Care Clinic
Free to enter/free to the public
Kids must be 13 and under to register a dog
For more information, call 358-6402
• Fire Department Pancake Feed – hosted by the Carthage Fire Department
6 a.m.-11 a.m. or under food runs out
$4 per person
Carthage Fire Department
• Brats on the Square – hosted by the Carthage Rotary Club
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
$5 per person
• Antique Care and Tractor Show – hosted by Restoration LC
8 a.m.-4 p.m. Free to enter free to the public
Central park
For more information call 437-1534
Carthage FFA Petting Zoo – hosted by the Future Farmers of America
8 a.m.-noon on the Jasper County Courthouse lawn
•Entertainment on the Square – sponsored by Arvest Bank
1-3 p.m. free to the public
Northwest corner of the Historic Carthage Square
For more information, call 237-8526
• Maple Leaf Marching Band Festival – hosted by the Carthage
Band Boosters
Noon-10 p.m. $4 per adult
K.E. Baker Football Stadium
For more information, call 358-9337
• Precious Moments Reflects on a Rich Spiritual Heritage in the Maple Leaf City – hosted by Precious Moments
10 a.m.- 2p.m. Free to the public
For more information, call 359-3030
• CELTIC Wine Festival – hosted by White Rose Winery
Noon to Dusk free to the public
White Rose Winery, Restaurant and Bed and Breakfast
For more information, call 359-9253
• Maple Leaf Pottery Collection
Available for purchase at 9:30 a.m.
The Mud Puddle (Inside Emporium on the Square)
For more information, call 850-8596
• Maple Leaf Tasting Party – hosted by Annie’s
10 a.m.-4 p.m. free tasting
Annie’s
