 Eminence...
The Canoe Capital
of the World
Float year-round on the Jacks Fork and Current Rivers for a few hours or a few days for a truly memorable experience. The shopper will delight in our many craft shops, much of which is made locally. We also boast several antique and speciality shops. So get away from it all and come relax with us in the unspoiled beauty of the Ozarks. Let our friendly folks show you and your family and friends real Ozark hospitality.
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| 2011 CALENDAR OF EVENTS |
Click a month or scroll down to browse through all events.
March | April | May | June | July | August | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| MARCH [TOP] |
March 1
Trout season begins.
March 12
Photography Class
Sponsored by the Eminence Area Arts Council. Shannon County Museum & Art Gallery, Main St. Eminence.
March 19
Cake Show
Sponsored by the Eminence Area Arts Council. Shannon County Museum & Art Gallery, Main St. Eminence.
March 19 & 21 - 25
Student Art Show
Eminence Area Arts Council. Shannon County Museum & Art Gallery, Main St. Eminence. (Open to the public)
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| APRIL [TOP] |
April 1
Plan your road trip to Eminence and enjoy our flowering dogwoods, redbuds and wildflowers in bloom!
April 16
Shannon County Ozark Photography Exhibition
This is the 1st Annual Shannon County Ozark Photography Exhibition. Contact Kevin Sees for more information (573) 880-7021.
April 19
Youth Poetry Workshop
Sponsored by the Eminence Area Arts Council. Shannon County Museum & Art Gallery, Main St. Eminence.
April 23
Short Story Workshop
Sponsored by the Eminence Area Arts Council. Shannon County Museum & Art Gallery, Main St. Eminence.
April 23
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
The annual Easter Egg Hunt is at the NEW City Ballpark starting at 11:00 a.m. sponsored by the Eminence Park Board.
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| MAY [TOP] |
May 1 - 7
Cross Country Trail Ride
Week long trail riding event by the Cross Country Trail Rides. You provide horses and camping equipment, and CCTR provides the campground, meals, entertainment for the week, team roping, team penning, horse shows, Nashville entertainers and live band nightly! (573) 226-3492
May 7
Exhibition for Shannon County Ozark Photography
Exhibition sponsored by Sees the Moment Photography. Exhibition will include the following Ozark traditions: Ozark people & Ozark nature. For more information call (573) 880-7021.
May 7
Fort Leonard Wood 399th Army Band
The Fort Leonard Wood 399th Army Band will perform in Eminence. Sponsored by the Eminence Area Arts Council.
May 27 - 30
Cross Country Trail Ride
Week long trail riding event by the Cross Country Trail Rides. You provide horses and camping equipment, and CCTR provides the campground, meals, entertainment for the week, team roping, team penning, horse shows, Nashville entertainers and live band nightly! (573) 226-3492
May 28
Weekend, evening programs at Alley Spring, Pulltite, Big Spring and Round Spring Campgrounds through Labor Day weekend.
May 29
Round Spring Cave tours 10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. daily through Labor Day weekend. Tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for children under 12. Tickets go on sale 30 minutes before each tour at the cave parking lot and tours are limited to the first 15 people. Please do not bring any clothing, footwear or equipment that has been in any other caves into Rounds Spring Cave. This is to help slow the spread of White Nose Syndrome, a fatal disease of bats.
May 29
Alley Spring Mill - Open daily through Labor Day. |
| JUNE [TOP] |
June 12 - 18
Cross Country Trail Ride
Week long trail riding event by the Cross Country Trail Rides. You provide horses and camping equipment, and CCTR provides the campground, meals, entertainment for the week, team roping, team penning, horse shows, Nashville entertainers and live band nightly! (573) 226-3492
June 26
Eminence Area Arts & Crafts Festival
The Eminence Area Arts & Crafts Festival will be held at Stewarts Landing by the Jacks Fork River Bridge in Eminence. Sponsored by the Eminence Chamber of Commerce.
June 30 - July 3
Cross Country Trail Ride
Week long trail riding event by the Cross Country Trail Rides. You provide horses and camping equipment, and CCTR provides the campground, meals, entertainment for the week, team roping, team penning, horse shows, Nashville entertainers and live band nightly! (573) 226-3492 |
| JULY [TOP] |
June 30 - July 3
Cross Country Trail Ride
Week long trail riding event by the Cross Country Trail Rides. You provide horses and camping equipment, and CCTR provides the campground, meals, entertainment for the week, team roping, team penning, horse shows, Nashville entertainers and live band nightly! (573) 226-3492
July 1 -2
Class of 1961 50th Reunion
The Eminence Class of 1961 will be hosting their 50th Reunion Friday night 6 p.m. at the Ozark Orchard Restaurant (pay your own). Saturday they will have a brunch at 10 a.m. at the West Eminence Christian Church Fellowship Hall. For more information contact Doris Warren (573) 226-3851. Donations accepted.
July 2
4th of July Celebration
Join us for a 4th of July picnic at the Eminence City Park at 4:30 p.m., complete with music and good food. Fun for the whole family!
July 2
Alumni Gab Fest
Eminence Alumni Gab Fest will be at the new High School Gym at 1:00 p.m.
July 2
Alumni Banquet
Eminence Alumni Banquet will be at the Eminence High School Gym at 6:00 p.m. |
| AUGUST [TOP] |
August 7 - 13
Cross Country Trail Ride
Week long trail riding event by the Cross Country Trail Rides. You provide horses and camping equipment, and CCTR provides the campground, meals, entertainment for the week, team roping, team penning, horse shows, Nashville entertainers and live band nightly! (573) 226-3492
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| SEPTEMBER [TOP] |
September 2 - 4
Cross Country Trail Ride
Week long trail riding event by the Cross Country Trail Rides. You provide horses and camping equipment, and CCTR provides the campground, meals, entertainment for the week, team roping, team penning, horse shows, Nashville entertainers and live band nightly! (573) 226-3492
September 10
4th Annual Eminence Scenic Rivers Run - Motorcycle Rally
Motorcycle rally brought to you by the Eminence Chamber of Commerce. Experience the mystique of the Ozark Mountains and River Ways and enjoy some of the best riding in the Ozarks!
September 9 - 10
Oil Painting Class
Sponsored by the Eminence Area Arts Council. Shannon County Museum & Art Gallery, Main St. Eminence.
September 17
Army Band Concert
Sponsored by the Eminence Area Arts Council. Shannon County Museum & Art Gallery, Main St. Eminence.
September 24 - 25
Writers Workshop
Sponsored by the Eminence Area Arts Council. Shannon County Museum & Art Gallery, Main St. Eminence.
September 23 - October 28
Scarecrow Contest
Sponsored by the Eminence Area Park Board. |
| OCTOBER [TOP] |
October 2 - 8
Cross Country Trail Ride
Week long trail riding event by the Cross Country Trail Rides. You provide horses and camping equipment, and CCTR provides the campground, meals, entertainment for the week, team roping, team penning, horse shows, Nashville entertainers and live band nightly! (573) 226-3492
October 6 - 7
Ozark Heritage Quilt Show
Sponsored by the Eminence Area Arts Council at the EHS Gymnasium.
October 8 - 9
Scenic Riverways Arts & Crafts Show
Annual festival with booths of arts & crafts, food, demonstrations, live music, etc. The Chamber sponsors lunch booth each day. Located at Circle B Campground.
October 8 - 9
Haunting in the Hills
Enjoy traditional Ozark crafts, music and storytelling the annual harvest season event at Alley Spring Mill. There will be demonstrations of daily chores such as homemade soapmaking, traditional craftsmen showing us how life was way back when, turn of the century children's games and lots more! Sponsored by the National Park Service. For more information call 573-226-3945.
October 10 - 31
Plan your road trip to Eminence and enjoy the Fall colors!
October 23 - 29
Cross Country Trail Ride
Week long trail riding event by the Cross Country Trail Rides. You provide horses and camping equipment, and CCTR provides the campground, meals, entertainment for the week, team roping, team penning, horse shows, Nashville entertainers and live band nightly! (573) 226-3492
October 29
Chamber Halloween Costume Contest
Annual Halloween costume judging & activities brought to you by the Eminence Park Board. At the Eminence City Ballpark 3:00 p.m. Pumpkin decorating for kids & other events immediately following. |
| NOVEMBER [TOP] |
November 12 - TBA
Deer Season.
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| DECEMBER [TOP] |
December 3
Christmas in Eminence Celebration & Lighted Parade
Annual Christmas in Eminence Celebration and Parade at 6:00 p.m. on Main Street, Eminence. Prizes awarded to best float in each category and best band. Visit the courthouse and have your picture taken with Santa Claus!
December 3
Christmas Queen Crowning
Crowning of Miss Merry Christmas, Miss Snowflake, Miss Holly, Miss
Jack Frost & Miss Elf at 2:00 p.m. on the Court House steps.
December 10
Holiday Concert
A music concert sponsored by the Eminence Area Arts Council. Shannon County Museum & Art Gallery, Main St. Eminence. |
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