Studio 55

Welcome to Studio 55, an art class tailored for adults aged 55 and up! Join us every Friday afternoon from 2 to 4 pm for a dynamic blend of structured sessions and open studios, fostering artistic exploration and community. Each week promises a fresh perspective and diverse artistic experiences, with Jordan Murdock-Thompson teaching a different structured class every other week, and Jesse McCormick leading an open studio on alternating weeks.

Generously supported by the Joy Spiva Cragin Charitable Trust, this outreach program offers the opportunity for artistic growth at no cost, with a suggested donation of $10 per class.

Neosho’s Farmers Market

Spring has sprung, and Saturday Mornings at Neosho Farmers Market for 2025 are just around the corner! We’re excited to welcome back many of your favorite farmers, makers, and fresh food vendors, plus some fantastic new additions. 

Located at the corner of Spring & Jefferson, Historic Downtown Neosho, across from the Neosho Newton County Library

Ranger’s Choice Program

Held at the George Washington Carver National Monument.  What program will we present? It’s a mystery! This is a chance for park rangers to deliver their favorite programs on George Washington Carver for you.

60th Annual Labor Day Weekend Classic featuring Funny Car CHAOS

August 29, 2025 to August 31, 2025

Historic Mo-Kan Dragway welcomes the Funny Car Chaos Championship tour for the 60th Annual Labor Day Weekend Classic. 30+ 200MPH Funny Cars, Jet Cars and more than 200 of the best local racers competing at this historic event.

JOMO RT66 Balloon and Kite Festival

August 29, 2025 to August 31, 2025

Three days of family-friendly entertainment featuring over a dozen hot-air balloons, a kite show, helicopter rides, tethered balloon rides, 70+ food trucks, an artisan vendors market, live music, and so much more.

Located at the newly renovated Old Joplin 66 Speedway, one block south of Black Cat Road on Route 66.

Balloon activities will start just before sunrise, again about an hour before sunset, and last 2-3 hours.

Tethered balloon rides are first-come, first-served in the morning and evening on the event days.

Helicopter rides may be purchased onsite on the day of the event.

ALL KIDS 12 AND UNDER ARE FREE! Otherwise, participants will need one general admission ticket per person and one parking pass per vehicle.

$30 – 3-day weekend Pass

All 3 days general admission

$15 – Friday day pass

Day pass for Friday
$15 – Saturday day pass

Day Pass for Saturday
$15 – Sunday Day Pass

Day Pass for Sunday
$10 – Parking Pass

Each vehicle will need a single parking pass.