What's going on in the 4-States area this weekend?

Here is a look at what is going on around the Joplin area this weekend!

Location: Carthage

September 27, 2025

• Restoration Carthage Work Day 2025
  • Time: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
  • Location: Various locations within Carthage city limits
  • Description: Vision Carthage hosts a community workday for basic landscaping and exterior home repairs. Volunteers of all skill levels needed for weeding, trimming, painting, and minor repairs. Bring tools if available. Sign up at https://shorturl.at/Hanqc.


• Farmers Market
  
  • Location: 714 Garrison, Carthage
  • Description: Local farmers market offering fresh produce and goods.

Location: Joplin

September 26-28, 2025

• 27th Annual Tri-State Gem & Mineral Rock Show
  • Description: Free admission, family-friendly event with door prizes, mineral sluice, rock swap, jewelry, dealers, and rock identification. Ideal for collectors and families. September 26-27, 2025


• Guilty By Association Truck Show
  
  • Description: Family-friendly trucking industry celebration with a Semi-Truck Show, Demo Derby (Thursday night), Truck & Tractor Pull (Friday night), Special Olympics Convoy, and performances by The Chad Cooke Band and Collin Raye. Visit the event website for the full schedule.

Location: Neosho

September 26, 2025

• Local Resource Fair
  • Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Location: Mitchell’s Drug Stores, 719 S Neosho Blvd, Neosho
  • Description: Free community event with complimentary groceries, fresh produce, and goodies. Connect with local service providers and a Medicare consultant. Open to all, bring friends and neighbors. September 27, 2025


• Neosho Farmers Market
  
  • Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Location: Corner of Spring & Jefferson, Historic Downtown Neosho (across from Neosho Newton County Library)
  • Description: Local market featuring fresh produce and goods.


• Autumnfest of the Ozarks
  
  • Time: 9:00 AM (gates open) – 4:00 PM (Silent Auction ends)
  • Location: Neosho Christian School
  • Description: Family-friendly event with a Pet Costume Contest ($5 entry, 10:00 AM), Homemade Goods Live Auction (2:00 PM), Silent Auction, arts and crafts booths, car and tractor show, games, bounce house, hay rides, food trucks, and vendors. Parking $10. Visit autumnfest.us for details.

Location: Webb City

September 27, 2025

• Webb City Farmers Market
  • Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Location: 106 East Tracy Street, Webb City
  • Description: Local market offering fresh produce and goods.


• Wits and Wands: Trivia Night
  
  • Time: Not specified (evening event)
  • Location: Nexus at OCH Event Center, 105 South Main Street, Webb City
  • Description: Public trivia night themed around witches, wizards, spellbooks, enchanted creatures, and wizarding schools. Check the event listing on Facebook for details.